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Jul 2, 2023 · August, a month synonymous with warmth, sunshine, and the peak of summer, gifts us with an abundance of vibrant and captivating blooms. As nature’s canvas unfolds, gardens and landscapes become a tapestry of colors, textures, and scents, courtesy of the flowers that gracefully take center stage.
- Lantana (Lantana Camara)
Lantana plants are well-liked and cultivated in outdoor...
- Celosia
Cut the stems at an angle and place them in a vase with...
- Lantana (Lantana Camara)
- Phlox
- Swamp Milkweed
- Butterfly Bush
- Bee Balm
- Lantana
- Joe-Pye Weed
- Ironweed
- Mountain Mint
- Black-Eyed Susan
- Rudbeckia
All you have to do is drive down the road, and you’ll see houses everywhere, blooming with this gorgeous August flower. They seem to thrive in just about any condition, although they will grow well in partial shade to full sun. If you are in a more southern or hot climate, though, make sure they only get about 6 hours. Like most plants, they like w...
Contrary to the name, they don’t need to be near a swamp. Mine thrive in my flower garden next to my other flowers and get watered the same as the others. This milkweedis gorgeous with its bright pink flowers, and butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators swarm to it like honey. It does not spread unless you plant the seeds, and it blo...
Although I know there’s much talk about planting native, and I agree, I will always have my butterfly bush. I have a ton of native plants, trees, and shrubs in my yard, so the butterfly bush does not take the place of natives, just adds to it. I get so many beautiful pictures of a wide variety of butterflies on this plant! They absolutely love the ...
The hummingbirds around here simply love my bee balm plants, especially my tall “purple rooster” variety, which boasts bright red flowers. They go from petal to petal, enjoying the sweet nectar. I also often find the hummingbird moths doing the same thing, as well as butterflies and other pollinators. This August flower usually starts in July and p...
I love these small, delicate-looking flowers! The lantana is always visited by the bees and butterflies, and I’ve seen hummingbirds on it as well. They come in a variety of colors. Last year I had bright pink, orange, and deep yellow colors. This year I have yellow and white. They don’t like to dry out, and to be honest, I’ve only had them in conta...
You’ll see the Joe-Pye weedin abundance along creeks and rivers. It feeds many butterflies, bees, and other pollinators with it’s beautiful August flowers. It resembles the swamp milkweed, but can grow 3-12 feet tall! This year, mine are probably almost 6.5 feet tall. They are beautiful with light pink flowers. Joe-Pye weed does best in somewhat mo...
I have this planted right next to my Joe-Pye weed, and it’s just as tall. It’s a show-off with its bright/deep purple flowers and attractive foliage. It prefers the same moist, rich soil as the Joe-Pye weed, so I treat it the same by often watering during dry spells. The pollinators LOVE this plant, and it’s actually a host plant for the Painted La...
I can’t say enough about the mountain mint. It blooms from July to September, making it a definite August flower and beyond (like most of them here!) It is a tremendous draw for pollinators, and my four plants are always completely filled with bees of all kinds, butterflies, and more. It is a pollinator’s favorite! This plant would do okay in brigh...
A must-have flower list wouldn’t be a list without the black-eyed Susan! This cheerful, happy flower brightens up any garden with its constant blooms! Deadhead this plant, and you have flowers from June to October! In the Midwest, they seem to start flowering closer to July, with the highlights in August-September, making it the perfect August flow...
This is a sister of the black-eyed Susan, which is also in the Rudbeckia family. I have it listed separately for the brown-eyed Susan, which tends to grow taller than it’s black-eyed sister. And yes, it has more of a brown center than the black center of its “sister.” You may also have some beautiful variations of the Rudbeckia like the multi-color...
- Christine Becker
Aug 12, 2024 · If you want a flower that brings color, fragrance, and a touch of grace to your August garden, Phlox is an excellent choice. Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) Credit: Unsplash. Cosmos are delicate, daisy-like flowers that bring a soft, airy quality to the garden, blooming beautifully in August.
Jul 22, 2024 · Expected Blooming: Late summer to fall; Suggested Hardiness Zones: 3-9; Bulbs for Spring Blooms. When planting spring-blooming bulbs in August, such as Daffodils, Tulips, Crocuses, and Hyacinths, you’ll be preparing your garden for a spectacular display of color the following spring.
Dec 1, 2022 · Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice', or Summersweet ‘Ruby Spice’; is a sport of C. alnifolia ‘Pink Spires’, with darker pink blooms. In late summer and early fall its fragrant, bottlebrush flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other insects. This versatile shrub tolerates a full sun to full shade location and is native to the eastern USA. You
Aug 28, 2023 · Why it's great in August: Verbena is a true summer gem. Its sprawling growth habit and clusters of tiny, vibrant flowers in shades of purple, pink, and white make it a delightful addition to your garden. In August, verbena's low maintenance nature shines, as it requires little care to keep blooming profusely.
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Feb 24, 2022 · Light: These deep orange, tube-shaped blooms erupt in clusters to provide flower spikes in full sun. Water: Water once weekly to keep soil evenly moist. Grow Zone: Plant this perennial in USDA zones 6 to 9. Hibiscus. Light: Large, trumpet-shaped blooms brighten gardens in colors of white, pink, red, blue, orange, yellow, and purple. Give them 6 ...
