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Below is a ‘shortlist’ of plants with showy October bloom, fruit, bark or foliage. See Bloom for a comprehensive calendar.

perennials

A name tagged with "N" indicates that native species are available.

Japanese anemone

aster

chrysanthemum

goldenrod

Gladwyn iris

rain lily

rudbeckia nitida

Koyamae sage

sedum

toad lily

bluestem

miscanthus

muhly grass

panicum

pennisetum

shrubs

A name tagged with "N" indicates that native species are available.

beautyberry

strawberry bush

holly

osmanthus

pyracantha

witch-hazel

trees

A name tagged with "N" indicates that native species are available.

dogwood

franklinia

serviceberry

sourwood

tupelo

vines

A name tagged with "N" indicates that native species are available.

ampelaster

passionflower

other October photos

JC Raulston Arboretum
iNaturalist — Orange County

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