{"id":136292,"date":"2025-07-15T23:22:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T02:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=136292"},"modified":"2025-08-05T12:08:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T15:08:38","slug":"best-drought-tolerant-shrubs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/best-drought-tolerant-shrubs\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Drought-Tolerant Shrubs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Transform your dry landscape into a thriving oasis. Drought-tolerant shrubs, such as brittlebush, jojoba, or ninebark, bring vibrant life to parched gardens while reducing water bills and the need for maintenance.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Landscaping experts I interviewed say transitioning to drought-resistant shrubs can reduce water usage by up to 60%-70%. The secret? Choosing species that have already mastered your local climate.&nbsp;<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-b3d0dbde-3fe9-415e-8127-fd5f7b8f4e5f\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">This guide includes the best drought-tolerant shrubs by region:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/best-drought-tolerant-shrubs\/#0-top-drought-tolerant-shrubs-for-the-southwest-hardiness-zones-8-10\" style=\"\">Southwest (hardiness zones 8-10)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/best-drought-tolerant-shrubs\/#1-top-drought-tolerant-shrubs-for-the-southeast-hardiness-zones-7-10\" style=\"\">Southeast (hardiness zones 7-10)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/best-drought-tolerant-shrubs\/#3-top-drought-tolerant-shrubs-for-the-midwest-hardiness-zone-3-6\" style=\"\">Midwest (hardiness zone 3-6)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/best-drought-tolerant-shrubs\/#4-top-drought-tolerant-shrubs-for-the-pacific-northwest-hardiness-zones-7-9\" style=\"\">Pacific Northwest (hardiness zones 7-9)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/best-drought-tolerant-shrubs\/#5-top-drought-tolerant-shrubs-for-the-mountain-west-hardiness-zones-3-7\" style=\"\">Mountain West (hardiness zones 3-7)<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-top-drought-tolerant-shrubs-for-the-southwest-hardiness-zones-8-10\">Top Drought-Tolerant Shrubs for the Southwest (Hardiness Zones 8-10)<\/h2>    <p>The Southwest region is particularly well-suited for plants that can withstand blazing sun and arid conditions. Plant in the fall and water regularly until the shrub is established.<\/p>    <p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Not sure which shrub to choose? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\">Hire a landscaping pro<\/a> to select, plant, and prune your drought-tolerant shrubs.<\/p>   <div style=\"min-height: 535px;; \" class=\"ub_image_slider swiper-container wp-block-ub-image-slider\" id=\"ub_image_slider_5c0c546e-5b65-47f0-90ba-127fbc7ed865\" data-swiper-data='{\"speed\":300,\"spaceBetween\":20,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"loop\":true,\"pagination\":{\"el\": \".swiper-pagination\" , \"type\": \"bullets\", \"clickable\":true},\"navigation\": {\"nextEl\": \".swiper-button-next\", \"prevEl\": \".swiper-button-prev\"}, \"keyboard\": { \"enabled\": true }, \"effect\": \"slide\",\"simulateTouch\":false}'>             <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Brittlebush.jpeg\" alt=\"Brittlebush, Encelia farinosa. Found in the Cottonwood region of Joshua Tree National Park in southern California, in the transition zone between the Mojave and Colorado deserts\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>Brittlebush <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em>Encelia farinosa<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong>7-10<br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong>Full sun and well-draining soil<br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong> Evergreen<br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>2-4 feet tall and wide<br><br><strong><\/strong>These drought-tolerant flowering shrubs change with the weather: pale green leaves turn white when dry, then burst with yellow flowers when moisture returns.<br> <br>Photo Credit:    <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/in\/images\/brittlebush-encelia-farinosa-found-in-the-cottonwood-region-of-joshua-tree-national-park-in-southern-california-in-the-transition-zone-between-the-mojave-and-colorado-deserts-sunflower-family\/802564241\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">     Diane N. Ennis<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Creosote-bush.jpeg\" alt=\"A close-up shot of a creosote bush with bright yellow flowers and small green buds against a blurred background.\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>Creosote Bush  <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em>Larrea tridentata<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong>8-11<br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong>Full sun and well-draining sandy, rocky, or gravelly soil<br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong> Evergreen<br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>3-8 feet tall and wide<br><br><strong><\/strong>Creosote bush offers vibrant yellow flowers and a distinctive, resinous fragrance\u2014the iconic \u201csmell of desert rain.\u201d <br> <br>Photo Credit:    <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/creosote-bush-larrea-tridentata-blooming-in-anza-borrego-desert-state-park-south-california\/259256891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sundry Photography<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Desert-spoon.jpeg\" alt=\"A desert spoon plant with long, narrow, spiky green leaves radiating from a central base, growing in a dry, gravel-covered garden.\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>Desert Spoon <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em>Dasylirion wheeleri<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong>8-11<br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong>Full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil<br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong> Evergreen<br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>3-5 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide<br><br><strong><\/strong>This tough desert shrub forms spiky rosettes of blue-green leaves, creating a striking focal point in    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/what-is-xeriscaping\/\">xeriscape<\/a> designs. Pair with soft-textured ground covers, such as blackfoot daisy.<br> <br>Photo Credit:    <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/in\/images\/sydney-australia-dasylirion-wheeleri-or-common-sotol-belonging-to-the-asparagus-family\/326651181\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KarinD<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Simmondsia-chinensis.jpeg\" alt=\"A close-up of a jojoba plant showing its oval, gray-green leaves and a mature, brown seed pod nestled among the branches\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> Jojoba <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em>Simmondsia chinensis<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong>8-11<br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong>Full sun and well-draining soil; tolerates strongly acidic to very alkaline soils<br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong> Evergreen<br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>8-10 feet tall and 10-12 feet wide<br><br><strong><\/strong>For low-maintenance gardens, choose jojoba. This drought-tolerant, full-sun shrub thrives on just 3 inches of annual water and is perfect for    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/landscaping-for-privacy\/\">privacy screening<\/a> and desert backdrops.<br> <br>Photo Credit:    <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/jojoba-seed-closeup\/378829709\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shakzu<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Texas-Ranger.jpg\" alt=\"Vibrant purple flowers bloom amidst silvery foliage in this soft-focus image of a Texas Ranger shrub\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>Texas Ranger <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em>Leucophyllum frutescens<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong>-10<br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong>Full sun and well-draining soil<br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong> Evergreen<br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>2-4 feet tall and wide<br><br><strong><\/strong>These drought-tolerant flowering shrubs change with the weather: pale green leaves turn white when dry, then burst with yellow flowers when moisture returns.<br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/the-flowers-of-a-leucophyllum-frutescens-plant-the-species-is-also-called-texas-ranger-texas-silverleaf-texas-barometerbush-wild-lilac-and-purple-sage-it-a-popular-ornamental-plant-worldwide\/965557659\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fabrizio<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption>             <\/figure><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>         <\/div>   <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\/bush-trimming\">Hire a LawnStarter pro<\/a> to keep the shrubs neat. Our pros charge an average of <strong>$88 per job for light trimming<\/strong> of small to medium shrubs.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-top-drought-tolerant-shrubs-for-the-southeast-hardiness-zones-7-10\">Top Drought-Tolerant Shrubs for the Southeast (Hardiness Zones 7-10)<\/h2>    <p>Drought-tolerant doesn\u2019t always mean Southeast-ready. Your region\u2019s acidic clay soil, strong winds, and unpredictable rainfall extremes require shrubs that can withstand this unique climate combination.<\/p>   <div style=\"min-height: 535px;; \" class=\"ub_image_slider swiper-container wp-block-ub-image-slider\" id=\"ub_image_slider_c2550175-5189-4722-ba36-878e8fa36284\" data-swiper-data='{\"speed\":300,\"spaceBetween\":20,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"loop\":true,\"pagination\":{\"el\": \".swiper-pagination\" , \"type\": \"bullets\", \"clickable\":true},\"navigation\": {\"nextEl\": \".swiper-button-next\", \"prevEl\": \".swiper-button-prev\"}, \"keyboard\": { \"enabled\": true }, \"effect\": \"slide\",\"simulateTouch\":false}'>             <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Adams-needle.jpg\" alt=\"Tall spikes of creamy white, bell-shaped flowers rise dramatically from the Adam's Needle plant in a lush garden setting\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>Adam\u2019s Needle <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em>Yucca filamentosa<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong>4-10<br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong>Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil<br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong> Evergreen<br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>2-3 feet tall and wide<br><br><strong><\/strong>Adam\u2019s needle thrives in poor soils, producing dramatic, sword-like foliage and towering flower spikes\u2014perfect for    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/drought-tolerant-landscape-ideas\/\">drought-tolerant landscaping<\/a> that requires minimal maintenance. <br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/blooming-yucca-filamentosa-in-the-form-of-a-panicle-with-white-flowers-in-a-garden\/1246387180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wjarek<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/beautyberry-1.jpg\" alt=\"Beautyberry branches with clusters of bright purple berries\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>Beautyberry <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em>Callicarpa americana<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong>7-11<br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong>Full sun to part shade; moist but well-drained soil<br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong> Deciduous<br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>3-6 feet tall and wide<br><br><strong><\/strong>Southeast native beautyberry produces striking clusters of bright violet-to-magenta berries that make late summer gardens shine. Moderately tolerant to dry conditions, beautyberry will require watering during prolonged drought \u2014 ensure 1 inch of water or more per week if planted in a sunny area. <br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/oldrebel\/3967987230\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Donald Lee Pardue<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Florida-Privet.jpg\" alt=\"closeup image of florida privet\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> Florida Privet  <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Forestiera segregata <\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 8-11 <br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Full sun to part shade; prefers well-drained, sandy soil <br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>  Evergreen <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 10-15 feet tall and 5-10 feet wide <br><br><strong><\/strong> Planning for a low-maintenance\u00a0    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/butterfly-garden-how-to-design-one\/\">butterfly garden<\/a>? Florida privet\u2019s yellow-green flowers and bluish berries make it a wildlife magnet, especially attracting migrating    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/environment\/monarch-butterfly-infographic\/\">monarch butterflies<\/a>. <br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Forestiera_segregata_0zz.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David J. Stang<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Yaupon-Holly.jpg\" alt=\"Bright red berries cluster along the slender branches of the Yaupon Holly, contrasting vividly with its glossy green leaves\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> Yaupon Holly <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Ilex vomitoria <\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 7-9 <br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Full sun to deep shade; tolerates various soils <br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>  Evergreen <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 10-20 feet tall and 8-12 feet wide <br><br><strong><\/strong> America\u2019s only caffeinated native plant survives drought, flooding, salt spray, and neglect while producing coffee-strength tea. Perfect for sustainable landscapes and morning energy needs.<br><br> <strong>Note: <\/strong>  Don\u2019t eat the berries, they\u2019re toxic. <br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/ilex-vomitoria-commonly-known-as-yuapon-holly-in-florida-nature-closeup\/1123918478\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">natalaya2015<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/southern-wax-myrtle-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Southern wax myrtle leaves\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> Wax Myrtle <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Myrica cerifera <\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 7-10 <br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Full sun to part shade and wet swamps to dry soil <br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>  Evergreen <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 10-20 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide <br><br><strong><\/strong> This drought-tolerant evergreen shrub maintains glossy, olive-green leaves year-round, providing coastal homeowners with reliable,    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/hurricane-resistant-landscaping-ideas\/\">hurricane-resistant landscaping.<\/a>. <br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Myrica_cerifera_HabitusLeaves_BotGardBln0906.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BotBln<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>         <\/div>   <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-top-drought-tolerant-shrubs-for-the-northeast-hardiness-zones-4-7\">Top Drought-Tolerant Shrubs for the Northeast (Hardiness Zones 4-7)<\/h3>    <p>Northeastern homeowners face a hidden gardening challenge beyond harsh winters.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>\u201cOur clay-heavy soil actually makes drought conditions worse because roots can&#8217;t spread properly to find moisture,\u201d explains Steve Schumacher, owner of Boston Landscape Co., a landscaping company from Massachusetts.<\/p>    <p>These shrubs handle both acidic, compacted soils and dry spells.<\/p>   <div style=\"min-height: 535px;; \" class=\"ub_image_slider swiper-container wp-block-ub-image-slider\" id=\"ub_image_slider_b19c7b81-397b-47cc-acf7-b6ff646d5473\" data-swiper-data='{\"speed\":300,\"spaceBetween\":20,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"loop\":true,\"pagination\":{\"el\": \".swiper-pagination\" , \"type\": \"bullets\", \"clickable\":true},\"navigation\": {\"nextEl\": \".swiper-button-next\", \"prevEl\": \".swiper-button-prev\"}, \"keyboard\": { \"enabled\": true }, \"effect\": \"slide\",\"simulateTouch\":false}'>             <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bayberry.jpg\" alt=\"Sunlight filters through the vibrant, lance-shaped leaves of a dense bayberry shrub.\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>Bayberry <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Myrica pensylvanica<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 3-7 <br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Full sun to part shade; tolerates various soils<br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>  Deciduous <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 6-8 feet tall and 5-10 feet wide<br><br><strong><\/strong>This tough Northeast native thrives in poor soil, salt spray, and harsh winters, while producing fragrant, waxy berries that are ideal for candles and attract birds.<br> <br> Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/myrica-pensylvanica-or-bayberry-green-plant-in-sunlight\/227115382\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">skymoon13<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bush-Honeysuckles.jpg\" alt=\"Red colored berries on a plant\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>Bush Honeysuckle <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Diervilla lonicera<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 3-7<br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Full sun to part shade and acidic, well-draining soil <br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>  Deciduous <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 3-4 feet tall and wide<br><br><strong><\/strong> Bush honeysuckle thrives in    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/gardening-2\/how-to-create-shade-garden\/\">shade garden<\/a> along with wild ginger and bugleweed. Bees adore its summer blooms while brilliant orange-red fall color rivals any maple. <br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/cricketsblog\/29344628344\/in\/photolist-LH5TE1-LH5STw-2owkiuL-2mYXARw-FrQm3w-5vdVsG-VkcVUV-9GQjCF-VkcVPV-RbHaLr-6qsdjC-thmGTF-6oQKHN-M5ekbW-2jjLNns-82KGnQ-2jjJsGU-2jjLV9U-a1T3Gx-2dYEei2-2ot3PeM-2oDpktR-KGEKCr-jZakf3-TwKNM6-frhcGg-2iMumos-dfqwKV-f3oKt9-25HoxMS-eRiA7p-eRuXV7-26UTrrL-2o6J8oz-obxFMS-nXhjGf-PLNVhx-2mKf5-8qg1zB-iQBuhb-m3VwXs-9Q4aUk-2h9RBkY-9GQjL4-QQeAzK-9HujRh-QQeAKz-7Kvm2w-rgfCH3-2iVrrd4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Melissa McMasters<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chinese-Juniper.jpg\" alt=\"close up image of chinese juniper plant\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> Juniper <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Juniperus spp.<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 2-7<br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Full sun to part shade and slightly acidic, well-draining soil <br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>  Evergreen <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 2-10 feet tall and wide<br><br><strong><\/strong> Among the most low-maintenance and drought-tolerant shrubs, junipers provide year-round structure and color while requiring little to no watering or fertilization after being established.<br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Juniperus_chinensis_Shimpaku_1zz.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David J. Stang<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/New-Jersey-Tea.jpeg\" alt=\"A blooming New Jersey Tea shrub (Ceanothus americanus) displays clusters of delicate, pale pink flowers in a sunny garden setting.\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> New Jersey Tea<\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Ceanothus americanus<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 4-10 <br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Full sun to light shade and well-draining soil<br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong> Deciduous <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 3-5 feet tall and wide<br><br><strong><\/strong> New Jersey Tea blooms with fragrant white clouds from June through August, attracting colorful butterflies and bumblebees. Perfect for water-wise pollinator and    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/what-is-a-sensory-garden\/\">sensory gardens<\/a>.<br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ceanothus_americanus_2020-06-23_0406.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Salicyna<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Red-Chokeberry-1.jpg\" alt=\"Red Chokeberries on a tree\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> Red Chokeberry <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Aronia arbutifolia<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 4-9 <br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Full sun to part shade; tolerates various soils<br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>  Deciduous <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 5-10 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide<br><br><strong><\/strong> This native delivers white spring blooms, brilliant fall foliage, and glossy red berries that persist through winter. Schumacher planted it as a replacement for water-hungry rhododendrons, noting that established plants need \u201calmost zero supplemental watering after year 2.\u201d<br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mr_t_in_dc\/5344307169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mr.TinMD<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>         <\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-top-drought-tolerant-shrubs-for-the-midwest-hardiness-zone-3-6\">Top Drought-Tolerant Shrubs for the Midwest (Hardiness Zone 3-6)<\/h2>    <p>Midwest drought tolerance isn\u2019t just about water. \u201cTemperature swings can kill roots, making water absorption nearly impossible even when moisture is available,\u201d explains Christopher Deanovic, operations leader at Task Masters, a landscaping and renovation company in Minnesota.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>These shrubs handle both challenges.<\/p>   <div style=\"min-height: 535px;; \" class=\"ub_image_slider swiper-container wp-block-ub-image-slider\" id=\"ub_image_slider_08628b44-2fa0-4a9a-8375-5e7d937fbb95\" data-swiper-data='{\"speed\":300,\"spaceBetween\":20,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"loop\":true,\"pagination\":{\"el\": \".swiper-pagination\" , \"type\": \"bullets\", \"clickable\":true},\"navigation\": {\"nextEl\": \".swiper-button-next\", \"prevEl\": \".swiper-button-prev\"}, \"keyboard\": { \"enabled\": true }, \"effect\": \"slide\",\"simulateTouch\":false}'>             <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/14623759319_ea9914bbd5_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"American Hazelnut (Corylus americana) tree with fruits\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> American Hazelnut <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Corylus americana<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 4-9<br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil <br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong> Deciduous <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 8-16 feet tall and 10-15 feet wide<br><br><strong><\/strong> Cold-hardy and drought-tolerant, the American hazelnut can overcome local challenges while delivering brilliant fall color, edible fruits, and essential wildlife habitat all in one package.<br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/fritzflohrreynolds\/14623759319\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fritz Flohr Reynolds<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fragrant-Sumac.jpg\" alt=\"A Gray Catbird eating red berries of Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica)\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> Fragrant Sumac <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Rhus aromatica<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 3-9<br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Full sun to part shade and acidic, well-drained soil<br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>  Deciduous <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 2-6 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide<br><br><strong><\/strong> This low-growing shrub works best along walkways \u2014 when you brush against the glossy, blue-green leaves or step on leaves leaning in your path, the plant releases a delicate lemony fragrance. Plus, its deep roots stabilize slopes and hillsides.<br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/a-gray-catbird-dumetella-carolinensis-eating-red-berries-of-fragrant-sumac-rhus-aromatica-along-the-hudson-river-in-new-york-city\/287866114\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Jeffrey Ringer<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leadplant.jpg\" alt=\"closeup image of leadplant\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> Leadplant<\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Amorpha canescens<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 2-9<br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil <br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong> Deciduous <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 1-3 feet tall<br><br><strong><\/strong> Leadplant lives up to its tough reputation. It \u201claughs at our Zone 3-4 winters while needing minimal water,\u201d says Deanovic, making it perfect for challenging    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/rock-garden-design\/\">rock garden designs<\/a>. <br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/wackybadger\/20700016890\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joshua Mayer<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/18058350309_269130c367_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"White flowers of common ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius)\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> Ninebark <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Physocarpus opulifolius<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 2-7 <br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Full sun and slightly acidic, well-drained soil <br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong> Deciduous <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 5-10 feet tall and wide<br><br><strong><\/strong> Ninebark offers arching stems, colorful foliage, and peeling bark, plus exceptional drought resistance. William Hamilton, owner and founder of Nature\u2019s Own Landscapes in Ohio, confirms his ninebarks \u201csurvived two major droughts without any irrigation while still producing beautiful white flowers.\u201d<br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/50697352@N00\/18058350309\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">F. D. Richards<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Prairie-Rose.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of isolated pink flower head of Prairie rose (rosa setigera) with green blurred background\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> Prairie Rose <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Rosa setigera<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 4-8<br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil <br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>  Deciduous <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 5-15 feet tall and wide<br><br><strong><\/strong> You can train prairie rose into flowering hedges or guide it up arbors for fragrant, colorful backyard entrances. Plant it in full sun for spectacular blooms.<br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/close-up-of-isolated-pink-flower-head-of-climbing-rose-rosa-setigera-green-blurred-background-netherlands-focus-on-center\/351606807\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ralf<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption>             <\/figure><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>         <\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-top-drought-tolerant-shrubs-for-the-pacific-northwest-hardiness-zones-7-9\">Top Drought-Tolerant Shrubs for the Pacific Northwest (Hardiness Zones 7-9)<\/h2>    <p>Pacific Northwest shrubs must survive dry Mediterranean summers and soggy winters. This selection thrives in the local acidic soils, adapting to both extremes.<\/p>   <div style=\"min-height: 535px;; \" class=\"ub_image_slider swiper-container wp-block-ub-image-slider\" id=\"ub_image_slider_c04ed2b0-193a-4914-b276-7de267cf6b2d\" data-swiper-data='{\"speed\":300,\"spaceBetween\":20,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"loop\":true,\"pagination\":{\"el\": \".swiper-pagination\" , \"type\": \"bullets\", \"clickable\":true},\"navigation\": {\"nextEl\": \".swiper-button-next\", \"prevEl\": \".swiper-button-prev\"}, \"keyboard\": { \"enabled\": true }, \"effect\": \"slide\",\"simulateTouch\":false}'>             <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mahonia-g0abffaf13_1280-1.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful yellow colored flowers of Oregon grape\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> Oregon Grape  <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Mahonia aquifolium<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 5-9 <br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Partial shade to full shade; moist, well-drained, acidic soil<br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>  Evergreen <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 3-10 feet tall and wide<br><br><strong><\/strong> Tuck this shade-lover under taller    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/tree-care\/best-drought-tolerant-trees\/\">drought-tolerant trees<\/a> for year-round color: sunny yellow spring flowers, blue autumn berries, and a blazing crimson winter foliage. <br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/de\/photos\/mahonia-aquifolium-berberidac%C3%A9e-4101031\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Manzanita-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of a ground cover plant Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet'\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> Manzanita  <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Arctostaphylos spp.<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 7-10 <br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Sun to part shade and well-drained, acidic soil<br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>  Evergreen <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 1-20 feet tall and 2-15 feet wide<br><br><strong><\/strong> After 2-3 years, this ornamental shrub thrives on rainwater alone, displaying a dramatic peeling bark and an architectural branching structure.<br> <br> Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/149372353@N02\/41934995552\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plant Right<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Myrica_californica.jpg\" alt=\"close up image of Pacific Wax Myrtle\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> Pacific Wax Myrtle <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Myrica californica<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 7-10 <br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Full sun to part shade and slightly acidic, well-drained soil<br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>  Evergreen <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 10-30 feet tall and 10-20 feet wide<br><br><strong><\/strong> Want privacy fast? The Pacific wax myrtle shoots up 2-4 feet annually, shrugging off salt spray and drought while remaining green year-round.<br> <br> Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Myrica_californica_kz5.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Red-flowering-currant.jpeg\" alt=\"red flowers of Red-flowering currant in a garden\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> Red-flowering Currant  <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em>Ribes sanguineum<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 6-9 <br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil <br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>  Deciduous <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 8-10 feet tall and wide<br><br><strong><\/strong> Red-flowering currant is ideal for     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-build-pollinator-garden\/\">pollinator gardens<\/a> \u2014 birds relish its tart berries, while hummingbirds enjoy its spring flowers\u2019 nectar. <br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/red-flowering-currant-or-ribes-sanguineum-flowers-in-a-garden-ornamental-shrub\/789561500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volha<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Coyote-Bush.jpeg\" alt=\"White blooming staminate discoid head inflorescences of Coyote Bush\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> Coyote Brush <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Baccharis pilularis<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 7-10 <br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Full sun and well-drained soil<br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>  Evergreen <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 2-10 feet tall and up to 6 feet wide<br><br><strong><\/strong> TThis wild-looking, tiered shrub suits naturalistic gardens perfectly. Low varieties create excellent   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/best-drought-tolerant-ground-covers\/\">drought-tolerant ground cover<\/a> while upright shrubs provide effective privacy screening. <br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/white-blooming-staminate-discoid-head-inflorescences-of-coyote-bush-baccharis-pilularis-asteraceae-native-dioecious-perennial-shrub-ballona-freshwater-marsh-southern-california-coast-autumn\/400122632\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jared Quentin<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption>             <\/figure><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>         <\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-top-drought-tolerant-shrubs-for-the-mountain-west-hardiness-zones-3-7\">Top Drought-Tolerant Shrubs for the Mountain West (Hardiness Zones 3-7)<\/h2>    <p>From desert valleys to mountain peaks, the Mountain West tests plants with alkaline soil, scorching sun, and unpredictable weather. These tough shrubs handle it all.<\/p>   <div style=\"min-height: 535px;; \" class=\"ub_image_slider swiper-container wp-block-ub-image-slider\" id=\"ub_image_slider_5b29b32c-c0d7-4254-912d-007a5187cf52\" data-swiper-data='{\"speed\":300,\"spaceBetween\":20,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"loop\":true,\"pagination\":{\"el\": \".swiper-pagination\" , \"type\": \"bullets\", \"clickable\":true},\"navigation\": {\"nextEl\": \".swiper-button-next\", \"prevEl\": \".swiper-button-prev\"}, \"keyboard\": { \"enabled\": true }, \"effect\": \"slide\",\"simulateTouch\":false}'>             <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fallugia-paradoxa.jpg\" alt=\"close up image of flowers of Apache Plume\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> Apache Plume <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Fallugia paradoxa<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 5-10 <br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Full sun and sandy, gravelly, dry, well-drained soil <br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>  Deciduous <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 2-6 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide<br><br><strong><\/strong> Delicate white blooms transform into magical pink plumes that dance in the desert breeze \u2014 a resilient beauty thriving in your garden\u2019s driest, sunniest spots.<br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/apache-plume-fallugia-paradoxa-fruits-a-wild-rose-that-grows-in-the-great-basin-and-mojave-deserts\/276652576\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dominic Gentilcore<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cliffrose.jpeg\" alt=\"close up photo of Cliffrose\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> Cliffrose<\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Purshia stansburiana<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 4-9 <br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Full sun and rocky, poor, well-draining soil<br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>  Semi-evergreen<br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> Up to 10 feet tall and wide<br><br><strong><\/strong> Turn tricky slopes into scented gardens with cliffrose. This deep-rooted native prevents erosion and fills the summer air with honey fragrance.<br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/flower-of-the-wild-cliff-rose\/460852563\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cavan<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fernbush.jpg\" alt=\"close up image of Fernbush\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>Fernbush <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Chamaebatiaria millefolium<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 4-8 <br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Semi-evergreen or evergreen in zones 7-8 and deciduous in colder climates<br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>  Evergreen <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 3-7 feet tall and wide <br><br><strong><\/strong> Fernbush\u2019s lacy foliage and fragrant white flowers thrive in sunny rockeries and    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/xeriscaping-ideas\/\">xeric gardens <\/a> among yuccas and penstemons. <br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/in\/images\/chamaebatiaria-is-a-monotypic-genus-of-aromatic-shrub-in-the-rose-family-containing-the-single-species-chamaebatiaria-millefolium-fern-bush-and-desert-sweet-craters-of-the-moon-national-monument\/1066529386\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">youli zhao<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mountain-Mahogany.jpeg\" alt=\"mountain mahogony plant with soil in the background\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> Mountain Mahogany <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Cercocarpus spp.<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 3-9<br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil <br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong> Evergreen, aromatic<br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> 10-25 feet tall and wide<br><br><strong><\/strong> With its silvery canopy and feathery summer plumes, mountain mahogany brings the rugged beauty of the Rocky Mountains to your doorstep.<br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/alder-leaf-mountain-mahogany-or-cercocarpus-montanus-plant-in-zurich-in-switzerland\/801456479\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Robert<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rubber-Rabbitbrush.jpg\" alt=\"image of rabbitbrush in a lawn\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong> Rabbitbrush <\/strong> | <strong><\/strong><em> Ericameria nauseosa<\/em><br><br><strong>Hardiness zone: <\/strong> 3-8<br><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong> Full sun and well-draining soil<br><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>  Evergreen <br><strong>Mature size: <\/strong> Up to 7 feet tall and wide<br><br><strong><\/strong> With stunning golden blooms, silvery foliage, and zero watering once established, rabbitbrush is a butterfly magnet that thrives anywhere.<br> <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/hockeyholic\/50381054976\/in\/photolist-2jL15oU-CAeA1e-6NQAh3-2myRman-KNeum3-Gv21ZA-Gv238h-2mnoejC-2mnjoUd-Li8ztL-QdXQK5-fP2z6L-2myQD7f-2jDKg62-fP2yPs-6kuj44-VmUP53-2mpwa2v-2mprdKJ-2myUM8g-dkPu2v-2oRtPXj-Ru3u82-SJ2D1p-Ru3tPg-dtqQDJ-dtqQuQ-e7VrBW-29mfqTg-VTDsSQ-fKJryd-fKHVVy-fKrA8F-fKHWaG-dtqPV3-fKHVHo-pi1m1B-2nRkxwL-dtqPzS-dtqP1o-dtqP8q-dtqMTu-fKJcpb-dtqQ8u-dtqNLw-dtqMLo-pihsT6-fKrAm2-fKrAxn-c7Crbo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andy Blackledge<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>         <\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-transform-your-dry-landscape-into-a-thriving-oasis\">Transform Your Dry Landscape Into a Thriving Oasis<\/h2>    <p>Drought-resistant shrubs slash water bills while adding vibrant life to dry gardens. Let <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\">LawnStarter landscaping pros<\/a> choose, plant, and prune the perfect shrubs for your water-wise garden.<\/p>    <p><strong>Read Next:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/best-drought-tolerant-perennials\/\">Best Drought-Tolerant Perennials<\/a><\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-42bd284f-5c8f-4373-b0a4-06fae7038dfd\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-42bd284f-5c8f-4373-b0a4-06fae7038dfd\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-42bd284f-5c8f-4373-b0a4-06fae7038dfd\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-42bd284f-5c8f-4373-b0a4-06fae7038dfd\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/tmimn.com\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christopher Deanovic<\/a>, operations leader of Task Masters, Maple Grove, MN. Personal interview.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Landscape Plants<\/a>.\u201d Oregon State University.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/find_a_plant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox<\/a>.\u201d North Carolina State University.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonlandscapeco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steve Schumacher<\/a>, owner-operator of Boston Landscape Co., Boston, MA. Personal interview.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/publicgarden.ucdavis.edu\/plant\/desert-spoon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of California Arboretum and Public Garden Database<\/a>.\u201d University of California.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturesownlandscapes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">William Hamilton<\/a>, owner and founder of Nature\u2019s Own Landscapes, Springfield, OH. Personal interview.<\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p>Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/close-up-beauty-berries-branches-on-a-blurred-green-background-in-the-garden-natural-floral-background\/405250059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dvulikaia<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/p>    <p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drought-tolerant shrubs, like juniper, jojoba, or ninebark, can reduce water use by 60%-70%. The secret? 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