When it comes to gardening, never say die. The warm weather we have been having this fall sure has kept the plants going. The garden mums are putting on a fantastic show right now. And I still had hibiscus in bloom a week ago.
Fall is the time of year that many sedums give you a display of color from pinks and purples to deep maroon. Sedums are reliable plants that I leave up for winter interest, assuming the aren't covered in snow.
Believe it or not, I haven't cut back all the basil yet. Basil is one of the first plants to die when there is a frost. So far we haven't had one. And since the purple flowers of this basil plant are quite pretty I decided to leave it until the frost gets it.
If you are fond of crocuses in the spring, then you should plant some colchicums for the fall. The flowers do not last a long time, but they are quite beautiful and definitely great for fall interest.
Winter may be coming, but the fall is a spectacular time for color. So enjoy it while you can.
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