12 great drought-tolerant plants

These unthirsty succulents, flowers, and grasses will thrive with little care — even on a roof|story by Debrea Prinzing

Lewisia cotyledon
Photo by Thomas J. Story

2. Lewisia cotyledon 'Sunset Strain'

This bloomer, from California and Oregon, has evergreen foliage and reaches a foot high and 10 inches wide. It’s great in rock gardens, but needs excellent drainage. Zones 1–7 and 14–17.

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