Cool-season flowers that tolerate heatLaBauve, Randy
Coneflower cultivars abound in a myriad of colors and forms. They need well-draining soils and thrive in the summer heat andfull sun, but many tolerate some shade. Let this carefree perennial go to seed in the fall; dried seed heads provide food for birds and extend winter interest in the...
Sweet alyssum is a delicate, trailing flower that adds a whimsical touch to any pot or container. It comes in shades of white, pink, and purple and is known for its sweet scent. Sweet alyssum prefers full sun but can tolerate some afternoon shade. They only require occasional watering, mak...
Daffodils are known to multiply quickly and return to bloom each spring with little effort. They prefer sun, but can tolerate partial shade and they're not fussy about soil. Hardiness zones: 3-8 Sunlight: Full sun or partial shade Soil needs: Loose, loamy soil that is slightly acidic ...
During that time flowers in mixes of yellow, orange, red and maroon will attract butterflies. Blanket flower can handle both heat and wind and even tolerate some frost. Common name: Blanket flowerBotanical name: Gaillardia x grandifloraWhere it will grow: Hardy to minus 35 degrees Fahrenheit, ...
Never, ever, ever use honey (Honey can develop a fungus which can be fatal to hummingbirds) Always keep your feeders clean and filled! Go to theHummingbird page for more helpful information on creating a Hummingbird Garden Plants and Flowers that Attract Hummingbirds...
Butterfly Garden Plants Butterflies don't need anything fancy or expensive. Just a large, open, sun-filled area, some nectar flowers for adult Butterflies, some food sources for caterpillars, shelter from extreme weather, a shallow butterfly 'pool', and a few good sunning rocks. ...
Most honeysuckle varieties do best in full-sun, but they can tolerate partial-shade as long as they are getting good sun exposure in the mornings. Vining honeysuckle will require a trellis or other support to grow. The shrub varieties can be pruned into attractive landscaping, and some varietie...
Part sun to sun. MOJAVE® Red Portulaca (Purslane) Enjoy large, vibrant flowers all summer on heat- humidity- and drought-tolerant plants. Use in pots, window boxes, baskets or as a ground cover. They are tough plants that will tolerate poor soils and do not need fertilizer or ...
They’re heat lovers and can tolerate dry soil once they’re past the seedling stage, but do need some water during heat waves. To keep morning glories in check, be sure to cut them down before they drop their seeds everywhere. They tend to get a bad rap for being invasive, but are...