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17 Drought Tolerant Plants for Spring Blooms
Planting native is an excellent way to conserve water because native plants in general need much less water than non-natives. Choosing native plants is a great way to help pollinators, the planet, and your wallet! Here are 17 drought tolerant plants that bloom in the spring to support early pollinators.
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Plant Profile: Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)
This native wildflower is a great option for beginners, as it is easy to grow from seed and easy to find for sale. Lanceleaf coreopsis supports 22 species of bees, and birds like to eat the seeds. It is perfect for creating a wildflower meadow, and it is very tolerant of most growing conditions.
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Plant Profile: Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia lyrata)
Lyreleaf Sage is an amazing ground cover that is heat, humidity, and drought tolerant, evergreen, and tough enough to tolerate being walked on and mowed over. It’s flowers are attractive to bees and hummingbirds. Its aggressive spread and tolerance for a wide variety of growing conditions make it an excellent lawn alternative.
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Plant Profile: New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus)
New Jersey Tea gets its name from the fact that its leaves were used as a tea substitute during the Revolutionary War. It is a tough, low-growing shrub that has a deep taproot, meaning it is highly resistant to drought and even recovers well after fire.
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Plant Profile: Carolina Cherry Laurel (Prunus caroliniana)
Carolina Cherry Laurel is a popular landscape shrub throughout the South for good reason. Once established, it’s highly drought tolerant and very low-maintenance. It produces delicate white flowers that are popular with bees and berries that the birds love, and it is a keystone species for butterflies.
● About Me
I’m Emily, the creator and author behind this blog. When I first started trying to attract pollinators to my yard, everything pointed to native plants. I had to spend hours and hours researching what to grow because there was no central hub of information for new gardeners like myself. So I decided to create it. I hope my website helps you skip the research and get straight to planting.
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