Summer Lovin’ Plants

As temperatures rise, we look to our gardens and hope that the heat doesn’t completely destroy our flower beds. Some plants just can’t handle the heat! Luckily, we know of a few plants that really do. Read on to learn more about keeping your garden full of color, even when it’s scorching hot!

Pentas –

Pentas – SOURCE

These plants are lovely and thrive in the heat but will only come back year after year in zones 10-11. As much as they love the heat, they hate the cold.

Ageratum –

Ageratum – SOURCE

This blue-purple flowering plant is a real eye-catcher with its bold pom pom blooms. In more tropical climates, this is a perennial but in VA, this is an annual.

Penstemon –

Penstemon – SOURCE

A perennial that can get by without much water, these long-blooming flowers come in lots of different colors and attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Stonecrop –

Blue Spruce Stonecrop – SOURCE

Thriving in zones 6-9, the blue spruce stonecrop is a succulent sedum plant. Arid parts of the garden work best for this spruce-like, easy to care for ground cover.

Lantana –

Lucky Flame Lantana – SOURCE

The lantana can flower year round in warmer weather. Plant it in a pot and bring it inside over winter to brighten up your home. The cheery little flowers will attract honey bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your yard.

Happy planting!