May 27, 2025

Western New York summers can bring bursts of heat, and if you want your landscape to stay vibrant through it all, choosing the right flowers is key. At Trimline Landscape, we know how to design outdoor spaces that balance color, resilience, and low maintenance. With the right heat-tolerant blooms, your garden can stay full of life—even during those hot, dry spells.

Choosing the Right Flowers for Summer

Unlike arid climates, Rochester, NY, offers rich soil and varied temperatures. That means your garden needs flowers that can handle heat while also standing up to periods of humidity and summer storms. Luckily, many plants love the sun and can flourish in our local environment. By selecting native or well-adapted plants, you’ll reduce maintenance, improve sustainability, and enjoy stunning summer color from June to early fall.

Top Heat-Resistant Flowers for Western New York Landscapes

  • Purple Coneflower (Echinacea): A native perennial known for its hardiness and pollinator-friendly blooms, perfect for full sun.
  • Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia): Another native favorite, these golden-yellow flowers thrive in heat and return year after year.
  • Sedum (Stonecrop): Excellent for sunny borders and rock gardens, sedum offers bold texture and summer-to-fall blooms.
  • Daylilies: Low-maintenance and prolific bloomers, daylilies come in many colors and tolerate both heat and moderate drought.
  • Bee Balm (Monarda): Loved by bees and hummingbirds, bee balm adds color and height, and stands up well to hot, humid weather.
  • Coreopsis (Tickseed): A tough perennial that offers long-lasting yellow blooms and thrives in dry, sunny areas.

Design Tips for Lasting Summer Color

To keep your garden looking its best through the warmest months, combine these heat-resistant plants with well-mulched beds and groupings based on water needs. Choose a mix of bloom times to ensure you have color throughout the season, and remember that native varieties tend to require less maintenance and attract more beneficial wildlife.

Let Trimline Landscape Help You Bloom All Season Long

Ready to turn your backyard into a colorful, heat-tolerant haven? Our team at Trimline Landscape knows what thrives in Western New York—and we’re here to design, plant, and maintain the landscape you’ve been dreaming of. Contact us today to schedule a consultation, and let’s bring lasting beauty to your outdoor space this summer! Give us a call at 585-723-5815 or fill out our form for a free estimate.