Perennials and plants for dry locations

Fragrant lavender

The lavender, which fascinates with its purple flowers and intoxicating scent, is considered a classic for dry, sunny and protected locations. If you cut it back after flowering, it will bloom a second time. Avoid heavy clay soil and waterlogging. A dry, sandy, permeable and not too acidic soil is ideal. Water as needed.

Warm, sunny, dry for the alpine aster

The alpine aster is an easy-care cushion perennial that is adapted to dry locations. The white, purple or pink flowers appear from May to September. A warm, sunny place and well-drained soil are ideal. Water on warm summer days and remove spent flowers.

Scented nettle for sunny, dry locations

The scented nettle fascinates with its beautiful flower candles and its long flowering period. A warm, sunny to full sun spot as well as a humus-rich, nutrient-rich and well-drained soil in a dry location are well suited. Only water the scented nettles when it is dry, avoid waterlogging and fertilize once a year in spring with a complete fertilizer. Many species are not sufficiently hardy.

Oxeye for partial shade

The oxeye is a yellow-flowering summer perennial with a beautiful color combination. A sunny to partially shaded spot and dry, calcareous, loose soil are ideal. The oxeye is frost hardy and does not require winter protection.

Sunflower for dry soil

The sun rose, which is available in numerous colors, has a perennial character and prefers a location in full sun. The flowers of this low-growing plant only open when the weather is good. The substrate is best dry, sandy, permeable and rich in nutrients and lime. Water regularly but moderately and avoid waterlogging. You don't need to fertilize if the soil is rich in humus. Cut back the shoots in late summer. Some winter protection is necessary in harsh locations.

Magnificent candle - a flowering perennial

The magnificent candle is a special perennial that blooms from July until the first frost. A warm, sunny location and sandy, dry, permeable, nutrient-poor soil are ideal. Too much water, waterlogging and nutrients damage the plants. Glorious candles are only hardy in very mild locations and with winter protection outdoors.

The high steppe candles

Steppe candles are magnificent solitary plants with candle-like flower clusters. The flowering period is May to July. Depending on the species, the stems of the perennial plants can grow two meters high. Steppe candles like a sunny location and well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring compost. Long-term fertilizer is also suitable. Steppe candles are not winter hardy.

Wollziest as a ground cover

The undemanding and winter-hardy Wollziest impresses with its woolly, soft gray leaves and the enchanting pink-violet flowers. The ideal location for this reliable ground cover is sunny to full sun and the soil is rather dry, sandy and low in nitrogen. In autumn it is advisable to cut back the remaining flowers.

Ornamental garlic - a touch of purple in the dry

The ornamental onion with the beautiful purple spherical flowers is an eye-catcher. Depending on the variety, they bloom in different colors from May to September. The optimal location is warm and sunny and the soil is permeable, rather dry, calcareous and nutrient-rich. Avoid waterlogging.

Catnip - the permanent bloomer

Catnip is an impressive drying artist and long-lasting bloomer. The delicate flowers shine in pink, purple, white or blue. It blooms from May to September and is also at Cats popular. Most species like a sunny spot with well-drained, moderately nutrient-rich soil. Watering and fertilizing are rarely necessary outdoors. If you cut back after the first flowering, the plant will bloom again in September. Remove old shoots in spring so that new ones can form. Catnip is hardy.

There are numerous robust plants and Perennials, such as catnip or sweetheart, which are drought tolerant. You can also plant dry areas with our favorites.