September Bloom Day Bliss: Flowers to Brighten Your Month
Happy Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day ya’ll! A big thanks goes out to Carol at May Dreams Gardens for hosting the worldwide monthly flower sharing fest. For more info about the plants below just click on the picture & you’ll be whisked away to our fine website for more info. Here’s a little taste of what we’ve got blooming this September at the nursery:
Lotus jacobaeus
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Prairie Sun’
Nicotiana mutabilis
Fuchsia ‘Rys’
Zinnia peruviana ‘Red’
Musschia wollastonii
Mina lobata, Ursinia anthemoides and friends
FAQs About September Bloom Day Flowers
What growing conditions does Echinops ritro (globe thistle) prefer?
Echinops ritro is a drought-tolerant perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It naturally occurs in dry, rocky habitats and is well adapted to low-fertility soils. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance and is valued for its spherical blue flower heads that attract pollinators.
Is Rudbeckia hirta ‘Prairie Sun’ an annual or perennial plant?
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Prairie Sun’ is typically grown as a short-lived perennial or biennial, but it is often treated as an annual in gardens because it blooms in its first year from seed. It may survive mild winters and commonly reseeds itself, allowing it to persist in garden settings over time.
What makes Rudbeckia hirta ‘Prairie Sun’ unique compared to other black-eyed Susans?
This cultivar is known for its unusually large flowers with golden-yellow petals that fade to lemon at the edges and a distinctive green center disk. It is also prized for its long blooming period from summer into fall and its strong attraction to butterflies and other pollinators.
What are the growing requirements for Nicotiana mutabilis (flowering tobacco)?
Nicotiana mutabilis grows best in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. It is known for its tall, branching habit and its sequential flower color changes from white to pink, which extend its ornamental value through the season. Like other nicotiana species, it is often grown for its fragrance and its ability to attract pollinators such as moths and bees.
Why are plants like Mina lobata and Ursinia anthemoides valued in late-summer gardens?
Climbing and flowering annuals such as Mina lobata and Ursinia anthemoides are valued for extending color into late summer and early fall. Mina lobata produces rapid vertical growth with changing flower colors, while Ursinia anthemoides offers daisy-like blooms that thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, supporting pollinators during seasonal transitions. These types of plants help maintain continuous nectar and visual interest in late-season gardens.
