Draught Tolerant Flowers
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conditions? If yes, then the best bet would be to select plants that
can resist the harsh weather. You need to realize that no plants will
survive without water for a long time. However, there are certain
plants that require less water for growth. A plant can be classified
as drought tolerant, if it can survive a dry spell of more than 2 or 3
months, without being supplied water. To know about plants that can
add beauty and grace to your garden even in such conditions, read
through the following lines.
List Of Drought Tolerant Flowers
Achillea
Belonging to the family Asteraceae, commonly referred to yarrow, the
plants are characterized by frilly, hairy and aromatic leaves. It is
native to Europe and temperate areas of Asia
Asclepias
Classified as a subfamily Asclepiadoideae of the dogbane family
Apocynaceae, Asclepias or milkweeds are a significant source of nectar
for bees and other nectar seeking insects. It is named milkweed
because of its milky juice that contains alkaloids, latex, and several
other complex compounds, including cardenolides
California Poppy
Mostly available in grassy and open areas from sea level, the plants
belong to the family of Papaveraceae. The plants grow to a height
ranging from 5 to 60 cm and generally have round and lobed leaves.
Daylily
Belonging to the family Hemerocallidaceae, Daylily is the name given
to species, hybrids and cultivars of the genus Hemerocallis. The
flowers of this plant are extremely colorful and vibrant to look at.
Euphorbia
Mostly found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and
America, Euphorbia is classified in the family of Euphorbiaceae. One
of the most varied genera in the plant kingdom, its members are known
as Spurges.
Goldenrod
A yellow flowering plant, belonging to the family Asteraceae,
Goldenrod is mostly found in North America with a handful of species
found in Mexico, South America and Eurasia. These are easily
distinguishable by their golden dazzling color.
Iris
Taking the name from the Greek word for a rainbow, Iris belong to the
family of Iridaceae. The native place of this specific specie is
highly diverse - right from the cold and montane regions to the grassy
slopes, meadowlands and riverbanks.
Lavender
Flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, Lavender is generally
found in the Mediterranean region south to tropical Africa and to the
southeast regions of India. There are many variations of this
particular specie.
Penstemon
Classified in the family of Scrophulariaceae, Penstemon is mostly
found in the North American and East Asian regions. The plant
generally has opposite leaves, partly tube-shaped and two-lipped
flowers as well as seed capsules. The most prominent feature of
Penstemon is its staminode, an infertile stamen.
Rudbeckia
Traditionally placed in the family of Asteraceae, Rudbeckia is one of
the four genera, within the flowering plant family. The height of the
plant ranges from 0.5 to 3 m. Its leaves are mostly spirally
arranged.
Zinnia
Classified in the family of Asteraceae, Zinnia is categorized as long-
stemmed flowers that are found in an assortment of bright colors. The
leaves of the plant are opposite to each other and usually stalkless.
The shape of the leaves range from being linear to ovate and are
particularly found in pale to middle green color.