Perennials have fall color too

While not as striking as ‘Matrona’, this Sedum has a nice dose of yellow foliage that looks great in conjunction with the mix of colors on the spent blooms:

Maybe it is a stretch, but I dig the Astilbe foliage even if the color is fleeting:

Just the slightest bit of yellowing on the blades of the Siberian irises floats my boat:

Penstemon ‘Husker’s Red’ has interesting orangey foliage:

I know I’ve talked about the next plant incessantly over the past few weeks, but can you beat the fall foliage color of Amsonia?

The next three photos are all from the same plant. Check out the difference in color:

Frickin awesome, huh?

Even Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’ has great color right now:

And finally, the beauty of a dying Lady’s Mantle as it … OK, fine, it’s kind of ugly:  

But is it really? The cycle of a perennial is always fascinating, even as it dies back in Fall. A time to kick back and accept the impending weather, knowing it will all start over again in a few short months.

John