Drought Tolerant Trio with Multi Season Appeal

Shown here in fall, the sun rose has stopped blooming for the year and the overall scene is carried by the upright and airy form of the grass with its tawny tones as it goes dormant for the season and the strictly columnar Tiny Tower Italian cypress. We've composed this simple pairing using Henfield Brilliant sun rose which has showy orange blooms with a yellow eye. However depending upon your color scheme, selecting a variety of a different color would pair equally with the other two plants in the combo as they're both pretty neutral and flexible in terms of a colors they'd pair with.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 7, 8, 9
Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Water Needs: Drought-tolerant, Low

Design Considerations

Style: Mediterranean, Waterwise
Features: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fabulous Foliage
Focus: Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Saving Water, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space
Seasons of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Three Seasons of Interest

Care and Maintenance


Maintenance Level: low



Plants In this Combo