Some easy care, low maintenance, drought tolerant suggestions for shrubs include American holly, Allamanda, Firecracker Plant, Rusty Lyonia, Tarflower Firebush, Simpson Stopper, Texas Sage, Orange Jasmine, Frangipani, Beautyberry, Natal Plum (Carissa), Podocarpus, Poinciana, Seagrape, Powderpuff, Plumbago, Golden Dewdrop, Florida Privet, Croton, Juniper and Yaupon Holly. Perennials to consier include Chinese Fountain Grass, Spider Lily, Amaryllis, Porterweed, Twinflower, Dwarf Natal Plum (Carissa), Gazania, Gaillardia, Cone Flower, Beach Sunflower, Coontie Muhly Grass, African Iris, Bush Daisy, Coreopsis, Quailberry, and Perennial Peanut. Hope these suggestions are helpful. |