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Heat- and drought-tolerant
flower combos show off in the
summer sun.
by KATE CARTER FREDERICK
photos PETE KRUMHARDT
golden glow
When the rest of the garden fizzles in the heat,
this grouping really shines.
1. BLACK-EYED SUSAN A short-lived perennial often
used for annual color.
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. ‘TUSCAN SUN’ HELIOPSIS In fall, plant this
perennial (Zones
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. ‘HELENA GOLD’ SNEEZEWEED Despite its name,
this perennial (Zones
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) isn’t a strong allergen.
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. ‘DURANGO’ MARIGOLD Go for the orangey new
shades for this classic annual flower.
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. ‘GOLDEN AZTEC’ SANVITALIA A petite annual,
with a draping habit, that thrives in heat.
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