Now is a good time to plant perennials that will add fall blooms to your garden in Connecticut now and pay dividends throughout the years when they sprout anew.
Black-eyed Susan is a natural favorite this time of year since the color of the flower seems tailor made for fall weather.
Sedum is popular for fall planting in Connecticut because the blossoms are beautiful throughout the growing season and the plant can often be attractive in winter after the foliage has died, making it a year-round focus in your garden. The flowers come in a wide variety of colors – white, pink, red, purple, yellow, or orange, so you can find a plant to complement most any garden palette.
The Montauk daisy is a late bloomer and drought resistant , so it is an easy addition to any garden. The bright flowers and succulent-like leaves of this plant bring color and texture to your landscape.
Hydrangeas are a popular choice because they have beautiful flowers and are a low maintenance plant that brings beauty and interest to your garden. Blooms can be cut for flower arrangements, or, if left on the plant, they will dry as the weather gets colder and add color and interest to your winter garden. We have a couple of varieties that are ideally suited for fall planting and will give you an extra month of color in your garden.
The Limelight Hydrangea has white blooms that turn to chartreuse lime and then pink to rose color and finally fade to beige over their lifecycle. The plant is hardy and can thrive in urban conditions.
The Quick Fire Hydrangea is a vigorous shrub that blooms from the beginning of summer well into the fall. The plant has large blooms that are white when they initially bloom and then turn to a deep rose-pink color.
Ornamental grasses add interest to your landscape and the Ruby Ribbon is a low-maintenance variety that is ideal for fall planting. The plan has blue-green foliage that matures to an attractive purple-red by mid-season. The showy flowers are smoky purple in color and rise over the foliage. The resulting seed plumes remain into the winter and are an attractive feature in your garden.
With its lavender flowers and silvery foliage, Russian Sage is an ideal addition to your fall garden. The flowers bloom in wispy wands up to a foot in length that last for several weeks. This robust plant can grow up to five-feet tall.
Coreopsis has attractive flowers, similar to daisies in a variety of heights. The flowers are typically vibrant red or yellow and offer a burst of color to your garden.
Heuchera is colorful and easy to maintain. The plan comes in a variety of colors and leaf textures and the leaves will provide your garden with color throughout the winter.
Visit our website and watch our video: Our Favorite Perennials! Also, check our next posting for ideas about shrubs that will enhance your fall garden in Connecticut.
Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are beautiful because of their grassy green foliage. Daylillies are low maintenance and are available in a variety of colors such as yellow, red, pink and purple. They can be used just about anywhere and are especially attractive in large groupings. Look for varieties such as Stella D’Oro which are repeat bloomers and will provide your garden with long lasting color. 
Coneflowers (Echinacea) are a wonderful choice for sunny gardens. In the past few years, many new varieties are available offering a wide range of colors and sizes. The colors available at Soundview right now are yellow and the standard purple. They have long lasting flowers and are very easy to grow. Coneflowers a perfect plant for attracting butterflies and birds to your garden. Varieties we have in stock now:
Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis) is a beautiful choice for a partially shady garden that needs a splash of color. Beginning in June, these plants will bloom with tall feathery plumes of flowers atop fern like foliage. The flowers can also be cut for unique floral arrangements. Varieties we have in stock now:
Coral Bells (Heuchera) are another great choice for a shady spot. The foliage is the most important quality of these plants providing multi season interest with colors ranging from deep purple to light chartreuse. They also have spikes of delicate bell shaped flowers which can be pink or white. Varieties we have in stock now:
Speedwell (Veronica) is a compact and sturdy plant with beautiful, small violet spikes. Flowers from July to September. 
Asiatic Lily (Lilium) Although the blooms are not long lived, oriental lilies are absolutely gorgeous, offering a huge burst of color in June with their large, trumpet shaped flowers. Put a few of these in your garden and it will surely be a huge hit. 
