Bamboo muhly is a fine-textured grass that adds movement to the landscape. Read Article
Tag Archives: drought-tolerant plants
Golden Currant
Golden currant (Ribes aureum) is both an ornamental and edible shrub. Read Article
Turk’s Cap (Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii)
Turk’s cap (Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii) is a shrubby plant with red summer flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Read Article
Butterfly Weed
Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a bright-flowering plant that attracts butterflies and tolerates drought. Read Article
Large Beardtongue
Large beardtongue (Penstemon grandiflorus) is an upright perennial with large lavender-colored flowers. Read Article
Plants We Love: Goat’s Rue
Goat’s rue (Tephrosia virginiana) is a low-growing, sun-loving native perennial that blooms all summer. Read Article
Siskiyou Lewisia
Siskiyou lewisia (Lewisia cotyledon) is a cute flowering plant for the rock garden or a wall crevice. Read Article
Indian Blanket Flower
Indian blanket flower (Gaillardia pulchella) is a hot-colored annual that easily tolerates heat and drought. Read Article
Drought-Tolerant Groundcovers
What are some groundcover plants that don’t require much water? Read Article
Soapweed
Virtues: Very drought tolerant. Large spring flowers. Attracts butterflies and moths. Common name: Soapweed Botanical name: Yucca glauca Flowers: Multiple creamy white or slightly green bell-shaped flowers appear on tall (foot) stalks in late spring. Foliage: Narrow, spiky, to 30 … Read Article
Adam’s Needle
We love Adam’s needle (Yucca filamentosa) for its strong form, wide range of hardiness and dramatic midsummer flowers.
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