"Survivor" Flowers???

I live in Lake Havasu City, Az. Here's the climate for an idea:


-The soil is desert and sandy/beachy with little nutrients


(although I could fix this with potting soil)


-It's always very windy


-The summer's get up to 120 degrees farenheit. NO LIE





So I have a cute little section in front of my house where I'd like to get rid of the rock and plant some flowers/foliage. Any idea of some tough plants/flowers that are inexpensive to seed or plant that might survive a summer here??? Water bill is not a big deal at all and time and effort aren't either... Just something that won't die if I don't water it for a day maybe?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersI don't have any plant recommendations, but I do know of a soil amnedment that would be great for your area. It is called Pozzolan and it is an all natural volcanic diatomaceous soil amendment that will absorb and hold water at the root level and then release the stored moisture back to the plants as needed. It will also hold nutrients and fertilizer in the soil longer, keeping it available to the plant rather than letting it wash away. It is rich in minerals too.





Pozzolan will also greatly improve the sandy soils ability to hold water. It is being used extensively in the Middle East to grow grass in the desert for golf courses.
Reply:Cacti?
Reply:sedum, hen and chicks, maybe bearded iris
Reply:I would like to know if it is full sun , partial sun .and depending on morning sun or afternoon sun.lots of things will grow in the summer heat. more information please.I can give you some but if you want a better selection fit for spot .I have hibiscus,pine,vinca,verbena,lantana,rose
Reply:I would try Autumn Joy sedum they are very hardy and forgiving plant hope this helps.
Reply:gardening in Az is site specific but will probably end up having to incorporate succulents and cacti.


here are a couple of Arizona gardening sites that might help you


gardening in Arizona





http://www.gardeninginarizona.com/


http://www.arizona.edu/community/gardeni...skin disease