7. Calendula
Everybody knows what calendula looks like! But did you know that they prefer autumn weather to scorching summer temperatures? These tiny yellow flowers can be planted in late June because they’ll have enough time to grow and bloom by the beginning of September. Similar to zinnias, calendulas require deadheading to bloom again, and they will produce blooms into the late fall.
They don’t have special needs; just avoid planting them directly in the sun because they also need a bit of shade and soil rich in organic matter.
8. Marigolds
“No garden is complete without marigolds!” My grandmother used to say this when I was a child. And the more I remember her words, the more I think she was right. If you’re looking for a cute plant whose seeds you can still sow in the summer, marigolds are one of them.
Besides being appealing to the eye, these plants are also natural pest control, keeping away most of the unwanted bugs. And if they are planted in vegetable gardens, they will keep away rabbits and cabbage loopers.
It’s also wonderful if you want to nurture marigolds only for their blossoms. Start marigold seeds inside approximately eight weeks before the final day of frost if you want to grow them from seed. However, use nursery beginnings for earlier blooms, which can be bought from spring through fall and are typically relatively simple to obtain.
And if you liked reading about seeds you can still sow in the summer, before you leave, make sure you check out another article about plants. No matter if you’re a beginner, an enthusiast gardener, or already a skilled one, you’re going to enjoy reading it! 8 Plants You Don’t Need to Water to Thrive
