This small space, drought-resistant garden plan includes a small, but mighty, list of tough plants that can withstand dry conditions while still looking lush and colorful. Set off a birdbath with daylilies, penstemon, and bright Mexican sunflower to create a dramatic display of blooms and foliage. You can add or eliminate plants from this list based on the size of your space. So, head to the garden center, pick out your birdbath, and start planting this simple but pretty garden plan.
Plants for Creating the Small-Space, Drought-Resistant Garden Plan
Most of these plants will thrive with minimal care, but during the first season of growth, you will want to pay close attention to making sure they are watered thoroughly.
- 1 Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia): Annual
- 1 Daylily (Hemerocallis ‘Stella d’Oro’): Zones 3-9
- 3 Salvia ‘Marcus’: Zones 5-9
- 3 Creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum): Zones 4-9
- 3 Penstemon ‘Red Riding Hood’: Zones 5-8
- 1 Birdbath
If you aren't able to find the exact cultivars listed above, substitute with others that have similar colors, shapes, and sizes. And because some plants can become overly aggressive and spread out of control in certain climates, always check which species are considered invasive in your area before planting.
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The garden plan for this design includes an illustrated version of the planted garden, a detailed layout diagram, a list of the drought tolerant plants for the garden as shown, and complete instructions for installing the garden.