10 Perennials EVERYONE Can Plant in October You'll HATE Skipping!!!

Thinking spring is the best time to plant perennials? Think again. October is one of the best planting windows of the year. The soil is still warm, the air is cool, and the autumn rains do the watering for you. Plants put their energy into building strong roots, so they come back bigger, healthier, and faster than anything you plant next spring. In this video, I share 10 tough, beautiful, pollinator-friendly perennials I’d plant this month, counted down from number 10 to number 1. You’ll learn what each plant needs, which varieties to look for, and the practical tips I’ve picked up over twenty years plus in the garden. 🌸 What you’ll learn: Why fall planting gives perennials a head start on spring Which perennials thrive in sun, shade, dry soil, and damp spots How to avoid common problems like powdery mildew, winter rot, and floppy stems The best varieties to choose for lasting color and pollinator support ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Why you shouldn’t wait until spring 2:00 – 1. Hardy Geranium 3:12 – 2. Veronicastrum 4:24 – 3. Agastache 5:36 – 4. Garden Phlox 6:48 – 5. Amsonia 8:00 – 6. Salvia 9:12 – 7. Liatris 10:24 – 8. Aster 11:36 – 9. Persicaria 12:48 – 10. Tricyrtis (Toad Lily) 14:00 – Final tips and wrap-up 🌿 The 10 Perennials Hardy Geranium Veronicastrum (Culver’s Root) Agastache (Hummingbird Mint) Garden Phlox Amsonia (Bluestar) Salvia Liatris (Blazing Star) Aster Persicaria Tricyrtis (Toad Lily) 💬 Join the conversation Which of these ten are you planting first? Tell me in the comments, and don’t forget to include your hardiness zone. I read every comment and I’m happy to help you choose the right plants for your area. 👍 If this video helped you, please give it a like. It really helps the channel. 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a gardening video. 📤 Share this with a gardening friend who’s about to put off planting until spring! #perennials #fallplanting #gardening #gardeningtips #perennialgarden #octobergarden #pollinatorgarden #gardenplanning #flowergarden #gardeningforbeginners