Climate Resistant Plants that Endure Summer Heat

Massachusetts is blessed with all four seasons. Although each season has its own beauty and charm to offer, if you want your outdoor space to have color and visual interest throughout the year it takes a little more planning and thought. People may think the winter is the most challenging time for plants, but depending on the type of plant, extreme heat can be just as catastrophic. Luckily, there are some plants that not only survive excessive heat but thrive in it. Below is a list of native plants in Massachusetts that will hold up well in the higher summer temperatures so your outdoor space can remain vibrant throughout the summer.

Coneflowers

Coneflowers are long blossoming perennials native to Massachusetts that are known for their resilient nature. Coneflowers thrive in full sun and heat and can handle a mild drought once they have been established. They are also considered to be long blossoming and therefore make the perfect choice to bring color and vibrance to your outdoor living space even in the harsh summer heat. They also come in a variety of colors, with purple being the most commonly seen color. Coneflowers are cold resistant as well, making them perfect for the colder months in Massachusetts as well.

Salvia

If you’re looking for a hearty plant for your outdoor living space that are endure a variety of temperatures, salvia may be just what you are looking for! Salvia handles drought and high temperatures with ease while remaining a beautiful purple color. Salvia also has a long blooming time, typically beginning in late spring and persisting into early fall. While many plants in your garden may begin to wither away, salvia can bring color and visual interest through the summer and into the fall. Salvia is also great at attracting pollinators. Installing salvia will bring beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. But salvia doesn’t only attract. Salvia can also help to deter deer and rabbits from your garden. This is because Salvia is a fragrant plant whose scent is appealing to humans but discouraging to pests. Salvia will make a great addition to any outdoor space looking to have color that persists throughout the steamy New England summer.

Sedum Autumn Joy

Sedum Autum Joy is another Massachusetts native plant that is climate resistant. Despite Autumn being in the name, these sturdy plants thrive in sunlight and in temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. They also require very little watering and can withstand drought. This makes them a great choice when looking for plants that can withstand a Massachusetts summer. They are also cold resistant, making them a perfect choice for a Massachusetts residence.

Black Eyed Susan

Black Eyes Susans are a great heat-resistant native Massachusetts plant. These plants thrive in full sun and tolerate short periods of drought well. In fact, excess soil moisture is more likely to be a problem with these plants than dry conditions. This means they are a great candidate for plants that can bring life and color to your garden during the harsh summer heat. These gorgeous flowers bring a pop of brightness with their yellow coloring wherever they go.

lavender

Lavender is great at tolerating heat and drought depending on the variety. Spanish lavender is a great heat-resistant choice and can tolerate temperatures of up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Established Spanish Lavender can survive on just 12 inches of rainfall, making them a great drought resistant choice as well. Goodman Creek Lavender would also make a good choice for Massachusetts residents as this variety of lavender is good with both heat and humidity.

zinnia

Zinnia’s a great choice of plant for enduring brutal summers. Zinnia’s can tolerate temperatures of up to 115 degrees Fahrenheit and thrive when they have at least six hours of direct sunlight a day. Zinnias however are annuals and have no tolerance for the cold New England winters. Despite this, zinnias are a great addition to your garden for the season, as long as you expect to replant them each summer to enjoy.

The summer is a great time to enjoy the sun and heat. Make sure you can enjoy your garden as well by planting some climate resistant plants today. In Massachusetts, coneflowers, salvia, sedum autumn joy, black eyes Susans, lavender and zinnia make great heat and drought resistant additions to your summer garden.

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