Perennials to Divide in the Fall

Dividing perennials is an effective way to revitalize overcrowded plants, encourage more blooming, and get new plants to keep or give away. Fall is the time to divide a lot of those spring and summer blooming perennials. Annette Shrader invites us to her garden where she has a wide variety of these reliable perennials and shows us how to divide them for the best chance of success once they are re-planted.

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Post date October 1, 2026
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Plants Featured in this Clip

Phlox paniculata Luminary 'Ultraviolet'

Gardener Extras

Itoh peonies (intersectional hybrids) are bushy compact plants with large semi-double or double blooms that appear in high numbers (50+) over a long bloom season (3-4 weeks). The foliage is attractive and disease resistant.
Echinacea (coneflower) is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that is pollinator-friendly, and thrives in full sun.
Asiatic lilies are hybrids, usually the first to bloom, and have the widest color range of all the lily types. They are reliable rebloomers, long-lived, and generally disease resistant.
Iris sibirica 'Caesar's Brother' was registered and introduced in 1932. It remains in great demand due to its vigor and coloring.

Annette Shrader

Born and raised on a farm, I’ve always appreciated the smell and feel of fresh earth. When we purchased our home 35 years ago, it had some land, but not a single flower. I began the process of plotting and planning garden beds and borders, and have not stopped. Looking out at this mature landscape, it gives me a sense of accomplishment here in my own botanical garden. On her producer role with Volunteer Gardener, Annette says “These are treasured experiences. The passion that people have for their gardens sends me home feeling refreshed, and challenged.