There are many beautiful flowers and plants that thrive in Fresno heat. Some can take full sun, while others require shade. With careful planning, your summer landscape can be just as pleasing as other seasons.

Plants that Thrive in Fresno Heat

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flowering plants that thrive in Fresno heat include:

• Zinnias
• Cosmos
• Black-eyed Susan
• Coneflower
• Ageratum
• Gaillardia Blanket Flower
• Lantana
• Penstemon
• Vincas
• Waxed Begonia
• Marigolds
• Geraniums
• Salvia
• Roses
• Lilacs
• Beloperone
• Bougainvillea
• Lavender
• Russian Sage
• Butterfly Bush

Shrubs that thrive in Central Valley heat include:

• Juniper
• Privet
• Sumac
• Rosemary
• Yucca
• Boxwood
• Podocarpus

Fresno is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9. So if you’re doing the selecting and planting yourself, look for plants that are listed as doing well in this zone.

Your other option is to get help from the experts at Mike’s Evergreen. We have hands-on experience with choosing plants that thrive in Fresno heat as well as other drought tolerant landscaping ideas to keep your landscape beautiful year-round.

If you have other landscaper questions, find your answers to other frequently asked questions here.

 

Mike’s Evergreen is the right choice for help with selecting plants that thrive in Fresno heat and other drought tolerant landscaping ideas because we are the Valley’s premier outdoor living experts. We work hard to understand your goals and provide quality results that will exceed your expectations. We understand that one of your biggest and most important investments is your home or business. Your objectives, lifestyle, personality, as well as the specific needs of your property are carefully considered to reflect a landscape that will provide beauty, function, and value to your home or property. Mike’s Evergreen offers a complete range of landscape services. We can make your yard beautiful with plants that thrive in Fresno heat.

 

Choose Mike’s Evergreen to help you with plants that thrive in Fresno heat!