Finding drought tolerant perennial flowers for your garden can be tough if you don’t know what to look for. This article will discuss several drought tolerant perennials for your garden.
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List of Drought Tolerant Perennial Flowers
Drought tolerant perennial flowers are a great addition to any garden. They are easy to care for and can provide color and interest even in the driest conditions. Many of these flowers are also quite drought resistant, making them perfect for areas that experience periods of low rainfall. Here are some of the best drought tolerant perennial flowers to add to your garden.
Blanketflower (Gaillardia pinnatifada)
Blanketflower is a beautiful annual flower that blooms in a variety of colors including yellow, red, and orange. It is a drought tolerant plant that does well in dry, sunny areas. It grows to be about 12 inches tall and produces long-lasting blooms from summer to fall.
Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Coneflower is a popular perennial flower that is known for its large, showy flowers. It comes in a variety of colors including purple, pink, white, and yellow. Coneflower is drought tolerant and does well in full sun. It grows to be about 2-3 feet tall and blooms from midsummer to early fall.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Yarrow is an easy to grow perennial flower that produces clusters of small flowers in a variety of colors including white, pink, red, and yellow. It is drought tolerant and does well in full sun to partial shade. Yarrow grows to be about 18 inches tall and blooms from summer to fall.
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Black-eyed Susan is a cheerful annual flower that produces large, showy flowers with black centers. It is drought tolerant and does well in full sun. It grows to be about 2-3 feet tall and blooms from midsummer to early fall.
Lavender
Lavender is a wonderful plant for many reasons. It smells great, has pretty flowers, and it is super strong. Lavender produces flowers of many colors such as white, purple, and blue. This drought tolerant perennial flower will do great in your garden as long as it does not receive too much water. Lavender is a drought tolerant perennial that will grow about 3 feet high and spread yea after year. Flowers are great for craft projects and homeopathy. Full sun and well-drained soil are important to the success of this perennial, and it can be grown in zones 5-8.
Agastache
This perennial is great for adding color to your garden throughout the summer and fall seasons. This flower blooms in several shades of orange, purple, and pink. Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to this drought tolerant perennial. Agastache is a great flower for zones 5-10. It grows to 4 feet in height and likes full sun.
Sundrops
Sundrops are another perennial that is drought tolerant. This garden perennial has bright yellow flowers and will bloom from spring to autumn. Heat and drought are not a match for this perennial. It grows in zones 5-8 and reaches 6 inches in height. This hardy perennial is drought tolerant and adds color for the majority of the growing season.
Sage
Many varieties of sage are drought tolerant. Bush and meadow sage are just a few examples of drought tolerant perennial sages for your garden. Sage smells lovely, produces flowers, and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. It can grow up to 3 feet in height and enjoys full sun. Sage can live in part shade as long as it does not receive too much water. This drought tolerant perennial blooms from the end of spring to the beginning of fall.
Shasta Daisy
Shasta daisies grow with resistant to drought and enjoy well drained soil. They can grow up to 3 feet tall. This drought tolerant perennial flower lives in zones 4-9 and has white flowers. The Shasta daisy is a popular flower that likes full sun and to get divided in the fall.
African Lily
This perennial flower tolerates drought well and enjoys full sun. It blooms in summer and grows up to 3 feet tall. Blue flowers are produced by this perennial and it is hardy in zone 8. This drought tolerant plant enjoys well-drained and sandy soil.
Drought Tolerant Perennial Flowers Conclusion
Perennial plants are great addition to any garden because they come back year after year and produce plants that can be moved to new spots. These drought tolerant perennials will thrive in your garden.
Whatever type of drought tolerant perennial flower you choose, be sure to give it plenty of room to grow. These plants can spread quickly and will take over if they’re not given enough space. With a little planning, you can have a beautiful, drought tolerant garden that will thrive for years to come.
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