Edited By: Pragati Bhandari

Succulents Succulents are a broad category of plants that store water in their leaves, stems, and roots. Examples include cacti, aloe vera, agave, and sedum. They are well-suited to arid climates due to their water-retaining capabilities.

Desert Marigold Desert marigold is a perennial herb with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. It's native to arid regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico. This plant is known for its ability to thrive in hot, dry climates.

Globe Mallow Globe mallow is a flowering perennial that produces colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of orange, pink, or red. It's well-adapted to arid regions and can handle high temperatures and minimal water.

Desert Mariposa Lily This perennial plant produces large, showy flowers with stunning petals. It's found in arid regions of North America, particularly in desert landscapes.

Red Yucca Red yucca is a succulent with long, arching leaves and tall flower spikes with tubular, red or coral-colored flowers. It's well-suited to arid environments and is often used in xeriscaping.

Penstemon Many species of penstemon, also known as beardtongue, are native to arid regions. They produce tubular flowers in various colors and are well-adapted to dry, sandy soils.

Coneflower Some species of coneflowers, like the purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), can tolerate dry, arid conditions. These plants produce vibrant, daisy-like flowers and are drought-tolerant once established.

Gaura Gaura, also known as  butterfly bush or wandflower, is a drought-tolerant perennial with delicate, butterfly-like flowers. It's well-suited to  arid climates and provides  a graceful addition to  garden landscapes.