Flowers

1 . Marigolds

• Thrive in the fall, adding bright orange and yellow blooms. They are heat-tolerant and can withstand the subtropical climate.

2 . Zinnias

• Available in a wide range of colors, zinnias bloom beautifully during fall and are drought-tolerant.

3 . Petunias

• Perfect for adding color to flower beds and containers, petunias can handle the cooler nights of the fall season.

4 . Begonias

• They love the partial shade and offer vibrant blooms in pink, red, white, and orange.

5 . Impatiens

• A shade-loving flower that thrives in the cooler fall months, bringing lush blooms in various colors.

6 . Pentas

• These star-shaped flowers attract butterflies and thrive in sunny spots, offering blooms through fall.

7 . Salvias (Sage)

• Heat-tolerant and drought-resistant, salvias bring vivid purples, reds, and blues to fall gardens.

Perennials

1 . Lantana

• A tough, heat-loving plant that produces colorful blooms in fall and attracts butterflies.

2 . Firebush

• Native to Florida, this shrub blooms in fall and produces bright red-orange flowers that attract hummingbirds.

3 . Plumbago

• Known for its sky-blue flowers, plumbago thrives in the South Florida fall and continues blooming into winter.

4 . Heliconia

• Known for its tropical appearance, heliconia produces vibrant bracts in shades of red, orange, or yellow during fall.

Vegetables and Herbs

1 . Tomatoes

• Fall is an excellent time to start growing tomatoes in South Florida due to the cooler, more manageable temperatures.

2 . Peppers

• Peppers thrive in the warm fall weather and continue producing into winter.

3 . Basil

• Loves the warm temperatures and grows well throughout the fall season.

4 . Cilantro

• Cooler fall temperatures allow for better growth, and it pairs well with many fall recipes.

5 . Lettuce and Spinach

• These leafy greens prefer cooler temperatures and are ideal for fall planting in South Florida./p>

Ornamental Grasses and Foliage

1 . Muhly Grass

• Native to Florida, this ornamental grass produces stunning pink-purple plumes in the fall.

2 . Crotons

• Known for their vibrant foliage in shades of red, orange, yellow, and green, crotons thrive in fall’s cooler temperatures.

South Florida's mild fall temperatures make it a great time to enjoy tropical and subtropical plants, while still allowing for the planting of more temperate species.