Spring blooms are nice, but autumn plants are the real showstoppers. These spectacular varieties look amazing in terra cotta pots, adding vibrant hues to your porch. Swipe to see the best picks for curb appeal.

Black-Eyed Susan

Blooming well into fall until the first frost hits, these cheerful plants feature flowers with yellow or orange daisy-like petals that surround a brown or black cone-shaped center. They like a lot of sun, and, in containers, regular watering.

Ornamental Cabbage

At garden stores, you’ll find several varieties of ornamental kale and cabbages that are brightly colored. These plants thrive in the cool weather of fall, and do beautifully in containers.

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Chrysanthemum

Mums are a classic fall flower, as autumn is the season when their blooms shine most brightly. Available in vibrant shades of orange, yellow, red and purple, these pretty plants thrive in containers and bloom late into the season.

Heuchera

It’s heuchera’s foliage, not its blooms, that are the star of the show. Colorful leaves and stems in shades of burgundy, purple and orange will add visual and textural interest to your fall displays.

Pansy

Pansies don’t like hot weather, so fall temperatures suit them just fine. You’ll find pansies in a wide variety of colors—pick a few that look autumny to you and fill your porch pots to overflowing with these easy-to-grow beauties.

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Coreopsis

The yellow and red blooms of autumn coreopsis will match beautifully with other fall hues. Put your pot of coreopsis in a place that gets a lot of sun and remember to water it at least weekly.

Aster

While some aster varieties can grow quite tall, you might want to choose a shorter variety so the plant doesn’t get unwieldy. You’ll love the pretty purple flowers that bloom well into fall.