The Best Drought-Tolerant Perennials

When summer heat kicks in, rely on these drought-tolerant plants to hold their own -- and still look beautiful.

Blanket Flower

A tough prairie plant, gaillardia blooms all summer and into fall. Its flamboyant flowers are usually marked with bright shades of red and yellow.

Name: Gaillardia 'Kobold'

Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil

Size: To 3 feet tall

Zones: 3-8