June

"Spring Planting, for Summer Color"

If you are getting a late start or want to add to your garden, the following plants have plenty of time to grow and flower during the growing season in most parts of the country, especially where additional fall color is desired.

Flowers:

SOW IN OPEN GROUND - Ageratum, Alyssum, Baileya, Calendula, Celosia, Centaurea, Cineraria, Cosmos, Dahlia, Gomphrena, Gypsophila, Impations, Kochia, Malcomia, Mallow, Marigold, Mirabilis, Nasturtium, Nemophila, Nicotiana, Periwinkle, Petunia, Poppies, Portulaca, Pueraria, Quamoclit, Salpiglossis, Tithonia, Torenia, Zinnia.

PLANTS - Acalypha, Ageratum, Alternanthera, Amaranthus, Callistephus, Celosia, Chrysanthemum, Coleus, Coreopsis, Cosmos, Croton, Cnoglossum, Gaillardia, Impatiens, Lobelia, Nicotiana, Marigold, Penstemon, Perwinkle, Petunia, Pinks, Portulaca, Salvia, Stokesia, Streptocarpus, Torenia, Verbena, Zinnia.

BULBS-CORMS-TUBERS - Acanthus, Brunsvigia, Iris, Leucojum, Lycoris, Nerine, Sternergia, Tigridia, Zephyranthes.

Vegetables:

START SEED OUTDOORS - Arugula, Basil, Beans, Beet, Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, Cabbage(late), Carrots, Cauliflower, Cilantro, Corn, Cucumbers, Dill, Endive, Green onions, Kale, Lettuce, Melons, Parsnips, Pumpkins, Rutabaga, Summer squash, Swiss Chard, Turnips, Winter squash.

PLANT STARTS OUTDOORS - Artichoke, Basil, Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, Cauliflower, Chives, Corn, Cucumber, Dill, Eggplant (mid-June), Melons, Parslely, Peppers, (6/15), Pumpkins, Squash (all types), Swiss Chard, Tomatoes.