Annuals that can bloom at any time of year are a great way to extend your fall flowers.
We’ve listed our favorite 15 different annuals which will grow in both the shade and sun, as well as indoors or out on fence lines, so you won’t have any trouble finding one!
1. Snapdragons
Snapdragons are lovely plants that produce tubular-shaped blooms in the summer. These beauties will expand to 8 feet tall, so be sure you have room for these towering creatures!
They usually grow best between zones 9 and 11 with ease but can adapt easily to other zones too.
2. Pansies
Pansies are one of the best fall blooming annuals to have in your garden.
They love cool weather, so it makes perfect sense that this plant thrives when grown as an annual and only needs partial shade with well-drained soil for optimum growth.
3. Dianthus
This is a plant that tends to stop blooming during the hot summer months, so you will be able see its beautiful flowers deep into fall.
This herb can grow in zones three through nine and needs well-drained soil with enough water, and about 6 hours of sun per day.
4. Croton
Crotons are plants that not only bloom during the fall, but their leaves turn colors to match what we see in nature.
They can be grown as annuals and will continue blooming until first frost of year hits. Well drained soil with six hours or more sunshine per day is needed for these beauties!
5. Ornamental Peppers
The ornamental peppers are a fall-blooming annual that grow well in zones nine through eleven.
They have yellow flowers and an unpleasant taste, so they’re best for people looking to add some spice into their garden or landscape!
6. Flowering Kale
This ornamental kale is a type that can be seen in zones two to 11, and it tends to grow best in full sun.
The plant also needs well-drained soil but will hold up when the cooler temperatures come around during fall months or even winter!
In fact you may find this variety growing outside even at locations with milder climates.
7. Ornamental Cabbage
Ornamental cabbages are a type of plant that does not have any edible parts, but they can be grown as an attractive decoration for homes.
They typically grow in shades from green and purple through orange or red-violet hues before gradually changing colors as fall progresses.
These plants prefer full sun with well drained soil to keep their coloration bright during wintertime.
8. Sweet Alyssum
This small plant is only about 6 inches tall, which makes it a great choice for edging along walkways.
It thrives in cooler climates and with full sun can be found growing from Zone 7 through 11.
The sweet smell of this herb attracts butterflies as well bees to your garden!
9. Begonias
Begonias are also known as the “plague” plant because of their ability to flourish in even poorest soils.
The colorfully-hued blooms can be seen from miles away and come with a variety that ranges all way down to red, white or pink petals!
10. Petunias
Petunias are plants that will continue to produce flowers throughout the fall in a given area.
The blooms vary quite a bit, but this small annual only grows up to 1 foot tall at most (it typically maxes out around 8-11).
11. Nasturtium
The nasturtium comes in a variety of colors, most commonly seen during the fall season with their bright hues.
It can grow well even if you live on zone nine or ten because it’s not too cold for these plants!
The soil must also be free-draining to accommodate its needs–it doesn’t like soggy ground at all.
12. Celosia
This bright fall plant is sure to make your garden come alive with color. The blooms are as colorful and diverse, ranging from red through yellow all the way up to pink or purple!
It can grow in zones two through eleven where you live but if it’s not getting enough sun then just try shading some areas so they’ll have what they need for leaf growth too.
13. Calendula
This plant has bright yellow blooms that will make you feel like fall is all around.
In addition, this a perfect pick for those who live in zones eight and up because it prefers cool temperatures during spring and summer with well-drained soil to grow on.
14. Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemums are a plant that usually only grows to be about 1-2 feet tall, but can grow as much as 5-6.
They require full sun and well drained soil in order for them to thrive; they also need more watering than most other plants because of their shallow roots, which makes it important not to lose any water.
15. Aster
Asters are a great fall plant for Zone three to eight. They can grow either as annuals or perennials, but these blooms typically come out best in warmer climates where there is more sun and well-drained soil.
If you want butterflies or bees visiting then this colorful flower will do just what’s needed – bring life back into any dull space without needing much maintenance.