drought tolerant
Thrives without water
Drought tolerant describes plants or landscapes that can survive extended periods without water.
A drought-tolerant garden requires minimal irrigation once established: We replaced the lawn with drought-tolerant native plants.
The term appears frequently in xeriscaping and water-conservation contexts.
Also written drought-tolerant.
- CAM photosynthesisNocturnal CO2 fixation pathway
- succulenceMoisture-rich quality
- xeriscapingLow-irrigation garden design
- deep-rootedFirmly and long established
- xerophyteDrought-tolerant plant species
desert ecosystems · dry spell · low maintenance · sustainable farming · stomatal regulation · arid · bone dry · mulching · native plants · prairie grass · arid regions · erosion control · cactus · desert rose · native · perennial · sage · leathery
- environmentalismecology, conservationism, recycling bins, campaigner, environmentalism
- low-maintenancecactus, succulents, artificial turf, self-cleaning oven, dishwasher-safe
- landscaping termsmulching, edging, borders, ground cover, hardscape
- moisture needsxeric, mesic, hydric, arid, humid
- xeriscapingxeriscaping, water conservation, succulent, cacti, aloe
- tree typesdeciduous, evergreen, conifer, broadleaf, hardwood
water requirements
drought tolerantthirsty
Needing hydration
hydrophilic · water-loving · aquatic · riparian · semi-aquatic