I need planting ideas for heat and drought resistant plants.?

I’m thinking about moving the Azaleas I have planted in front of my house. My house faces the southeast and it has been to hot and dry for them here in Arkansas for the last few years. What would be a nice low growing plant for this flower box? I need one that can tolerate heat and drought and would be low maintenance. I’m thinking about one of the dwarf Crape Myrtles called Tight Wad. Would this be a good choice? Anyone have any other ideas?

I need planting ideas for heat and drought resistant plants.?
I wouldn't consider crape myrtles drought tolerant.



Rather you might consider Burro's tail ( a type of Sedum) and other Sedum. There are many varieties, and many do not look like the other.



There are some forms of Rhapheolepis indica that are dwarf. Ballerina is one. Some might know it as India Hawthorne.
Reply:I agree with the Burros Tail.. I have one and it is thriving on such little water.It get the most awesome flowers on it a few times a year. And i would say it is the best for a dry environment.
Reply:I recommend bashams party pink crape myrtles.

fast growing, great shade and color in 3-5 years, annual care.

http://plantanswers.tamu.edu/trees/crape...
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Reply:Crape Myrtles is the best plant I've ever planted. Maitenance free except for a little pruning. Blooms all summer long. My soil type is clay and I don't even water it.
Reply:Try delosperma (Ice Plant)