DROUGHT TOLERANT

In several of the past years, we have been fraught with long, dry, hot summers.  This has caused us to rethink some of our choices for the garden.  One choice may be to install an irrigation system, but if this is not an option here is a list of plants, once established, are very tolerant of heat and drought.

          Shrubs & Trees                                  Perennials

          Junipers                                               Sedum

          Yucca                                                  Lavender

          Crape Myrtle                                        Santolina

          Broom                                                 Yarrow

          Eleagnus                                              Dusty Miller

          Barberry                                               Gaillardia

          Mahonia                                               Daylilies

          Nandina                                               Liatris

          Osmanthus                                           Lambs Ear

          Laurel                                                   Ornamental Grasses

          Pyracantha                                           Russian Sage

          Lilac                                                     Black Eyed Susan

          Yews                                                   Ice Plant

                                                                      Purple Cornflower

                                                                      Salvia