What to Plant in July
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塞 Warm-Season Edibles
Still time for fast-growers and heat lovers:
Kale
Basil
Swiss chard
Green beans
Radishes
Beets
Carrots
Summer squash
Cucumbers
Dill
Okra
Arugula
Turnips
Collard greens
Mustard greens
Perennials to Establish Now
Plant once, enjoy for years:
Daylilies
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Coreopsis
Shasta daisy
Blanket flower
Echinacea
Yarrow
Russian sage
Bee balm
Lambs ear
Pollinator-Friendly Annuals
For continuous color into fall:
Zinnias
Black-eyed Susans
Marigolds
Cosmos
Sunflowers
Celosia
Gomphrena
Petunias
Tithonia
Nasturtiums
Sun-Loving Succulents
Low maintenance, high reward:
Haworthia
Sedum
Echeveria
Sempervivum
Aloe vera
Crassula
Graptopetalum
Kalanchoe
Agave Zones 8
Mid-summer planting keeps your garden thriving and your harvest going strong. Just keep watering, mulching, and watching things grow!

Hi there — I’m Ava, the creator behind Ava Garden Tips 🌿
I’ve always been passionate about plants, flowers, and the simple joy that comes from growing something beautiful. What started as a small balcony garden has turned into a love for helping others create their own green spaces — no matter how big or small.