Recommended autumn planting varieties: These 15 commonly used perennial flowers will save you effort and peace of mind
In the last issue, we introduced one- and two-year-old autumn-sown flowers. Today, we bring you recommendations for autumn-sown perennial varieties.
Perennials are plants whose underground parts do not change shape during their growth and development. We generally recommend that you mix perennial varieties with annual or biennial varieties so that you can see flowers all year round.
TIPS you need to know about autumn sowing
Autumn sowing time
Autumn sowing generally refers to late August to early October
Due to the climate differences in different regions, the time is slightly different.
Northeast China: early August to mid-September
North China: early September to mid-late October
Jiangnan region: mid-to-late September to early November
South China: mid-early October to late November

So what are the perennial flowers suitable for most areas? Today, I will show you ~
1
Western daisy
Seed number: 750/g
Flowering time: May-June
Originating from Europe, the daisy prefers a warm, humid and sunny environment. It is cold-resistant and semi-shady, and prefers loose, fertile and well-drained soil. In the Yangtze River Basin, the basal leaves remain evergreen in winter.
The Western daisy blooms profusely, with white, fragrant petals and upright pedicels. It is suitable for planting in the foreground or middle ground of flower borders, in patches at the edge of a forest or on slopes, or as an embellishment in a garden or rock garden. It can also be grown in pots for viewing or used as fresh cut flowers.
2
Perennial chrysanthemum
Seed number: 220/g
Flowering time: May-August
The flowers of cosmos are delicate and charming, colorful, have a long flowering period, and are easy to cultivate and manage. They can be used as materials for flower beds, flower borders, and flower clusters. They can also be used on roadsides and in courtyards. They are widely used.
3
Rudbeckia
Seed number: 2200/g
Flowering time: May-October
Rudbeckia is a very traditional heat-resistant variety that can bloom continuously even in the hot summer. It has a very long flowering period, bright colors, strong environmental adaptability, and is easy to maintain and manage. It is a common flower in summer and autumn gardens. Single petals are pretty and double petals are plump. It can be mixed with other perennial flowers and is also commonly used in flower beds, flower borders, clusters in front of houses, or naturally planted on roadsides and forest edges.
4
Coreopsis
Seed number: 2200/g
Flowering time: May-October
Coreopsis has bright and luxuriant flowers, and its leaves remain green in winter, and do not wither in winter. The flowering period of a single plant can last up to 2 months. The plant grows robustly and is easy to cultivate and propagate, making it a good evergreen plant for viewing flowers. The branches and leaves are dense, especially in winter when young leaves sprout in patches of bright green. In spring and summer, the flowers are large and colorful, and they bloom constantly. It can also reproduce on its own, making it a good ground cover for sparse forests. You can enjoy both the leaves and the flowers. It is also effective as a covering material in rooftop greening, and can also be used as a flower border material. It can also be planted in patches on the edge of a grassland, on a sunny slope, or in a forest farm. It can take root and bloom constantly without the need for any water or fertilizer.
5
Purple Coneflower
Seed number: 320/g
Flowering time: May-October
The flowering period of purple echinacea lasts almost the entire summer. It can continue to bloom after being pruned after blooming in summer. It can withstand temperatures as low as minus 34 degrees Celsius and is an indispensable bright color in summer and autumn.
6
Yarrow
Seed number: 650/g
Flowering time: July-September
Yarrow is a low plant with numerous and colorful flowers. It blooms early, has a long flowering period, a long green period, and has high ornamental value. Its evergreen and feathery leaves are its winter ornamental features. It can fill the winter landscape effect and make it wild and interesting when used in flower borders. It is suitable for greening courtyards, public green spaces, and road green islands. It is also a good material for arranging flower beds, suitable for flower borders, and can be potted for viewing. It is an excellent drought-resistant perennial flower resource.
7
Hollyhock
Seed number: 90/g
Flowering time: June-August
Hollyhock is a common summer flower in the north and south. The plant is tall and upright, up to 2.5 meters tall, with a long flowering period, beautiful flowers and rich colors. It is an excellent flower for flower paths, flower borders and flower beds , and is also a popular summer flower in urban greening.
8
Hibiscus
Seed number: 110/g
Flowering time: May-August
Hibiscus is native to North America. It has white, pink, red, purple and other colors. The flowers are large and bright. The plant has strong resistance to high temperature and humidity, and is easy to manage. It can grow for many years in most areas. In landscaping, it can be planted in large containers, or planted in the ground to arrange flower beds and flower borders, or planted in clusters in green spaces.
9
American Mint
Seed number: 9000/g
Flowering time: June-September
American mint has luxuriant plants, fragrant leaves and branches, bright flowers and a long flowering period. It can emit a refreshing aroma. Its aroma can calm the mind, relieve stress, boost spirits, kill bacteria and strengthen the body. It can be potted and placed indoors for viewing, or arranged in flower beds and flower borders. It likes a cool, moist, sunny environment and is also tolerant to semi-shade. It is highly adaptable and does not choose soil. It is cold-resistant and avoids excessive dryness. It grows most vigorously in moist, semi-shaded shrubs and woodlands.
10
Dutch Chrysanthemum
Seed number: 1400/g
Flowering time: September-October
Dutch chrysanthemums are colorful, adaptable, short and naturally formed. The blooming season is around National Day, so they are often used as flower beds and flower borders. They can also be planted in pieces or clusters, or as potted flowers or cut flowers. Dutch chrysanthemums are suitable for large-scale cultivation in saline-alkali areas. They perform well in flower beds and flower mirrors. They are also suitable for potted indoor viewing and arranging flower beds and flower borders.
11
Verbena
Seed number: 3700/g
Flowering time: May-September
If you want to create a sea of lavender flowers but are afraid that the climate is not suitable, verbena and sage are the best substitutes. They have a long flowering period, good resistance, and are suitable for the climate environment in most areas.
Verbena is widely used in landscape layout. Due to its extremely spectacular effect of planting in patches, it is often used in landscape layout under sparse woods, botanical gardens and villa areas. Its flowering season is like a pink and purple cloud, which is shocking.
In courtyard greening, verbena can be planted in strips along the road. While dividing the courtyard space, it can also enrich the roadside scenery. Beautiful evening primrose, Viola yedoensis, variegated Sedum multiflorum, etc. can be arranged under the verbena, and the effect will be better.
12
Veronica paniculata
Seed number: 10000/g
Flowering time: June-September
The Veronica paniculate has a long flowering period, tall, spike-shaped plants that are graceful and elegant, and light blue inflorescences that are elegant and mysterious. The flowers have a great ornamental effect when in full bloom, and can be planted with other plant materials into flower beds or flower borders to enrich the garden landscape.
13
Snakehead
Seed number: 260/g
Flowering time: July-August
The flower scape of the snake whip chrysanthemum is upright and leafy, with a graceful posture. The horsetail-like spike-shaped limited inflorescence stands upright and upward, which is quite distinctive. It is suitable for arranging flower borders or roadside strip plantings, and natural cluster planting in courtyards. Due to its long flowering period and high ornamental value, it is not only a rare tree species for gardening, but also an important material for flower arrangement. It is used in the flower borders of courtyards and villas, and is upright, beautiful, and full of wild charm. It can be used as background material or cluster planting to embellish rocks and forest edges. It can also be used as a cut flower for viewing, and is a powerful supporting role.
In addition to seed propagation, tuber propagation can also be used to greatly shorten the cultivation cycle.
14
Delphinium
Seed number: 400/g
Flowering time: May-July
Delphinium is a precious blue flower resource with high ornamental value. Its flowers are brightly colored, including blue, purple, white, pink, etc. It is suitable for planting in flower borders or green spaces, and can be used in potted plants or flower beds, garden landscapes, and as a commonly used vertical line flower, it can add a sense of hierarchy to flower borders.
15
Lythrum salicina
Seed number: 13000/g
Flowering time: July-September
The dense and elegant branches and leaves of Lythrum salicaria and its numerous flowers make it an excellent vertical line material in waterscapes. It is best planted in clusters on shallow water banks or in ponds. Ground planting is often arranged at lakesides, rivers and wetlands for landscaping, and is planted in combination with other plants that like moisture, such as yellow irises, reeds, aquatic cannas, etc.

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