Pet Friendly Outdoor Landscape Plants That Need The Least Amount of Water

Drought-tolerant plants offer an excellent solution to the challenges posed by climate change-induced droughts and rising temperatures. With heat and drought being significant threats to plants worldwide, the importance of drought-tolerant vegetation cannot be overstated. These plants play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of drought on food security, agricultural decline, and water conservation efforts. As individuals, communities, and landscaping professionals seek ways to adapt to changing environmental conditions, the adoption of drought-tolerant plants emerges as a practical and sustainable solution.

Drought-tolerant plants encompass a wide variety of species, including trees, shrubs, flowers, grasses, and crops, each with its unique characteristics and water-saving adaptations. These plants exhibit traits such as small or divided leaves, hairy or waxy textures, spiny foliage, or extensive root systems that enable them to thrive in arid conditions while minimizing water consumption. Their resilience and functionality make them ideal choices for landscaping projects, where they not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also contribute to water conservation efforts and reduce maintenance requirements.

Ultimately, the decision to incorporate drought-tolerant landscaping goes beyond water conservation—it offers numerous environmental, economic, and social benefits. From lower water bills and reduced maintenance efforts to increased property value and wildlife habitat preservation, drought-tolerant gardens offer a sustainable and resilient alternative to traditional landscapes. As individuals and communities embrace the principles of drought-tolerant landscaping, they not only adapt to the challenges of a changing climate but also contribute to the collective efforts towards a more sustainable and resilient future.

Drought Resistant Pet Safe Plants For Dogs, Cats & Horses:

Here is a comprehensive list of pet friendly plants from the ASPCA list of nontoxic plants for cats, dogs and horses that are also drought tolerant.

Plant	Container	Annual/Perennial	Basic Care Needs
Baby’s Breath	Yes	Annual	Well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade, regular water
Blackjack Pine	No	Perennial	Full sun, well-drained soil, occasional watering
Blue Echeveria	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, bright light, infrequent watering
Bottle Palm	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, bright light, occasional watering
Bottlebrush	Yes	Perennial	Full sun, well-draining soil, regular water
Burro’s Tail	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, bright light, infrequent watering
Callistemon	Yes	Perennial	Full sun, well-draining soil, regular water
Calychortus	No	Perennial	Well-drained soil, full sun, minimal water
Carob	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun, occasional watering
Cast Iron Plant	Yes	Perennial	Low light, well-draining soil, regular water
Cat’s Claw	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade, regular water
Chaparral	No	Perennial	Full sun, well-draining soil, occasional watering
Chenille Plant	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, bright light, regular water
China Root	No	Perennial	Well-draining soil, partial to full sun, regular water
Christmas Cactus	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, indirect light, regular water
Christmas Palm	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun, regular water
Cinquefoil	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade, regular water
Cliff Brake	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, partial to full shade, regular water
Club Moss	Yes	Perennial	Moist, well-draining soil, shade, regular water
Coral Bells	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, partial shade, regular water
Coreopsis	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun, regular water
Crape Myrtle	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun, regular water
Creeping Mahonia	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade, regular water
Crimson Bottlebrush	Yes	Perennial	Full sun, well-draining soil, regular water
Desert Trumpet	Yes	Perennial	Sandy, well-draining soil, full sun, minimal water
Dichelostemma	No	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun, occasional water
Dinteranthus	No	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun, minimal water
Dwarf Date Palm	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, bright light, regular water
Fairy Fountain	Yes	Annual	Well-draining soil, full sun, regular water
Haws	No	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade, regular water
Hedgehog Gourd	Yes	Annual	Well-draining soil, full sun, occasional water
Hens and Chickens	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade, regular water
Hibiscus	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade, regular water
Hoary Alyssum	Yes	Annual	Well-draining soil, full sun, regular water
Ice Plant	Yes	Annual/Perennial	Sandy, well-draining soil, full sun, minimal water
Lagerstroemia Indica	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun, regular water
Lance Pleomele	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, bright light, regular water
Living Rock Cactus	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun, occasional water
Living Stones	Yes	Perennial	Sandy, well-draining soil, full sun, minimal water
Locust Pods	No	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun, regular water
Miniature Date Palm	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, bright light, regular water
Mahonia	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade, regular water
Nasturtium	Yes	Annual	Well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade, regular water
Oregon Grape	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade, regular water
Pony Tail	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, bright light, occasional water
Red Maple	No	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade, regular water
Red Palm Lily	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade, regular water
Rosemary	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun, occasional watering
Russian Olive	No	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun, occasional watering
Sage	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun, occasional watering
Scarlet Sage	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun, regular water
Shagbark Hickory	No	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun, regular water
Sugar Pods	No	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade, regular water
Sulfur Flower	Yes	Perennial	Sandy, well-draining soil, full sun, minimal water
Tall Mahonia	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade, regular water
Texas Sage	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun, regular water
Thyme	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun, regular water
Torch Lily	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun, regular water
Umbrella Plant	Yes	Perennial	Sandy, well-draining soil, full sun, minimal water
Urbinia Agavoides	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade, regular water
Venus Fly Trap	Yes	Perennial	Peat-based soil, bright light, high humidity, regular watering
Wax Rosette	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, bright light, occasional watering
Weeping Bottlebrush	Yes	Perennial	Full sun, well-draining soil, regular water
Weisdornbluten	No	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade, regular water
White Heart Hickory	No	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun, regular water
Wild Buckwheat	Yes	Perennial	Sandy, well-draining soil, full sun, minimal water
Wild Strawberry	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade, regular water
Zebra Haworthia	Yes	Perennial	Well-draining soil, bright light, occasional watering