Looking for a way to improve your outdoor space? Luckily, these 5 plants will beautify your patio or pergola in no time. From shade-loving shrubs to drought-resistant succulents, there is a plant that is perfect for any type of patio.

The best part is, most of these plants are not difficult to care for and require very little maintenance. So if you are looking for a change in your garden or want to beautify your patio, here’s some helpful information!

5 Plants That Will Beautify Your Patio or Pergola

1. Olive: Olive trees are a favourite for patios because they provide shade and produce fruit. They also grow to be quite large, so make sure you have enough room in your space! 2. Boxwood: Boxwoods, in general, are great plants for a patio or garden because they are low maintenance and grow into attractive shrubs with small leaves. 3. Rosemary: Rosemary is an herb that thrives in hot climates like Texas or Florida and is perfect for cooking. It can also add some colour to your garden by producing pretty flowers that come in shades of purple, pink, red, or white! 4. Lemon Balm: Lemon balm will not only provide a little bit of shade but it also smells good! This plant will give you those two things in one package and can grow up to about 6 feet tall! 5. Hens & Chicks: Hens & Chicks (aka Sempervivum) are another type of succulent that is perfect for the sunniest spots on your patio. They’re drought-resistant and don’t require much watering at all!

Top Plant for Shade

The top plant for shade is the Royal and State Lilac. These plants are slow-growing, but they don’t need much care, which makes them a perfect plant for your yard. And because they’re evergreen, they’ll be providing colour all year long.

Top Plant for Drought 

If you are looking for a plant that is drought-resistant, look no further than the cactus. Cacti can go without water and spread very little in the way of roots and therefore have low demand for water.

Saguaro cactus, also known as giant saguaro, are native to Sonora, Arizona and Mexico. These plants grow up to 50 feet tall and live up to 200 years! The saguaro cactus featured in this article is from Tucson Plant Exchange.

The white-flowered agave is a popular plant for patios due their ability to tolerate lower water conditions. Agaves are well-known for their succulent leaves which provide a lot of shade during the hot summer days.

Another great option is the dragon tree (Dracaena marginata). This plant thrives on neglect which makes it ideal if your other plants are constantly dying on you. Dragon trees prefer dry soil so they need less watering than other plants do. In addition, they require little care which makes them an easy choice! 

Dragon trees can grow up to 15 feet tall and live up to 30 years! The Dracaena marginata featured in this article belongs to Quintana Garden Center of Texas Incorporated.

Top Plant for Low Light 

If you’re looking for a plant that prefers low light, then Sycamore is the perfect choice. It’s a flowering tree and will thrive in even the most challenging of environments. It also has beautiful white flowers that will bloom from March to May.

Top Plant for High Light

If you are looking for plants that need a lot of light, you may want to start with the top plant, which is the butterfly bush. The butterfly bush is a perennial that can grow up to 4 feet tall and prefers full sun. In addition to being drought resistant, the butterfly bush produces beautiful flowers that butterflies love. This plant is easy to care for and will be an excellent addition to your garden!

Conclusion

Now that you know which five plants will beautify your patio, it’s time to get to planting!

Which plant will you choose for your patio? Consider the type of plant, light, and watering needs before making a decision. Planting these five plants will make your patio look great.