Leading Breeders Offering a Range of Drought-Tolerant Varieties

By Julie Hullett|July 10, 2024

Drought tolerance has been an increasingly important trait in horticulture breeding. As new weather patterns often make dry regions of the country even drier, consumers are looking for plants that do not require much water. Irrigation is an expense to growers as well, so they are looking for water-wise varieties. Take a look at these drought-tolerant cultivars from American Takii, Anthony Tesselaar Plants, Bailey Nurseries, and Ball FloraPlant:

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Achillea Summer Series (American Takii) | American Takii
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Agapanthus Storm Series (Anthony Tesselaar Plants) | Anthony Tesselaar Plants
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Agastache ‘Arizona Sandstone’ (American Takii) | American Takii
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Ageratum ‘Monarch Magic’ (Ball FloraPlant) | Ball Horticultural Co.
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Coprosma Pacific Series (Anthony Tesselaar Plants) | Anthony Tesselaar Plants
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Cuphea ‘Enchantia White’ (Ball FloraPlant) | Ball Horticultural Co.
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First Editions Chasetree ‘Flip Side’ (Bailey Nurseries) | Bailey Nurseries
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First Editions Distylium ‘Cinnamon Girl’ (Bailey Nurseries) | Bailey Nurseries
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First Editions Sand Cherry ‘Jade Parade’ (Bailey Nurseries) | Bailey Nurseries
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Lantana ‘Passionfruit’ (Ball FloraPlant) | Ball Horticultural Co.
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Next Generation Flower Carpet Roses (Anthony Tesselaar Plants) | Anthony Tesselaar Plants
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Zinnia Belize Series (American Takii) | American Takii