With autumn equinox rapidly approaching we are deep into our natural cycle of summer drought. Many of the plants in the wild are in a dormant state, taking a pause as the soil in most non-wetland areas has dried out completely. Long gone are the spring wild flower displays, the native bulbs are but a memory, hillside grasslands are well into the brown time, coastal scrub areas are mainly showing off their interesting seed heads and the forest understory looks somewhat spare. But if you look beyond those curious dried seed heads and dormant bunch grasses you will see that the season’s pollinators are at work on late blooming shrubs and perennials. Some of our most satisfying fall blooming perennials also make great additions to the habitat garden. Throughout much …
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