Top 5 Fall Flowers to Brighten Your Landscape

As summer fades and the temperatures cool, your yard doesn’t have to lose its color or life. Fall is one of the best times of year to plant, and at Five Stones Landscape and Garden Center, we have everything you need to keep your home looking vibrant all season long. From hardy mums to colorful pansies, these top 5 fall flowers will make your landscape pop with rich color, texture, and charm — all perfectly suited for Oklahoma’s changing weather.

1. Mums — The Fall Favorite 🌸
   It’s not fall in Oklahoma without mums. Known for their bright, full blooms, mums bring instant warmth to any space. They come in a range of autumn shades — deep burgundy, sunny yellow, burnt orange, and soft purple — making them perfect for porches, patios, and flowerbeds.
   At Five Stones, our mums are grown right here in-house, so you know they’re healthy, hardy, and ready to thrive. Plant them in well-drained soil with plenty of sun, and you’ll enjoy weeks of color even as the temperatures dip. Pair them with pumpkins, ornamental grasses, or cabbage for that classic fall look.
2. Pansies — The Cold-Weather Champions 🌼
   If you want a flower that stands up to Oklahoma’s unpredictable fall weather, pansies are your go-to. They love cool temperatures and continue blooming well into winter. Their cheerful faces come in every color imaginable — perfect for adding playful contrast to your fall beds or planters.
   Pansies thrive in full to partial sun and prefer moist, well-draining soil. Add compost before planting, and you’ll get longer-lasting color. They look especially beautiful alongside mums and ornamental cabbage for a lush, layered look.
3. Ornamental Cabbage & Kale — Bold Texture for Fall Beds 🥬
   If you want to make your flowerbeds stand out, ornamental cabbage and kale are your secret weapons. These plants offer deep purple, pink, and green tones with stunning ruffled leaves that bring texture and structure to your landscape.
   They thrive in cool weather, look great paired with pansies and mums, and can handle frost like champs. At Five Stones, we carry a wide variety of ornamental cabbage and kale, perfect for borders, containers, or mixed flowerbeds.
4. Violas — Small but Mighty 🌸
   Often considered the “little cousins” of pansies, violas may be smaller, but they pack a punch when it comes to fall color. Their delicate blooms come in bold combinations of yellow, purple, and white — ideal for edging flowerbeds or filling planters.
   Violas bloom longer than many other fall plants and tolerate light freezes, making them one of the most reliable cool-season flowers you can grow.
5. Ornamental Grasses — The Finishing Touch 🌾
   While technically not a flower, ornamental grasses are essential for fall landscapes. Their tall, airy plumes add movement, height, and contrast to your garden beds. Grasses like fountain grass, maiden grass, and blue fescue thrive in Oklahoma’s fall climate and pair beautifully with colorful flowers.
   Use them as background plants to frame your mums and pansies or plant them in clusters to create texture and dimension. Their natural hues of gold and bronze blend seamlessly with fall colors.

🍂 Designing Your Perfect Fall Flowerbed
When planning your fall landscape, think layers of color and texture:
Use taller plants like ornamental grasses or kale in the back.
Fill the middle layer with mums and pansies for bursts of color.
Add violas or creeping ground covers near the front to complete the look.
Use rich mulch to help retain moisture and insulate roots as temperatures drop. And remember — fall is one of the best times to plant because cooler weather allows roots to establish before winter.