Fri Sep 13 04:16:00 UTC 2024: ## Lawton Faces Scorching Summer Heat, Experts Urge Heat-Tolerant Plants
Lawton, Oklahoma – The summer of 2024 has been a scorcher, with temperatures reaching a high of 98F in recent days. The intense heat has taken a toll on local vegetation, with many plants succumbing to the high temperatures despite regular watering.
While Oklahoma’s climate is known for its variations, from extreme heat to cold, wet, and dry conditions, the recent heat wave has highlighted the need for plants adapted to the area’s unique conditions.
“Not all plants can survive here,” warned a local gardening expert. “While many are rated for our climatic zone 7, some aren’t as summer tolerant as others. Zone numbers don’t tell the whole story when it comes to summer heat, rainfall, or humidity.”
To combat the effects of the summer heat, gardeners are encouraged to choose plants that are specifically suited to the area’s climate. Blooming shrubs, perennials, succulents, and annuals are all good options, but they must be able to withstand Oklahoma’s scorching summer temperatures.
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