13 Tough Perennials That Survive Without Water (Zones 3-9)

Every spring you are told to water your plants every single day or they will die. It is a lie, and the thirstiest plants on the garden center shelf are the ones that make them the most money. Here are thirteen tough perennials that survive, and actually bloom better, when you leave them alone. These are drought-proof plants for the hot, dry, sun-baked corner you have been fighting with for years. Each one comes with its hardiness zone, a real nursery pot price, exactly where to plant it, and the surprise bonus it gives you back, from cut flowers and free butterflies to winter bird food. They run across US zones three through nine, most cost under eight dollars, and several of them get worse the more you water and feed them. Plant once in dry sun, walk away, and stop buying replacements every spring. Plants covered: sedum, Russian sage, gaura, blanket flower, sea holly, lamb's ear, yarrow, catmint, lavender, agastache, coneflower, ice plant, and yucca. Sources & References Missouri Botanical Garden — Problem-Solver Plants for Dry Sun: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.o... Proven Winners — 17 Drought-Tolerant Plants: https://www.provenwinners.com/learn/t... Southern Living — Summer Flowers That Thrive With Little Water: https://www.southernliving.com/summer... American Meadows — Drought-Tolerant Perennials: https://www.americanmeadows.com/colle...

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