{"title":"Plants for Heat \u0026 Humidity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA muggy hot summer here in New England pales in comparison with the prolonged heat and humidity that occur throughout the deep South. Plants that aren’t up to the dog days of summer here surely aren’t great candidates for Southern gardens. We get calls from customers newly transplanted to Southern states, who don’t know what they can plant with such heat and humidity. They pine for the plants they left behind and wonder if they will be able to grow any familiar, beloved plants. We have assembled below a group of trees, shrubs, and perennials that are winter hardy in colder zones yet keep their good looks in times of heat and humidity - even in sultry Southern conditions. We also include a handful of traditional warm-climate shrubs with modern breeding that extends their range further north (be sure to check the zone in each listing), for the adventurous, curious or sentimental.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"echinacea-purpurea-magnus","title":"Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe native \u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Magnus' is a classic and dependable Coneflower known for its vibrant carmine-rose petals that are held almost horizontally, making a more open face than the shuttlecock shape of the species. Blooming from summer thru fall, it provides long-lasting color and is a favorite of bees, butterflies, and birds. A standout in borders, meadows, and cutting gardens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEchinacea, a North American genus in the Daisy family, has big, bright flowers that appear in late June and keep coming into September. Plants thrive in average soils or hot, dry conditions, shrug off cold, and are equally at home in full sun or partial shade. Blooms last well as cut or dried flowers, and the large cone at the heart of the flower head turns black as the seeds mature, adding further interest and providing nourishment for goldfinches. We offer three excellent strains of Purple Coneflower, \u003cem\u003eE. purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e, a rugged species that is native from Iowa and Ohio south to Louisiana and Georgia, and is a great garden plant everywhere in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information on the growing and care of Echinacea, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: So plants may properly establish before winter, we recommend early fall planting of Echinacea in colder zones (Zones 5 and lower).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  --\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Fall","offer_id":47852209078425,"sku":"0028501-F","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/44840.jpg?v=1782072238"},{"product_id":"amsonia-blue-ice","title":"Amsonia 'Blue Ice'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAny gardener with a damp site in light shade to full sun would do well to plant plenty of \u003cem\u003eAmsonia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Blue Ice.’ This first-rate ground cover produces a carpet of star-shaped, periwinkle-blue flowers in May and June, golden yellow fall color, and shiny, Willow-shaped leaves all season long. It has no down time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Blue Ice’ was formerly classified as a compact hybrid of the North American native \u003cem\u003eAmsonia tabernaemontana\u003c\/em\u003e, but after extensive trials at Mt. Cuba Center, they have deemed this diminutive Blue Star a “horticulturally superior form of the non-native species, \u003cem\u003eA. orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e.” By either classification, it is an exceptional edging plant for damp sites and will spread gradually by rhizome. Best of all, this long-lived plant's acrid, milky sap makes it virtually deer-proof. Because it may also irritate the gardener's skin, gloves are advisable when planting or cutting its flowers for indoor display. For more information on the growing and care of Amsonia, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on the growing and care of Amsonia, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47978912284825,"sku":"0021585-F","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/44652.jpg?v=1782072443"},{"product_id":"amsonia-hubrichtii","title":"Amsonia hubrichtii","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn May and June, when this Southeastern native bears clusters of pale blue, five-petaled flowers that are the source of its name, you'll think they are the reason to grow the narrowleaf Bluestar \u003cem\u003eAmsonia hubrichtii\u003c\/em\u003e. Come fall, though, when the airy foliage turns to a cloud of gold, you'll be just as sure this is the main attraction. From spring to autumn, the narrow, almost needlelike green leaves and fine texture of \u003cem\u003eAmsonia hubrichtii\u003c\/em\u003e complement neighbors with bolder foliage. Awarded Perennial Plant of the Year® by the Perennial Plant Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find this graceful wildflower remarkably accommodating. Though its natural preference is for moist soils, it performs equally well on dry ones, in light shade or full sun. Best of all, this long-lived plant's acrid, milky sap makes it virtually deer-proof. Because it may also irritate the gardener's skin, gloves are advisable when planting Blue Star or cutting its flowers for indoor display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on the growing and care of Amsonia, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47978912317593,"sku":"0021590-F","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/36413.jpg?v=1782072445"},{"product_id":"andropogon-gerardii-blackhawks","title":"Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year® from the Perennial Plant Association, \u003cem\u003eAndropogon gerardii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Blackhawks’ delights gardeners with a season-long color show.   Leaves of this improved variety of Big Bluestem native to American prairies, emerge dark green in spring, turn purple as nights begin to cool in late summer, and mature to nearly black by fall.  Purplish-red flower stems also add late-season interest. This upright grass provides nesting materials for birds and other mammals yet does not attract deer. It is also tough, tolerating drought, dry sites, and the soil beneath Black Walnut trees. Use to create a screen in your yard or to add a natural look to gardens and foundation plantings. PP 27,949 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe genus \u003cem\u003eAndropogon\u003c\/em\u003e consists of about 100 species of Grasses native to temperate and tropical grasslands of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The approximately 13 North American species are commonly referred to as Broomsedge or Bluestem. They are primarily perennial, clump-forming warm-season Grasses that actively grow from June into early September, remaining green through hot weather, then going dormant in fall, often standing upright through winter. The wind-pollinated inflorescences (clusters of tiny, individual flowers) and fluffy seed heads are especially beautiful in late summer and fall, and generally not considered invasive. They prefer full sun and well-drained soils. These deeply-rooted Grasses are resilient, drought tolerant, and adaptable to various soil types, including acidic and poor, sandy, or rocky soils. Once established, they tend to be long-lived in the landscape. Their adaptability, deer-resistance, ecological importance, and visual appeal make Andropogon plants valuable for diverse purposes, including erosion control, prairie restoration plantings, habitat creation, sustainable landscaping, xeriscapes, meadows, screening, and ornamental gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on Andropogon, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Fall","offer_id":48321698562201,"sku":"0022851-F","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/42627.jpg?v=1782072445"},{"product_id":"coreopsis-verticillata-moonbeam","title":"Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmong \u003cem\u003eCoreopsis verticillata\u003c\/em\u003e, 'Moonbeam' is a real standout. Its pale yellow flowers are borne in great abundance above delicate, needlelike foliage and seem to blend well with practically every color we've tried. Flowers heavily from June through August, with repeat bloom till frost. 'Moonbeam' is one of those rare plants that can't be used badly. It makes a superb front-of-the-border plant but can also provide summer color in the rock garden or light up a foundation planting that is in danger of provoking yawns among passers-by. Superb with the blue racemes of \u003cem\u003eAdenophora\u003c\/em\u003e. It's one of the great perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA genus of Daisy-like plants, Coreopsis is excellent for the border. Most species are native to the southeastern United States and Mexico. They are not the least fussy about soil but require full sun. Cut stems back after the first flush of flowers fade to promote a repeat bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on the growing and care of Coreopsis, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Fall","offer_id":48321547010201,"sku":"0026817-F","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/42469.jpg?v=1782073408"},{"product_id":"echinacea-pallida","title":"Echinacea pallida","description":"\u003cp\u003eA standout in one of our native gardens here at the farm and a pollinator favorite, \u003cem\u003eEchinacea pallida\u003c\/em\u003e is an utterly distinctive Coneflower. The 2-3' stems are topped by airy shuttlecock blossoms with pale pink to lavender-pink petals that are slender, irregular, sparsely arrayed, and almost fully reflexed. In autumn, the caramel brown cones provide food for a wide variety of winged creatures. When plants are grouped in clusters of three to five, they create a stunning sight amid Ornamental Grasses including \u003cem\u003eCalamagrostis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Karl Foerster,’ Joe Pye Weed, and dark-leaved Penstemon in meadow gardens and mixed borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEchinacea, a North American genus in the Daisy family, has big, bright flowers that appear from late June until frost. Coneflowers thrive in average soils or hot, dry conditions and shrug off cold. Blooms last well, cut or dried, and the seeds in the large cone at the heart of the flower head provide nourishment for birds. Coneflowers are equally at home in formal borders or cottage gardens. Deer resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on growing and care, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note\u003c\/em\u003e: So plants may properly establish before winter, we recommend early fall planting of Echinacea in colder zones (Zones 5 and lower).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e --\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"1 pint pot","offer_id":47978994204825,"sku":"0028485-F","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/35359.jpg?v=1782073482"},{"product_id":"echinacea-purpurea-white-swan","title":"Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Swan' boasts the same size, vigor, and large flowers as the more common lavender-pink forms, but in white. Plant them together, in good big clumps, for a sensational summer display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEchinacea, a North American genus in the Daisy family, has big, bright flowers that appear in late June and keep coming into September. Plants thrive in average soils or hot, dry conditions, shrug off cold, and are equally at home in full sun or partial shade. Blooms last well as cut or dried flowers, and the large cone at the heart of the flower head turns black as the seeds mature, adding further interest and providing nourishment for goldfinches. Coneflower, \u003cem\u003eE. purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e, a rugged species that is native from Iowa and Ohio south to Louisiana and Georgia, is a great garden plant everywhere in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information on the growing and care of Echinacea, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: So plants may properly establish before winter, we recommend early fall planting of Echinacea in colder zones (Zones 5 and lower).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  --\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Fall","offer_id":48321380188313,"sku":"0028506-F","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/22645.jpg?v=1782073484"},{"product_id":"eryngium-planum-blue-glitter","title":"Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEryngium planum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Blue Glitter’ has long-lasting, globular blooms suffused with metallic violet-blue that shine atop stiff purple-blue stems. With smaller flower heads, and more floriferous than most Sea Hollies, ‘Blue Glitter’ is a unique addition to a sunny garden spot. We love it in our borders as much as the bees and beneficial insects do. It also makes an excellent fresh or dried cut flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis highly distinctive genus offers shapes and shades unlike anything else, and is valued for that reason. A thistle-like plant, Sea Holly stands in stark contrast to softer garden textures. From low rosettes, Eryngium send up branching stems crowned with domed flower heads in shades of blue. The stiff and spiny leaves that lie below are likewise colored, as are the stems. 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It's easy to grow and is surprisingly drought-tolerant once established in a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHardy Ferns are the most ornamental of foliage plants, and their near-infinite diversity guarantees that every garden can make good use of them. Ferns require little care and will thrive in many locations that discourage fussier plants. Most prefer slightly acid, woodsy soil and require shade (meaning full protection from summer sun). Regular moisture is also necessary, which mulch helps preserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on the growing and care of Ferns, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Fall","offer_id":48321693647001,"sku":"0029060-F","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/21445.jpg?v=1782073508"},{"product_id":"panicum-virgatum-shenandoah","title":"Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most colorful and versatile Switchgrasses around, \u003cem\u003ePanicum virgatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Shenandoah' begins the season by sending up an upright, narrow clump of foliage in a blue-green color that shifts early in the season to a fabulous wine red that is capped in summer by a cloud of blush-red flower panicles. This highly ornamental grass forms a dense clump that keeps its shape through winter unless blanketed by snow. Plants reach 3-4', and because they tolerate a remarkably broad range of conditions – from drought to wet soil, and air pollution to Black Walnut trees – they can be used in wide variety of gardens and landscapes. Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eThe genus \u003cem\u003ePanicum\u003c\/em\u003e consists of 400-500 species of annual and perennial Grasses native to a wide variety of habitats in temperate and tropical areas globally. Commonly called Switchgrass, this upright warm-season clumping Grass actively grows from June into early September, remains green (or glaucous, steely-blue, or streaked with maroon) through hot weather then goes dormant in fall. In winter, plants remain upright and leaf blades curl and fade to buff, topped by stiff stems bearing a halo of airy seed panicles that add drama and texture throughout the cold season. Switchgrass’ ease of care, deer-resistance, tolerance of salt spray, and adaptability to a wide range of soil types, nutrient, and moisture levels make it invaluable in ornamental gardens of any style. Use Panicums for screening, erosion control, mass plantings, rain gardens, xeriscapes, and in naturalistic plantings, meadows, and prairie restoration. Wherever planted, they provide beauty and important habitat, nesting opportunities and materials, along with high-value food for numerous birds, animals, and insects. The spaces between these clumping perennial Grasses make way for plants like Heliopsis and tall Asters, fostering biodiverse plant communities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on growing Panicum, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47979022647449,"sku":"0030048-F","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/42480.jpg?v=1782073543"},{"product_id":"hibiscus-watermelon-ruffles","title":"Hibiscus 'Watermelon Ruffles'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe showy, 7” blooms of \u003cem\u003eHibiscus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Watermelon Ruffles’ are the height of decadence. In addition to their luscious watermelon-pink shade, the blossoms are beautifully crimped and ruffled, adding irregular margins and depth-producing shadows to a flower form that is traditionally round, smooth, and flat. Flowers follow the length of each stem for a long season of continuous bloom, to the delight of onlookers and pollinators alike. Dark green foliage, with tinges of bronze, showcases the dramatic blooms. PPAF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHibiscus is a huge genus of more than 200 species. If you're the type who goes for minuscule flowers, then this is not a genus for you. The plants produce big bright flowers that appear endlessly starting in high summer. Give them moist, well-drained soil and plenty of heat and sun. 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