What to Plant in August in Ohio
Here's what you can plant in Ohio during August. Since Ohio spans multiple USDA zones, planting dates vary by location. Find your zone below.
Zone 7a
View full Zone 7a planting guide for August
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- Acorn Squash
- Ageratum
- Alpine Strawberries
- Amaranth
- Anise
- Artichoke
- Astilbe
- Bachelor's Button
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Begonias
- Belgian Endive
- Black Beans
- Black-eyed Susan
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Calabash
- Calendula
- Cardoon
- Catnip
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celosia
- Chayote
- Chives
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Comfrey
- Coreopsis
- Cosmos
- Crocus
- Crosne
- Cumin
- Daffodils
- Dahlias
- Daylily
- Delicata Squash
- Echinacea (Purple Coneflower)
- Eggplant
- Feverfew
- Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)
- Garlic Chives
- Geraniums
- Gladiolus
- Ground Cherry
- Honeydew
- Horehound
- Horseradish
- Hostas
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Hydrangeas
- Hyssop
- Impatiens
- Jicama
- Kabocha
- Kidney Beans
- Lavender
- Leeks
- Lemon Thyme
- Lilies
- Loofah
- Lovage
- Luffa
- Marigolds
- Marjoram
- Melon
- Mint
- Nasturtium
- Onion
- Oregano
- Parsnip
- Peppers
- Petunia
- Phlox
- Portulaca
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Rosemary
- Roses
- Rue
- Sage
- Salsify
- Salvia
- Sedum (Stonecrop)
- Shallot
- Snapdragon
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Squash (Winter)
- Strawberries
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tarragon
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Valerian
- Vinca (Annual)
- Watermelon
- Winter Melon
- Yarrow
- Zinnia