PLANTS WITH LEAVES that turn shades of gold in the fall are treasures for the garden. They contrast beautifully with perennials that bloom late in purple, like many asters, and they provide the perfect foliar echo for late summer and autumn’s yellow flowers, like goldenrods and black-eyed Susans. The reds, purples and bronzes of ornamental grasses also find a welcome backdrop in golden deciduous leaves.
Here are five outstanding options for adding rich color to the autumn garden.
ARKANSAS BLUESTAR AMSONIA HUBRICHTII
This US-native perennial’s alternative common name—threadleaf bluestar—refers to
