For fall flowers to thrive in your garden, plant them in the spring or early summer, so they have time to become established. Besides selecting plants that have a late bloom period, check their growing zones to be certain they will bloom in your area before frost hits. Your local nursery can offer advice if you are unsure.  Here are 14 fall-blooming perennials in a variety of colors for your garden.

USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Color Varieties: Yellow, white, burgundy, purple, pinkSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Rich, medium moisture, well-draining

USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 8Color Varieties: Lavender-blue, pale pink, whiteSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Needs: Loamy, well-draining

USDA Growing Zones: 6 to 9Color Varieties: BlueSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Needs: Average, medium moisture, well-draining

USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9Color Varieties: YellowSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Average, medium moisture, well-draining

USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Color Varieties: White or pink with yellow centerSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Rich, humusy, moist, well-draining

USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Color Varieties: Mauve, whiteSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Rich, humus-y, moist

USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Color Varieties: Yellow, orange, white, red, purple, bicolorsSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Rich, humus-y, moist, well-draining

USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Color Varieties: Pink, purple, blue, whiteSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Needs: Rich, loamy, moist, well-draining

USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9Color Varieties: Blue, lavenderSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Average, dry to medium moisture, well-draining

USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9Color Varieties: Red, yellow, orange, gold, copperSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Rich, moist, well-draining

USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9Color Varieties: Yellow, red, pink, whiteSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Loamy, sandy, well-draining

USDA Growing Zones: 6 to 9Color Varieties: Yellow, orangeSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Rich, moist, well-draining

USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9Color Varieties: Yellow, red, pink, white, peach, burgundy, bicolorsSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Sandy or rocky, dry to medium moisture, well-draining

USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 8Color Varieties: Red, pink, white, lavenderSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Rich, moist, well-draining