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🌞 Plants That Power Through Heatwaves 🌿
August heatwaves can feel like the final test of summer — but for the right plants, it’s their time to shine! If your garden is looking a little weary, it’s not too late to add life, color, and resilience to your landscape. At Lakeview Nurseries, we’ve got an inspiring lineup of drought-tolerant, heat-loving plants that thrive when the temperature rises.
Here are some standout performers that power through the heat and keep your garden looking fresh:
🌺 Coneflowers (Echinacea)
Tough, colorful, and pollinator-approved! Coneflowers are native plants that bloom beautifully through the hottest days of summer. Their deep roots make them drought-tolerant, and they come back year after year.
🌿 Russian Sage (Perovskia)
Looking for texture and soft lavender-blue hues? Russian Sage brings a calming, airy feel to any sunny spot. It’s unfazed by heat or drought and pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses and other sun-lovers.
☀️ Sedum (Stonecrop)
These succulent perennials store water in their leaves, making them ideal for dry spells. Try varieties like ‘Autumn Joy’ for late-season color that pollinators love.
🌼 Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)
Another native favorite, these golden-yellow blooms are sun-seekers that don’t mind a little neglect. Great for naturalizing and perfect for pollinator gardens.
🌸 Lantana
A tropical annual that thrives in containers or beds, Lantana keeps blooming in bold clusters long after others have wilted. It’s a heat magnet and butterfly magnet!
🌾 Ornamental Grasses
From Blue Fescue to Panicum and Miscanthus, grasses add movement and durability to the landscape. They’re drought-tolerant and require little maintenance once established.
Why Plant Now?
Late-summer planting gives heat-loving perennials and pollinator-friendly natives a head start on next spring. Warm soil and steady sun encourage root development — and with a little water to help them settle in, these tough plants will reward you with color and resilience for seasons to come.
Special Offer 🌼
During our Plant a Pollinator promotion, receive a FREE $10 gift card when you spend $75 on select pollinator plants.
Use promo code: pollinator25
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When the heat is on, don’t let your garden give up — plant smarter with heat-tough varieties that thrive in the spotlight. Stop by Lakeview Nurseries and let us help you choose the right plants to power through the rest of summer in style.
From Michelle and the Plant Geeks at Lakeview Nurseries
💚 Featuring Proven Winners, American Beauties Native Plants, SunGro soils, Espoma fertilizers, and Jonathan Green lawn care products.
