PETITTI | Drought-Tolerant Perennials for Sun & Shade

Noticing plants suffering in the heat of summer? No need to worry – drought-tolerant plants can be a great solution! Noelle covers 28 perennial plant families that can tolerate moderate drought conditions and still bloom beautifully! She talks everything from Coneflowers and Black-eyed Susans to perennial grasses and sedums, plus a few options for the shade garden.

[outdoors]

Anise Hyssop is another great option and it’s native to Ohio. It’s also a pollinator magnet and is full of bumblebees from Dawn to dusk. I’d recommend everyone have at least one of these in your garden!

[pharmgirl]

Thank you so much for making these videos. I am trying to make a 4 season interest at the end of my property and video's like these are inspirational.

[jenmason]

I’m from Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 zone 5b-love liatris & e West year I find more patches in my garden. I love Guara, but I had no idea it’s a perennial (is it for me in my zone?) it does sooo well in my containers & garden. I agree with all the plants you’ve shown. I have 95% of the ones you mentioned 😂 Sedums are so underused & hens & chicks. I’ve had for many many years & so amazing these plants

[carolmcdill]

That was an excellent, fact packed video. Thank you!

[rtrxpqf]

Yes Noelle, coreopsis is a beautiful perennial. Trimmed both down and maybe they will rebloom again. Wind flower or gaura sounds like a rewarding perennial to grow as blooms are long lasting. I have a bloomerang lilac just planted in the spring but hasn't bloomed yet. Will be sure to feed Plant Tone next spring at the suggestion of Angel Petitti as they like fertilizer high in phosphorous! Always appreciate both of your expert advice in the garden! Thanks, and as fall approaches this time of year is awesome in Northeast Ohio! Enjoy!

[reneelemos]

When you make these videos could you make a list of names in the description? It says 28 perennials. Could i get the list please

[cynthiadodge]

I got a couple boogie woogie and planted them in a full sun hot spot in my garden and I noticed they are starting to brown in the center. Does that mean they are getting too much water?

[carolynschmidt]

Is it too late in the summer to plant cone flowers?