Fall is for planting flowering perennials

  • This is the time of year for planting flowering perennials such as obedient plant, at left, and black-eyed Susans, at right in background. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter
    This is the time of year for planting flowering perennials such as obedient plant, at left, and black-eyed Susans, at right in background. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter
  • An excellent flowering perennial for Louisiana landscapes is obedient plant, which you can find at local garden centers. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter
    An excellent flowering perennial for Louisiana landscapes is obedient plant, which you can find at local garden centers. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter
  • Many gardeners are familiar with black-eyed Susans, a popular perennial. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter
    Many gardeners are familiar with black-eyed Susans, a popular perennial. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter
  • Obedient plant has tall, purple flower spikes that pollinators love. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter
    Obedient plant has tall, purple flower spikes that pollinators love. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter

    Fall is an ideal time for planting flowering perennials. And we could write a long list of reasons why you should think about adding some to your garden.

    First, perennials don’t have to be replaced each season like shortlived annual bedding plants. That means less work for you as the gardener! Perennials come back year after year, providing a beautiful display of blooms for several seasons.

    Another great thing about perennials is that many of them are native to the United States. Native plants serve as critical sources of food and shelter for native wildlife and insect species. Because they are adapted to our climate, they also tend to be hardy and easy to grow.