What's blooming in August?

What a rare treat to have rain in August! It has certainly perked up the garden at a time when she is not generally looking her best. Here's a quick look around!

Here are the babies catching some rays!

 Loving the pops of color from the coreopsis contrasting with the pink hibiscus and purple mexican petunias. Not loving the zinnias like I thought I would though. More tweeking for next year.

 You remember that pathway I was working on earlier this season? Here is the final product sans one more stone. I am amused that the birds has started their own sunflower grove here. And golly moses, a girl definitely knows we are nearing the end of summer. The lil boogers are going through 10lbs. of seed a week right now.

 The tropical sage have definitely proved themselves hardy. Going strong all summer and keeping the hummers super happy. The rain perked up the purple lantata too. I just have to get some more.

 A housewarming gift from a fellow gardener and friend. I can't wait til it starts leaping.

 And my new evil plant of the season. Who knew wild morning glory could be so insane. It's tried to eat the shed twice now this season. I don't think I will ever get rid of it.

 Love the portulaca and the contrast with the rock rose.

 Really LOVE my portulaca, I think more will be in the garden next year. It just stays so happy throughout the summer.

 My fairy rose has gone nuts. If this is creeping, boy I am in trouble next year. Well, not really. I figured out she is really too thorny to be in a place where people will be hanging out when visiting,so I am going to relocate her to a trellis on the fence nearby this fall.

 This is the volunteer potato vine from last year. It has a mind of it's own.