Southern California, especially the South Bay area, is a gorgeous place to live, work, and play. Unfortunately, this landscape can be hot and dry, which means little available water for outdoor spaces. Due to this, many homeowners and businesses choose these Southern California drought resistant plants and flowers.
Best Drought Tolerant Plants for Southern California
Firecracker Penstemon (Penstemon eatonii)
We love the Firecracker Penstemon because of its bright red flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. This plant can grow up to four feet in height and width; plus, it grows incredibly quickly!
Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha)
Mexican Bush Sage is a large bush that can grow up to three feet high and thrives both in sunny and partially shaded areas. It has beautiful gray-green foliage during the year with bright purple flowers in the summer and fall.
Canyon Live-Forever (Dudleya cymosa)
If you are looking for a plant that needs very little attention, the Canyon Live-Forever is right up your alley. This evergreen succulent can grow in containers or out in the yard and reach up to a foot in height and width. The lovely reddish-orange flowers it produces in the spring add a touch of color you can look forward to.
California Fuschia (Zauschneria californica)
California Fuschia is a native plant to California that can grow literally anywhere, from cliffs to your very own backyard. Growing up to two feet high and four feet wide, these fascinating plants produces massive amounts of bright, reddish-orange flowers from July to November, which is prime feeding for hummingbirds.
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium bellum)
If you enjoy having ground cover in your outdoor space, Blue-Eyed Grass is the way to go. This small perennial can grow up to one foot in height and width. Plus, the Blue-Eyed Grass gets its name from the small, deep blue flowers, hence “blue-eyed.”
The Benefits of Southern California Drought Resistant Plants
Filling your outdoor space with beautiful, drought-resistant plants not only adds to the curb appeal of the location but has numerous benefits. First, drought-resistant plants are seriously low-maintenance; they need very little attention to remain healthy and strong. Second, they only need to be watered on occasion rather than every day. This cuts down your water bills, saves electricity, and avoids the needless waste of precious water.
Design Scapes Garden Landscape Services – LA
Are you looking to create a beautiful outdoor space for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy? Sometimes some simple landscaping is all you need to brighten up your backyard. For more information on what plants work best for Southern California and your unique outdoor space, give Design Scapes a call.
