No matter the location, lack of water is emerging as a major problem. However, there are several ways to reduce the watering needs, and still, successfully garden with drought tolerant herbs. It is to be noted that a lot of drought-resistant herbs are from the Mediterranean and thus, enjoy the sunshine, heart, and poor-quality soil. They require good drainage to keep roots rot-free. Here in this article listed are a few herbs that can be grown successfully during times of drought.
- Mullein:
Tall and striking mullein grows into a stunning yellow flower and offers fuzzy greenery. This herb will act as a focal point for even a small garden. Once rooted, there will be no problem for mullein to grow well in low moisture conditions. Mullein is a friendly and easy-to-grow herb. Usually, kids are drawn to the furry nature and unique appearance of mullein.
- Echinacea:
Echinacea is one of the other drought tolerant herbs that require very little water to grow. Not only pink, but Echinacea also comes in a rainbow of other colors, including orange, white, pink, red, and gold. It is recommended to divide Echinacea every three years but when having a smaller area to garden in, one can go longer than that and keep the spread in check.
- Sage:
Sage is considered one of the easiest herbs that can grow in a drought garden. It seems to disregard rainfall and keeps growing beautifully. Usually, sage is grown as a backdrop to the garden design; it grows large and busy throughout the entire season and thus, fills out gaps in the garden. In addition to this, sage is known to offer a pop of color in the garden.
- Borage:
With its beautiful and edible flowers, borage is considered the best choice for a stunning dry location. When the leaves of borage are small they can be eaten and many say that its taste is reminiscent of cucumbers. Borage can be easily controlled in extremely dry locations. This particular herb loves to reseed and become a part of the landscape.
- Rosemary:
Being a Mediterranean herb, Rosemary is no doubt the perfect herb to grow in the drought garden. If the soil is dry and well, rosemary might have more flavors, making the herb more delicious when one uses it throughout the winters. It is suggested to grow rosemary in a pot that is dropped into another pot in the ground. This way, the herb can grow lovely all the season, while making it easy to carry indoors before the arrival of winters.
- Calendula:
When looking for a bright color that draws one in the dry garden, consider growing calendula. The herb is reported to be incredibly tolerant of lower temperatures and drought and also is self-seeding that grows in the wonderful design of yellow to orange blooms.
Conclusion
When looking for minimizing water usage while gardening, growing the drought tolerant herbs is an ideal partnership. Such herbs don’t require fertilization if the garden plot has been properly prepared before planting them.