- Crape myrtle<\/a><\/li>
- Sabal palm<\/a><\/li>
- Marigolds<\/a><\/li>
- Chinese juniper<\/a><\/li>
- Zinnias<\/a><\/li>
- Shasta daisies<\/a><\/li>
- FAQ<\/a><\/li>
- Final word<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>
Crape myrtle<\/span><\/h3>
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Foolish<\/a> | Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> Crape myrtles are famously wind-resistant, and their colorful blooms \u2014 red, white, lavender or pink flowers \u2014 are a plus. A favorite in Florida, deciduous crape myrtles are known to even stand up to hurricane-strength winds as high as 75 mph. However, they won\u2019t survive saltwater storm surge, and experts suggest properly pruning the plant for optimal wind resistance.\u00a0<\/p>
USDA Hardiness Zone: <\/strong>7-10<\/p>
Bloom color: <\/strong>Pink, red white or lavender<\/p>
Sun tolerance: <\/strong>Full sun<\/p>
Drought tolerance: <\/strong>High<\/p>
Soil type: <\/strong>Slightly acidic to acidic<\/p>
Prune: <\/strong>Prior to new growth beginning, from mid-February through March<\/p>
Water: <\/strong>Once per week, maybe twice a week during the summer<\/p>
When to plant: <\/strong>Late fall to early spring<\/p>
Sabal palm<\/span><\/h3>
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Flickr<\/a> | CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> Another favorite in the South is the ultimate wind-tolerant sabal palm. With a single, nonbranching trunk, the palms can withstand winds up to 145 mph. The wood of its trunk is so strong that it\u2019s often used to make wharf pilings, docks, and poles. Another plus in windy conditions? Sabal palms tend not to lose their leaves.<\/p>
USDA Hardiness Zone: <\/strong>8-11<\/p>
Bloom color: <\/strong> N\/A<\/p>
Sun tolerance: <\/strong>Full sun<\/p>
Drought tolerance: <\/strong>High<\/p>
Soil type:<\/strong> Calcium-rich, neutral to alkaline<\/p>
Prune: <\/strong>When their fronds are interfering with foot traffic, power lines or building maintenance <\/p>
Water: <\/strong>Two to three times a week<\/p>
When to plant: <\/strong>May, June or July<\/p>
Marigolds<\/span><\/h3>
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Fun_loving<\/a> | Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> Marigolds are popular, fast-growing, no-fuss annuals with head-turning blooms. They have flexible stems, which allow them to bend and sway without breaking. This makes marigolds a great pick for windy areas and even on high-rise balconies. <\/p>
USDA Hardiness Zone:<\/strong> 2-11<\/p>
Bloom color: <\/strong>Yellow and gold to orange, red and mahogany<\/p>
Sun tolerance: <\/strong>Full sun to partial shade<\/p>
Drought tolerance: <\/strong>High<\/p>
Soil type: <\/strong>Roughly neutral in acidity<\/p>
Prune: <\/strong>Cut back plants in mid-summer and shear to the ground after they die in the fall<\/p>
Water: <\/strong>Once a week<\/p>
When to plant: <\/strong>Spring<\/p>
Chinese juniper<\/span><\/h3>
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Wikimedia<\/a> | CC-BY-SA-4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> Chinese junipers are a toughness triple threat: drought-tolerant, disease-resistant and wind-resistant \u2014 all keys to their longevity. These ultra tolerant plants can live for more than 1,000 years. This highly adaptable evergreen shrub can bring year-round color, structure and screening to any windy site. <\/p>
USDA Hardiness Zone: <\/strong>3-9<\/p>
Bloom color: <\/strong>N\/A<\/p>
Sun tolerance: <\/strong>Full sun to light shade<\/p>
Drought tolerance: <\/strong>High<\/p>
Soil type: <\/strong>Acid to neutral soil <\/p>
Prune: <\/strong>Annually, in the late winter or early spring before new growth<\/p>
Water: <\/strong>One to three times a week, depending on the climate<\/p>
When to plant: <\/strong>Fall<\/p>
Zinnias<\/span><\/h3>
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MrGajowy3<\/a> | Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> Want a wind-resistant annual that\u2019ll give your garden a pop of bright colors? Zinnias are a good choice. Like marigolds, zinnias are fast growing and long lasting. Plus, they\u2019re super low maintenance. They perform best when grown from seeds planted directly into a garden or container and boast an array of bloom colors with orange, pink, red, white, yellow and purple flowers.<\/p>
USDA Hardiness Zone: <\/strong>Annuals in 2-8, perennials in 9-11<\/p>
Bloom color: <\/strong>Orange, pink, purple, red, white and yellow<\/p>
Sun tolerance: <\/strong>Full sun<\/p>
Drought tolerance: <\/strong>High<\/p>
Soil type: <\/strong>Acidic, neutral and mildly alkaline<\/p>
Prune: <\/strong>Regularly, when the plant is between 8 and 12 inches tall<\/p>
Water: <\/strong>Three times a week<\/p>
When to plant: <\/strong>Spring, after all danger of frost has passed<\/p>
Shasta daisies<\/span><\/h3>
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Carl Lewis<\/a> | Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> Shasta daisies may bring back memories of the old chance game \u201cHe loves me, he loves me not.\u201d These daisies are hardy white flowers with green leaves and strong stems, making them a great option for gardens in windy areas. Plus, they\u2019re just plain cute. These classic perennials make beautiful, long-lasting cut flowers for bouquets. <\/p>
USDA Hardiness Zone: <\/strong>5-9<\/p>
Bloom color: <\/strong>White with yellow middle<\/p>
Sun tolerance: <\/strong>Full to partial sun<\/p>
Drought tolerance: <\/strong>High<\/p>
Soil type: <\/strong>Acidic or alkaline, but they thrive in rich, well-drained soil with a pH between 6 and 8<\/p>
Prune: <\/strong>Cut daisy tems to 1-2 inches above the soil line in winter<\/p>
Water: <\/strong>Once established, only when rainfall is less than about an inch a week<\/p>
When to plant: <\/strong>Fall and early spring<\/p>
FAQ<\/span><\/h3>
Q. What tree resists wind the best?<\/strong><\/strong>A. Sabal palms and Crepe Myrtles are at the top of that list, and it\u2019s why they\u2019re so popular in hurricane-prone states like Florida.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div>
Q. What flowering plants are most wind-resistant?<\/strong><\/strong>A. Zinnias and marigolds are great options for windy gardens and\/or high-rise balconies. Others include gazanias, portucalas, geraniums and daylilies.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>
Final word <\/span><\/h3>
So you\u2019ve picked your wind-resistant plants. Now what? If you want to leave the dirty work to someone else, contact our Lawn Love<\/em> landscaping professionals<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>
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- Sabal palm<\/a><\/li>