What is the best water saving plant for the front garden that likes full sun and grows up to half a metre?

Answer 1

Nandinas work well with little attention. There is a dwarf Nandina that will stay about 18 inches or so high, and that is about 1/2 meter.

Answer 2

Oleander is one, requires some trimming a few times a year.

Juniper is another, less trimming. I'm not real fond of juniper.

Best answer, go to an established local nursery and find someone knowlegable about what works in your area, and pick out something you really like. You haven't given a clue as to where you live, so don't expect an informed answer. This is also not the kind of question that can be easily answered on the net, because only you can decide what you like. In most neighborhoods you can walk around til you find something you really like, and go knock on a door---most gardeners are friendly and will talk about their plants at the drop of a hat. Whatever you plant, dig a deep hole and mix in some store-bought dirt. Happy gardening!

Answer 3

one of my favourites is the 'obedience plant' or physostegia...In early spring it is an attractive ground cover then it shoots up really tall (2-3 feet) stalks with really nice lavender coloured trumpet shaped flowers. It's called 'obedience plant' because you can turn the blossoms on the stem to face any direction and they will stay that way. Be careful planting though, it's kind of invasive. good luck

Answer 4

beloperone --- shrimp plant grows to around three foot -- loves any warm sunny position and doesn't require a big drink ( seeing as it's from Mexico ) down side is that it requires regular cutting back ( particularly for the production of flowers ) good luck

Answer 5

Bougainvillea.

Answer 6

If you want annuals, try zinnias and marigolds; they grow in relatively dry conditions and still do very well.