Create a sustainable and resilient garden this August with water-wise and heat-loving plants! Choose from our favorites that will thrive during the peak of our summer season. Plants resistant to drought and heat can easily adapt to our conditions, providing color and texture in your Texas landscape through the fall.
Ready to be inspired? Check out these must-have plants for a thriving August garden!
CELOSIA
Celosia is a vibrant summer annual that features tall spikes of feathery blooms. Add a touch of whimsy to your flowerbeds and containers with stunning shades of red, orange, purple, and more!
Celosia is a drought-tolerant plant that thrives in our summer sun, and prefers at least 6 hours of full sun daily for the brightest blooms. It tolerates our extreme heat and will adapt well to most soil conditions with good drainage.
From upright spikes to the touchable form of Twisted Celosia, the unique blooms will set your garden apart. Water regularly after planting, allowing the top inch of the soil to dry before your next watering.
PURSLANE & DEW PLANT
Transform your home with Purslane and Dew Plant. A popular choice for August gardens, they are both succulent in nature, making them ideal for drought-tolerant landscapes because they store water in their leaves.
Purslane is great for pairing with your favorite pottery or displaying as a hanging basket because of its dense, spreading habit and masses of blooms. It is also a unique ground cover that blooms all summer.
Dew Plant is a fantastic heat-loving annual, similar to an Ice Plant. It has a low and spreading habit and dependable blooms. It tolerates dry conditions and will perform well in our Texas climate. Try it as a low-maintenance ground cover for extra color. Dew Plant is also great for hanging baskets or in your next container creation.
SEDUM & LIRIOPE
Sedum and Liriope are some of the best groundcovers for hot and humid summer climates. They help prevent soil erosion and control weeds in your flowerbeds. They are fast-growing, providing year-round color and texture.
Big Blue Liriope is a tough, drought-hardy plant that will provide lush foliage throughout the year. It produces spikes of lavender blooms from August through the fall. For your growing success, Liriope must be grown in well-draining soil to stay happy and healthy. It can thrive in full sun or partial shade. Try planting as a border plant along your flowerbeds for fresh August color.
Lemon Ball Sedum is a brilliant, semi-evergreen with golden yellow foliage that turns bronze in the winter. It is one of the most colorful Sedum varieties available. Sedum is highly tolerant of hot and dry conditions, making it a gorgeous ground cover for summer rock gardens and xeriscaping. Plant in a sunny location and space about 10 inches apart to allow room for growth.
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
Elevate your greenspace for August with Ornamental Grasses. Varieties including Mexican Feather, Pink Muhly, and Fountain Grass, are ideal for your Texas garden because they thrive in our summer weather. They require minimal care and develop extensive root systems that will help stabilize your soil, reduce erosion, and promote soil health.
Ornamental Grasses will add visual appeal and seasonal interest to your landscape, they also create a welcoming habitat and food source for local wildlife.
TEXAS SAGE
Plant easy-to-grow shrubs in your August Garden for thriving beauty all year long. Texas Sage is a prized shrub for its easy care and excellent drought resistance. This native plant is great for our feathered friends to provide cover from our summer sun. It is extremely adaptable and great in areas that experience high heat and cold temperatures throughout the year.
The foliage is greyish-green with a wooly texture. Texas Sage starts blooming in the spring with bursts of purple flowers through the fall. Water deeply and infrequently during the growing season to encourage new blooms.
GROW WITH EASE
At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we are here to help with all your August gardening needs! Visit us today and explore our stunning collection of vibrant blooms, lush indoor plants, pest control solutions, stately trees and shrubs, stylish pottery, and so much more! Shop any of our 28 neighborhood stores, where we have served our loyal customers for over 35 years.
Have questions? No worries! Ask our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals; they are here to help!
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