10 Summer Flowers That Peak in Late August

Your daylilies may be drooping and your peonies long since spent, but the end of summer still brings plenty of bold and beautiful flowers that'll brighten up your garden—often until the first frost. (And bonus: Many of them are perennials that'll come back year after year for a show-stopping end to your summer.)

If you have a few spots in your garden that could use a little color right now, consider these late-season additions to your landscape. When to Use Annual vs. Perennial Plants in Your Garden 01 of 10

Dahlias

Dahlias come in an array of shapes and sizes and have extravagant petal patterns and textures that'll brighten up your garden. They are available in a literal rainbow of colors. While they can regrow in some areas, in the northern parts of the U.S., treat them as annu