8 Drought-Tolerant Plants a Pro Landscaper Swears By

It can be hard to find flowering plants that don't require regular watering, but daylilies are the perfect, colorful option for your low-water garden. "Sort of like a cross between an ornamental grass and a perennial flower, day lilies don't need as much water as a lot of the bigger leaved perennials and flowering shrubs," Freda says, noting her favorite species is Stella D'oro. Another tip for finding drought-tolerant flowers? Ones with smaller, thinner leaves or needles tend to require less water, Freda says.