15 Perennials that Love the Heat! ☀️💚🔥 // Garden Answer

[@prairie2gem]

Laura says "I hope this was helpful" after masterfully sharing a wealth of knowledge and experience. "Helpful" is an understatement ☺️ How did we ever garden successfully without you?! Thanks GA Team 💚

[@LuigiNotaro]

That's why Laura is so great... She has great knowledge and experience but still, she's humble and empathetic ❤️

[@lindaperry9950]

Could you maybe put the name of each plant on the screen and keep it on there till i copy it 😁😃😅 Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!!!

[@terihavlik4628]

Feel the same way!

[@ragnaroktog13]

@@lindaperry9950 the description has a list and links!

[@kellystinnette8932]

I noticed aphids on my milkweed plant , the stems were completely yellow and I started to go get the bug spray to get rid of them and then I remembered Laura saying that sometimes it is good to have a sacrificial plant for aphids. I stopped and looked closer and saw a few ladybugs so I knew I would not be spraying it. Today I looked and the stems are completely clean of aphids! Good job ladybugs! 🐞

[@potatopotatoeOG]

Yaaay! They did a great job

[@dlsdyer9071]

Had starts out on my potting bench. The bugs were feasting on them. Then came the frogs as my horse trough fountain is near there (Lily pad plants are inside it as well). The frogs have laid eggs in the fountain and the bugs are gone. Looking forward to the tadpoles!

[@lorindav5549]

I have aphids on my cosmos, was going to trim them back but I've also noticed a lot of lacewing eggs on nearby plants. Hoping that they take care of the spider mites too. (My DD brought an ivy home from a big box store, been battling them ever since.)

[@Edu_Kate]

@@dlsdyer9071 I am working on eradicating quack grass from an area I will place my raised-bed vegetable garden. I was digging deep in the soil when I encountered this strange tan colored sack-like thing. It was a toad! He just sat there, you know how rabbits sit still in plain sight as if that makes them invisible. I had to gently scoot his butt so I could continue digging in the area while keeping an eye on him. Several minutes later, I think I may have unknowingly put pressure on his body. I heard a squeal. Toads squeal?!

[@claudiabozzo1635]

Me as well. One was completely covered in yellow aphids and the one next to it was clean! I didn't want to sacrifice it though as it was the nicest one. They were already struggling as I think they get just a bit too much shade. So I used my gloved hand to scrape them off then hosed it down a bit.

[@michelecolvin3374]

I tired for years to grown bee balm, from seed & plants, they either didn't come up or died without blooming. The year I lost my mom they volunteered in my garden. I like to think they were a little message from my mom let me know she is thinking of me. This is the 3rd year they have come back. And I agree the smell is wonderful.

[@melissamoore521]

Mom's know our hearts! Blessed Be!

[@pennykennedy4915]

This is so precious!

[@mapndo2337]

One thing I've learned about this channel over the years is that, and Laura is a perfect illustration of this, experience is knowledge.

[@folee_edge]

This is one of my favorite types of your videos - this and the hour-long tours. Perfect job - exactly why I joined this channel over a year ago.

[@gails8877]

I have learned to get my GA notebook be I start the video. This video got played twice with at least 15 stops. These favorites are my favorite videos. They save me a lot of dead plants. My zone 9 - 10 leaves very few choices. Today's temp of 115 is what makes it wise to listen to Laura's research. TY so much for all u do for us. I'm patiently waiting for a mail time video.

[@andreajohnson6659]

Oh Laura how did my yard ever get started without you. Your information is always so helpful, thank you for that! You need to show that sweet baby girl more when the weather cools, she is so adorable.

[@lisaoswalt5233]

Garden Answer Morning Show- YAAAASS!! Have my coffee & ready for my morning ritual!!! Thanks for starting my day with gardening!!

[@sheilad8416]

Love videos like this where you share so much information! I had never heard of most of these before watching your videos a few years ago. Now I have many of them in my garden, and my neighbors are asking about them so I’m passing on things I’ve learned from you. Who knew gardening would become my retirement passion?!?! ❤️🌷🌸🌻

[@fredrickofficial5674]

Hello.Sheila How are you doing today ?

[@kimecker823]

I want every single one of these!

[@jenniferelizabeth3996]

Me too lol

[@kellystinnette8932]

Me too but especially the deer resistant ones! 🦌

[@Neyobe]

Me too! I want the ones that like shade and poorer soils

[@maryalicehuffstetler3026]

Me too!!

[@teodulavazquez5411]

me three

[@marlenereimer1668]

Wondering how many other people watched her glass of ice melting. Awesome information, as always! 😍

[@mollycottontail]

I thought the same thing.

[@Farmgirlathart]

Me. Lol…

[@melodylamour6123]

No, I only noticed her voice and the plants, which means she has had my full attention.

[@ronelkotze4401]

Did you know that a swarm of ladybugs is called a loveliness?

[@folee_edge]

THAT is an awesome tidbit - much appreciated!

[@angelwolfe6728]

😮

[@barbehogeland]

A fun fact. Thanks.

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

That's my favorite fact of the day!

[@allisong6]

Did u know a group of crows is called a murder hahah love it nature has some funny asf names

[@deepatterson8317]

PS I’m watching this for the second time and taking notes. You are amazing Laura! Deep Shade Plants next so, so pretty please! 🙏🏽🪴😍🌺🙏🏽

[@rosa632]

Good Morning Laura and Gardening Friends!! Ahhhhh, the Perennial Palette! Who else is taking notes on their favorites? 📝

[@JeanetteRodriguez77]

I should have pen and paper

[@zukosmom3780]

I take screenshots

[@rosa632]

@@zukosmom3780, Yes!!! Great Idea!!!!!

[@rosa632]

@@JeanetteRodriguez77, goodness me too! ☺️

[@teresaperez6686]

Mi

[@christycoalson36]

I love coming back to rewatch these videos. Laura is so great at her job. She always gives so much information. I get sooooo excited for spring while Laura is doing her thing. Happy Valentine's Day 2022 💕😊💕

[@karoncrickmore2093]

Morning with Laura, beautiful plants, the sun is shining, and coffee. Who could ask for more this morning?

[@fredrickofficial5674]

Hello.Karon How are you doing today?

[@crowsbeakx22]

Finally some Coreopsis info!! Just planted some of these, without knowing much about them. First thing I did after I bought them was to see what you had to say about them, but I couldn't find anything!! So, I'm super happy to hear you recommend them and give some info!!! Love your channel, style, and just the amount of attention you pay to not only to your garden, but the quality of your videos!! You guys do a great job and it's no wonder y'all have been and are successful!! ❤❤

[@jennyroberts1862]

I agree. I bought coreopsis last year. Came back strong and beautiful this year. Love that flower. Impeccable videos!

[@AluminumCloud74]

I love my coreopsis! They’re one of my favorites in my garden now. They look even more beautiful this year after the big Texas freeze!

[@lorindav5549]

Coreopsis is doing great in my garden. Keeping it deadheaded and it just keeps blooming away.

[@roxiemack7169]

Thank you so much for how you include the names of the plants and the favorite varieties in 'more' section. This is SO helpful! I was sooooo excited yesterday because I found some "Laura" plants (Proven Winners) at Lowe's in the distressed section (that were not very stressed looking after I cut them back). My husband was not too keen on me buying more plants this year until I explained these are "Laura" plants and they are half price! So I got nine! Now to find a spot to plant them-lol! Thank you so much for all your videos. I feel so blessed to be able to watch such an informative gardening show - for free! Bless you Laura-and Aaron-for all the great content!

[@feabicyoplung]

Can we tell Laura was raised in a plant store? Encyclopedia knowledge of these perennials. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us Laura.

[@krisy-in-italy]

She is a friggin walking encyclopedia! 😂

[@ezekielbasconcillo5099]

Timestamps of Laura's 15 Heat Loving Perennials 🌞☀️🌻🌸🌹🌼🌷🌺☀️🌞 Coreopsis 0:35 Salvia 2:16 Yarrow 4:38 Liatris 6:40 Penstemon 8:36 Day Lily 10:30 Artmesia 13:10 Gaillardia 15:29 Hibiscus 17:15 Nepeta 19:29 Phlox 21:02 Monarda 23:40 Veronica 25:34 Gaura 28:15 Kniphofia 29:54

[@mariankay6482]

Thank you!

[@titicaca1972]

This is very helpful when Laura has a list of plants.

[@ezekielbasconcillo5099]

You're welcome!

[@peggyhavard1546]

@@ezekielbasconcillo5099 THANK YOU, simplify it. Louisiana 🥰

[@annabellepike4161]

Bless you for doing this!! Thank you!

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Laura, I love videos like this, and I have most (but not all) of these already in my garden. After watching this, I need to watch it again, when I have time to stop the video, so I can write down the specific names of the plants I want for my garden.

[@karoncrickmore2093]

Don’t forget Laura has them listed in the description in the order she talked about them.

[@greenthumbelina7331]

@@karoncrickmore2093 Yes, I know, however, Laura talks about the individual plant cultivars by name within each one of these different types of perennials. There are so many different cultivars of Coreopsis, she mentioned that she loves 'Moon Beam'. That's what I was referring to when I said I wanted to write down the specific names.

[@t.e.mccall8886]

@@greenthumbelina7331 I just saw a fluffy coreopsis on Instagram that was to die for, by Monrovia so she wouldn't talk about it, but it was stunning.

[@greenthumbelina7331]

@@t.e.mccall8886 Do you remember the name of that coreopsis?

[@greenthumbelina7331]

I already have Moonbeam, Rising Sun, Route 66, and Tequila Sunrise (this one has variegated foliage).

[@jaimiebayman8320]

Love the look I get from having daylilies planted between my deck and the fence, gives a rustic look.

[@amber_bloom]

Mint story. When we first bought out house, we knew nothing about plants. The previous owners planted mint in the ground against the house. It only took 1 growing season for the mint to wrap itself halfway around our 1,100 Sq ft house. The smell was so strong, I could smell it through the walls. I ripped it out 7 years ago, and it wasn't until last year that I stopped finding it randomly. Don't put mint in the ground. 😆

[@eleonorabartoli2225]

I read it prevents ants..

[@KittyClark0822]

If you grow any kind of mint, you need to border it. Keep it cut and don't let it seed. Mint is a fantastic addition to a herb garden. I use the Mint leaves in my handmade soaps and I infuse the mint in olive oil for a multitude of uses, mostly in my soaps. Mint is great when you use it for tea when you have a cold or sore throat. Don't give up on the great mint plants. Just keep it bordered. It's a shame not to grow it. I also sell the seeds from my mint plant in the spring. Great addition to the herb garden. Lemon balm is also a plant that grows wild and spreads like fire, but I could not do without it. I keep it contained and use it all summer and dry it in the winter. I know your mint grew way out of control but keep one mint plant and look up all the things you use mint for. It's not just a pesky plant. It's a great Herb.

[@se5594]

@@eleonorabartoli2225 i have mint in a pot and the abyss colonized it 😖

[@kaylengrace__]

Agreed. Someone did the same thing to our older home. We now have mint growing through our brick home on the outside LOL. Smells good, but jeez. I rip it up and it just keep regrowing 😅

[@pammowry604]

Thank you for placing all the names in the drop down area! I can do a snapshot and print.

[@lorraineophoff4984]

Great idea!

[@theacripps8099]

It's raining cats and dogs here today but I'm feeling sunny and summery seeing all these choices!! I can't wait to add Yarrow and Sedum to my garden in particular.

[@CatherinesGardenHomeLWS]

Hello Laura! I am happy to learn about more plants that love the sun because my garden has been a part-shade garden for so long. Now I have borders in my garden that are sunny, and I need to expand my sunny border plants. I planted 4 perennial hibiscus plants in my urban cottage garden, and I anticipate them blooming later on in the season. Thanks again. Have a great day!

[@LostInThisGardenofLife]

Hey garden friend, hope you have a wonderful day! ❤️

[@kschadha]

This video is overwhelming (in a wonderful way). She knows so much about the flowers and plants that now I feel depressed as I am not sure where to begin. :)

[@LostInThisGardenofLife]

*Laura making perfect sense* Laura: “Does that even make sense?” Me: YAAAAASSSS! 😭

[@Daymickey]

Always!

[@Neyobe]

*All the time!*

[@andu4384]

Probably bihnd camera is someone that love Her

[@sheilalefebvre8667]

Hey, the chaise/day bed is back!! I ❤️ it! And I bet Russell and Cheddar are happy to have it back too!!! 😻😻

[@elenalunn4052]

It’s been raining for 3 days here and my plants are drowning! I need some sunshine! Thank Laura for sharing yours!

[@danielbolf7896]

I know, right?! Everything needs a drink of water, but you don’t wanna drown it!

[@Melissa-gg8xc]

haha! I said the same thing yesterday. Bought a new hose last week... & I certainly don't need it now. Looking for ways to keep my garden from drowning - we're a little soggy here. (an understatement!) I'm with you - dreaming of dry and sunny days again.

[@myrtlemaude47]

We are drowning in Southeast Texas, too. I swear it’s been raining for a month!

[@dennistaft7868]

It's been raining hard here in NY for a couple weeks but my property has almost more rock than soil so it is well draining. I think that is the only good thing about it.

[@klattin1501]

Please send that rain west. Horrible hot, dry, drought going on out west

[@nobodyuknow1939]

Thank you so much for this and EVERYTHING you do!! I live in Texas and it's hard to find things that will survive our heat. Just discovered Proven Winners and you, not too long ago! What a blessing you both are for my yard! My neighbors are so jealous, I love it and you! I have learned SO MUCH!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@puppylove343]

I’m in Zone 9b and Midnight Salvia does so well in hot tropical weather. Second fav is Mexican Petunias are just beautiful.

[@martihurford]

That’s a great list. For my area (Michigan 5b-6a), I also rely on Geraniums as a good flowering perennial all summer long. Thanks Laura for another informative video. 🌸💖🌸.

[@email8384]

I’m kinda obsessed too and there’s so many nice Colours! They smell great and don’t die :)

[@lauracarbray7057]

Geraniums are annuals no?

[@martihurford]

@@lauracarbray7057 There are 2 kinds, the annuals you usually see in mixed flower pots made up from the garden centers or they’re labeled as seed geraniums. Then there are the perennial versions also known as Cranesbill. There are lots of different types of these. Some are low growing and some get quite tall and bushy. Today (6/25) Laura did a whole video on them.

[@lauracarbray7057]

@@martihurford thanks for the clarification 👍

[@SarahKotri]

This was a great video. What I liked was when you suggested what to plant with them, companion and succession planting info for perennials (especially the latter) is hard to find. I am always trying to figure out what to plant that will have that appropriate layered look plus bloom time.

[@franssusan]

I love those little metal tables in the background!

[@MarciaSasser1956]

Love your enthusiasm and MEMORY!!!

[@vlink4071]

I would love some videos for heat loving shade and part shade plants.

[@claudiabozzo1635]

Me as well. I have an area that just can't grow anything for some reason. It only gets late aft sun for a couple of hours.

[@suziediva]

Sane here... shade loving... possibly flowering perennials... 🙏🙏🙏

[@lurk1953]

Have you tried perennial geraniums? I grew some under maples and they didn’t mind that the maple hogged all the water and sun one bit.

[@deepatterson8317]

Laura, that was so informative and delightfully long! (The longer the better!) I just settle in and learn from Laura! While you are focusing on inside videos, will you please consider doing something like this on deep shade plants? Especially shade plants that bloom would be great! Thanks for all you do! PS, your beautiful eyes 😍 are soooo mesmerizing!

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Good morning Laura 🤗 Great ideas for Central Florida, zone 9b. Beautiful choices 👌 Happy Gardening Weekend Garden Friends 🌿💚🌿

[@dereeparker2437]

Thank you Laura 🤗 for showing flowers that will grow in my zone 9a (Texas)!

[@fayahjudah2451]

Love Coreopsis plants..I have 5 of the ones that blows in the wind.And 3 Enchanted Eve's..They hug my walkway.. Absolutely beautiful..Their in my rock garden..Moonbeam is the ones I have..

[@ewawagner4366]

Thanks so much for this! What a great reference! I know I will rewatch this many many times!

[@teresaarvidson44]

st blows me away, she deserves her gorgeous home and lifestyle for sure.

[@kimbohaze1382]

You describe colors perfectly!!! I have learned sooooo much from you and am thankful that you share your knowledge with simple folk like me!

[@ilenehorowitz3060]

I have monarda by my front door for that delicious smell. Its also called bergamot. Earl grey tea has oil of bergamot. So I put leaves in my tea. Its great!

[@chrisfry436]

You can do that, and also the "real" Bergamot they use in commercial tea is actually a citrus plant the "Bergamot orange" where they use the distilled oil, they taste similar and can be used almost the same

[@kaylac3367]

That's a very nice list of sun loving plants. I appreciate all the information you give about each one. It's important. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

[@cathyb7806]

The Spinder-ella likes like a watercolor painting. Gorgeous tropical looking plant. Fun to have near the patio.

[@cynthiarafferty7662]

No kitties today! A great list of perennials Laura. Thank you they all look beautiful.

[@kimsw9778]

Liatris is very interesting. I moved a 15 year old one this spring which had outgrown its space. Root ball was only about 6 inches. Easy to dig up and move. It loves the new space and is growing beautifully.

[@lurk1953]

There are cultivated liatris and wild types. The wild ones are invasive in Ontario. They are probably the ones with the long tap roots. You don’t want those - they spread everywhere and choke out natural habitats in wetlands. The govt is trying to eliminate them with different techniques (insects etc) but I don’t know that they’re having much success. The cultivated ones on the other hand are very well mannered. In fact I wish they spread volunteers a little bit more!

[@MeDusa68]

Thank you so much for making this video! It has been soooo hot here and knowing what plants thrive in full sun/hotter than hell temps is super helpful.

[@Eleanordizonburgos]

I watched most of your videos that gives me so much joy. I learning lots of how and how to arrange pants in my garden and inside house. I'm dreaming that I'm walking in your hug garden like paradise. Thank you and God bless you. 🥰😊

[@conniehusband1365]

Amazed at your knowledge of and love for making our world beautiful!

[@patricia181940]

I really appreciate these lists! You give great information and show what the look like which is incredibly helpful. Love you guys and I never miss a post.

[@ckfields7146]

In Texas we have been having lots of rain, I love it!

[@klattin1501]

As soon as you started, Laura, i ran to get pen and paper. Luckily i looked for perennial pollinator attractor plants this year and I'm very proud to say that i have the majority that are on your list today! Whoot whoot! But as always, I learned of even more that i want to add. We are in the worst drought with horribly high temps this year too, so I'll especially search out the drought tolerant flowers that you mentioned. Thank you for such valuable information.....as always.

[@katiegray14]

I know you can’t cover ALL the varieties of plants. But the “Siloam Peony Display” Daylily is a rockstar in my garden.

[@beachgal1835]

Mine too. It's beautiful in my SC garden.

[@oliviadelgrande]

I added Gaura to my front yard this year and I absolutely love them. Their whispy and beautiful!

[@alice_rabbit8345]

I planted one this year, I’ll need more next year!

[@oliviadelgrande]

@@alice_rabbit8345 I planted two and went back to get a third. I'm thinking about planting more next year too. Lol.

[@chickybag]

I added Salvia and Veronica to my garden thanks to you and I am absolutely loving it! I would love to hear your recommendations for dry shade. Thanks!

[@helenpruzan6970]

Speedwell going in!I have 7 white Salvia which I love.These will look beautiful together

[@micheller3297]

Hi I'm just can't get enough of the flowers inspired when you think of the beautiful things that are a cross the USA from little to the big meaning smallest flower to biggest trees u know it has there on design you keep me interested what your going to be doing next I'm in NC and I wake up to next to nature but it's better in summer months when everything wakes up like I do it's like happy to sad when you see everything die in winter but you have to have that to understand how wonderful it is when it comes back on top of blue ridge mountains can't get enough!!!!!!! Keep showing your beautiful flowers and landscape love 💕💕💕

[@amydeeds6248]

Nepeta Cats Pajamas is my favorite!! I love the scent when you rub the leaves and it is so much easier to grow than lavender in my area. Cats Meow is good also but flops when wet. Great list! 😊

[@lurk1953]

Also sends out much appreciated volunteers to spread the loveliness

[@heathergilreath9159]

I would love to see a video of evergreen plants that give us a show of flowers, but look nice in winter, as well. I have always chosen lavender over salvia or Russian sage, because the foliage is so nice through winter. I would love to know of other options. Thanks for this great video!!

[@Daymickey]

I would love This too!

[@GardenKath]

Again, this is dependent on zone. There aren’t a lot of flowering evergreen options for colder zones.

[@Brandon-yr3nj]

Laura probably can’t grow most flowering evergreens 😅 Azaleas, camellias, gardenias, rhododendrons, and mountain laurels are classic flowering evergreens. They just aren’t super cold hardy.

[@lisafeck1537]

In what state, zone? I'm in Virginia, not sure the plants you list are hardy here.

[@lisafeck1537]

@@Brandon-yr3nj Yes, in Virginia, I can grow all of those, but, I have zero shade. I have azaleas transplanted by incompetent landscapers, from partially shaded area close to the house, to absolute morning to sunset full sun, straight into the lawn, burried crowns, they are suffering the heat here. They have a little life to them, just enough rain has saved them. I feel very sad when the tropical storms hit the Atlantic coast, but my garden always benefits, also wild blackberries are going to be great for all the rain we recieved yesterday. It started at 11 a.m. slow gentle, breaks down to a mist off and on until about 3 p.m. got heavy for a while, not much wind, didn't end until after 9 p.m. We are 2 hours inland from Norfolk, Va. Beach.

[@karenross3457]

Well, we can forget about buying any of these for next year. Once Laura features a plant or shrub it is a sell out. Kidding, I am delighted that there are so many enthusiastic gardeners she and Aaron have nurtured. Our world is a much better place.

[@tashaallen8760]

Love the Coreopsis (moonbeam) and the pink profusion salvia…

[@lmarie3834]

FYI- All parts of lilies are EXTREMELY toxic to cats. I had one walk by one and get pollen on her fur that had dropped off onto the ground, later I caught her cleaning it off. Just that small amount was enough to put her in the ICU for a week and end up with permanent kidney damage. You might want to discourage your kitty from walking around the ones in front of the chicken coop. Maybe put those prickly mats around them.

[@jainthorne4136]

Also, I recently (yesterday) learned that day lilies are now considered non-native invasive and when they escape the garden, they tend to push out milkweed plants when monarch butterflies rely on for their life cycle.

[@mickidonahue4038]

True liliess which day lilies aren't toxic. I could be wrong, but that's what I deduced

[@GwynneDear]

My husband saw a hibiscus that had not bloomed yet at my grandmothers and he asked why she had a pot plant in her flower bed😂😂😂

[@msmoenergydet]

I have one & I'm like IDK if I planted it but it now has purple flowers that are Susan B Anthony Diameter & Tall! Anyone know what it is?

[@reddog40]

😆🤣😂👏

[@anenlightenedmisfit6262]

Pot plant? Flowering plants can't be grown in pots? 🙄

[@debdd7]

You have no idea how much informational videos like this provides the foundation for my garden. I’ve purchased so many plants due to your recommendations. It has provided me with more summer color than I’ve ever had! Thank you!!! I noticed the wind blowing in the background. It reminded me of being in Nevada where the wind was like opening an oven with dry very hot heat. I’m in OK where it really hot but humid. I’ll take the dry heat anyway. Stay cool!❤️🌸🌺🍓🌻

[@elmaelmar2761]

Wow some beautiful plants! So nice to know what blooms when so we always have flowers!

[@angelwolfe6728]

Yay!! Love these vids! Pen and paper..ready! 🙂

[@JulieSheridan]

Thanks so much for this, Laura - I live in Spain and these suggestions are brilliant for gardening in the Mediterranean climate here. Adore your channel:)

[@mapndo2337]

Yes also great for Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Southern France

[@n.w.414]

Julie, are you in our Garden Answer Groupie fb page? Would love to see some pics of your gardens in the Mediterranean 💕 I am in central Alberta in Canada.

[@dennistaft7868]

Garden Answer reaching world wide. How awesome is that?

[@eb6195]

What part of Spain? I have lived in Torrejon de Ardoz just outside of Madrid and also Santiago de Compostela in Galicia and briefly in El Ferrol.

[@susanhorn3910]

So FRUSTRATING!! I want them ALL and just don’t have room. . . Thanks, Laura for imparting your amazing knowledge. 🌿

[@janebadon3988]

Your place is so lovely with all the blooms!🥰

[@davidandmelody]

Day lilies also attract Golden Finches. One of my favoriets. I do however have some pest problems. I don't know the names but I have a variety of colors and only the deep red day lilies attract ants. I use Terro ant bait to proactively control the little buggers from eating the blooms. I zone in 8a.

[@sheilamontoya7003]

Thank you i needed that info. Have a great blessed day

[@joanshute3384]

Laura Thank you so much for all this information about heat loving plants. Now I know what I can buy for my gardens. This was very helpful for me. So until next time God Bless you and your family and have a Blessed day and Stay Safe my dear Friends. ❤👭❤

[@autumnjone5180]

i love this list. I have almost all of these in my garden in the Portland area and am in love with gardening more and more. Everything weathered our heat wave very well. Thank you so much for all of your knowledge. I'm learning new things all of the time from you and enjoy your videos so, so much. Keep em coming.

[@tinasalerno51]

Thank you for all the great recommendations 🌸🌸

[@mellfraze8112]

We're supposed to have a high of 108 today 🥵 this is just what I needed.

[@angelawarren3600]

You are the BEST! Thank you for the crash course on which perennials perform best in the heat - being in Texas, it gets mighty hot here and I love all the pollinators! Hugs from the DFW area!

[@leesaaugustine1444]

An appropriate subject for today's current weather! I love all the plants that you featured in today's video! 😊❤🔥🌞🌼🌺🌹🌿

[@fredrickofficial5674]

Hello.Leesa How are you doing today:

[@nanrichard9198]

Good Morning from southern Iowa 🌼💚!

[@katedorman7042]

Good morning from NE Iowa!

[@carolynmareck5112]

Watching Laura’s ice melt…🤣😉🤣

[@gracereeves7803]

SOFT ice 😉

[@leannatimmerman9922]

Your most useful video for this new gardener! Thanks so much!

[@diversegardener392]

I feel your pain Laura 😞 I can't believe the weather you're having. Every year it gets in the high 100s starting in June till August. Today July 9th it should be 100+ but it's only 78 in San Antonio Texas and rainy for weeks. I pray you all get relief very soon. Thanks for making this very important video which I will refer to one day when it's are turn for the flam torch.

[@krisprescott4138]

My local deer love my daylillies, they cruise by and eat off the blossoms....I’m sure they appreciate me🙂

[@sallyjothompson5531]

Liquid fence has been a lifesaver for me and my garden. I spray it faithfully every 30-45 days and I have created a deer free garden! Northern California 9a

[@heathers8826]

Most of these I grew in our previous garden. When we moved to our new house we new nepeta had to be included because our eldest cat loves to lay in it. It's also a great pollinator plant for all the roses we planted in the front beds. I think I know of another area by our house to incorporate more of these heat loving plants.

[@joycekuhlman4450]

Laura another great video! I love them all. My husband is a retired firefighter and back in 2009 I had to buy red hot pokers, the orange ones and then last year on a whim I bought the yellow, lol Sometimes I buy plants that relate to what’s happening in my life and family…thanks for the tip to cut back.💕

[@donnasevitts4295]

I am wondering if anyone takes notes as we listen to Laura! A wise teacher for sure! Love it!

[@opryhill6552]

Not a perennial but could you talk about the difference between all the proven winners petunias? Supertunia, Supertunia vista, mini vista, doubles, blanket, crazytunia, Good and Plenty, Surfinia, trailing…This was my first year with containers and I have to be honest I was in over my head with all the varieties and what each one did. There are a ton of videos explaining them but I would love one that has that “Laura” quality explanation.

[@brianneskarison7268]

Good morning! Are there certain perennials that you want to plant in the fall? Just wondering what I should keep my eye out for if there's any sales at the Garden Center near me. Zone 3.

[@kathychamberlain3871]

Excellent video. Well spoken and informative. Beautiful setting and easily understood.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Your videos are always so informative and helpful! Thank you ❤️

[@Neyobe]

I love and really appreciate these videos!! Can you do a video on plants that tolerate/ do well in poorer soils? I have too much poor soils and fertilizer/organic matter/compost can get expensive!

[@lorindav5549]

Not knowing where you live, but check with your city garbage disposal (dump). Where I live, they have one site that they will dump compost into a trailer for you ($15 per cubic yard), or at another site you can shift it yourself and take as much or as little as you want for free. DH and I filled a small truck bed and topped off a flower bed. Going to do it again this fall when everything is getting ready for winter so that I'll be ready for the spring without waiting for DH to have enough time.

[@Neyobe]

@@lorindav5549 thank you for the idea!!!

[@volunteerlivingbyliz8440]

Do have a video on perennials that love shade?

[@ruthdodge-arnold9439]

Thank you so much for this video❣️‼️ I always learn so much from you Laura. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, your time and your family. Your beautiful spirit always makes me smile and puts me in a better mood❣️🥰

[@kellyy4525]

I LOVE all of these!!! Can't wait to try the varieties I don't have. Thank you.

[@MoonChild-yd3ez]

My coreopsis won't bloom 😕😕😕

[@heatherbright7214]

Hi Laura, I love your list but was wondering about how to care for the phlox and will they bloom more than one a year.

[@doriharrell9471]

Discovered gallardia this year...fun to see it pop up in her video here. Gallardia blooms late spring to frost...and I always love that!

[@dianebeckett1697]

Love the Day lilies, Slava, all you flowers are beautiful!