Perenial or shrub recommendation?

Question

I have an area in my yard that gets all day sunshine. Here in Northern Arkansas temps reach 90 degrees and above for several weeks. Everything I plant burns up and dies. Please recommend a perennial or shrub that can withstand the heat and sun.

Answer 1

These sites will give you some ideas for heat- and sun-tolerant plants:
http://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/eco-friendly/heat-drought-tolerant-plants
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/full-sun-plants.htm
http://www.johnson.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/agent-articles/trees-shrubs/shrubs-for-summer-color.html

There are also some bulbs and groundcovers that will do well:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/drought-tolerant-ground-covers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/bulbs-for-hot-climates.htm

These articles may also help with heat-protection strategies:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/heat-stress-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/dealing-with-heat-stress.htm