Drought Tolerant Plants

Orders are sent out at the beginning of each week to reduce time in transit, see Delivery information. If you are interested in an Out of Stock product, please email us (wildbutrooted@gmail.com) and we will let you know the expected wait time.

If there is something you are interested in which you cannot find, let us know - we might be able to source or grow it for you!

Please remember that most plants are dormant in Autumn/Winter so your order may have no leaves until Spring.

Pack of 3: Creeping Sedum - Dragons blood or Sedum spurium- Fuldaglut

A tough, low-growing ground cover with rich red-tinged foliage that deepens in colour through the season. In summer, it bursts into vibrant pink-red star-shaped flowers, loved by pollinators. Perfect for rockeries, borders, or containers—drought-tolerant and thrives in poor soil.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 20 in stock

Pack of 3: Winter Savory - Satureja Montana

Hardy perennial that can be used as a herb all year round, great as a substitute for basil. Can also be used medicinally, and works great as ground cover. Height and spread 50cm.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 10 in stock

Chinese Artichoke (Crosne - Stachys sieboldii) edible tuber

A hardy, unusual root vegetable grown for its spiral-shaped tubers with a crisp texture and nutty flavour. Easy to grow and harvest in late autumn, Crosne thrives in most soils and adds interest to edible gardens or permaculture plots. The small, knobbly tubers (crosnes) can be eaten raw, cooked or pickled.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 9 in stock

Mountain Rye- Secale montanum

A hardy, drought-tolerant perennial edible grain with tall, elegant stems and soft seed heads that add texture to borders, meadows, or naturalistic plantings. Mountain Rye is great for wildlife gardens, soil improvement, and low-maintenance areas.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 9 in stock

Carnation Perennial Dwarf Vienna (DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS)

A classic cottage garden favourite with frilled, clove-scented blooms. Dianthus caryophyllus flowers over a long period and is perfect for borders, cutting gardens, or containers. Loved for its fragrance and old-fashioned charm, it also attracts bees and butterflies.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 8 in stock

Pack of 3: Oregano - Origanum vulgare

A hardy perennial herb with aromatic leaves used in Mediterranean cooking. Easy to grow, compact and drought tolerant.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 8 in stock

Pack of 3 Honeysuckle plants- yellow

A vigorous, evergreen climber with fragrant, creamy-white flowers that turn yellow as they age. Loved by pollinators and ideal for covering fences or trellises.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 7 in stock

Pack of 3 plants: Lemon balm - Melissa officinalis

Lemon Balm is a calming herb with a fresh lemony scent, perfect for teas and natural remedies. Easy to grow and loved by pollinators, it brings both beauty and wellbeing to your garden.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 6 in stock

Pack of 3: Rudbeckia Hirta – Autumn Shades

A bold and beautiful perennial with daisy-like flowers in rich red tones that bloom from midsummer into autumn. Echinacea is loved by pollinators and brings vibrant colour to borders, prairie-style plantings, or wildlife gardens. Drought-tolerant and perfect for cut flowers too.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 6 in stock

Cineraria maritima Silver Dust

Senecio cineraria 'Silver Dust' is a hardy evergreen perennial prized for its striking silvery foliage that adds contrast and texture to borders, containers, and coastal gardens. The fuzzy, silver leaves are covered in fine hairs that help trap moisture, making this plant impressively drought-tolerant once established. Low-maintenance and highly decorative, it holds its shape beautifully year-round and pairs well with both vibrant flowers and other foliage plants.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 5 in stock

Purple-top Vervain (Verbena bonariensis/ Verbena officinalis)

A hardy perennial valued for its tall, airy stems topped with clusters of purple flowers that bloom from mid-summer to autumn. It attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it ideal for wildlife-friendly or cottage-style gardens. The plant is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and adds height and structure to borders, mixed plantings, or naturalised areas.

Price: £5.00

Stock: 5 in stock

5 drought tolerant plants: Yarrow– Achillea millefolium - White

Yarrow is a tough, drought-tolerant perennial known for its feathery, aromatic foliage and flat-topped clusters of tiny white flowers that bloom from early summer to autumn. It's a great choice for pollinator-friendly gardens, borders, wildflower meadows, or herb gardens. Historically used in traditional medicine for wound healing and digestive support, Yarrow is also valued today for its ability to attract beneficial insects and improve soil structure in companion planting.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 2 in stock

Red valerian (Centranthus ruber)

A long-flowering perennial with clusters of deep pink-red blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and moths from late spring to autumn. Drought-tolerant and happy in poor, rocky soil, Red Valerian is perfect for wildflower gardens, borders, and dry walls.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 2 in stock

5 drought tolerant plants: Yarrow– Achillea millefolium - Pink

Yarrow is a tough, drought-tolerant perennial known for its feathery, aromatic foliage and flat-topped clusters of tiny white flowers that bloom from early summer to autumn. It's a great choice for pollinator-friendly gardens, borders, wildflower meadows, or herb gardens. Historically used in traditional medicine for wound healing and digestive support, Yarrow is also valued today for its ability to attract beneficial insects and improve soil structure in companion planting.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 1 in stock

St Johns Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Great ground cover, thrives even in poor soil. Used medicinally, eg for cystitis.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 1 in stock