These plants thrive in the heat of summer: Garden Guy

These plants thrive in the summer heat: Gardening tips

FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K is sharing what plans thrive in Minnesota's summer heat.

(FOX 9) - The heat of summer can be hard on plants — especially container plants — if you miss a day of watering or go on vacation. 

FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K is sharing some of the best plants that thrive in the heat during Minnesota's summer. 

There are several plants that can withstand the summer heat in Minnesota. (FOX 9)

They include:

• Coneflowers
• Bedding plants
• Petunias 
• Ornamental peppers
• Dusty miller
• Rudbeckia
• Coleus
• Calibrachoa
• Lantana

Be sure to use high-quality potting soil and water deep and slow (no flash watering) to help your plants thrive. 

You can find more of Dale K's gardening tips here.