Even though we’re enjoying temperatures in the 80’s right now, once summer officially hits in Austin, we can expect temperatures in the triple digits.

With hot weather ahead, you may be asking yourself what types of plants you can possibly plant around your home or garden that will be heat tolerant and won’t die during the hot summer months?

The good news is that there are a variety of plants for you to consider that won’t die with the hot summer heat and will keep your landscaping looking great.

Best Plants for The Austin Texas Summer Months

Texas Sage (evergreen) provides massive amounts of purple flowers several times during the growing season. They should be planted in early spring or early fall in full sun, and they have a 4 to 5-foot height with a 4 to 5-foot spread.

Texas Sage is best for Central Texas to the Valley. It’s an all-around great shrub.

Pride of Barbados has showy orange and red blooms, helping it catch visitors’ eyes. It grows well in alkaline to acidic, well-drained soils. The shrub can reach 8 to 12 feet in height and requires full sun.

For spring to fall color, try Thyrallis (evergreen), which produces stunning yellow blooms. This shrub is easy to grow and tolerates most soils. It grows 4 to 6 feet tall and has a 4-foot spread. The shrub may require periodical pruning to keep it looking pristine.

Texas Sage (evergreen) provides massive amounts of purple flowers several times during the growing season. They should be planted in early spring or early fall in full sun, and they have a 4 to 5-foot height with a 4 to 5-foot spread.

Texas Sage is best for Central Texas to the Valley. It’s an all-around great shrub.

Pride of Barbados has showy orange and red blooms, helping it catch visitors’ eyes. It grows well in alkaline to acidic, well-drained soils. The shrub can reach 8 to 12 feet in height and requires full sun.

For spring to fall color, try Thyrallis (evergreen), which produces stunning yellow blooms. This shrub is easy to grow and tolerates most soils. It grows 4 to 6 feet tall and has a 4-foot spread. The shrub may require periodical pruning to keep it looking pristine.

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