These drought tolerant perennial beauties are great in hot, dry spots with good drainage.  Here are a just a few of the many great varieties we have to offer...

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Agapanthus

Also commonly known as Lily of the Nile, it has a nice compact habit and has beautiful purple to blue or white globe-like flowers. An easy-to-care-for plant that attracts butterflies. Needs full sun & reaches roughly 26” tall X 26” wide. Blooms mid summer to early fall & makes a great cut flower.

There are many varieties within this type of perennial

Agave

Forms beautifully symmetrical foliage. An easy care, drought tolerant plant that is great in landscapes & containers or can adapt as a houseplant. Provide a well drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Be careful when handling them as they tend to have extremely sharp, needle-like spines at the leaf tips!

There are many varieties within this type of perennial

 

Catmint

Also known as Nepeta, its small flowers bloom above aromatic, gray-green leaves. Shear after flowers fade to promote re-bloom. Thrives in any type of soil but not too dry. Catmint is often used as a ground cover & is also useful for erosion control. Excellent for edging & rock gardens.

There are many varieties within this type of perennial

Daylilies

A must-have for sunny landscapes. Available in many different colors, they are great for middle to back of the border where it is sure to make a huge visual impact. Helps with erosion control & attracts bees, butterflies & hummingbirds.

There are many varieties within this type of perennial

 

Delosperma

Also commonly known as Ice Plant, it is a low mat of succulent, blue-green foliage that is covered in daisy-like flowers, vibrant in color. Needs excellent drainage & benefits from gravel mulch. Ideal in borders, mass planting, rock & alpine gardens, & containers. Deer resistant.

There are many varieties within this type of perennial

Echinacea

Commonly known as Coneflower, assumably from the shape of its colorful flowers. A compact, clumping perennial that has sturdy, upright stems. Coneflowers attract songbirds & butterflies to the garden, while resisting deer at the same time. Cut often to encourage continuous bloom. Easy to grow in any well-drained soil & requires little water once established. Plant in mixed borders, cutting gardens & mass plantings.

There are many varieties within this type of perennial

 

Eryngium

Commonly known as Sea Holly. Iridescent blue flowers & silver leaves make this a stunner in the perennial border or container garden. It is valued for its long bloom time & as a spectacular and long-lasting cut flower.

There are many varieties within this type of perennial

Euphorbia

A compact, clump forming, evergreen perennial. Typically, new foliage emerges one color & then changes to another, complimented by flowers that contrast nicely with the foliage. Commonly known as Wood Spurge, it needs well drained soils & is fairly drought resistant, but should be watered during prolonged dry periods. Plant in mass, as a ground cover or in borders.

There are many varieties within this type of perennial

 

Leucanthemum

Also known as Shasta Daisy, they feature single flowers with classic yellow centers that attract butterflies. Withstands fairly low temperatures & is good in flower beds, borders, & containers. Plant in average, well-drained soil.

There are many varieties within this type of perennial

Lavender

So fragrant & lovely! As their native habitat is along the Mediterranean coast, lavenders are happiest in places with moist, cool winters, hot, dry summers, full sun & well-drained soil. They also are great for growing in containers! With English, Spanish & hybrid type varieties, there is definitely a choice suitable for you.

There are many varieties within this type of perennial

 

Rosemary

Quickly forms an upright hedge of aromatic, needle-like evergreen foliage. Profuse flowers add a charming effect. Leaves can be used as a flavorful herb in cooking. Takes to pruning well, but is equally wonderful when left in natural rustic form without pruning. A great choice for screening or in carefree, waterwise gardens.

There are many varieties within this type of perennial

Russian Sage

Tall, airy, spike-like clusters create a lavender-blue cloud of color above the finely textured, aromatic foliage. This vigorous, hardy, heat-loving and drought tolerant plant resists deer and pests. A superb companion for perennials, succulents and ornamental grasses. Deciduous.

There are many varieties within this type of perennial

 

Salvia

A heat tolerant, flowering shrub with continuous color. Has a compact, well-branched shrubby habit that is neat & tidy for low maintenance. A favorite with Hummingbirds! Easily grown in well-drained soil with moderate water. Tolerates drought. Prune to shape before growth begins in spring. Provides late color in beds & borders.

There are many varieties within this type of perennial

Sedums

Also known as Stonecrops, they are a mat-forming, perennial with plump, succulent rosettes that typically change in color during different seasons. Some even display airy clusters of flowers. They grow best in well-drained, gravelly soil that is not wet in winter. Drought tolerant as they require little water once established.

There are many varieties within this type of perennial

 

Soft Leaf Yucca

Its distinctive sword-like leaves add a unique look to any landscape. It is a perennial, evergreen shrub that comes in several species. Prefers well-draining soil with lots of room for its roots to grow.

Succulents

A great option for a “no fuss” plant. They require low to no maintenance & their lovely rosettes & hardy nature are stand outs among the garden. Not only do the plants thrive on neglect but they produce offsets, or new plants, every season that are simple to separate & grow as new specimens. Require full sun, good drainage & are great for a rockery, vertical wall, or even on driftwood.

There are many varieties within this type of perennial


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