Late summer is an exciting time in the landscape. Insects and animals are still active, some summer flowers are still blooming, and a taste of fall is in the air.
Hardy banana (Musa sp.)
S. Cory Tanner, ©2018 Clemson Extension
Yellow Anise (Illicium parviflorum) fruit
Millie Davenport, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Dog Vomit Slime Mold
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Orange Jewelweed Impatiens capensis
(Impatiens capensis) Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes lemmonii)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Okra Flower (Abelmoschus esculentus)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Rough Sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Cardinal Flower
(Lobelia cardinalis) Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Soapberry Tree
(Sapindus mukorossii) Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Autumn Crocus
(Colchicum byzantinum) Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Asian Lotus
(Nelumbo nucifera) Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Colocasia esculenta 'Maui Gold' (4)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Alocasia 'Borneo Giant' (2)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
'Armistad' Salvia (Salvia 'Armistad')
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Indian Corn variety Glass Gem
Nice decorative corn that can also be used for popping. Garland Veasey ©2018, Clemson University
Orange Zinnia
Garland Veasey ©2018 Clemson University
1 Luffa (Luffa aegyptiaca) pre-bloom
LayLa Burgess, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
2 Luffa (Luffa aegyptiaca) in bloom
LayLa Burgess, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension
5 Luffa (Luffa aegyptiaca) gourd formation
LayLa Burgess, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension