With summer in full bloom, gardening experts from local business Buds & Blossoms provide insight on the best flower to plant at this time of year to create a garden of bountiful color.
Sophora tomentosa | Yellow sophora, Necklace pod sophora
Light need: sun Water need: water regularly, do not overwater Bloom time: throughout the year, most abundant in fall Wildlife benefit: provides food and shelter for wildlife; flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
Ipomoea leptophylla | Bush morning glory
Light need: direct sun Water need: requires little watering Bloom time: all summer Wildlife benefit: attracts butterflies, moths and bees
Brugmansia | Angel’s trumpet
Light need: full sun to partial sun Water need: well-drained soil Bloom time: late summer-fall Wildlife benefit: attracts bees
