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Drought-Resistant Plants for the Garden

-N+APlants with silver or gray foliage overheat less in the sun their light color reflects the rays and helps them better tolerate heat and lack of moisture.
-N+ASteller and Schmidt's sage, sea cineraria, bridal veil, perforated carnations, and other carnations thrive well in dry, sunny places.
-N+AJuniper trees, especially those with bluish hues, prefer open sun and can easily withstand dry periods.
-N+ABulbous crops store a reserve of moisture and nutrients in their bulbs, so they relatively easily survive dried-out soil.
-N+ASucculents (sedums, stonecrop) retain water in their fleshy leaves and stems, allowing them to do without frequent watering.
-N+AInhabitants of steppes and meadows veronica, oregano, thyme, comfrey, yarrow are suitable for natural flower beds and are resistant to drought.


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