Drought Tolerant Plants

Drought tolerant plants are a blessing, especially during summer. Once established, these trees, shrubs and perennials require minimal care and can help you save time and money on your water bill.

Listed below are popular varieties of drought tolerant plants we carry, however all varieties listed may not be available at all times.

Also, please be aware that, while these plants are considered drought tolerant, they will still need your help making sure their water needs are met, especially when newly planted. Mature and established plants should also be checked on periodically and particularly during periods of prolonged drought.

Annuals

  • African Daisy
  • Cosmos
  • Gazania
  • Dusty Miller
  • Lantana
  • Marigold
  • Portulaca

Perennials

  • Ajuga (Bugleweed)
  • Aster
  • Black Eyed Susan
  • Bleeding Hearts
  • Butterfly Weed/Milkweed
  • Creeping Phlox
  • Coreopsis (Tickseed)
  • Daylily
  • Dianthus
  • Echinacea (Coneflower)
  • Gaillardia
  • Hens & Chicks
  • Stonecrop (Sedum)
  • Yarrow

Herbs

  • Lavender
  • Mint
  • Oregano
  • Rosemary
  • Sage
  • Thyme

Grasses

  • Fountain Grass
  • Liriope
  • Maiden Grass
  • Muhly Grass
  • Pampas Grass

Shrubs

  • Arborvitae
  • Aronia (Chokeberry)
  • Aucuba Japonica
  • Barberry
  • Beautyberry
  • Clethra
  • Euonymus
  • Forsythia
  • Itea (Virginia Sweetspire)
  • Ligustrum (Privet)
  • Mahonia
  • Nadina
  • Quince
  • Spirea (Meadowsweet)
  • Scotch Broom
  • Yucca
  • Wax Myrtle

Trees

  • Crepe Myrtle
  • Cryptomeria
  • Eastern Redbud
  • Gingko
  • Juniper
  • Red Maple
  • Vitex (Chaste Tree)
  • Zelkova