Plants That Need Little or No Watering
In an article by Danny Schrock of the University of Missouri extension, he notes, "many gardeners use about twice as much water in their landscapes as is needed." Water is a precious commodity and plants need it to survive. You can conserve it by cultivating plants that do not need much water. Does this Spark an idea?
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Purple Coneflower
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Perennials last from year to year and do not die at the end of the season. One beautiful, water-efficient perennial is the purple coneflower. Also known as Echinacea purpurea, this striking plant has long, green leaves and reaches a height of up to three feet. It has four-inch long, purple flowers that look like daisies. Brownish-orange cones that attract butterflies sit in the center of these flowers. When the flowers disappear, the cones remain. The purple cone requires no special soil.
Lilac
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The lilac is another low-maintenance plant adorned with fragrant, colorful flowers. These hardy plants bloom for two to six weeks depending on their geographic location. They range in height from 5 to 15 feet and require fertile, well-drained soil. They make excellent cut flowers, and butterflies love them. Lilacs require at least six hours of sunlight per day, and they will not bloom if you give them too much water. The .S. vulgaris variety is the most common lilac of the species.
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Bird of Paradise
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Vibrant splashes of red, orange and yellow blend with green to create the brightly colored bird of paradise. Also called the Caesalpinia, this plant comes in multiple sizes and types. Some are small bushes, while others are medium trees. The bird of paradise flourishes in desert heat and requires little water. Although it prefers well-drained soil, you can grow it in almost any type of soil condition. Owners should deep water the bird of paradise during the first two weeks of its blooming stage. This extends the plant's blooming period and helps it stay healthy.
Seena
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If you need an excellent screening plant, consider the seena. These plants grow natively in warm regions around the world. Seenas are extremely drought resistant, and they require little water. They have olive colored leaves and blooms that appear from late winter to spring. Seena plants require full sunlight and do not tolerate cold well. Once you establish them in the soil, you do not need to apply supplemental fertilization. The plant's bright yellow flowers also attract pollinating insects during the blooming period.
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