There are hundreds, if not thousands of perennials that prefer a sunny location. A subset of these are ideally suited for locations that are both hot and dry. Some of the best, in no particular order include:
- Echinacea
- Lavender
- Kniphofia
- Euphorbia
- Sedum / Sempervivum
There are also a great many varieties of ornamental grasses that are also well suited to a hot dry location.