There are a number of interesting players in our landscaping play that can ignite the end of the show.
Vine lasts for years and years.
Classic plant, fall-bloomer with lots of colors from which to choose, white, bronze, orange, pink, burgundy. While this is a perennial, don't get your hopes up for 2001 if you plant late in the year. Likes sunny well-drained areas. Striking pink or white flowers in late summer and fall. Is a little slow to develop or transplant, so plant now to get spectacular plants in 3 or 4 years.