What are the best plants/flowers to plant for extreme heat/sun?

I live in an area where the temperatures reach about 115 degrees in the summer. I want to start a garden with a mix of flowers, but I don't want to start planting and have everything die because it's so hot. What would be some good plants/flowers for me to start out with?

What are the best plants/flowers to plant for extreme heat/sun?
Most plants come with a zone description. The zones are to indicate which areas of the country the plants do best in. For your climate, you'd want plants that do well in a zone 8 - 10. The higher the zone, the warmer the climate. You can also go to nursery websites, find plants you like, and see if the zone is appropriate.



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