By Mary H. Dyer, Master Naturalist and Master Gardener Water is in short supply across much of the country, and responsible gardening means making the best use of available resources. Fortunately, all it takes is a little advance planning to grow a beautiful garden with a variety of plants, including low maintenance, drought resistant perennials. Read on for a few ideas to inspire you. Heat and Drought Tolerant Plants with Color Selecting drought tolerant plants with color isn’t as difficult as you might think. Here are some popular perennials that will add a pop of color while handling the heat of sun and drought-like conditions: Salvia (Salvia spp.) is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant greatly loved by butterflies and hummingbirds. This low-maintenance cousin to kitchen sage displays tall spikes of tiny white, pink, violet, red and blue flowers. Most varieties are suitable for USDA plant hardiness zones 8 through 10, although some
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