The frost may be on the pumpkin, but there are still many interesting flowers, seeds, and insects to be seen in the garden.
Pansy 'Majestic Giant Mix'
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Chryasnthemum x morifolium 'Ryan's Pink'
Ryan's Pink is an old fashioned garden mum and is an excellent perennial mum to attract pollinators. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Camellia sasanqua 'Stephanie Gold'
Sasanquas bloom during the fall months. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Parasitized Caterpillar
Many parasitoid wasps will lay their eggs on a caterpillar. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Sedum 'Autum Joy'
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Salvia microphylla 'San Marcos Festival'
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Salvia x 'Anthony Parker'
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Camellia sasanqua 'Jean May'
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Pentas lanceolata
Pentas is a beautiful warm season annual that will bloom until frost. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Salvia mexicana 'Limelight'
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Pansy 'Delta Yellow'
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Ixora species
Ixora is a tropical evergreen shrub that is hardy from Zones 9-11. In most areas in South Carolina, it is not hardy. It makes a beautiful container plant and needs to be moved indoors for the winter months. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Hydrangea serrata seed head
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Dicpleptra squarrosa
Firecracker Plant Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Chastanea pumila Chinquapin
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Celome hasslerana Seed Capsules
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Begonia seeds
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Alocasia odora Elephant Ear
Alocasia leaves point upward. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Abelia grandiflora sepals
After the white flowers are shed from the abelia, the interesting sepals will stay on through out the winter months. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Camellia sasanqua 'Hana Jiman'
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
