Plant These 16 Perennials This Month and Forget Them

Think October is too late to plant? It's actually one of the best times. In this video, I count down 16 perennials you can plant this fall, with the timing, bloom windows, and pro tricks for each one, plus an effort rating from 1 to 5 trowels. Warm soil and cool air mean roots keep growing while the top stays small, so these plants come back stronger next year. Aim to plant about six weeks before your ground freezes. In this video: 0:00 Why October planting works [0:50] 16. Coral bells [1:50] 15. Hostas [2:50] 14. Daylilies [3:50] 13. Yarrow [4:50] 12. Sedum 'Autumn Joy' [5:50] 11. Catmint [6:55] 10. Salvia 'May Night' [7:55] 9. Black-eyed Susan [8:55] 8. Garden phlox [9:55] 7. Feather reed grass [10:55] 6. Russian sage [11:55] 5. Hellebores [12:55] 4. Daffodils [13:55] 3. New England aster [14:55] 2. Purple coneflower [15:55] 1. Peonies (and the planting mistake that stops them from blooming) Quick notes: Zones listed are approximate. Check your local extension service for your area. In zones 3 to 5, plant earlier in October. Which perennial are you planting first? Tell me in the comments. If you want more fall planting guides, subscribe so you don't miss the next video. #perennials #fallplanting #gardening