Dazzling, diverse, durable – discover the remarkable drought-proof plants that flourish in the driest environments.With rainfall unpredictable and summers increasingly hot, plants that survive and thrive in these conditions have become more important than ever.Through expert text and beautiful botanical illustrations from the archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Parched explores the captivating variety that exists in the world of dry plants. From poppies and palms to cypress and cyclamen, this stunning book showcases the incredible species that have become a mainstay of dry gardens around the world.