Look for plants that grow on coastal dunes or in desert areas or are local to your area. Take a walk around your area see what is growing. Improve the sand by adding manure, compost, grass clippings, etc. Some new plant selections that are very popular now, and available at most garden centers include Bulbine Frutescens "Hallmark", and Dianella Tasmatica 'Blueberry Flax Lily.' These plants grow well in full sun, sandy soil (both are native to desert climates,) and require almost no supplemental irrigation. Don't hesitate to call your local small plant nurseries, they likely specialize in plants that suit the area.
A list of Australian plants which grow best in sandy loam can be found at the related link below.
Sandy soils have little moisture and few nutrients. Therefore, most plants can't grow well. Adapted plants such as cactus have evolved to grow in sandy soil.
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no staid Yes, many plants grow in sandy soils
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Marigolds will grow best in sandy or loamy soil. They can also grow well in a clay type of soil.
Crops that grow in sandy soil have the ability to retain moisture and drain well. These plants include barley and millet.
Cacti grow in sandy soil and have thorns.Another Answer:In North American Deserts, such plants as white thorn acacia, cat claw acacia, mesquite and ocotillo have thorns and grow in sandy soil. Cacti have spines and grow in sandy soil.