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.
Mojave® Red Purslane (Portulaca) features bright red blooms with yellow centers, highlighted by nearby vibrant purple flowers and lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Mojave® Red Purslane (Portulaca) displays clusters of vibrant red and orange blooms with yellow centers above green, rounded leaves. This flowering succulent creates a striking contrast with its open, densely packed blossoms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Mojave® Red Purslane (Portulaca)

$10.99
$10.99
A monarch butterfly with orange and black wings rests on a cluster of orange milkweed flowers, surrounded by green leaves - Clusters of bright orange Butterfly Weed Milkweed (Asclepias) flowers bloom above green, slender leaves, with buds still unopened—creating a dense, vibrant butterfly garden display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Monarch Waystation Bundle

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Close-up of Montana Moss® Juniper (Juniperus) branches with dense, green, needle-like leaves creating a textured, bushy look - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCMontana Moss® Juniper (Juniperus), a dense evergreen shrub with needle-like green foliage, provides ground cover beside a concrete path in the garden, complemented by surrounding plants and mulch. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Montana Moss® Juniper (Juniperus)

$22.99
$22.99

Clusters of long, drooping branches covered in lavender-purple flowers and narrow green leaves arch gracefully over brown mulch, highlighting the elegance of the Mop Top™ Fountain Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) in a garden setting - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The Mop Top™ Fountain Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) features arching branches with lavender-purple flower clusters, flourishing in a mulched garden bed bordered by green grass and trees - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Mop Top™ Fountain Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$21.99
$21.99
Close-up of small, delicate peach and yellow flowers bloom closely on New Vintage™ Terracotta Yarrow (Achillea) with green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Clusters of yellow and light orange flowers bloom on tall green stems of New Vintage™ Terracotta Yarrow (Achillea), surrounded by lush foliage - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

New Vintage™ Terracotta Yarrow (Achillea)

$17.99
$17.99

Close-up of Ocean Sunset™ Orange Vibe Ice Plant (Delosperma) flower featuring long, narrow orange petals with a pale yellow center and green succulent leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Ocean Sunset™ Orange Vibe Ice Plant (Delosperma) features bright orange flowers and green succulent leaves near a brick border - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Ocean Sunset™ Orange Vibe Ice Plant (Delosperma)

$17.99
$17.99
Close-up of vibrant pink Ocean Sunset™ Violet Flare Ice Plant (Delosperma) flowers with thin petals and pale yellow centers, set against green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Close-up of a cluster of vibrant Ocean Sunset™ Violet Flare Ice Plant (Delosperma) with spiky purple flowers, white centers, and thick green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Ocean Sunset™ Violet Flare Ice Plant (Delosperma)

$17.99
$17.99
Close-up of a vibrant purple Ocean Sunset™ Violet Ice Plant (Delosperma) flower with a yellow center, surrounded by green foliage and blurred purple flowers in the background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A dense patch of Ocean Sunset™ Violet Ice Plant (Delosperma) used as groundcover with bright pink flowers and green foliage, fills most of the image, bordered on the right by a stone or concrete edge - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Ocean Sunset™ Violet Ice Plant (Delosperma)

$17.99
$17.99
A close-up of Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) shows vibrant pink streaks radiating from the center with a bright yellow stamen, surrounded by green leaves and softly blurred greenery in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) features lush green foliage and large white blooms with deep pink centers and radiating pink streaks, making it a striking addition to any sunny garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) highlights its vivid purple petals, deep red center, and white stamen, all set against lush green foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of the Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) features its purple bloom with a red center and white stamen, surrounded by lush green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99
A cluster of vibrant pink Paraplu® Red Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) flowers with lush green leaves and buds blooms outdoors as a tropical shrub in natural sunlight against a green leafy background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A close-up of a vibrant pink Paraplu® Red Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) flower with a deep red center and white stamen, surrounded by green leaves and a partially opened bud on this tropical shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Paraplu® Red Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99
Pearl Glam® Beautyberry (Callicarpa) features clusters of bright purple berries among elongated green leaves. This shrub adds vibrant color and lush appeal to your garden, thriving in natural sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of small, vibrant purple berries of the Pearl Glam® Beautyberry (Callicarpa) grow on leafy green stems, creating a dense, colorful display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Pearl Glam® Beautyberry (Callicarpa)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of a vibrant Perfecto Mundo Epic Coral® Azalea (Rhododendron) in full bloom, showcasing delicate coral pink petals with visible stamens, surrounded by green leaves and softly blurred flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of a vibrant coral pink Perfecto Mundo Epic Coral® Azalea (Rhododendron) flower with multiple petals and dark green leaves; other reblooming azaleas and buds can be seen in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Perfecto Mundo Epic Coral® Azalea (Rhododendron)

$23.99
$23.99
Pinball Blizzard™ Mexican Orange (Choisya) is a dense, rounded evergreen shrub featuring narrow green leaves and masses of small, fragrant white star-shaped flowers - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A dense cluster of small white fragrant flowers with yellow centers and green leaves, typical of the Pinball Blizzard™ Mexican Orange (Choisya) evergreen shrub, fills the image - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Pinball Blizzard™ Mexican Orange (Choisya)

$22.99
$22.99
Close-up of Pink Piñata™ Abelia, a compact shrub with light pink trumpet blooms, red stems, and green leaves set against a blurred natural background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Pink Piñata™ Abelia is a compact shrub with small green leaves and clusters of pale pink and white bell-shaped flowers bordered by mulch and grass - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Pink Piñata™ Abelia

$21.99
$21.99
The Pink Pony™ Elderberry (Sambucus) features clusters of vibrant pink, star-shaped flowers above dark purple, serrated foliage, creating a striking umbrella-like display against the rich leaves. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Close-up of clusters of small, star-shaped pink flowers with white tips on thin reddish stems from the Pink Pony™ Elderberry (Sambucus), set against a blurred background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Pink Pony™ Elderberry (Sambucus)

$22.99
$22.99
Prairie Winds® 'Brush Strokes' Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium) features tall, narrow bluish-green blades with reddish-purple tips, thriving in a mulched garden bed among green plants - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A clump of upright, narrow, blue-green Prairie Winds® 'Brush Strokes' Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium) grows in a mulched garden bed, surrounded by leafy green plants in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Prairie Winds® 'Brush Strokes' Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium)

$18.99
$18.99
A clump of Prairie Winds® 'Cheyenne Sky' Switch Grass (Panicum), with green and reddish-purple blades, grows in a mulched garden bed surrounded by other flowering plants in the softly blurred background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A large clump of Prairie Winds® 'Cheyenne Sky' Switch Grass (Panicum) with tall, thin green blades and reddish-purple seed heads grows in a garden bed, surrounded by other green plants - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Prairie Winds® 'Cheyenne Sky' Switch Grass (Panicum)

$27.99
$27.99

A dense cluster of Prairie Winds® 'Niagara Falls' Switch Grass (Panicum) features narrow green leaves and silvery, airy flower plumes, showcased outdoors in a natural setting - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Prairie Winds® 'Niagara Falls' Switch Grass (Panicum), with long, slender green leaves and airy flower plumes, grows in a garden amid other foliage and a lush green lawn - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Prairie Winds® 'Niagara Falls' Switch Grass (Panicum)

$19.99
$19.99
A Prairie Winds® 'October Sky' Switch Grass (Panicum) features tall, narrow green leaves and wispy reddish-purple plumes, growing in a mulched garden with green grass - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A large clump of Prairie Winds® 'October Sky' Switch Grass (Panicum) with tall, thin green and reddish blades grows in a landscaped garden bed among plants and trees, with buildings and parked cars visible in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Prairie Winds® 'October Sky' Switch Grass (Panicum)

$18.99
$18.99
Prairie Winds® 'Totem Pole' Switch Grass (Panicum) stands tall in a garden bed with green foliage and red lilies with a house visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A clump of tall, bluish-green Prairie Winds® 'Totem Pole' Switch Grass (Panicum) grows in a garden bed among flowering plants and greenery - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Prairie Winds® 'Totem Pole' Switch Grass (Panicum)

$19.99
$19.99

Large, white Puffer Fish® Panicle Hydrangea flowers in full bloom with green leaves, set in a landscaped garden with other flowering shrubs, green grass, and neatly trimmed bushes in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of Puffer Fish® Panicle Hydrangea blooms shows delicate white petals and a small black ant near the center of this hardy shrub - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Puffer Fish® Panicle Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of Pugster Blue® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) shows dense clusters of blue flowers with orange centers, surrounded by green leaves and blurred purple flower spikes in the background of this compact shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A garden with neatly mowed grass, colorful flowerbeds, and a vibrant Pugster Blue® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) in the foreground. Flowering shrubs and more blooms add charm to the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Pugster Blue® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of the Pugster Periwinkle® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) shows vivid purple blooms clustered on cone-shaped spikes surrounded by lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of clusters of vibrant purple flowers bloom on the leafy green Pugster Periwinkle® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia). Dense, cone-shaped blossoms stand out against the foliage, highlighting the charm of this dwarf flowering shrub - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Pugster Periwinkle® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$22.99
$22.99