Fall plants bring a medley of colors and textures to the garden. Infuse the new season with many spectacular varieties that deer generally ignore. Read on for ideas on transforming the landscape into an autumn celebration!

Top Perennials for A Flowering Fall

Grace the garden with fall flowers in deep burgundy, glistening gold, soft pastel pinks, purples and more. The many choices of cold-tolerant perennials include low-maintenance varieties, fragrant plants, those that appeal to pollinators, and shrubs that yield berries, which feed the birds. Following are top performers that offer many of these features and are also deer-resistant.

Brandywine™ Virburnum offers a visual and edible feast. Radiant orange and red foliage hosts bundles of green berries that ripen to shades of red and blue. Birds and other feathered creatures enjoy many meals provided by this bush.

Brilliance Autumn Fern enlivens areas of dappled sunlight and deep shade. Highly adaptable, this fern thrives in-ground as well as in containers, and is evergreen in mild climates.

Caramel Coral Bells, a favorite for beginning gardeners, is among one of the most easygoing and high-performing fall plants. Shades of amber and coral bring hues of autumn into sharp focus.

Joe Pye Weed flowers emerge in pinkish purple clusters, held by tall, thick plant stems. This fast-growing shrub will bloom until frost.

Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass beautifies the garden year-round with bronze-colored, feathery plumes. Upright and slender, this ornamental grass adds a sense of movement and serenity.

Sedum Autumn Joy delights pollinators and people! Long-lasting succulent foliage shines bright pink in summer, and shimmering copper in fall. Blooms are a dramatic contrast to deep green summer leaves.

Vanilla Spice® Summersweet draws butterflies and hummingbirds to its fragrant, nectar-rich flowers. Extra-large white blooms bring a pristine feel to the fall season.

Fall Garden Annuals and Accents

Add some cool-season annuals that deer don’t bother for a super festive display. Tried-and-true options include Sweet Alyssum, Pot Marigold (Calendula), Nasturtium, Salvia and Snapdragons. Ornamental cabbage and kale bring another charming dimension to the fall garden. Contact your local agriculture extension office for other fall plant ideas suitable to your climate.

Garden art and autumn produce add even more flair. Cornstalks, gourds, bales of hay, and pumpkins create an atmosphere of abundance, beauty, and harvest.

Don’t Allow Fall Plants to Fall Prey

The best plant varieties for an enchanting and healthy garden are attractive, low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly, and deer-resistant. And, the number one way to keep your garden air-tight from curious deer is by keeping all plants coated with Bobbex Deer Repellent.

Eco-friendly Bobbex is a topical, so protection begins immediately. The formula is long-lasting, won’t wash off and dries on clear, so flower and foliage colors shine through. What’s more, Bobbex contains Nitrogen and Phosphorous which help plants thrive. Bobbex is safe for people, animals, and plants.

Enjoy the Splendid Season

There is no better way to celebrate the sensory beauty of fall than with dazzling plants, autumn-themed garden art, and harvest items. Choose plants deer don’t bother, keep all plants shielded with Bobbex, and your garden will overflow with the brilliance of fall.