August Blooms in Summer Gardens
Butterfly weed hangs on from its July blooming.
Butterfly weed hangs on from its July blooming.
Rose mallow is found along ponds and wetlands.
Rose mallow is found along ponds and wetlands.
Balloon flower is bright spot of blue in August.
Balloon flower is bright spot of blue in August.
Basil is a staple of Island herb gardens.
Basil is a staple of Island herb gardens.
Black-eyed Susan thrives in sunshine.
Black-eyed Susan thrives in sunshine.
Tomatoes ripening on the vine.
Tomatoes ripening on the vine.
Pansies hang in there from the spring glory.
Pansies hang in there from the spring glory.
Purple coneflower is traditionally used by herbalists.
Purple coneflower is traditionally used by herbalists.
Lamb's ears are a fuzzy, silver leafed ornamental.
Lamb's ears are a fuzzy, silver leafed ornamental.
Feverfew freely self-seeds.
Feverfew freely self-seeds.
Leek blossom.
Leek blossom.
Dahlia.
Dahlia.
From tomatoes ripening in gardens and dooryards filled with black-eyed Susans and purple coneflower, August is the season when blooms and vegetables take center stage.