When summer starts breaking temperature records, plenty of garden favorites wave the white flag. Leaves wilt, flowers fade, and even regular watering sometimes feels like pouring water into a bottomless pit. Fortunately, some plants actually seem to smile when the forecast turns blazing hot.
The secret lies in choosing species that evolved in sunny, dry climates or developed clever ways to conserve moisture. Add a few of these dependable performers to flower beds, borders, or containers, and the garden can keep showing off long after less resilient plants call it quits.
