Be sure to opt for a compact form of the popular English lavender, like Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' from Crocus. 2. Verbena bonariensis Another one of those drought-tolerant plants we love ...

One such species is Verbena bonariensis, seen in the images here. This tall and slender species can grow up to 6 feet tall, towering upwards with fountains of purple flowers that are pollen-rich ...