Note: This is general information for the entire state of Arkansas on what to plant in your garden in July. For specific questions about planting in your area, please reach out to your local county agent.
Welcome, summer! It’s getting pretty darn hot out already, and it is not uncommon for plants to slow production when temperatures get over 95° F.
Wondering what kind of garden chores you can do this time of year? Find out what chores we recommend doing this month:
Butterflies are attracted to clusters of flowers, so plant them close together. Look for brightly colored, red, orange, yellow, and purple flowers. Vary the shape of the different flowers you plant, and be sure to provide a water source.
Butterflies need nectar, sun, larval host plants, and a pesticide-free environment. You can plant members of the parsley family, such as dill and fennel.
For monarchs, you will want to make sure to plant milkweed. Monarchs only lay eggs on milkweeds.
When choosing plants with varying bloom times for a continuous food source. Nectar plants include:
Find more tips for creating a butterfly garden!
This month, the vegetables we recommend planting in your garden include:
There is still time to plant flowers for summer before it gets too hot to plant next month. Some flowers you can plant this month include:
Blackberry
Crapemyrtle
Daylily
Gaillardia
Sunflower
Zinnia
Coneflower
Hardy Hibiscus
Coreopsis
Rudbeckia
Lantana
Sweet Potato Vine
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