Here are more plants that thrive in high temperatures.
3. For a great pot accent in sun to part shade, New Zealand flax (Phormium) beats out the typical spikes hands down. It?s also a lot more colorful. Depending on the cultivar, Phormium can grow from 2 feet to 10, and comes in colors from deep maroon to pale chartreuse. Many are striped with shades of cream to apricot and everything in between, with leaves from upright to weeping. The plant is nearly impossible to find in the Midwest, but there are a few sources on the west coast, including Foxtail Farms of California and Gossler Farms Nursery in Oregon.
4. Ptilotus (ty-LOH-tus) can be found living in the drier areas of Australia. Its flowers are like nothing else on the typical greenhouse bench, and fit perfectly in a mixed container. Picture seriously large pipe cleaners or a pointed cat?s tail, and you have a vision of their flower form. Silvery pink with darker pink tips on each ?hair? draws you in for a closer look. A term used to describe the hybrid? Ptilotus exaltatus ‘Joey’ is ?caressable.? Seriously, this plant just makes you want to cuddle it just a bit.
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