These plants require much less water than other types and will thrive in any dry climate.
1. Golden Barrel Cactus
The Golden Barrel Cactus is actually a type of barrel cactus that has yellow flowers that blossom throughout the spring and summer, making it perfect for USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11!
2. Aloe Vera
A plant that everyone should have in their garden or home is the Aloe Vera. The juice from this succulent has been known to promote healthy digestion, and its needs for water are minimal at best!
3. Sedums
Did you know that there are over 100 varieties of Sedum? They’re perfect for areas with low rainfall or too much sunlight.
You can just leave these pretty succulents alone all summer long and they will thrive without your intervention! Make sure to choose the best variety suited for your location.
4. Hens and Chicks
Hens and Chicks are a great addition to any garden, but they’re best suited for warmer locations.
These little plants do well in full sunlight with occasional watering adjustments as needed!
5. Blue Oat Grass
The calming blue-green grass is a great addition to any backyard. In summer, it produces flowers from the tips and in winter time its strong roots help keep your floor standing strong against blustery weather!
It’s drought tolerant so you can enjoy its beauty all year round without worries about watering, or pesky deer who want nothing more than some tasty herbs on their dinner table.
With USDA zones 4 through 8 available for planting, this amazing plant has got just about everything you need to beautify your garden.
6. Cliff Maids
These amazing flowers- with shades of pink, purple, yellow and white – are members of the Lewisia species.
Cliff Maids prefer drier areas that have partial shade such as rock gardens or wall crevices between paving stones, but they can handle some sun without too much worry.
They are best if grown in USDA zones 4 through 8!
7. Blue Sage
This one is a great plant to attract pollinators. It can be found in rocky prairies, shaded limestone glades and open woodlands which makes it perfect for dry or arid regions!
8. Brachycome
Brachycome is a fascinating plant that can withstand even sandy soil and needs full sunshine.
In colder months, it must be protected from harsh weather conditions like frosts or snow storms.
9. Yarrow
Plant Yarrows in rock gardens, borders or any dry region of the garden – they cannot tolerate wet soil.
Be sure to choose a variety that will not quickly spread and become invasive!
10. Evening Primrose
If you’re looking for a plant that will provide your garden with plenty of bang, look no further than the yellow evening primrose.
All parts from this tasty treat can be eaten – including leaves and roots!
11. Thyme
Thyme is a wonderful herb for adding fragrance and taste to your outdoor living space, while attracting pollinators.
Culinary thyme can tolerate dry conditions making it excellent as an annual in most gardening zones!
12. Cardinal Climber
The Cardinal Climber is a vine that can grow up to 15 feet tall. It has beautiful white or pink flowers and grows quickly in good conditions, with plenty of water during hot months especially but it needs well drained soil for best results too!
The plant tolerates drought better than most other plants since its blooms will be fuller if you keep giving them more care by watering regularly (less so over summer).
13. Echinacea
This hardy perennial thrives in poor soil and is drought resistant. It’s known for growing up to 3 feet tall, so it can handle difficult conditions like those found on your land!
14. Gaillardi
Gaillardia is a tough plant with showy flowers in bright shades of red and yellow. It needs full sunshine, but once established this annual can tolerate drought conditions as well!
15. Lavender
The lavender plant is a hardy, resilient beauty. It doesn’t require much in the way of water or maintenance once it’s established and can be used for so many things, like desserts or drinks, or even for repelling insects as well!
16. Butterfly Bush
The Butterfly Bush is a unique plant that can be found growing natively in China and Japan.
It thrives well in zones 5 through 10, depending on the variety chosen for your garden needs!
Additionally this beautiful butterfly-represented plant prefers dry soil with plenty of sun exposure so make sure you give them all they need when planting time comes along – even invasive species are drought tolerant once established, and they enjoy sunny positions.
17. Globe Thistles
Globe Thistles grow well in hot, dry climates with full sunlight and well-drained soil.
They are drought tolerant that can survive through winter to zone 3.
They are known for their leaves attracting butterflies and bees, so if you decide to grow them in your garden, prepare for a burst of colors and cute butterflies and bees visiting often!
18. Oriental Poppies
The Oriental poppy is a beautiful plant that grows up to 6 inches wide.
The flowers have silky petals and can grow on stems as tall as 4 feet in height!
This flower thrives best when it has at least 8 hours of sunshine every day, but won’t survive without water either way – so make sure you give these plants some love by watering them once per week if necessary.
19. Firecracker Vine
Firecracker vine plants are a popular ornamental and require full or partial sunshine. They do well in almost any soil type, although they prefer rich loam with good drainage.
The deer resistant plant also requires little maintenance; it’s drought tolerant as long you don’t let them get too dry!
20. Verbena
The Verbena is an attractive plant with cream-colored petals that can grow up to four feet tall.
It requires full sun and good drainage, but will thrive in most types of soil as long as it is watered a little from time to time. They are deer and rabbit resistant too!