Pentas tolerate some shade but flower best in full sun. Tough annuals that withstand hot and humid summers, pentas also tolerate periods of drought. This easy-care annual brings long-lasting, vibrant color and
Well-suited to hotter climates, larkspur in the belladonna group can handle hot, humid summers. Because these types of poisonous flowers do take some maintenance like staking and deadheading, including them in your garden is a time commitment. However, their flashy flowers make all that work wort...
However, extreme conditions (very hot, humid summers or very cold winters) might require some adjustments in care. Bare Root Plants: Bare root Platycodon plants are shipped dormant, without soil around their roots. They are a cost-effective way to purchase plants and are best planted in early...
The pawpaw tree is native to the United States and tolerates the cold winters of the temperate climate found in zone 5 states Illinois, Indiana and Ohio through to the hot, humid summers of zone 7 states Arkansas, Tennessee and Alabama. The broad bell-shaped flowers of the pawpaw are a r...
Exposure: Full sun to part shade; protect from afternoon sun in climates with hot, humid summers. Photo by: Millette Rejean D / Millette Photomedia. LOVE-IN-A-MIST Love-in-a-Mist Nigella damascena With its delicate flowers, ferny foliage, and ornamental seedpods, this classic cottage ga...
False indigo is a native of praries and woodland edges that has become popular for its ability to thrive in poor soil, clay, and hot and humid summers. The plant emerges as a large clump each spring, sending out spikes of sweet-pea like flowers. The flowers later turn to blackened, rat...
Summer: Provide occasional deep watering if conditions are dry, but hellebores can tolerate some drought. Fall: Apply mulch around plants to insulate roots, particularly in colder regions. Winter: In harsh climates, protect young or container-grown plants with burlap or frost cloth during extreme ...
Black flowers add an unexpected and dramatic touch to any garden. Though they might seem unusual, there are many types that you can choose from to make your
At the same time being both spiky and delicate, king protea(Protea cynaroides)evolved to survive in the harsh South African climate with dry, hot summers and wet, cold winters. whileattracting pollinators. Protea plants are ancient flowers that developed more than 100,000 years ago. Grow protea...