Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata ... might be just what you're looking for. This sun-tolerant ground cover has pretty blue and white flowers and thrives in dry soil and hotter climates.

This plant is also relatively easy to grow, and it thrives in locations with full sun. Despite their benefits ... petunia (Petunia x hybrida) phlox (Phlox paniculata), and zinnia (Zinnia elegans ...