More Leading Breeders Offering a Range of Drought-Tolerant Varieties

By Julie Hullett|July 24, 2024

It’s no secret that water has become more expensive, and in many regions, harder to find. Consumers are looking for plant varieties that grow well without constant watering, and keep the water bill down for the homeowner. Growers are already skilled at capturing and reusing their irrigation water. But with rising input costs, it’s always helpful to cut back where you can. Growers in the western U.S. are feeling the pressure now more than ever. Check out these drought-tolerant varieties from Danziger, Darwin Perennials, Dümmen Orange, and Hem Genetics. Also, make sure to check out Parts 1 of our drought-tolerant slideshows featuring additional plant breeders, and stay tuned for more variety slideshows here at Greenhouse Grower.

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Centaurea ‘Silver Swirl’ (Darwin Perennials) | Ball Horticultural Co.
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Cuphea ‘Cupheasy Lavender’ (Dümmen Orange) | Dümmen Orange
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Delosperma ‘Ocean Sunset Violet’ (Darwin Perennials) | Ball Horticultural Co.
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Evolvulus ‘Beach Bum Blue’ (Dümmen Orange) | Dümmen Orange
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Gaillardia ‘SpinTop Yellow Touch’ (Dümmen Orange) | Dümmen Orange
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Gazania ‘Enorma Red Ring’ (Hem Genetics) | Hem Genetics
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Kniphofia ‘Glowstick’ (Darwin Perennials) | Ball Horticultural Co.
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Lantana ‘Gem Compact Orange Fire’ (Danziger) | Danziger
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Mimulus ‘Mai Tai Red’ (Danziger) | Danziger
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Portulaca ‘Mega Pazzaz Gold’ (Danziger) | Danziger
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Silene ‘Desert Glow’ (Hem Genetics) | Hem Genetics
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Verbena ‘Purple Haze’ (Hem Genetics) | Hem Genetics