12 great drought-tolerant plants

These unthirsty succulents, flowers, and grasses will thrive with little care — even on a roof

low growing succulents
Photo by Thomas J. Story

4. Sedum spathulifolium ‘Cape Blanco’

Tiny blue-green leaves form tight rosettes on trailing stems. This low grower from California makes a great groundcover. Zones 2–9 and 14–24.

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