drought-tolerant
Adjective
Meaning
drought-tolerant (comparative more drought-tolerant, superlative most drought-tolerant)
Able to survive long periods of time without rain.
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Examples
For example, geraniums thrive best in zones that have mild winters and hot summers, like Zone 10. If you live in Zone 1, look for a drought-tolerant and tremendously cold hardy plant, like sunflowers.
The Arboretum at Flagstaff is a convert arboretum featuring 2,500 species of drought-tolerant native plants representative of the high-desert region.
The garden features drought-tolerant plants native from California and other parts of the world.
While a standard front-lot design might include sod and a single tree, a water-wise landscape could include as many as 10 shrubs, ample bark mulch and amended soil to support drought-tolerant flowering perennials, explains Grant.
While native plants have long been used for restoration projects, they are becoming increasingly popular with consumers wanting beautiful, drought-tolerant plants in their yards.
Climate Requirements Guar is very drought-tolerant and sun-loving, but it is very susceptible to frost.