What plants are heat tolerant in landscaping?
African daisies and rock rose perform well, so do geraniums, mock orange, gopher spurge, mint, coreopsis ( in shade), cosmos, sunflower, petunias, bearded iris, various sage, oregano, brittle bush, that old 70’s large ice plant with purple flowers. Mostly drought and heat-tolerant, sunflowers are easy to grow only if the soil is not waterlogged. Attractive to bees and birds, they also make excellent-cut flowers. Sunflowers prefer 6-8 hours of direct sunlight, nutrient-rich and well-draining soil.Summer flowers burst to life with radiant sunflowers, fiery zinnias, glowing marigolds, and bold coneflowers. Vibrant petunias, dazzling lantanas, and striking dahlias paint gardens with brilliance, while salvias attract bees and butterflies.The sunniest flower of all, the sunflower, loves full sun. No surprise there. The plants need at least six hours of direct light, and the big yellow, mahogany, or white blooms actually turn towards the sun. These sturdy plants are adaptable and drought-tolerant, though they appreciate regular watering.
What are plants growing best in full sunlight called?
The plants which are the sun loving or the sun favouring plants are known as heliophytes. The process of plants tracking the course of the sun is known as heliotropism and can be observed most famously in the sunflower. Dr Mike Haydon, University of Melbourne, explains this magnificent feat of flora.