10 Perennials You Should Divide in the Fall

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Bleeding Heart

Bleeding heart plants don’t have the longest blooming season, but it makes up for time with quality and resilience. This woodland garden staple’s heart-shaped flowers dazzle gardeners every spring.

According to the University of Wisconsin Madison Division of Extension, self-seeded plants take several years to bloom, so propagation by division is a popular option. Collins recommends dividing in fall.

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Veronica

Veronica, AKA speedwell, is a hardy perennial with spiky purple flowers. It’s a versatile landscaping plant, great for filling in bare spots. Collins recommends dividing this plant in the fall when it’s not flowering.

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Astilbe

A popular perennial for shady spots in the yard, this hardy plant features fernlike foliage and a fragrant plumes of pink, red and white that bloom in early to mid summer. It grows as a hardy perennial in plant hardiness zones 4 to 9, and enjoys moist, acidic soil. For sandy soil or ground with heavy clay, amend it with compost at time of planting.