Don’t let midsummer be the only explosion of color in your garden. These late summer flowers will bring variety and a rainbow of hues to any garden bed.

These bright and beautiful flowers are the perfect accompaniment to summer in zones 4 through 9. You can plant them after the last frost and once the soil is about 60 degrees Fahrenheit consistently.

Salvia. For fragrant foliage and pretty purple flowers that last all summer, try your hand at salvia. Also known as Mexican sage, these annuals are super low maintenance as long as they get full ...

Pentas are tropical plants, so they do well in high temperatures. These star-shaped flowers provide beautiful color during ...

Gilmore adds, “Gladiolous are a mid/late summer blooming plant, which is a great addition to most gardens as at that time of the year it is difficult to find many flowers blooming in the garden.” ...

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7 perennial flowers to plant now for a vibrant summer garden; With the help of expert gardeners I’ve gathered together five flowers to plant in May for a beautiful summer garden to enjoy.