A plant that can withstand longer periods of time without irrigation or precipitation.
A plant that can withstand longer periods of time without irrigation or precipitation.
the ability to endure the stresses of prolonged dry periods on a regular basis, without lasting damage. Once established in the garden or landscape, drought-tolerant plants can bounce back from lack or loss of water and return to good health.
Plants that deal with severe drought on a regular basis, and recover from repeated wilting. All plants will need to be watered while getting established. Annuals and perennials need 2 to 3 weeks to establish, shrubs and trees need a year to become established. Often used interchangeably with drought resistant although their definitions are diffe...