Autumn sage produces whorls of blossoms that appear atop foliage of 2-inch green oval leaves. The two-lipped flowers are usually red or hot pink, though some cultivars offer shades of purple ...

For extra interest, forage some wild rosehips, pine cones, and chestnuts, or make a herb wreath made from stems of rosemary, sage ... for autumn leaves, it's time to set out, Little Red Riding ...