Drought Tolerant Plants

Drought tolerant plants are a smart choice for any gardener who wants a beautiful landscape without constant watering. Whether you're dealing with hot summers, sandy soil, or stretches without rain, these plants are built to handle it. By choosing varieties that thrive in dry conditions, you conserve water and money. You still get to enjoy a garden full of color, texture, and life.

At Garden Crossings, our drought tolerant plant collection spans annuals, perennials, and shrubs. We choose every variety for strong performance in low-water conditions. You'll find varieties with vibrant blooms, bold foliage, and interesting form that look great even when conditions get tough. Because these plants are adapted to dry spells, they reward you with beauty all season long with minimal fuss.

A field of tall, pink Summerlong™ Coral Hummingbird Mint (Agastache) with green foliage is shown in the foreground more flowers and green trees appear blurred in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.
Bright red Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower (Echinacea) blooms with dark centers and yellow-tipped stamens rise above green foliage, bringing vibrant color to sunny gardens - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A group of colorful Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower (Echinacea) with dark centers blooms in a sunny garden bed, set among lush green leaves and rich soil - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Close-up of clusters of bright pink trumpet-shaped flowers surrounded by green leaves adorn the Sonic Bloom Wine® Weigela shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The Sonic Bloom Wine® Weigela features clusters of bright pink, trumpet-shaped flowers and dark green leaves, thriving in gardens with lush greenery and ideal near buildings - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sonic Bloom Wine® Weigela

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A cluster of vibrant pink flowers with yellowish-white stamens and green leaves blooms densely on the Sonic Bloom® Pink Weigela, a repeat-blooming shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA large Sonic Bloom® Pink Weigela, with clusters of pink flowers and green foliage, blooms alongside purple plants in a garden bed beneath a mostly cloudy sky. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Sonic Bloom® Pink Weigela

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Close-up of clusters of vibrant pink, trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow centers bloom among green leaves on the compact Sonic Bloom® Punch Weigela shrub, set against a dark, blurred background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. A dense, compact Sonic Bloom® Punch Weigela shrub with bright pink flowers and green leaves grows in a garden by a mulched area and grass. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Sonic Bloom® Punch Weigela

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Clusters of vibrant red tubular flowers and green leaves emerge among tall, thin grass-like foliage in the garden, highlighting the beauty of repeat-blooming Sonic Bloom® Red Weigela. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSonic Bloom® Red Weigela is a dense flowering shrub with abundant bright red blooms and green leaves, thriving in garden beds among mulch, trees, and other plants. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Sonic Bloom® Red Weigela

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A cluster of vibrant Southern Blaze™ Blueberry Phlox with deep green leaves fills the frame, displaying delicate petals and rich color - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Southern Blaze™ Blueberry Phlox features clusters of small, five-petaled purple and lavender blooms with darker centers - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Southern Blaze™ Blueberry Phlox

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Southern Blaze™ Bright Pink Phlox boasts clusters of vibrant five-petaled flowers atop green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The Southern Blaze™ Bright Pink Phlox, with vivid blooms and lush green leaves, overflows from a deep red ceramic pot - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Southern Blaze™ Bright Pink Phlox

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Clusters of Southern Blaze™ Red Hot Phlox bring bold red, heat- and drought-tolerant blooms to your garden, creating a lush scene of vibrant color among green foliage and accents of purple flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A planter filled with vibrant Southern Blaze™ Red Hot Phlox, known for its bright red and white blossoms surrounded by dark green leaves and displayed outdoors - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

Southern Blaze™ Red Hot Phlox

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A cluster of Southern Blaze™ White Phlox, a drought-tolerant plant, features fresh five-petaled white blooms with green leaves and buds, all appearing vibrant in natural light - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Southern Blaze™ White Phlox blooms among vibrant red phlox and lush green foliage in a picturesque garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Southern Blaze™ White Phlox

$10.99
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Close-up of vibrant pink flowers with white centers blooming on Spilled Wine® Weigela, set against dark green leaves. This shrub offers striking color contrast with its rich foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSpilled Wine® Weigela with dense clusters of bright pink flowers and dark foliage in a mulched bed surrounded by young greenery and grass - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Spilled Wine® Weigela

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A cluster of Spintop® Orange Halo Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) displays vivid red petals with bright yellow tips, green leaves, and buds - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Close-up of vibrant Spintop® Orange Halo Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) features pointed red and yellow petals with a dark center, surrounded by green leaves and buds on this hardy perennial - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Spintop® Orange Halo Blanket Flower (Gaillardia)

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A cluster of Spintop® Red Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) with vivid blooms and green foliage in full bloom against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Spintop® Red Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) features bright red and orange blooms with yellow-tipped petals in dense clusters above green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Spintop® Red Blanket Flower (Gaillardia)

$17.99
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A planting of Spintop® Red Starburst Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) with yellow petals, red centers, green leaves, and unopened buds - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.Close-up of Spintop® Red Starburst Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) features bright yellow petals with red centers and dark brown disk florets by green leaves and buds at various stages of bloom - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Spintop® Red Starburst Blanket Flower (Gaillardia)

$17.99
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Close-up of Spring Bling® 'Pink Sparkles' Hybrid Creeping Phlox features a dense cluster of vibrant blooms atop green stems - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of Spring Bling® 'Pink Sparkles' Hybrid Creeping Phlox forms a dense mat of small, five-petaled purple and light pink flowers, creating a vibrant groundcover amid green and occasional brown leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Spring Bling® 'Pink Sparkles' Hybrid Creeping Phlox

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A close-up of numerous vibrant Spring Bling® 'Rose Quartz' Hybrid Creeping Phlox flowers, each with five petals, densely clustered together to create a lush and colorful floral display - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of Spring Bling® 'Rose Quartz' Hybrid Creeping Phlox forms a dense mat of small, vibrant purple five-petaled flowers above green foliage, creating a colorful, carpet-like effect in spring - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Spring Bling® 'Rose Quartz' Hybrid Creeping Phlox

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Close-up of Spring Bling® 'Ruby Riot' Hybrid Creeping Phlox showcases clusters of vibrant pink, five-petaled blooms with yellow centers, forming a dense floral display - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense cluster of vibrant purple-pink Spring Bling® 'Ruby Riot' Hybrid Creeping Phlox blooms on a low mound, creating an eye-catching, drought-tolerant perennial display in garden beds with soil and grass - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Spring Bling® 'Ruby Riot' Hybrid Creeping Phlox

$18.99
$18.99

A close-up of a Starblast Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) highlights white blooms with vivid pink streaks at the center, surrounded by lush green leaves, capturing this vibrant flowering shrub in natural sunlight. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of a white Starblast Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) shrub with vibrant pink-red streaks radiating from the center, surrounded by green leaves and additional hibiscus blooms in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Starblast Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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Close-up of 'Starblast Pink' Euphorbia, an annual featuring delicate pink and white bracts on slender green stems. The image captures the plant’s vibrant, intricate foliage in a striking floral display - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.Starblast Pink' Euphorbia features elongated green leaves mottled with dark and light patches, accented by small pink and white star-shaped flowers plus matching bracts, making it a striking annual for vibrant garden displays - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Starblast Pink' Euphorbia

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A dense cluster of vibrant Stardiva™ Blue Fan Flower (Scaevola) with green centers blooms in a mulched garden bed, framed by lush green foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of small, vibrant purple flowers from the Stardiva™ Blue Fan Flower (Scaevola) spread along the ground among green foliage, with dark mulch beneath - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Stardiva® Blue Fan Flower (Scaevola)

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Close-up of numerous Stardiva™ Pink Fan Flower (Scaevola) blooms, each with five narrow petals and small green leaves. These densely clustered annual pink flowers create a vibrant, textured floral display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A ceramic pot filled with lush green foliage and abundant star-shaped pink blooms features the charming Stardiva™ Pink Fan Flower (Scaevola) in full bloom - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Stardiva® Pink Fan Flower (Scaevola)

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Close-up of a cluster of white, star-shaped Stardiva™ White Fan Flower (Scaevola) blooms with yellow centers and green leaves, featuring both open flowers and buds for a lush, vibrant look - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A ceramic pot displays lush green foliage and many star-shaped Stardiva™ White Fan Flower (Scaevola) blooms with yellow centers, all set against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Stardiva® White Fan Flower (Scaevola)

$10.99
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Close-up of Dense clusters of dark green and reddish-purple leaves cover the compact Stay Classy® Cherry (Prunus), showcasing striking dark purple foliage. A soft-focus yellow flower can be seen in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A branch of the Stay Classy® Cherry (Prunus) with deep red leaves and small white flowers with pink centers stands out against a blurred background, highlighting the dark purple foliage of this compact shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Stay Classy® Cherry (Prunus)

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Two white Steady As She Goes® Gardenia blooms with glossy green leaves create a fragrant display, standing out against a dark, blurred background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. A lush, fragrant Steady As She Goes® Gardenia shrub blooms with star-shaped white flowers, thriving in mulch among other deer-resistant greenery. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Steady As She Goes® Gardenia

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A lush garden scene centers on a striking Sting® Arborvitae (Thuja), its tall, narrow form surrounded by leafy green bushes and purple flowers. Sunlight filters through trees, casting dappled light over the foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of dense, vibrant green Sting® Arborvitae (Thuja) branches with overlapping needle-like leaves, creating a lush texture - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Sting® Arborvitae (Thuja)

$22.99
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