Springtime isn’t the only time for annuals. Fall brings a great opportunity for some fun and colorful annuals that will tolerate colder temperatures. Everything from ornamental vegetables and colorful mums, to fun grasses!
Frost Tolerant Annuals
Frost Tolerant Annuals are annuals that can withstand light frosts and cooler temperatures. They’re planted before the frost date to give their roots time to get established. There could be slight damage to the blooms or foliage if a hard frost occurs or the temperature drops below freezing. In this case, you would want to cover the annuals to prevent this.
Other beautiful fall annuals to consider:
Alyssum – Calendula – Cosmos – Diasia – Phlox
Freeze Tolerant Annuals
Freeze Tolerant Annuals are annuals that are able to withstand freezing temperatures and hard frosts (for short periods of time). These annuals are usually planted before the frost date and tend to show little to no damage when experiencing such temperatures and weather. They normally don’t require covering unless there is a prolonged period of hard frosts or freezing temperatures, consecutively.
Other exciting fall annuals to consider:
Osteospermum – African Daisy – Sweet Peas
Semi-Hardy Annuals
Semi-hardy annuals are plants considered to be perennials in warmer zones, such as zone 7 or higher. Depending on your area’s planting zone, these semi-hardy annuals can be overwintered. This means brought inside or into a greenhouse during mild winters or in a warm, sunny, and protected spot. These annuals tend to be very frost and freeze-tolerant. However, this doesn’t mean they’re resistant to it. Be sure they’re in a warm and protected area.
Other stunning fall annuals to consider:
Dianthus – Pennisetum Rubrum – Purple Fountain Grass – Primrose – Vinca Vine
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