There are annuals and perennials that are more tolerant
of heat then other plants. These are great for hot climates or areas of
your property that are dry and hot all day. This is a partial list to
give you an idea of what to choose:
Celosia or cockscomb (Celosia argentea plumosa) Spider flower (Cleome hasslerana) Coreopsis (Coreopsis vericillata) Globe amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) Morning Glory (Ipomoea tricolor) Moss rose (Portulaca grandiflora) Zinnias Artemesia Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Blanket flower (Gaillardia x grandiflora) Lamb's ears (Stachys byszantina) Liatris (Liatris spicata) Shasta daisy (Chrysanthemum x superbum) Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
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