Wouldn’t we all love to have a flourishing garden in our homes, our backyards or even our balconies? They transform space into an environment of life and amplify the beauty of our house, something we definitely work very hard on. But sometimes, unhelpful climatic conditions and extremely busy schedules get in the way of these efforts because a garden does need tending to.
However, here too there is a solution! This list of the top 10 most drought-resistant plants will enlighten you on the most hardy and durable species of flora that you can grow:
- Coneflower: Flowers that stay beautiful without all the hassle of day-to-day upkeep and maintenance, the Coneflower would be the right addition to your garden. Just give it adequate drainage and it will be flowering in no time!
- Lantana: Who says you need to be gardening full time for a blooming garden? The Lantana blooms in clusters, brightening up any garden without requiring too much attention.
- Lavender: If a plant is native to the Middle East, then you definitely know that it can survive and even thrive in difficult conditions. Not only that, but the Lavender is incredibly fragrant and would perk up the aromas of any home.
- California Poppy: Have ample sunlight but not the best quality of soil? Then the California Poppy is the answer! Sunlight yellow in colour, these are perennials that will help you keep your options open.
- Pine-Leaf Penstemon: For bursts of scarlet that get the hummingbirds humming and the butterflies going, look no further than this semi-annual plant. Crimson and hardy, you could grow this penstemon in any spot of your garden.
- Agastache: Specifically the variety called ‘Desert Sunrise’ because its pink flowers bloom throughout the summer and even through autumn. All you need is some sunlight and fairly well drained soil.
- Mapleleaf viburnum: Sure to produce flowers and even berries during extreme drought conditions, this viburnum is special indeed. It produces white flowers, purplish black berries and maple shaped leaves that go from green to yellow or even orange!
- Winterberry: Producing vibrant and delicious red berries, the Winterberry is a winner even in the driest of conditions. Its leaves remain lush at the end of summer and most times through fall.
- Salvia: Probably the centrepiece of your garden, the Salvia loves the spotlight. It stays dazzlingly scarlet throughout the season and can tolerate almost any landscape conditions.
