Hardy and full of vigor — drought-tolerant plants make a great choice for window boxes to add color, style and freshness into your home, without huge maintenance requirements. These tough shrubs hold many advantages and are fairly low-maintenance. You can now spruce up your windows and add character to the exterior of your home without having to worry about the heat.
But there are reasons these "dry" plants are among the best flowers for window boxes. 'Growing drought-tolerant plants in window boxes offers several benefits. These plants are low maintenance, requiring less frequent watering and care, making them popular for busy gardeners or areas with water restrictions,' Carrie Spoonemore, gardening expert and co-creator of Park Seed's From Seed to Spoon app tells us. 'Their resilience ensures that window boxes remain vibrant, providing a continuous display of color and texture'.
