50+ Tough Plants That Can Take the Southern Heat
22K views · Sep 25, 2026 · Howto & Style
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@Wellsey302 · 5 days ago (edited)
First like, first comment 🎉<br>…..<br>Also, you’re responsible for me spending several hundred dollars at Gateway Garden Center 😂
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@8helenjhouston8 · 4 days ago
Such a fantastic resource Jim & Stephany! Thank you. After this hot dry summer I am definitely searching for TOUGH plants that can tolerate our hot conditions! Zone 8 eastern NC. <br>Excellent videography- the minute I think, I wish I could see a little closer Steph zooms in! Super useful having the stats after the plant and repeating the plant name. Thanks for always being EXCELLENT!
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@Floweringacre · 5 days ago
Jim, You are a treasure! Your focus on the plants is amazing and I watched the entire video taking notes of what might work in my Brentwood, Tn. Garden! Lots of your selections are possibilities. Thank you so much and keep up the tremendous work.
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@su_z_qz · 5 days ago
I got lucky and found a handful of lunar falls carex this year. Mine also receive about 3 hours of direct midday sun and they handle it like champs (Marietta, GA 8a). I will definitely be on the look out for more next year!
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@Gagardener2688 · 3 days ago
I appreciate your tips like pruning that variety of podycarpus will cause branching and more variegation
@Jonporkrind · 3 days ago
Best gardening content on YT ❤
@karenpentz4160 · 3 days ago
I really like this type of video even though it took me several times to get through it all
@terrivance8750 · 3 days ago
Wow--that's a whole lot of plants! 😲
@lulubell711 · 3 days ago
Best video on YouTube!
@judymckerrow6720 · 4 days ago
Thank you Jim and Stephany. 🍁💚🙃
@sarawatson5031 · 4 days ago
I have added blue zinger (Carax Flacca) to my front bed. It gets morning sun and gives a nice blue tone to my mix of chartreuse and burgundy.
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@JoelShaw-f3y · 5 days ago
Great video
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