"junkyardcat" wrote in message
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I'm trying to figure out what I want to add to my gardens this year and
would like some input. What do you have growing in your gardens that
blooms
all Summer and tolerates Texas style heat? I will be planting some in full
sun, some in partial shade, and some in full shade...trying to beautify my
whole property...suggestions?
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We have intense heat here as well. As for annuals in the hot sun -
marigolds, salvia, fire-feather and cocks-comb, cleome, zinnias, African
daisy, geranium etc.
All part-shade plants do well if watered. If not watered few thrive in the
shady areas. None in dense shade. We use Impatiens and begonia mainly where
there's dappled sun.
Nothing grows here in full shade but that low growing lichen (?).

Are you interested in Perennials? Daylilies do fine in the sun and part-sun
if watered once in awhile. Phlox and the mini rose bushes in full sun with
some water. Perennials don't do too well where I live in middle TN (zone
6). Our summers are usually very hot, very humid but lacking in rainfall.

WS.......