Fall might feel like gardening seasons big finale, but its actually the perfect time to sow these native flower seeds… Full sun partial shade Fall sowing ensures natural cold stratification Cardinal Flower Lobelia cardinalis Zones 39 Brilliant scarlet spikes attracting late-migrating hummingbirds; thrives in moist soil. Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea Zones 49 Cold-hardy, drought-tolerant bloomer; fall sowing improves germination. Foxglove Beardtongue Penstemon digitalis Zones 38 White spires for early butterflies; direct sow in late fall for strong roots. Blue Vervain Verbena hastata Zones 38 Violet-blue blooms loved by pollinators; prefers moist soil and winter chill. Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta Zones 39 Tough prairie native that self-seeds easily and brightens any meadow. Swamp Milkweed Asclepias incarnata Zones 36 Monarch host plant; sow before freeze to ensure spring germination. Bee Balm Monarda fistulosa Zones 38 Fragrant lavender blooms; natural fall chill breaks seed dormancy. Blanket Flower Gaillardia aristata Zones 310 Cold-tolerant daisy with red-and-gold petals; blooms from summer to frost. Wild Bergamot Monarda punctata Zones 39 Aromatic pink-bracted beauty; perfect for fall sowing and pollinator meadows.