Between the heat wave and the drought currently affecting France, it is better to choose plants that consume almost no water in your garden. Practical and pretty, here are 10 plants that don’t need to be watered.
Don’t have a green thumb? No problem. These plants require little maintenance. And they don’t need a lot of water either. Perfect in this period of high heat and drought which is likely to get worse. All you have to do is equip yourself.
The verveine of Buenos Aires
An exotic name, a summer color, Buenos Aires verbena has it all. She has the advantage of managing on her own since she reseeds herself without help. Colorful from June to November, it adapts to any soil as long as it is in the sun. Little more, butterflies love it.
The silver basket
Easy to maintain, the money basket also loves the sun. Just water it the first few months after planting and that’s it. Its bright white and green foliage will adorn your garden from February to August.
Little cypress santolina
As yellow as the sun, this pretty rounded plant does not need very rich soil to grow. In flower from June to August, the little cypress santolina can measure up to 50 cm in height and 1 m in width.
The azure ball
Round like the moon, the azure ball nevertheless prefers the rays of the sun. Its captivating blue color varies during flowering. Like the others, it requires almost no maintenance, except to cut the faded flowers from time to time.
The Jacobin
Originally from Uruguay and relatively unknown, the jacobine can warm up a garden with its color. Its flowering, quite original in its form, takes place between July and October. It prefers rather dry soils and in the sun, even in partial shade.
At the hole
Either white or pink, the flowering of the gaura is one of the longest since it can last from May to September. Unlike others, this plant prefers rich soils. Otherwise, it is very easy to maintain. When planting it, you just have to make sure that each foot is spaced about 50 cm apart.
Jerusalem sage
Another original shape that has everything to please. The flowers of Jerusalem sage grow in a crown around the stem. The bright yellow of this plant will bring light to your garden. It is a plant that takes up space but is really low maintenance. She can live without water for weeks.
The garden stonecrop
More popular, the garden stonecrop does not lose its beauty. Mainly because of its simplicity. It adapts to all soils, as long as it is full of sun. As for its flowering, it begins towards the end of summer and lasts until October.
Afghan sage
Similar to lavender in color and shape, Afghan sage can be admired throughout the summer. It is content with poor, dry soil, but it needs a lot of sun. Its fragrance is light.
Corsican Euphorbia
Between yellow and green, Corsican spurge is a small plant. Its foliage lasts all year round. And if it adores the sun, this plant is also resistant to winter and can survive down to -25°C. Its need for water is very low.
