What’s Blooming in My Garden in Late September

A profusion of yellow-centered purple daisy-like flowers on multiple green-leaved branches rise from the ground.

Yesterday was the first day of fall and today definitely feels like it.

We have strong wind gusts, cloudy skies, and relatively (for southeast Michigan in September) cool temperatures in the low 60’s degrees Fahrenheit.

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Fall 2026 Southeast Michigan Plant Swaps and Sales

Southern Blue Flag iris with bluish flower petals with purple veins radiate from a yellow and white center, surrounded by spearlike green leaves. Brown wood mulch in the background.

I know, it’s hard to think about fall native plants swaps and sales when temperatures have been in the 90 degrees Fahrenheit this week in southeast Michigan.

Thankfully, our area will return to more “regular” fall temperatures this weekend.

Which makes me glad. I love fall’s cooler weather!

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