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Drought-tolerant plants

Low- and very-low-water plants for dry gardens, Mediterranean climates, and water-wise design.

2,235 plants

20Th Century Pear (Pyrus Pyrifolia 'Nijisseiki') — deciduous tree reaching up to 30 feet tall

20Th Century Pear

Pyrus Pyrifolia 'Nijisseiki'

Full · Zones 4–8

Acoma Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Acoma') — deciduous tree reaching 10 feet in height and 12 feet in width

Acoma Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Acoma'

Full · Zones 6–9

Adagio Eulalia Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Adagio') — Adagio Eulalia Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio') is a compact ornamental grass reaching 3 to 4 feet

Adagio Eulalia Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Adagio'

Full · Zones 4–9

Adam's Needle (Yucca Filamentosa) — Adam's Needle (Yucca filamentosa) is a hardy

Adam's Needle

Yucca Filamentosa

Full · Zones 10–10

Aeonium Cultivars (Aeonium Cvs.) — Aeonium cultivars are striking succulents characterized by rosettes of fleshy leaves

Aeonium Cultivars

Aeonium Cvs.

Full · Zones 9–10

Aeonium Decorum — The Aeonium decorum, a captivating succulent, reaches a modest 24 inches tall and wide

Aeonium Decorum

Aeonium Decorum

Full · Zones 9–10

Aeonium Velour (Aeonium 'Velour') — The Aeonium 'Velour' is a striking succulent showcasing broad

Aeonium Velour

Aeonium 'Velour'

Full · Zones 9–11

Afghan Pine (Pinus Eldarica) — a resilient evergreen conifer

Afghan Pine

Pinus Eldarica

Full · Zones 7–10

African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — African Boxwood (Myrsine africana) is a versatile evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 9-11

African Boxwood

Myrsine Africana

Full · Zones 9–11

African Bush Daisy (Euryops Chrysanthemoides) — commonly known as the African Bush Daisy

African Bush Daisy

Euryops Chrysanthemoides

Full · Zones 9–11

African Candelabra (Euphorbia Ammak 'Green') — commonly known as African Candelabra

African Candelabra

Euphorbia Ammak 'Green'

Full · Zones 11–11

African Daisy (Arctotis Hybrids) — The African Daisy (Arctotis hybrids) brings vivid color to any garden

African Daisy

Arctotis Hybrids

Full · Zones 8–10

African Iris (Dietes Iridioides) — Reaching 2-3ft in height and spread, it exhibits a clumping habit with slender, arching leaves

African Iris

Dietes Iridioides

Full · Zones 3–11

African Madigascan (Alluaudia Procera) — drought-tolerant succulent

African Madigascan

Alluaudia Procera

Full · Zones 9–11

African Mallow, Cape Mallow (Anisodontea X Hypomandarum) — is a charming shrub typically reaching heights of 3‚Äì6 feet

African Mallow, Cape Mallow

Anisodontea X Hypomandarum

Full · Zones 9–10

African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — The African Sumac, Rhus lancea, is an evergreen with graceful, weeping foliage

African Sumac

Rhus Lancea

Full · Zones 8–10

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — scientifically known as Saintpaulia ionantha

African Violet

Saintpaulia Ionantha

Full · Zones 9–11

Afterglow Echeveria (Echeveria 'Afterglow') — Echeveria 'Afterglow' is a stunning succulent featuring wide

Afterglow Echeveria

Echeveria 'Afterglow'

Full · Zones 9–11

Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — The Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus montanus) is a hardy, deciduous shrub native to North America

Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Montanus

Full · Zones 4–6

Aleppo Pine (Pinus Halepensis) — The Aleppo Pine, Pinus halepensis, is an evergreen conifer native to the Mediterranean

Aleppo Pine

Pinus Halepensis

Full · Zones 7–10

Alexander Palm (Ptychosperma Elegans) — The Alexander Palm (Ptychosperma elegans) is an elegant

Alexander Palm

Ptychosperma Elegans

Full · Zones 8–10

Algerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — Algerita Barberry, Berberis trifoliolata, is a hardy, deciduous shrub, growing to 3-8 ft tall and 4-6 ft wide

Algerita Barberry

Berberis Trifoliolata

Full · Zones 7–10

Alkali Sacaton (Sporobolus Airoides) — Alkali Sacaton (Sporobolus airoides) is a robust perennial grass, admired for its hardiness and adaptability

Alkali Sacaton

Sporobolus Airoides

Full · Zones 6–10

All That Glows® Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum var. deamii) — All That Glows® Arrowwood Viburnum, or Viburnum dentatum var

All That Glows® Arrowwood Viburnum

Viburnum dentatum var. deamii

Full · Zones 2–8