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Plants that tolerate hot sunny locations

These plants are all perennials that are available at Huntree Nursery

Achillea 'Moonshine'                  Agastache                     Allium Allysum                                      Anacyclus                      Artemesia Asclepias                                    Callirhoe                       Centranthus ruber Coreopsis                                   Caryopteris                    Dianthus Echinops                                    Eupatorium                   Gaura Helianthus                                 Kniphofia                       Lavandula Liatris                                        Liatris                            Nepeta Oreganum                                 Penstemon                     Perovskia Ratibida                                     Salvia                             Santolina Stachys                                      Sedum

These plants develop deep root systems that will sustain them during dry periods. However, a plant's ability to withstand dry conditions does NOT start the day it is planted. Pay careful attention to watering any plant during its first growing season. Remember to water deeply to encourage roots to grow deeply. Light sprinkling every day will cause shallow roots to develop. In sandy soil, use SOIL MOIST. This is a water-absorbing polymer that swells with moisture and slowly releases water as needed. Also, adding organic matter such as peat moss or mushroom compost will help with moisture retention. Following these simple guidelines will ensure a good deep root system that will help the plant adapt to and survive in hot, dry, neglected garden spots for many years to come.

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