Garden Plants that are drought tolerant.
The Blanket Flower
Blanket flowers are commonly known as Gaillardia pulchella and they come from the daisy family. This particular type of plant is known to reach between 14 and 24 inches high and the flowers that blossom can reach anywhere between 2 and 3 inches in width. One of the most appealing factors to the blanket flower is that they come in an array of colors including scarlet, copper, yellow, and orange. They are also known to attract many different species of butterflies.
The Moss Rose
Moss rose is commonly referred to as Portulaca grandiflora. This particular plant is 100% drought tolerant and it is an annual plant. It has the ability to grow at least 12 inches in width and 6 inches in height. The leaves are around 1 inch long and the individual flowers grow to be about 1 inch wide. The array of colors that you can expect to bloom include: red, orange, white, pink, and yellow.
Orange Cosmos
Commonly referred to as Cosmos sulphureus, the orange cosmos is also a part of the daisy family. It grows at a rapid speed and is classified under the annuals category. Alongside the blanket flower, orange cosmos also attracts butterflies. It can grow to be at least 7 feet tall and the flowers blossom into a yellow or orange color.
Zinnia
Much like the other plants in this list, zinnia is classified under the annual and daisy categories. It also attracts butterflies and on the rare occasion you can expect to see a few visiting hummingbirds. This particular plant can grow to be 30 inches in height and the daisy-like flowers grow to be 2 inches wide in a variety of different and unique colors.
Whether you do not have a “green thumb” or if you are looking for plants that are drought tolerant due to environmental factors of your city, the above 4 plants have been voted as the best “drought resistant” plants across the nation. With their blooming flowers and gorgeous greenery, you will be obtaining a resilient plant that will last you for years to come.