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Summer Blooming Perennial Flowers for North Texas
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During the heat of North Texas summers, the last thing anyone wants to do is go outside. But this doesn’t mean that nothing can thrive in this miserable heat. There are many heat-tolerant plants, perrenials, and summer annual flowers to choose from. Here we have provided a list of popular North Texas summer-blooming perennial flowers that will thrive and bloom during these harsh summer months like other heat-tolerant landscaping plants.
Hibiscus
This vibrant perennial is typically low-maintenance, only requiring water about twice a week after the usual week-long adjustment period. If properly maintained, hibiscus flowers can grow anywhere from 2 to 5 feet tall and can live about 5 to 10 years. Hibiscus is prone to clumping, so regular pruning is suggested to keep its desired shape and size. Pruning should take place when the weather warms up in order to maintain a good size before the blooming season, which is June through September. These blooms commonly appear in red, pink, and white. Lastly, Hibiscus flowers prefer fertile and well-drained soil in full sunlight in order to thrive.
Daylily
Daylilies are commonly used in many gardens due to their wide variety of different colors, blooming types and because they are a rabbit-resistant perrenial flower. These colors include red, orange, violet, white, and many more. These low-maintenance flowers require full sunlight, fertile soil, and water as little as once a week or as needed, depending on weather changes. Similar to many other flower species, daylilies require pruning because of their tendency to clump together. This is usually done in the early spring by removing dead foliage or by deadheading the old blooms in order to promote fresh growth. Daylilies thrive in the summer months of May and June, growing from 1-3 feet in height, and can live up to 3 years if properly taken care of.
Coreopsis
This golden daisy-like perennial can be grown in moist or dry soil and is incredibly drought-tolerant once established. The Coreopsis flower is particularly low-maintenance, only requiring full or partial sun and light water as needed or if the soil is especially dry. If maintained, this perennial can grow up to 2 feet tall and can live anywhere from 3–5 years. Coreopsis blooms during the months of April, May, and June and only requires minimal pruning. Pruning is done either by deadheading the spent blooms or by dividing the plant in order to keep the height and blooms in check. Lastly, coreopsis commonly attracts pests such as aphids and mealybugs, so in order to preserve them, organic pesticides are often used every so often.
Purple Coneflower
Purple Coneflower, also known as Echinacea, is commonly planted not only for its unique and vibrant look but also for its variety of medicinal purposes. Apart from their medicinal purposes, purple coneflowers bloom during the months of June, July, and August, thrive on full and partial sun, and are known to be extremely durable during harsh summer conditions. Despite its name, this perennial comes in a variety of colors, including red, orange, pink, and yellow. Because of their tendency to clump together, pruning is necessary to keep coneflowers in check, and this can be done by simply deadheading worn blooms. Purple coneflower is typically low-maintenance and only requires about an inch of water a week in order to grow up to 30 inches and live anywhere from 4 to 10 years.
Salvia
There are many types of salvia, all of which bloom during the summer months and mostly prefer full and partial sunlight. All salvias are typically low-maintenance and only require water when the top inch or two of the soil is dry. Salvias prefer well-drained soil and require an average amount of pruning, similar to other perennials. Salvia has a variety of flower colors, including red, lilac, violet, pink, blue, and white. This perennial is also known as one of the most durable perennials in heat, making it a perfect heat-tolerant plant for North Texas landscaping. Salvia commonly attracts bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies due to its vibrant color schemes, making it a perfect addition to any garden.
Mexican Petunia
This low-maintenance perennial can grow in most any type of soil and only requires water as the soil dries out, which is usually once every 1-2 weeks. If maintained, the Mexican petunia flower can grow to be 30 inches tall and can last for up to 10 years. Mexican petunias prefer full or partial sun and bloom during the months of May through September. They come in many different blooms, including pink, purple, and white. Unfortunately, Mexican petunias are quite invasive and prone to clumping, so pruning and deadheading are important in order to maintain this perennial.