Is it possible to have a statement plant in your landscape that supports pollinators and can stand up to hot, dry weather?
Yes! In the Americas, consider Tithonia or Mexican Sunflower. It goes by other names, but you can get versions that grow over 6 feet (2M) tall and have 3-4 inch (10+cm) flowers like my pic here from a couple of days ago. What color!
Fast growers and cheap seeds!
I have seen #Butterflies and #NativeBees all over these all day.