Accounting for bloom time is one of the most important aspects of planning a flower garden. While some plants will flower throughout the entire growing season, many other types are limited to a few short months, or even weeks. Planting late summer flowers is a certain way to ensure vibrant color in the ornamental garden up until the arrival of the first frost in fall. Below we have outlined some of our favorite fall annuals and late summer blooming perennials. Annuals and Perennials That Bloom Late Summer Aster – Several types of asters will begin blooming in late summer. These flowers bloom in August through fall, and are highly attractive to pollinators and beneficial insects. Perennial aster flowers are most commonly found in shades of white, lavender, and deep blue. Celosia – Prized for their ornamental value and use as cut flowers, celosia are long lived in the garden, as […]
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