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All plants need water to survive.

However, some plants are able to grow without needing a lot of water.

These plants are ideal for dry regions or in case of prolonged drought.

They can live without being taken care of for a long time. Convenient, isn't it?

Here is our selection of the 24 most resistant plants and who can live without water ... or almost. Look :

1. Agave

The agave stores water in its thick foliage. It collects water thanks to its deep roots. The sheet has sharp edges and a special look. This is why landscapers often use it to decorate gardens, and of course to its drought resistant properties.

2. Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea is the champion when it comes to drought resistance. It is a very robust shrub that thrives in extreme conditions and on poor soils. In addition, it is very easy to grow. With its incredible colors, it is the king of gardens and terraces.

3. Purslane

It is a drought tolerant, colorful flowering plant. It thrives in poor, dry soil. Due to its thick succulent leaves, purslane can survive without water for a long time and needs warmth to thrive.

4. The lithops

Lithops is a succulent plant also called "living stones" or "stone plant". It is an easy plant to keep and does not require a lot of care or water. They can also be grown indoors.

5. The gaillarde

The gaillarde is a covering flower that does not require special attention. Anyone can make it bloom profusely, even Sunday gardeners. It just needs a sunny spot and a little water. It blooms all summer and also in the fall. On the other hand, be aware that she fears frost.

6. Verbena

Verbena is an excellent ground cover that spreads quickly. It needs high temperatures and little water. It is found in several bright colors. It flowers in clusters from spring to fall and all year round in warm climates, but here too it fears the cold. It needs lots of sun and well-drained soil.

7. The lantana

Lantana is a rustic tropical plant cultivated for its fragrant and colorful flowers. It blooms throughout spring and summer in warm regions. The lantana has round and very colorful flowers. He loves heat and drought. It is an undemanding plant that can be grown in any type of soil. These flowers attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. It can also be grown in a pot.

8. Wallflowers

Known for their beautiful colors and fragrance, wallflowers are short-lived perennials, annuals (in cooler regions) or biennials. They are resistant to drought and require occasional watering. The flowers appear in spring and summer in clusters. Put them in a sunny or partially shaded place.

9. The laurel

Laurel is a tropical shrub that flowers enormously. It produces beautiful, fragrant flowers in different colors, such as yellow, pink, red, white or purple. It is known to adapt well to hot, dry climates and thrives very well in coastal areas. It prefers full sun, but adapts to a few hours of shade.

10. The soapwort

It is a good semi-evergreen cover that blooms in summer. This shrub is native to the mountainous regions of southern Europe and is relatively cold hardy. On the other hand, it does not support prolonged freezing. Grow this plant if you don't have time to take care of your flower beds. She likes poor soils, does not require watering or fertilizer.

11. Sage

This perennial, drought-resistant plant is renowned for its aromatic flavor. The best time to plant her is when the weather starts to warm up after frost. She loves the sun and has low watering needs. Too much water could even kill her quickly.

12. The poppy

Thanks to their bright colors, poppies look beautiful in a garden or patio. To grow poppies, all you need is sufficient sun exposure and moderate watering.

13. Santolina

This shrub has pretty yellow flowers that bloom from late spring. It has gray-green foliage, needs drained soil and especially full sun.

14. The sedum

Known for its resistance to drought, it is sufficient to water it once a week in spring and summer and occasionally in winter. This plant thrives well in all types of soil and loves the sun. There are many varieties of sedum, but none are very demanding. You can choose different colors of foliage or flowers.

15. The desert rose

Also known as "Adenium", this plant is a tropical succulent plant that does not require a lot of water. She needs lots of sun and warmth to thrive. It is also sometimes seen as a houseplant in cooler climates.

16. Lavender

It is a beautiful perennial plant known for its fragrant flowers. It does not require special care: easy to grow, tolerant to heat and drought. You can also plant lavender in a pot with well-drained soil because it hates excess water.

17. The New Zealand daisy

Called "Rock Daisy" by English speakers, they are aptly named since they love rocky soils. These flowering plants (Pachystegia) thrive perfectly without care and water.

18. Round-headed thistle

Once established, round-headed thistles are drought tolerant. They are probably the hardiest perennials in your garden. Their flowers are gorgeous, an unusual blue-purple, and last from summer to early fall.

19. The garden coquelourde

The garden cocklebur, also called Lychnis, is very drought tolerant and very easy to grow. This plant is also admired for its silvery green foliage. It can survive without water, or with a very scattered watering in period of heat.

20. Red valerian

This drought tolerant plant has large, round flower clusters that appear in late spring. It also has very fleshy blue-green foliage. Once established, valerian does not need frequent watering and is undemanding.

21. Spurge

These plants are found in all parts of the world in different varieties and different colors. They easily tolerate water scarcity and do not require special attention. They can be ephemeral or annual perennials.

22. Russian sage

Russian sage is truly admirable with its silvery foliage and beautiful lavender-colored flowers. This plant, also called "Afghan lavender", is drought tolerant and should be planted in a sunny, well-drained position.

23. Yarrow

Yarrow has tiny flowers and decorative foliage that resembles ferns. It does not require any particular maintenance and adapts rather well to borders, rocky massifs or even in the open field. It just needs sun, well-drained clay soil and a temperate climate.

24. Cacti and succulents

Not only do cacti and succulents have low water requirements, they also don't need to be maintained. In short, they are easy to grow. During periods of drought, these plants shrink and use their water supply. There are many varieties of cacti and plants. You just have to choose :-)

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