Which flowering plants and flowers are suitable for planting in the autumn courtyard?

Entering September means entering autumn in a golden scroll. In this season, if you want to see flowers blooming continuously in your own courtyard, then you need to get to know the few hardworking flowering plants in the flowering world that will be mentioned next.

Corn poppy

The corn poppy originates from China in Asia. It has a unique appearance, rich flower colors, commonly red, pink and white, with wavy petal edges and an elegant shape, just like the face of an ancient beauty, hence the name corn poppy. It is an annual flowering herbaceous plant. The usual sowing time is from August to October in autumn, because during this period the germination rate of corn poppy seeds can be improved. After sowing, by spring and autumn of the following year you can see beautiful flowers covering the courtyard.

Hollyhock

Hollyhock belongs to the genus Alcea in the mallow family. It is native to Sichuan in our country. Its appearance is unique, with large and bright flowers, and layered petals like a blooming lotus. The petal colors are diverse, commonly red, pink, white, etc. The plant type can generally reach 1.5 m to 2 m in height, so it is very suitable for planting outside the gate or in the courtyard. This plant hollyhock can be sown in spring or autumn. If you live in the south, it is mostly sown in autumn, while if you live in the north, spring sowing is usually chosen. Hollyhock sown in autumn will begin to be seen flowering in early summer of the next year.

Calendula

Calendula is a perennial plant, and its flowering period is usually from late autumn to early spring, about from October to April of the following year. This flower has golden and orange flowers, very bright and eye-catching. At the same time, it has unique edible value. Its seeds can be ground into powder as a food seasoning, and the petals can be made into soap or perfume. If you want to grow calendula, you can choose to sow the seeds between August and October each year. After planting, it can sprout in the winter of that same year, and by autumn you can see calendula blooming continuously.

Verbena. Verbena belongs to the genus Verbena in the verbena family, a perennial herbaceous plant. Its appearance is very beautiful, generally 20-50 cm in height. The flowers are like an umbrella-shaped flower ball, rich in color, commonly pink, purple, red, etc. At the same time, it also has a very long flowering period, from early summer to autumn. When in full bloom it is like countless stars, giving a very spectacular visual enjoyment. As for sowing, it is usually sown from mid-to-late September to October. As long as the temperature is suitable, it can sprout very quickly.