i live in alabama and i want to plant a flower and or herb bed between my drivewat and brick house on the west side of the house so it will be getting the direct afternoon sun. what can i plant that will take the heat?

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"Bloom where you are planted."

Hi. My experience - out here in NV - is that many herbs grow well in the sun and are not a heat issue. Basil will bolt - but I don't know what you consider to be "heat" (try 110+ for here). Did great last year with zinnias and this year have the zinnias and marigolds. Also - some luck with gladiolas. Had a water issue last year that I corrected for this year (to prevent so much water runoff) and they are looking great - haven't flowered yet this year - but if the condition of the stalks/leaves are any indication - - wil be great (and we've already had a number of days well over 100).

Roses do well -- haven't put any minatures in yet - but preparing an are for them - but other roses are great. Also jasmine does well for me. (All of these are in direct sunlight).

Another option - would be a succulent garden.

Good luck and happy gardening

Jon