Drought-Tolerant Plants for Dry Soil
These pretty flowers and plants grow naturally in dry environments.
Succulents
These desert plants store water in their leaves and are able to go a period of time without being watered.
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Blooming Chives
Easy to grow alliums are perennials, and they’re related to chives, shallots and onions. If deer, voles, rabbits or other animals browse in your garden, you’ll find they usually leave these bulbs alone. Plant alliums in the fall, in well-drained soil, giving them plenty of sun.
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Yucca
The Yucca is a widely used drought-tolerant perennial. They have thick and waxy leaves, meaning they don't require much water after being established.
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Cactus
This spiny plant thrives in dry environments. They come in a variety of different shapes and sizes.
Rosemary
This variety of rosemary is beloved for its winter hardiness outdoors, but it also makes a fine indoor plant. The secret to success is to avoid overwatering (a clay pot helps) and growing it on the cool side through winter. Harvest leaves as needed to season meats and soups. Botanical name: Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Arp’
Century Plant
Not only is this plant drought tolerant and low maintenance, it is also a landscaping show-stopper.
‘Balboa’ Globe Amaranth
Papery blooms blanket this drought tolerant beauty all summer long. Quarter size pink flowers pop against the silvery leaves. ‘Balboa’ can take the heat, showing strong heat tolerance in places like Dallas, where summer really sizzles. It’s a butterfly favorite, and blossoms also dry very easily. Just pick flowers as they’re opening and hang upside in a dark place.
Black-eyed Susan
This eye-catching cultivar of the native black-eyed susan sports two-tone petals. Cut flowers for bouquets, or let them set seed for birds to nibble. Plants are hardy in Zones 3 to 9, but sometimes perform more as a short-lived perennial or biennial. This is a moderately drought-tolerant plant.
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