Growing Wisdom
12/5/2011

Drought Tolerant Plants
In this video Dave spends some time finding about those plants that are drought tolerant.  Plants that need less water will tend to survive better during period of times when we get less rain.  Remember, all plants need to be watered well until they are established.  Here are a few drought tolerant plants.  As always check to be sure that the plant is hardy in your zones.
  • Mexican sage
  • Salvia (many varieties)
  • Gazania
  • Ceanothus
  • Agastache
  • Penstemon
  • Acacia (many varieties)
  • Eucalyptus
  • Pines
  • Australian willow
  • Lavender
  • Yarrow
  • Germander
  • Russian sage
  • Blue catmint
  • Kangaroo paw
  • Cape honeysuckle
  • Bottle brush
  • Jacaranda
  • Aloe
  • Blue hybiscus