A dry or upland meadow is a specialty meadow suitable for smaller properties, such as parks, commercial properties, and private residences.

Dry upland meadows take advantage of a unique features that prevents the soil from accumulating moisture. Rock outcrops, gravelly or shaley soil, thin soils, and very sandy soils make good candidates.

Species diversity is naturally low in dry meadows but can be strikingly beautiful in bloom and in the fall.

Note, however, that attempting an upland meadow in soils with normal moisture can lead to disappointment.