![]() However, if you work with these conditions, nature does have a solution for shade plants that can cope with less watering. Gardening in shady, dry conditions can seem like an impossible combination. Which are the best drought-tolerant shrubs for shade? A special mention goes to Ceanothus ‘Valley Violet’ as recommended by the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, CA. Its clouds of blue flowers are a delight in early summer and some varieties flower in fall too. But beware, in particular when pruning, as the tiny hairs hair on the foliage can irritate skin and eyes.Ĭeanothus, otherwise known as the California Mountain Lilac comes in many sizes from dwarf and lax in habit to small tree size. Fremontodendron californicum has bright yellow flowers from spring to early summer, and is great for training against a wall. Zauschneria californica is a low-growing semi-evergreen shrub, pollinated by hummingbirds. It’s no surprise that we can look to the west coast of the US for some great drought-tolerant shrub choices. Which native shrubs are drought tolerant? Shop Mediterranean herbs at Nature Hills.Propagating herbs is easy too, so you can ensure you have an ongoing, homegrown supply. They are great for providing all-year interest, and structure in small mounded forms and need very little maintenance other than spring pruning and regular picking of leaves through the growing season. Many Mediterranean herbs will tolerate drought conditions once established, so consider planting lavender, rosemary, santolina, helichrysum or curry plant and thyme in gravel gardens, or dry areas near paths and seating areas to enjoy the aromatic foliage and flowers. Let's hear it for herb garden ideas in a hot landscape situation. Best for: Herb gardens, edging paths and borders, containers.(Image credit: Anna Graziosi Alamy Stock Photo) Trachelospermum jasminoides (star jasmine) Shop butterfly bush at Fast Growing TreesĨ.Compact types include the Pugster and Buzz series. There are so many cultivars to choose from, there’s a butterfly bush to suit yards or containers of all sizes. You will find it sprouting from any available paving cracks, and it can also easily grow out of shape, so prune hard in spring to keep it in check.Ĭhoose from classic shades of violet, or pink, dark purple ( ‘Black Knight’, available at Fast Growing Trees), and elegant white. It’s very vigorous and self-seeds easily so can be considered an invasive plant in some parts of the US. It will thrive in the harshest and most unwelcoming conditions, to bring in a plethora of pollinators. No list of sunny, drought-tolerant shrubs would be complete without the tough but pretty butterfly bush, with its abundant and often fragrant blooms. Best for: Back or front of borders, containers, mixed plantings.It has so many yellow flowers from spring to summer they nearly cover the whole plant.(Image credit: Botanic World/Alamy Stock Photo) Cytisus racemosus nana (dwarf yellow broom) reaches about 5 feet in height and also grows well in containers.'Burkwoodii' reaches between 5 and 7 feet tall, with crimson flowers in late spring. 'Killiney Red' is a smaller, compact variety with red blooms. 'Goldfinch' is crimson and yellow with pink and yellow wings. 'Cornish Cream' has ivory cream and yellow flowers. There are several cultivars of the species. Cytisus scoparius (common broom, Scotch broom) puts on a long show of yellow flowers on its 5-foot reach from May to June.Cytisus x praecox (Warminster broom) is a hybrid that grows to 5 feet tall offering pale yellow flowers in early May.Foliage is deep green and flowers are ruby red and yellow through spring and early summer. Cytisus x 'Lena' (Lena scotch broom) a dwarf variety that grows 4 feet tall.Cytisus x spachianus (sweet broom) is a hybrid with bright yellow, sweetly fragrant flowers in late spring. ![]() This wide, low-growing shrub displays pale yellow to creamy white flowers in spring.
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