Low = under 8 inches, Medium = 8 inches to 30 inches, Tall = over 30 inches
Low Fall Perennials
Scientific name USDA Zone Height X Width Description
Crocus sativus 5 6" X 4" Bulb. Lilac flowers in fall.
Fall or Saffron Crocus Low Sun Stigma of flower makes saffron.
Cyclamen hederifolium 9 4" X 1' Leaves marbled silver and white.
Hardy Cyclamen Med. Sun-Part White or pink flowers August-Oct.
Medium Fall Perennials
Scientific name USDA Zone Height X Width Description
Common name Water Exposure
Amaryllis belladona 6 2' X 1' Fragrant pink trumpet flowers on
Naked Lady Low Sun-Part naked stalks after leaves die.
Anemone huphensis 5 2' X 15" Purple to white flowers in fall.
Japanese Anemone Med. Sun-Part Excellent for cut flowers.
Aster species 4 18" X 1' Daisy flowers in many colors bloom
Asters Med. Sun August to frost. Good cut.
Chrysanthemum morifolium 7 2' X 3' Many colors and styles of flowers
Garden Chrysanthemum Med. Sun August to frost. Good cut.
Sedum spectibile & S.telephium 3 18" X 15" Succulent leaves with large pink,
Fall Sedum Low Sun-Part red, or orange flowers in fall.
Tall Fall Perennials
Scientific name USDA Zone Height X Width Description
Common name Water Exposure
Boltonia asteroides 4 4' X 3' Thousands of white or pink daisies
False Starwort Low Sun in August to October.
Grass, Cortaderia sell. 'Pumila'7 5' X 6' Large clump of grass with white or
Ivory Feathers Pampas Gr Any Sun pink plumes in fall.
Grass, Miscanthus sinensis 5 5' X 4' Tall, graceful grass. Tan or brown
Japanese Maiden Grass High Sun-Shade in winter.
Grass, Pennisetum seta. 'Rubrum'6 4' X 3' Dense, rounded clump topped with
Purple Fountain Grass Low Sun-Part purple flower stalks. Likes dry.
