
Common Zinnia
Zinnia elegans
September · North Carolina
A rare state where the same backyard can grow both tomatoes and blueberries well. Piedmont soil rewards steady work.
50 plants blooming in September · USDA zones 6–8

Zinnia elegans

Tagetes erecta
Bold blooms that thrive from Alaska to the tropics

Phaseolus vulgaris
Vigorous twining stems that earn their place in any beginner's garden

Beta vulgaris
Bold, architectural foliage that thrives from Zone 1a to 13b

Capsicum annuum
Glossy fruits and bold structure for first-time outdoor gardeners

Hydrangea macrophylla
Mophead blooms that anchor a garden bed with quiet drama

Rudbeckia hirta
Rugged, sun-loving perennial that earns its keep in nearly any yard

Impatiens walleriana
Nonstop color for the gardener who wants results fast

Brassica oleracea
Bold, architectural foliage built for nearly every U.S. Garden zone

Solidago canadensis
Golden plumes that earn their keep in any outdoor garden

Daucus carota
Lacy white flower heads that thrive from Zone 1a to 13b

Pennisetum alopecuroides
Fountain-like arching blades that earn their keep in any yard

Coriandrum sativum
Lacy white flower heads that thrive from Zone 1a to 13b

Helianthus annuus
Tall, sun-chasing blooms that thrive from Alaska to the tropics

Achillea millefolium
Flat-topped flower clusters that tough out winters from Zone 1a to 13b

Liatris spicata
Feathery purple spires that thrive from Alaska to the tropics

Anethum graveolens
Feathery, fragrant, and foolproof across nearly every U.S. Zone

Echinacea purpurea
Cone-shaped blooms built tough enough for almost any U.S. Garden

Phlox paniculata
Tall summer columns of color built for every U.S. Garden zone

Hosta plantaginea
Bold, ribbed leaves that anchor any shaded garden bed

Tagetes patula
Compact and long-blooming, Tagetes patula belongs in any first garden.

Cosmos bipinnatus
Feathery foliage and wide-open blooms for the most hands-off gardener

Cucumis sativus
Vines that reward steady hands and consistent watering

Dahlia pinnata
Bold blooms that reward a beginner's first season outdoors