August in Your Garden
Summer is a time to escape the summer heat by exploring the shady sections of your garden.
August plant highlights:
- Goldenrod (Solidago) – blooms in July & August
- California fuchsia (Epilobium canum, also known as Zauschneria) – blooms in late summer
- Buckwheat (Eriogonum): St. Catherine's lace (Eriogonum giganteum) – blooms in August
- Catalina silver-lace (Eriophyllum nevinii)
- Sages (Salvia spp.) – bloom March into late summer & autumn
Gardening tips:
Take a break from the heat and begin planning for fall planting of your California native plant garden.
