best plants for arizona heat

25 Great Summer Flowers

Adenium. Characteristics: Also known as the Desert Rose (Adenium obesum), this blooming perennial succulent grows unusually-shaped thick stems and coloful flowers reminicent of plumeria. ...
Angelonia. ...
Bougainvillea. ...
Bower Vines. ...
Celosia. ...
Coreopsis. ...
Cosmos. ...
Echinacea.

What plants do well in extreme heat?

7 Heat-Tolerant Plants that Love the Sun

Lantana.
Lemon Verbena.
Cosmos.
Marigold.
Geranium.
Salvia.
Sedum.

What plants do well in Arizona?

Plants for the Arizona Desert

Trees.
Shrubs.
Groundcovers.
Vines.
cacti.
Succulents.
Grasses.
Perennials.

What plants grow well in pots in Arizona?

Native Plants for Container Gardening in the Southwest

Desert agave. Desert agave is a pretty succulent that can be grown easily in a container. ...
Blue Flax. Blue flax is a wildflower native to the region and grows indigenously in many areas still today. ...
Autumn Sage. ...
Texas Lantana. ...
Purple coneflower. ...
Santa Rita prickly pear. ...
Texas Ranger. ...
Desert Savior.

What grows well in Arizona summer?

What Vegetables Can You Grow During the Arizona Summer?

Eggplant. Eggplant is an especially hearty plant that can withstand the heat and can even flourish in Arizona. ...
Corn. Since corn does not require a great deal of water and instead needs more nutrients than anything, as long as you have soil that has plenty of nutrients, corn will do well. ...
Potatoes. ...
Pumpkin. ...
Peppers.

What flowers can withstand full sun?

The Best Flowers for Pots in Full Sun

Diamond Frost Euphorbia. When you plant Diamond Frost euphorbia, you're planting one of the most award-winning plants ever developed. ...
Mandevilla Vine. Grow a touch of the tropics with bright mandevilla vine. ...
Supertunia Petunia. ...
Bolivian Begonia. ...
Summer Snapdragon. ...
Scaevola. ...
Lantana. ...
Calibrachoa.

What flowers bloom all summer in full sun?

17 Full Sun Annuals that Bloom All Summer

Marigolds. The colorful pop of orange is a great addition to any garden, but Marigolds also come in yellow and red shades. ...
Petunias. ...
Lisianthus. ...
Zinnias. ...
Begonias. ...
Pentas. ...
Celosia Spicata. ...
Poppy Flowers.

What are the best low maintenance shrubs?

17 Low-Maintenance Plants and Dwarf Shrubs

Butterfly Bush. Prune these plants by late August, so plants have time to harden off before freezes arrive. ...
Fringe Tree. ...
Coral Bells. ...
Denver Daisy. ...
Ninebark. ...
Contoneaster. ...
Purple Pixie. ...
Agapanthus.

What grows well in Phoenix AZ?

Easy to Grow Vegetables in Phoenix Arizona

Easy to grow crops include sugar snap peas, green beans, radishes, tomatoes, herbs, peppers, onions, and carrots.

What plants do well in shade in Phoenix AZ?

Trees and palms

Various types of trees, including palm trees, make a great shade addition to a yard, making a big difference in the landscape quickly. A few good options for Phoenix are Indian laurel fig, strawberry tree, Carolina cherry, pindo palm, and sago palm.

What perennials do well in pots?

Perennials that Typically Overwinter Well in Containers

Achillea (Yarrow)
Ajuga (Bugleweed)
Alchemilla (Lady's Mantle)
Armeria (Common Thrift, Sea Pink)
Aster.
Bergenia (Heartleaf Bergenia, Pig Squeak)
Brunnera macrophylla.
Campanula (Bellflower)

How do you keep lantana blooming?

Blooming on lantana should slow down as temperatures drop in the fall. Lantanas like full sun, well drained soils, deep watering once a week and light fertilization. If the plant is lacking one of these, correct the problem. To improve bloom, you can prune off old seed pods or berries left from prior flowers.

What flowers grow best in the desert?

More Desert Plants

Bougainvillea.
Oleander.
Lantana.
Purple Sage/Texas Sage.
Ornamental Grass.
Fairy Duster.
Red Bird of Paradise.
Orange Jubilee.

What can I plant now in Phoenix?

Cool Season Vegetables: What and When to Plant in Phoenix

Broccoli.
Cabbage.
Carrots.
Lettuce.
Onions.
Peas.
Potatoes.
Radishes.

Can you garden in Arizona?

Vegetable gardening in Arizona can be challenging. Principles that work in other areas, timing guidelines on seed packets, and general zone requirements often don't apply to gardening in the low desert of Arizona. Growing a successful vegetable garden in Arizona is certainly possible.

What vegetables grow in Arizona summer?

Warm Season Vegetables A - Z

Artichokes, Globe – (Cynara scolymus) & Jerusalem – (Helianthus tuberosus) Note: Once established, this plant is a perennial.
Beans, Snap/Bush/Green* – (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Beans – (Lima & Yardlong)
Black-eyed Peas – (Vigna unguiculata subsp. ...
Carrots – (Daucus carota)
Corn, Sweet – (Maize)

What flowers will last all summer?

Easy Annual Plants That Bloom All Summer Long

Petunias. Supertunia 'Mulberry Charm', shown here, is a petunia hybrid. ...
Impatiens Walleriana. Also known as busy Lizzie, this subshrubby perennial is usually grown as an annual. ...
New Guinea Impatiens. ...
Geraniums. ...
Marigolds. ...
Calibrachoas. ...
Zinnias. ...
Ageratum.

Can pansies take full sun?

Pansies perform best in cooler weather, and are therefore usually planted in spring or fall. They like rich, well-drained soil high in organic matter, and full sun or partial shade. (Shade is especially beneficial south of Zone 7 where the hot afternoon sun will shut down flower production.)

What are the best plants for afternoon sun?

A short list of plants that are proven winners in areas of late afternoon sun include daylily (Hemerocallis), ornamental sage (Salvia), stonecrop (Sedum), Icelandic poppy (Papaver nudicaule) and yarrow (Achillea).

What flowers stay in bloom all year?

21 Annual Flowers for Year-Round Color

Petunia. One of the best annual flowers is the petunia. ...
Calibrachoa. Calibrachoa looks like a miniature petunia. ...
Sunflower. A common annual flower is sunflower, but Solar Flare sunflower (shown here) is anything but commonplace. ...
Stock. ...
Sweet Alyssum. ...
Begonia. ...
Verbena. ...
Rudbeckia or Black-Eyed Susan.

What flowers stay in bloom the longest?

20 Longest Blooming Perennial Flowers For Everlasting Beauty

Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) ...
Bleeding Heart 'Luxuriant' (Dicentra formosa) ...
Catmint (Nepeta racemosa) ...
Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) ...
Coreopsis 'Moonbeam' (Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam') ...
Geranium 'Rozanne'/ Cranesbill (Geranium 'Gerwat' Rozanne) ...
Ice Plant (Delosperma cooperi) ...
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

What is the best perennial for full sun?

20 Perennials for Full Sun

'Ruby Spider' Daylily. Daylilies open more flowers when they're planted in full sun, and 'Ruby Spider' is no exception. ...
Mountain Marigold. ...
'Purrsian Blue' Catmint. ...
'Leapfrog' Foamy Bells. ...
'Banana Cream' Shasta Daisy. ...
'Kobold' Liatris. ...
Lemon Drop Evening Primrose. ...
'Midnight Marvel' Hibiscus.