Plants that bloom in October in Zone 9 with yellow flowers

American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan

Narrow, fuzzy foliage resists the leaf spot that plagues Goldsturm. A worthy upgrade.

Angel's Trumpet

Huge pendant trumpets release intense evening fragrance over a long warm-season bloom.

Black-Eyed Susan

Golden prairie workhorse that lights up late summer meadows.

Blanket Flower

Fiery bicolor pinwheels that bloom nonstop in the worst heat and soil.

Calibrachoa

Mini petunias that bloom nonstop in hanging baskets. Dozens of color options and no deadheading needed.

Celosia

Flame-shaped or crested flowers in electric colors that dry beautifully. Heat lovers that thrive in summer.

Chrysanthemum

The fall icon. Mounds of color when everything else is fading.

Dahlia

Endless forms from dinner-plate to pompom. The obsession of flower farmers.

Desert Marigold

Cheerful desert wildflower that blooms almost year-round in warm climates. Thrives on neglect.

Goldenrod

Wrongly blamed for allergies. A vital late-season pollinator magnet.

Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan

The gold standard rudbeckia. Uniform, floriferous, and utterly reliable in any soil.

Graham Thomas Rose

Rich golden-yellow cups with an intense tea rose fragrance. David Austin's most famous creation.

Hawaiian Hibiscus

Large tropical blooms in vivid colors appear repeatedly from spring through fall.

Indian Grass

Golden-orange fall color and shimmering flower spikes make this tall prairie native one of autumn's best performers.

Lantana

Multi-colored flower clusters that bloom relentlessly in brutal heat.

Marigold

Bulletproof color all season long. The workhorse of warm-toned borders.

Petunia

Cascading color for containers and beds. Blooms nonstop until frost.

Plumeria

Intoxicatingly fragrant tropical blooms. The flower of Hawaiian leis.

Rose

The queen of the garden. Modern varieties are surprisingly low-maintenance.

Sedum

Succulent leaves, tough as nails. Ages to deep crimson in autumn.

Sweet Olive

Small clustered flowers perfume the garden with an apricot-like scent over a long season.

Zinnia

Easy-grow annual with electric colors. Cut-and-come-again champion.