A Final Look at Drought-Tolerant Varieties from Leading Breeders

By Julie Hullett|August 21, 2024

Growers in the horticulture industry have noticed changes in weather patterns. Some regions are wetter than ever before, while others are experiencing a drought. Growers are learning to adapt to these changing conditions. Meanwhile, consumers are adjusting as well, but the choice of varieties in their garden can make a big difference. Here are some varieties from Spring Meadow Nursery, Terra Nova Nurseries, ThinkPlants/Royal Van Zanten, and Walters Gardens that stand up to drought conditions.

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Agastache ‘Meant to Bee Queen Nectarine’ (Walters Gardens) | Walters Gardens and Proven Winners
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Buddleia ‘Pugster Blue’ (Spring Meadow Nursery) | Proven Winners ColorChoice
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Coreopsis ‘Sunstar Orange’ (Terra Nova Nurseries) | Terra Nova Nurseries
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Hypericum ‘Sunny Boulevard’ (Spring Meadow Nursery) | Proven Winners ColorChoice
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Kniphofia ‘Pyromania Backdraft’ (Walters Gardens) | Walters Gardens and Proven Winners
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Kniphofia ‘Rocket Jr.’ (Terra Nova Nurseries) | Terra Nova Nurseries
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Limonium ‘Salt Lake’ (ThinkPlants Royal Van Zanten) | ThinkPlants/Royal Van Zanten
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Perovskia ‘Denim ‘n Lace’ (Walters Gardens) | Walters Gardens and Proven Winners
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Pyracomeles ‘Juke Box’ (Spring Meadow Nursery) | Proven Winners ColorChoice
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Sedum ‘Mocha Magic’ (Terra Nova Nurseries) | Terra Nova Nurseries