10 Drought Tolerant Plants for Wisconsin Commercial Landscapes

Chris Kujawa

Chris Kujawa

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The following plants are chosen for their drought tolerance, low maintenance needs, and suitability for commercial settings. They offer a mix of textures, colors, and bloom times to create interest throughout the year.

Many are also attractive to pollinators, adding ecological value to the landscape. We collected our favorite 10 drought-tolerant plants ideal for commercial landscapes in Wisconsin.

Ornamental Switchgrass (Panicum Virgatum) - KEI - Oak Creek, WI
Top 10 Drought-Tolerant Plants Ideal for Commercial Landscapes in Wisconsin
  1. Ornamental Switchgrass ( Panicum virgatum): A native grass that provides year-round interest with its upright form and fall colors. Low maintenance and suitable for large areas. (As shown in the above image.)
  2. Coreopsis (Coreopsis spp.): Various species offer long-blooming yellow flowers. ‘Moonbeam’ is a popular cultivar for its reliability and extended bloom time.
  3. Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia): This plant has silvery foliage and lavender-blue flowers. Its height makes it suitable for backgrounds or as a focal point.
  4. Yucca (Yucca filamentosa): An evergreen with sword-like leaves and tall flower spikes. Adds a structural element to landscapes.
  5. Daylily (Hemerocallis spp.): A tough, adaptable plants with a variety of flower colors. ‘Stella de Oro’ is particularly popular for its long blooming period.
  6. Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’: A succulent perennial with pink flowers that mature to copper. Provides late-season interest and winter structure.
  7. Juniper (Juniperus spp.): Evergreen shrubs or groundcovers that offer year-round color and texture. Choose varieties suited to Wisconsin’s climate.
  8. Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis): Native grass forming elegant, fountain-like clumps. Excellent for mass plantings or as a border.
  9. Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida): Bright yellow flowers with dark centers. ‘Goldsturm’ is a popular, long-blooming cultivar. (As shown towards the bottom of the page.)
  10. Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii): Forms neat mounds with lavender-blue flowers. ‘Walker’s Low’ is a compact variety good for edging or mass planting.
Black-Eyed Susan Flowers (Rudbeckia Fulgida) - KEI - Oak Creek, WI
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