One of the single best ways to bring the curb appeal to your home is through the use of flowering plants and flowers. There is something so inviting about beautiful blossoms. As an added benefit you can also attract butterflies and birds to your yard as well.
As anyone who has spent a summer in North Atlanta climate, can tell you that it’s hot. Sometimes extremely hot! Luckily, there are a few plants that thrive in the intense heat. You will still need to care for them and provide water but the list below is particularly heat resistant. So get going and turn on the curb appeal!
TOP 10 Heat Resistant Plants and Flowers for North Atlanta Curb Appeal
Black Eyed Susan – Classic orange and black. They are hearty, early bloomers that will bloom again if you cut them. Trying to shoo the deer away? Plant these! Deer won’t come near.
Mealy cup Sage – Deep violets that grow in tall stalks. No stranger to high heat as they are native to Mexico and Texas.
Thread leaf Coreopsis – A member of the sunflower family and extremely easy to grow. Vibrant yellow with seeds that attract birds.
Madagascar Periwinkle – A bushy plant that sprouts red, pink and white blossoms. It can thrive in both humidity and dry heat.
Lantana –Hardy and drought resistant. Butterflies love them.
Portulaca – They open in the day time and close at night with a wide array of colors.
Blanket Flower – Daisy like and blooms in red, orange and yellow.
Verbena – An Atlanta staple that is highly versatile.
Zinnia – Small round flowers that thrive in the summer.
Angelonia Angustifolia – Tropical that blooms in a wide ranging color palette.
In addition, if you would like to take deeper dive on heat thriving plants, please check out this wonderful piece published by the Georgia Extension Service that details the best annuals that thrive in the long hot Georgia summers.
For even more great ideas on how to up your curb appeal game check out Karen’s recent blog post on Taking it Outside.
Karen would love to see your pictures of your handiwork and how you have upped your curb appeal game. Please email them to her! As always, if you are planning on buying or selling, she would love to help you!
