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Around here we\u2019re not fans of the f-word. No, not that f-word. We\u2019re talking about FALL. In our minds that cooler weather is still a long way off, so we\u2019ve decided to celebrate the dog days of summer by talking about plants that really put on a show in August. When much of the garden is looking tired and bedraggled, these plants add a colorful punch to the scene. Some unexpected perennials and shrubs dominate our lists and for those who have been demanding it\u2014Peter is back with his take on the end of summer. In true Peter fashion though, he\u2019ll be discussing ice cream and\u2026the solar system? Well, his segment will be entertaining, that\u2019s for sure.

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Expert guest: Cheyenne Wine is a writer and photographer at Rare Roots Nursery in Virginia, and a regular contributor to Fine Gardening\u2019s Southeast regional reports.

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Danielle\u2019s Plants

Sombrero\xae Granada Gold coneflower (Echinacea 'Balsomold', Zones 4-9)

Scarlet rose mallow (Hibiscus coccineus, Zones 6-9)

Coral Cr\xe8me Drop\u2122 garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Ditomdre', Zones 3-8)

Quick Fire\xae panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'Bulk', Zones 4-8)

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Carol\u2019s Plants

\u2018Dark Knight\u2019 blue mist shrub (Caryopteris x clandonensis \u2018Dark Knight\u2019, Zones 5-9)

Mexican sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia, annual)

Small yellow baptisia (Baptisia tinctoria, Zones 3-9)

\u2018Purple Supreme\u2019 smoke bush (Cotinus \u2018Purple Supreme\u2019, Zones 5-8)

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Expert\u2019s Plants

'Cherry Choco Latte' rose mallow (Hibiscus x moscheutos 'Cherry Choco Latte', Zones 4-9)

Blue cardinal flower (Lobelia siphilitica, Zones 4-9)

'Ham and Eggs' lantana (Lantana camara 'Ham and Eggs', Zones 7b-11)

Vanilla Strawberry panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'Renhy', Zones 3-8)