Hey guys, it’s Whit here at NatureHills.com. I don’t know about you but I’ve been hearing more and more about drought-tolerant landscapes and drought-tolerant plants. It makes sense, the more we learn about water conservation and gardening responsibly, the more appealing the idea of having a drought-tolerant landscape gets. Plus less watering means less maintenance and we’re all about low-maintenance beauty here.
Now just because plants WILL be drought tolerant once they’re established, doesn’t mean they’ll be able to withstand drought as soon as they’re planted. You’ll want to make sure to give them a little extra attention during the first growing season so they can get their roots growing.

If you’re just starting your drought-tolerant gardening journey, our head horticulturist and I put together a list of a few of our favorite perennials, bushes, and even a couple trees. So let’s get to it.

#5 Arizona Apricot Blanket Flower
Blanket flowers are for those of us that love the look of daisies but don’t want the fuss they come with. Arizona Apricot’s petals have hints of yellow and orange and thrive in hot dry conditions (yes-like Arizona). These low-maintenance plants are known to attract butterflies, bees and other beneficial pollinators, which is always a plus! #5 Arizona Apricot Blanket Flower, Growing Zones 3-10, Glowing Golden-Apricot Color with Deeper Orangy Centers, Compact Mounds of Green Foliage, Pollinator friendly and sun-loving.
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#4 Variegated Yucca
We have a few different varieties of yuccas here at Nature Hills, but the Variegated Yucca stands out with its interesting eye-catching colors. Yuccas have those sword-like leaves that are stiff and can be kind of sharp. The Variegated Yucca becomes a pollinator beacon when the tall flower spikes appear with their bell-shaped, creamy white flowers that have tons of nectar. This is the perfect plant to add great texture and a bit of consistent wow factor to your garden. #4 Variegated Yucca, Growing Zones 6-10, Sword-Shaped leaves, Attracts Pollinators and Hummingbirds and has White Bell-Shaped Flowers on Tall Spikes.
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#3 Kentucky Coffee Tree
Unfortunately, unlike the name suggests, this is not where coffee comes from. However, the Kentucky Coffee Tree seeds were historically used as a coffee substitute by early settlers in Kentucky. So I guess if you’re not picky you could get close to coffee by planting one. Anyways, this tree is widely adaptable and thrives in wet or dry soils. The leaves can grow up to 3 feet long - which is one of the largest compound leaves you can get from a native tree! #3 Kentucky Coffee Tree, Growing Zones 3-8, Native Tree, Huge Blue-Green Leaves and Drought and Pollution tolerant.
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#2 Purple Robe Locust Tree
Ok, this is one of the coolest trees you can plant in my opinion. The Purple Robe Locust Tree is a fast-growing, hard-wooded, easy-care native tree that's incredibly popular because of its fascinating purple flowers that give off an irresistible fragrance. The long clusters of purple-colored flowers bloom in mid-to-late spring are comparable to Wisteria flowers that can grow up to eight inches long. This tree makes a great street tree, front-yard island planting or as the centerpiece in the back garden. #2 Purple Robe Locust Tree, Growing Zones 4-8, Fragrant Wisteria-like Purple Flower Clusters, Fast-Growing, Mid-Sized Ornamental Flowering Tree and Easy to Grow.
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#1 Hackberry Tree
Saving the best for last, the Hackberry Tree really is one of the best trees to plant all around. It’s a very tough, fast-growing shade tree which will definitely help with those hot summer days when all we’re wishing for is a few clouds and a short rain shower to cool things off. These trees are native to the Eastern and Midwest United States and as a result, do a pretty good job of taking care of themselves. Hackberry’s trunk has a distinct ridged texture and the canopy provides lots of shelter for the local wildlife. #1 Hackberry Tree, Growing Zones 3-9, fast-growing, great for wildlife and easy to care for.
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Whether you’re hoping your garden makes it through the next drought, wanting to spend less time outside with the hose, or simply looking to change things up a bit - using drought-tolerant plants is a great option. Let me know which plants are your favorite down in the comments

If you’re looking for more information on drought-tolerant landscaping, check out our #ProPlantTips blog.

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And until next time, happy planting!

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