12 of the best drought-tolerant plants for a garden that flourishes in dry spells

Coneflowers growing in garden.

We're in the middle of a very hot summer, but if you select some of the best drought-tolerant plants for your garden, they'll thrive despite the heat.

Thanks to their ability to grow in dry soils, drought-tolerant plants are often found in Mediterranean garden ideas – but they'll do really well in hot summers here in the UK, too.