8 Drought-Tolerant Plants a Pro Landscaper Swears By

Sedums come in a wide variety of species, ranging from succulents to flowering uprights. "Trailing sedums are really nice for something to hang over the side of a container to help soften straight lines, and being a succulent plant, they also don't need a lot of water," Freda says. Sedum species like Autumn Joy and Vera Jameson are some of Freda's favorite options of the flowering variety.