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Late-Blooming Summer Perennials

Updated: January 7, 2009
Good things come to those who wait. Especially in the garden! Sandy Mason of the U of I Extension shared some late-blooming summer perennial ideas on "The Morning Show." Daylily `Lori Ann Cook` Hummingbird Mint Agastache rupestris Fountain grass Pennisetum alopecuroides `Hamelin` Gaillardia `Fanfare` Salvia `Caradonna` Cupplant (Silphium perfoliatum) Weigela `Rubidor` Weigela `French Lace` Spirea `Goldflame` Barberry `Golden Ring` Hypericum `Albury Purple` Yucca `Bright Edge` All the perennials showcased by Sandy can be found at the U of I Extension Idea Garden. 16 JUL 04 mrm

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