glossy abelia
Abelia x grandiflora
Trumpet-shaped pale pink flowers bloom during late summer and fall. Lustrous dark green foliage turns … Continued
Drought-tolerant and drought-resistant plants may still need supplemental water from time to time, but they can survive periods of dryness without dying.
Drought-resistant plants like cactus, hens and chicks, and sedums can go for very long periods without water and do not tolerate poorly drained locations. Drought-resistant tropical plants grown indoors in winter like cactus, Sansevieria, Echeveria, and other succulents sometimes fail due to overwatering.
Drought-tolerant plants grow in many textures and sizes and have different adaptations that help them get through periods of drought:
The latter two types of plants are drought tolerant once established because any new planting, regardless of drought tolerance, needs to be watered during the first growing season to allow roots to reach the depths needed to access moisture during dry periods.
It’s also important to note that survival may not mean that the plant will look its best during this time. Watering weekly for a longer period of time will result in the best-looking gardens with the highest tolerance for drought. During the hottest, dryest times in summer, watering deeply twice a week is recommended. These less frequent waterings will encourage root systems to expand, making it easier for plants to access moisture when their environment is dry.
Winter drought has become a bigger problem in recent years as snowfall declines. Evergreen plants are especially vulnerable during winter drought because their foliage continues to shed moisture while dormant deciduous plants have shed their leaves and can conserve moisture in woody stems and underground. Watering shrubs and trees in winter on days when the temperature allows (above freezing) will help ensure their healthy return in spring.
Here are some drought-tolerant and drought-resistant plants to grow—
Abelia x grandiflora
Trumpet-shaped pale pink flowers bloom during late summer and fall. Lustrous dark green foliage turns … Continued
Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'
Golden yellow variegation on medium green leaves with brilliant red stems makes a striking kaleidoscope … Continued
Abelia x grandiflora 'Abelops'
Beautiful tricolor evergreen foliage emerges dark pink with green and white variegation, softening to pink, … Continued
Acer x freemanii 'Autumn Fantasy'
A red and silver maple cross providing the best of both trees — excellent fall … Continued
Acer grisseum
Slow growing to 25’ high, 15-20’ wide. Soft green leaves change to scarlet in fall. … Continued
Acer platanoides 'Royal Red'/ 'Crimson King'
A dense shade tree with a straight trunk and well-shaped canopy, and a crown that … Continued
Acer ginnala 'Flame'
A tall shrub or small tree up to 20’ high with a broad crown. Beautiful … Continued
Achillea 'Firefly Peach Sky'
This new yarrow from the Firefly collection will light up your summer garden. Plants differ … Continued
Achillea 'Little Moonshine'
The smallest member of the Achillea family is also the cutest, as babies usually are! … Continued
Achillea millefolium 'New Vintage'
Ferny green foliage makes a nice contrast to other perennials on these hardy, easy-to-grow perennials. … Continued
Achillea millefolium 'Pomegranate'
Spreading, upright yarrow noted for its brilliant magenta flowers, ferny foliage, compact size, and vigorous … Continued
Achillea 'Sassy Summer Taffy'
These yarrows grow tall with a substantial presence. Sturdy flower stems look great throughout the … Continued