It's fair to say that by mid-August, many gardens are looking spent. Summer heat and humidity can sap even the hardiest plants and your garden often just doesn't have the same vibrancy as it did earlier in the season.
Thankfully, there are some dazzling "late bloomers" that hit full stride in late summer. These colorful magnets not only draw the eye of appreciative gardeners, but also attract grateful pollinators. Here are a few of our favorites...