It’s no secret that Florida gets hit with some very extreme weather during the summer, and what a very difficult time to plan gardening and planting for the exterior of your home! What you have to keep in mind when deciding to spruce up your lawn is that flowers and plants will resist the higher temperatures and are strong enough to withstand some of the storms that tend to occasionally sweep through the state. We have done some research to provide you with the best plants and flowers to consider during this time along with a nice online tool to help you customize your planting experience!
ALOE: These plants are strong and have high resistance to drought, just in-case hurricane season-type weather comes barreling in. These plants also can survive the overabundance of sunlight and can aid in a solution to a nasty sunburn.
CANNA LILY: These, too can withstand the Florida sunlight and bring a vibrant color when in bloom. They have a medium range tolerance level to excessive rain and are very fast growers.
PERIWINKLE: These year-round flowers have a medium growth rate which can be exposed to high heat levels. They are very beautiful blooms and are able to thrive through heavy rain conditions.
DAISY BUSH: Shockingly, the daisy bush is a very strong planting choice because they, too, can adapt to the harsh summer conditions of Florida. They are strong enough to live through heavy rain and are able to take in all the sunshine Florida has to offer during this season.
BLACK-EYED SUSAN: Perennial flowers by nature, the black-eyed susan is a medium growing choice but basks in excessive sunlight. When seasonal rain sets in, this choice of flower can handle a medium level of drought.
To build a personalized list of plants and flowers that are customized to your lawn and location within the state, we suggest you visit floridayards.org. This site will be a tremendous help in your lawn beautification endeavor(s). Another tool to utilize when planning a landscaping overhaul is this website, which guides you through a Florida-Friendly Landscape Tutorial. Enjoy!
~ From Your Beneva Team!
