Drought-tolerant
Yucca
Yucca elephantipes
Yucca is a tough sun-lover with a sculptural trunk and sword-shaped leaves — perfect for south-facing windows and travellers who forget to water.
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Thyme is a low, creeping Mediterranean herb with tiny fragrant leaves and pink flowers — perfect for the frying pan, between paving slabs, and a favourite of bees.
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Rosemary is a Mediterranean herb with needle-like fragrant leaves and blue flowers — drought-tolerant, sun-loving and beloved of cooks and bees alike.
Olive Tree
Olea europaea
The olive tree brings Mediterranean vibes with silver-green leaves and a handsome gnarled trunk — a sun-lover happy in a pot and outdoors in the Swedish summer.
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Lavender's silver-grey foliage and violet-blue flower stalks fill the garden with a calming, sweet fragrance. A drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly perennial that thrives in sunny, well-drained positions in Scandinavian gardens.
Cactus
Cactaceae (familj)
Cacti are nature's masterpiece in efficiency — sculptural, nearly maintenance-free, and diverse in form like few other plant groups. A perfect plant for sunny windowsills and forgetful owners.
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
The ZZ plant is the modern houseplant's answer to indestructible elegance — with glossy, deep-green leaves on arching stems and a tolerance for neglect that is hard to beat.
Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata
The snake plant is one of the world's most popular houseplants — attractive, air-purifying, and almost impossible to kill. It tolerates low light, forgotten watering, and dry air without complaint.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera
Aloe vera is a drought-tolerant succulent with a fleshy, spiky leaf rosette and a long history of medicinal and cosmetic use. A beautiful plant that practically takes care of itself.