Drought Tolerant Perennials

Drought-Tolerant Perennials For Resilient Beauty All Season

When water is scarce, your garden doesn’t have to suffer. Our Drought-Tolerant Perennials collection is full of hardy, low-water plants that deliver color, texture, and long-lasting beauty, without the heavy hose work! These resilient perennials thrive in tough conditions, making them ideal for hot climates, water-wise gardens, xeriscapes, and low-maintenance landscapes.

From bold bloomers to graceful grasses, these perennials are adapted to dry spells, poor soil, and full sun. They provide year-after-year performance while attracting pollinators and reducing your water bill.

Whether you're designing a modern landscape or a naturalistic meadow, drought-tolerant plants offer sustainability with serious style.

Why Choose Drought-Tolerant Perennials?

• Water-Wise and ideal for low-irrigation gardens
• Thrives in Full Sun & Dry Soil once established
• Perfect for Rock Gardens, Slopes, and Borders
• Pollinator-Friendly and often deer-resistant
• Season-Long Color with blooms, textures, and foliage interest
• Low Maintenance & High Impact

These plants are survivors, and they look great doing it.

Drought Tolerant Favorites

Nature Hills offers a wide variety of tough-but-beautiful perennials, including:

• Coneflowers (Echinacea) – Bright blooms loved by butterflies and bees
• Russian Sage (Perovskia) – Airy lavender-blue flowers and silver foliage
• Sedum – Succulent groundcovers and tall bloomers with starry flowers
• Yarrow (Achillea) – Fragrant, ferny leaves and long-lasting flower heads
• Lavender – Aromatic, classic, and drought-hardy
• Coreopsis & Gaillardia – Sunshine-yellow and fire-wheel blooms that handle heat with grace

How to Care for Drought-Tolerant Perennials

Once established, these perennials need minimal water, but the key is helping them get well-rooted in their first year. Here's how:

• Plant in well-drained soil, and amend with compost to improve texture if needed
• Choose a site with full sun, unless the variety prefers partial shade
• Water deeply and infrequently during establishment to promote deep root growth
• Use the Finger Test to avoid overwatering; soil should dry slightly between waterings
• Apply a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch to reduce evaporation and keep roots cool
• Once established (usually after the first growing season), reduce watering significantly
• Deadhead when blooms fade (learn more about deadheading) to keep the garden tidy and encourage reblooming
• Avoid fertilizing heavily; these plants thrive on leaner soil and can become leggy with excess nutrients

With the right setup and care, drought-tolerant perennials will flourish with minimal input and maximum reward.

Read the complete Perennial Care Guide here!

Plan a Worry-Free Garden

With Drought-Tolerant Perennials from Nature Hills, you can build a landscape that’s not only beautiful but also eco-smart and easy to care for. These plants work hard, so you don’t have to.

Need help picking the best varieties for your zone and design? Call our garden experts at (402) 934-8116 and we’ll help you plan a garden that thrives in dry times and looks stunning all season long.