What to Plant in August | Late Summer Colour & Food - My 5 Essential Plants!

00:00 Introduction to the video, highlighting that he'll discuss five great plants to grow in August, including edibles, flowers, and seeds.

01:22 Describes Allium sphaerocephalon as a great plant to grow, mentions its unique purple blooms, and advises viewers to prepare to order bulbs in the upcoming months.

04:17 Suggests planting Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster', a tall, graceful grass that provides architectural interest and movement in the garden.

06:43 Recommends growing chard, specifically colorful varieties, for both its ornamental qualities and edibility, with suggestions on how to use different parts of the plant in cooking.

09:09 Mentions Agapanthus 'Africanus Blue' as an investment piece, discussing its striking blue flowers and the need for specific care, such as keeping it in a pot and bringing it indoors during cold weather.

11:37 Highlights Crocosmia as a tough, zero-fuss plant with fiery red blooms that attract pollinators and can easily be divided to create more plants for the garden. For a full understanding of each plant's features, care tips, and aesthetic appeal, viewers would benefit from watching the sections in the video corresponding to those timestamps.