Plants for Cool Summer Locations
From Sausalito to Mill Valley to the coastal hub of Dillon Beach, Marin's cool, coastal settings are a summertime delight – and a good spot for cooling off when inland temperatures soar. If you live in an area where cool summer weather and fog are the norm, be sure to check out plants that thrive in that environment. Just as some plants crave heat, others like it nice and cool.
USE OUR LIST OF > PLANTS FOR COOL COASTAL SETTINGS
These easy-care plants brighten foggy days with a multitude of flower and foliage color.
Considerations for coastal gardeners
Sun: a coastal layer of fog blocks sunlight. Be sure trees and tall shrubs are pruned to let in as much light as possible. Capitalize on areas within the garden that get the most sun.
Quick change: A marine layer can change rapidly, suddenly exposing plants to sunshine. Choose plants that are adapted to these coastal conditions.
Wind: Summer weather at or near the coast is often accompanied by wind. Protect vulnerable plants by placing them strategically near fences or walls.