10 Perennials That Look GREAT in the HEAT! 🌸🌼🌿 // Garden Answer 

I live in Texas right out side of Fort Worth. 109 the last couple of days with high humidity. I really need things to grow and thrive! Thank you for showing that things besides humans can grow in such harsh environments! 4 years go I found your channel with zero plants outside. Now we have a beautiful living space because you gave me the confidence to grow again. I was raised in a Floral shop in Pampa Texas 60 years ago. And lost the ability to love what I was trying to grow when I started my own place to grow. You have touched so many lives both young and old. Thank you for sharing your sweet family and love of growing all things, even broken hearts who happen upon your channel! Much love and Good vibes to you and your family.

Laura tickles me....giving us a wonderful tour, then "oh, I have a space there, I need to plant something there!" That was so fun!!!

I’m so happy to see your post each morning. My life is difficult lately and it really helps to know you are going to post each day. It’s good to see your cheerful face and beautiful garden (and the kids and kitties and of course, Aaron ❤️). I wish you as much joy as you bring to so many.

I love these category videos, but you walking around and showing off different varities in your own garden? That's another level. More please!

I adore how you educate us on keeping the gardens fresh with new blooms! God sure is so good to us to give us all the plants and the fine details of each plant to enjoy and you Laura teach us how to be successful with encourage and educating us. .Much appreciation to our LORD & the wisdom and love HE planted in your heart.

When you film the south garden, I always think how beautiful those “new home” folks’ borrowed view will be! Sending the best to your Mom. 🙏🌸

When you say at the end of the video, “ I hope you found it helpful,” boy oh boy did it ever! Thank you, thank you, thank you for showing perennials at first year planting and then more established plants (2-4) seasons later! That gives me SUCH encouragement as I look at many of these same perennials I’ve planted this past year! Love videos like this…and maybe it should have been top 15-20, and not 10! Lol!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I had to chuckle when Laura said, "When I come across this variety again," she would buy extra of it. You'd think that Proven Winners would send her that plant immediately! Her edging around all the beds is immaculate. I'm experiencing that gardening is a fun process, and I am already planning for what changes I need to make this fall. I have been at gardening only since I started watching GA a year ago. It makes me so happy when I am out in my flower beds and I get compliments from people all the time. I've learned so much of it from Laura! Thank you...

We love getting here early enough to say Good Morning to the GA community! Good 🌄 Morning! 😀

I love these kind of videos but you doing this by walking through your own gardens was PERFECT! Looking at a picture is great but seeing it in a practical application make it so much better.

Thank you, thank you, for reminding us to have patience after planting and then showing us the growth rate between new plantings, yearlings and well established plants. I so often become discouraged when looking at my garden wondering if it will ever look filled in but then Laura says ‘be patient’ and I take a deep breathe and relax in anticipation. Thank you again for always giving us encouragement in every single video you share!

There is nothing prettier than putting purple and yellow flowers together! My favorite!

I'm so glad you showed us how the plants looked the first year!! That's one of the hardest things for me. I really want to plant more than I need and closer together than is necessary because I want them to look good right away. It's partly lack of confidence I think. Patience 💚

Laura the beautiful ornament grasses in background❤️Don’t forget about all the beautiful grasses! Grasses never take a break, no dead heading, cut back only with winter clean up and wave to us a year!

3:30 I can't take my eyes off of that beautifully cut grass edge. To keep mine looking like that, I do a vertical cut with the string trimmer every time I mow. I would love to see a video showing how you maintain the edge.

I love that you showed the echinaceas that were just planted .

So envious of those beautiful flowers . They are just gorgeous and makes my heart happy

As much as I love your various plants, I’m really totally envious of the crisp lines of your grass pathways!! ❤️

I love that you showed the echinaceas that were just planted .

Good morning all have a safe and blessed day

You looked so much cooler in that light colored top. 👍 Thanks for the 10 ideas!!

0:13 - that’s why I love my Beelicious Agastache. Just AMAZING bloomers!

I love the tone on Lauras voice when she says: “aren’t those gorgeous” or “so pretty” I can totally relate, I say the same things 😆Love it them all 😂

I love seeing those close-ups of the pollinators; my yard hosts a bumblebee nursery and I'm working to attract more!

Greetings, Laura, from Windermere Florida zone 9b USA 🇺🇸 It is climbing to 90°F high with 80% humidity and it only drops to high 70's at night and still high humidity. We are watering early everyday to keep the plants alive. We are getting a few showers each week. Everything looks ready for a flower shop in your garden. 🌼 Happy Gardening Everyone 👩‍🌾👍

Wow your garden has changed so much in a year. Everything looks great. I love watching the development! I hope your Mom is healing quickly!

last year I planted 10 different types of echinacea in my front garden. It's amazing to look at from the office window.

That garden area looked bare and sad last year, but you turned it into a beautiful garden.Thank you for sharing the joy.

6:30 AM, CST🌻. Good morning Gardeners😎. Hope and pray everyone will have blessings today! Laura, love 💗 the perennials❤️❤️

Looks like I am walking in Fairy land .Gorgeous show by all flowers

Your comment at the end of this video on how it's a constant process was wonderful to hear. I know this may sound funny, but I'd really never thought of 'moving' a plant until I saw your videos. I would just keep wondering why it wasn't doing well.. Thank you so much. Writing from Zone 6 b... I think..

I really appreciate you showing us the difference between 1st year and mature plants. There are those of us who are just starting to garden, who could benefit from seeing what we are starting out with and what will eventually happen. Thank you.

Comparisons from the newly planted to established is very helpful!

Love that you include the kitty in the shots!

Yep! Today in my area of Florida it is going to be 93° (which is not too bad,)but 93% humidity. :-) We just roll with it! 😂😂😂

Thank you, Laura, for the tour of your gardens showcasing what flowers & colour combinations look great together! I’m up near Niagara Falls Canada & a lot of what you have planted grows well here too. I’ve never seen those nodding clematis before, so beautiful. I have typically stayed away from the newer varieties of echinaceas as I wasn’t sure that pollinators or birds would be attracted to them. Appreciate your video showing the pollinators covering them! I leave mine up, so the birds can forage their seeds in winter.

Gorgeous plants! Thanks for mentioning them! No fuss, hands off plants are right up my alley! 🤗💗💜🤗

I'm in love !!! Price is white so remind me of childhood florals!!! STUNNING!!!!

What a difference a year makes! Magnificence. Can’t wait for next summer.

That cantaloupe coneflower is gorgeous! I'm in TX, Zone 9a, so I can't wait to get my hands on some!!! Thanks for sharing your list with us.

I love watching you share your gardens. I have learned so much about taking care of my plants. Love your enthusiasm.

I will definitely watch your flowers anytime your alluring spirit.

Hi Laura, I'm in the heartland zone 6b. The temps have been high with humidity fairly high. It's been darn right unbearable. Right now at 7:53 am it's 82 degrees with 65% humidity & no breeze. Todays high is 106 with high humidity. It's been over 100 for some time now. Plants are suffering, I'm suffering, tomato plants have stopped setting, flowers are droopy no matter how much water they receive. I'm old & it's hard work. No rain in forever. The dog doesn't even want to go out..Dog days of summer! I start work outside early for 20 min. & come inside to cool off for half an hour. Then back at it. I have over 5+ acres I garden by myself. Hubby does not appreciate gardening what so ever! I so appreciate you and everything you do. Breath of fresh air you are, we obviously all enjoy watching you & your family while learning. Thank you.

It seems we are Hot across the US right now. This is a perfectly timed video for us 😀

I love my Echinacea!❤ They were super beautiful this summer. My first year to no dead head as you suggested and I love the way they look. Thank you for showing more ideas. Your show has become my every day ritual.

Your videos are a highlight of my day . Beautiful garden ☘ Beautiful flowers 🌼 Beautiful lady 👸 Tq for sharing this mini garden tour 🌷🌹🌷🌞🙏

The wait can be discouraging but, gardening teaches us patience and it is a good way to slow down and appreciate everything in life.

I’m getting ready to re-do several garden spaces and this video is very helpful. I love having the perennials in one video I can reference without making a list that I’ll inevitably lose. Thanks!

I always enjoy your garden walks, and love the plant suggestions.

I love how your gardens are looking. It is amazing the transformation your property has taken since y’all have moved there. I don’t say thank you enough, so THANK YOU! I know filming all of this adds to the hard work that you’re already doing, but just know IT IS APPRECIATED!

I have sure been thinking about your mom. Hope recovery is going well. Now, I anxiously await the tour.

Today here in South Georgia it is going to be 103 with 87 percent humidity so yeah hot have a blessed day

I'm in Utah, where we also know the definition of a dry heat! Was in TN a month ago and the humidity was horrid!! I will take a dry heat over a humid heat any day!! Love the perennials, which will be perfect for one of my garden's redesign next year!

Hi Laura, Love your Channel. I’ve been subscribed for 2 almost 3 years now and never miss a video. Yours is the First one that comes up at 7am here in Dallas, Tx and I’m awake and ready to watch, lol. I’m saving this video when I’m off to buy more perennials I will open this up while and pick some of these items. Isn’t it Time for another Thrifting Spree with Mom? I so look forward to these as well. Your Mom is just Precious and I Love watching you two together. I laugh every time you try on Hats. I can’t pull hats off but y’all can. Much Love from Dallas, Tx

All the flowers are doing great in the heat but Arron the grass is looking fabulous!

This was really sweet for me. I had to put to sleep my 16yr old kitty Lily on Wednesday. She was my sweet baby girl and I miss her so much. We ended up burying her in our backyard near our little arbor and our small vegetable garden. She’s in a sunny spot which she loved. I went to the garden centre and put a daylily called entrapment. The lady that served me was really nice and gave me one with buds and yesterday it started blooming. It melted my heart. Your video really helped me and it was like a sign she’s ok. Thank you so much Laura and everyone. You’ve taught me so much on how to garden and your sweet tone helps on days like this.

Even though I watch your videos daily, I remain greatly impressed by your accomplishments! I thoroughly enjoy seeing all the layers of color, texture, size, and just overall beauty of your gardens. You are most definitely in your element! Aaron, too. Thanks for sharing your wealth of beauty and knowledge of gardening in a very real way.

Morning everyone! I’m in NC zone 7b and todays high is 88 with 91% humidity 😅 This video is just what I needed since I am currently working on my backyard that is on a hill in full sun. This is my 1st year in my house and so far I have been working on making the hill usable and now with some terracing I can start to look for plants and flowers! I’m sure most will have to wait until next year, but I’m using your videos as inspiration and planning how to have interest all year round. Thanks GA and friends for everything!

Everything in your garden is looking so good. The color and texture combinations are beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Also, how is your mom and how did her surgery go?

Absolutely beautiful plants. I have become an echinacea lover this year. Planted echinacea last year and foliage was all that grew. This year the echinacea really showed off with many blooms that the birds and pollinators love!! Thanks for all you do!!

Thank you Laura for sharing your experience and knowledge with us. Your blessed to have a husband that shares your vision. Seeing your little family grow as your garden grows is a blessing to us.

AWESOME garden! I tried to take notes... you covered so much ground, THANK YOU~ amazing girl! You have such great energy! The Tour was nothing short of Wonderful!!!!

This gave me such good ideas for a sun area that I am just starting. Good to see how they go from young plants to maturity-beautiful. Love the little girl statue😊

I love it that you're showing us first year and second year growth in the same video, very inspiring !

I finally found someone in my same zone and dry climate! You are pleasant, to the point and knowledgeable. I am in Northern Utah where we are dry, hot in summer, very cold in winter. I am so excited to watch all your videos!

So Beautiful LOVE the Cantaloupe Echinacea 💛🧡 Thank You for all you share!

Everything looks so pretty! I planted platinum blonde this year it’s really unique with its variegation. This area is developing fast your hard work is paying you back.😁🌞👏

Thank you so much for your posts! I'm new to gardening and am learning so much!

Loved this!. A tour, real life plant profiles, ideas, Laura , pollinators, even tiny bit of kitty footage. Thank you!💚💚💚

Thank you for letting me know that these Echinaceas do take time. I was freaking out to understand why they are not tall and full this season. I just brought them

Good morning from South Carolina. I'm really happy to see all of the beautiful heat loving plants. I can't wait to plant some of these.

Morning coffee walk through your garden would be wonderful! One of my favorite things to do in my own garden. 🌸💚

Laura, you have SUCH a good eye for colour-combinations. They’re largely harmonious blends- I’d be interested to see your approach to ‘clashy’ colours. Lovin’ your work! 💜🧡

Hello my friend. This is more than just a video, you put love and passion into it. Great job! Thanks for sharing this video! Always believe in yourself and keep doing what you love, good luck! 🌷🌸🌻👍

Good morning! In the heat of summer you can still have beautiful blooming plants. So many ideas.

Your grass looks beautiful! The kids will have a great time playing on the soft grass.

I find it so enjoyable how excited you get about the pollinators. I love seeing nature in it's fullest glory. Thanks for sharing. Everyday you give new ideas and information.

I run out of adjectives to describe all of the beauty.....super job Laura and Aaron

Great ideas for sunnier spots. Don’t y’all love how Laura always seems to find an empty spot…oh, I can tuck something in here. 🌸☀️🌺

I am a huge fan of perennials! I tuck in annuals and enjoy the color in summer and I fuss over my perennials. I enjoyed this tour of your garden as well as all of the information! I hope your mom is doing well and the surgery is good and she recovers quickly! PS: The stone pathway is looking great - even in the early days/practice lay-out phase!

Love your enthusiasm of plants growth! Thank you!

Love your garden.. just stunning very inspiring.. im from Australia and this has given me loads of ideas.. thank you😃

wonderful display of these beautiful perennials

Your gardens are doing well. Always enjoy watching your videos

Oh my gosh, Laura, you are the queen of flowers. 🌼 I get so much enjoyment from your knowledge. You make my day. Thank you!

Your echinacea are stunning! I am going to have to add some to my garden 😍

I so appreciated this tour! Seeing the perennials that can go the distance is super helpful.

So love this video! Thank you for showing how each season the flowers get better. Found some I think I will add for fall. Hope you have a great day!

I watched this twice because I loved looking at the background and how much the South property has grown and changed! The trees and all the layering looks fantastic! The lawn looks fabulous and the edging is perfect! Thank you for your inspiring videos! From Susan in Western Washington!

When I think of Purple Haze, it’s something entirely different! Bahahaha! Thanks for the video!

These were some great drought tolerant perennials for full sun areas. And I like that most of them can be sheared back and produce a 2nd and 3rd flush of blooms.

Laura! Your videos absolutely make my heart sing a happy, happy song of thanksgiving! Thank you for investing heart and soul into your beautiful property - - - and then sharing the knowledge with us! So inspired to attempt to create replicas on our little 4 acres here in southwestern Missouri! God bless!

Thank you for giving us so much substance in your daily videos. Your love for plants is very contagious!

I hope your head is okay! I’m 6’4 so that happens to me often. It HURTS! Definitely trusting your judgement on the berries and smoke bush. You are a plant professional after all! ❤

You inspire me to work on my yard. I’ve lived here for 20 years and did very little cause I just didn’t know what to do. After finding u many years ago, I feel like a pro…lol!!! I give u full credit for my front yard!! It’s an extremely slow process but it’s getting there and now thinking of future things to do in my back yard. Thank u so much!!!! Love u guys!!! From Ohio!! 👋🏼

Good Morning! 🌞🌹I live in the Midwest & you hit the nail on the head about the high humidity making our temperatures unbearable! Right now you can see the moisture in the air! 😳 I do love all the plants you featured & do have a lot of those plants planted in my gardens!! 😃🥰🌻🌸🌿🤍💚💜💛

Good morning Laura, everything is looking fabulous!! I really got some great ideas this morning from your garden as I always do!!! Hope you have a wonderful day and I’ll be waiting for tomorrow’s video!

1:04 Here where I live in northwestern Mexico, in the Sonoran desert most of the year we have dry weather with low humidity levels, Thanks God! But today here in my city Hermosillo Sonora we have 90 F with 36 percent humidity because it is rainy season and Oh my! it feels like hell when you go out in the sun and end up drenched in sweat, thank goodness it's only a month or so, the rest of the summer as you say you can find some retrieve underneath a shade due to our usual low humidity levels here.

Such a beautiful garden. You did a great job.

Enjoyed video with a nice list of plants. These top 10 always inspire me to make changes adding more pops of color.