September to October

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Plants by Bloom Time - September to October

These late season beauties will add color to your gardens in September and October. Remember, make sure to check your plants' tags before you purchase, as we often have several varieties that may bloom at slightly different times.

For the purposes of this article, (B) indicates blooming; (Fr) indicates fruiting or berries; (FC) indicates that the plant's stems, bark or foliage provide fall color; (W) indicates that the plant provides winter interest (see our winter interest section, as well).

Shrubs - see our comprehensive list of Trees & Shrubs

Beautyberry (Callicarpa) - (Fr)
Dogwood (Cornus) - Red twig & Yellow twig cultivars (FC)(W)
Cotoneaster - (Fr)
Euonymous - Burning Bush (FC)(W)
Fothergilla - (FC)
Christmas Wintergreen (Gaultheria) - (Fr)(W)
Witchhazel (Hammemelis) - (FC)
Hibiscus - single flower varieties only (B)
Hydrangea - grandiflora types (B)
Blue Holly (Ilex) - (Fr)(W)
Holly (Ilex) - Centennial Girl - (Fr)(W)
Sweetspire (Itea) - Henry's Garnet, Little Henry (FC)
Tiger Eyes (Rhus) - (FC)
Blueberry Bush (Vaccinium) - (FC)
Viburnum - (Fr)

Trees - see our comprehensive list of Trees & Shrubs

Maple (Acer) - (FC)
Shadblow (Amelanchier) - (FC)
Dogwood (Cornus) - (Fr)(FC)
Gingko - (FC)
Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium) - (B)
Redwood (Metasequoia) - (FC)
Pear (Pyrus) - (FC)
Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) - (FC)

Perennials - see our comprehensive list of Perennials

Monkshood (Aconitum) - (B)
Aster - (B)
Clematis - Sweet Autumn (B)
Sunflower (Helianthus) - (B)
Hibiscus - (B)
Lavender (Lavendula) - (B)
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) - (B)
Sedum (Stonecrop) - (B)(W)
Veronica - novaboracensis (B)

Grasses - see our comprehensive list of Ground Covers & Grasses

Ravennia Grass - (Erianthus ravennae) (B)(W)
Miscanthus - (B)(W)
Switch Grass (Panicum) - (B)(W)
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) - (B)(W)
Little Bluestem (Schizachynium) - (B)(W)
Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans) - Sioux Blue (B)(W)

Legend: (B) blooming; (Fr) fruiting/berries; (FC) fall color; (W) winter interest