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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

Blue Wild Rye (Leymus Arenarius) — especially in coastal areas

Blue Wild Rye

Leymus Arenarius

Full · Zones 4–10

Bluewitch (Solanum Umbelliferum) — Bluewitch (Solanum umbelliferum) is a California native perennial with vibrant violet-blue blossoms

Bluewitch

Solanum Umbelliferum

Full · Zones 10–11

Blue Yucca (Yucca Rigida) — The Blue Yucca (Yucca rigida) is a striking succulent featuring rigid

Blue Yucca

Yucca Rigida

Full · Zones 7–11

Blue Yucca (Yucca Baccata) — notable for silvery-blue leaves up to 2 ft long

Blue Yucca

Yucca Baccata

Full · Zones 5–11

Bluff Lettuce (Dudleya Farinosa) — The Live Forever, Dudleya farinosa, is a perennial succulent forming rosettes up to 12 inches wide

Bluff Lettuce

Dudleya Farinosa

Full · Zones 9–11

Bon Bon Hybrid Sage (Salvia 'Bon Bon') — Salvia 'Bon Bon' (Bon Bon Hybrid Sage) is a vibrant perennial that boasts deep purple-blue flowers

Bon Bon Hybrid Sage

Salvia 'Bon Bon'

Full · Zones 9–10

'Boogie Woogie' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — The Sedum hybrid 'Boogie Woogie' is a low

'Boogie Woogie' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full

Book-Leaf Malle (Eucalyptus Kruseana) — commonly known as Book-leaf Mallee

Book-Leaf Malle

Eucalyptus Kruseana

Full · Zones 9–11

Border Penstemon (Penstemon Hybrids) — is a resilient perennial flaunting tubular blossoms in varied hues such as pink

Border Penstemon

Penstemon Hybrids

Full · Zones 8–10

Bosnian Pine (Pinus Heldreichii) — The Bosnian Pine (Pinus heldreichii) is a robust evergreen conifer

Bosnian Pine

Pinus Heldreichii

Full · Zones 7–10

Bottle-Brush Aloe (Aloe Spicata) — exemplifying its suitability for sustainable gardening practices

Bottle-Brush Aloe

Aloe Spicata

Full · Zones 9–10

Bottle-Brush Aloe (Aloe Vanbalenii) — The Bottle-brush Aloe (Aloe vanbalenii) is a striking succulent

Bottle-Brush Aloe

Aloe Vanbalenii

Full · Zones 9–10

Bottlebrush Grass (Elymus Hystrix) — Its distinctive, bristly seed heads resemble a bottlebrush and appear in mid-summer

Bottlebrush Grass

Elymus Hystrix

Full · Zones 4–10

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — commonly known as Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea Spectabilis

Full · Zones 9–11

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea 'White Madonna') — Thriving in full sun, it can reach heights of 15-40 feet, with a spread of 5-8 feet

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea 'White Madonna'

Full · Zones 10–11

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea X Buttiana) — sun-loving vine known for its prolific

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea X Buttiana

Full · Zones 9–10

Bougainvillea, California Gold (Bougainvillea 'California Gold') — evergreen climber famed for its bright golden-yellow bracts surrounding tiny white flowers

Bougainvillea, California Gold

Bougainvillea 'California Gold'

Full · Zones 9–10

Bougainvillea Cultivars (Bougainvillea Cvs.) — These vigorous vines/sturdy shrubs, ideal for trellises or walls, can reach 15-40 ft

Bougainvillea Cultivars

Bougainvillea Cvs.

Full · Zones 9–10

Bougainvillea, La Jolla (Bougainvillea 'La Jolla') — Bougainvillea 'La Jolla' is a vibrant evergreen vine known for its lush

Bougainvillea, La Jolla

Bougainvillea 'La Jolla'

Full · Zones 9–10

Bougainvillea Variegated Cultivars (Bougainvillea Spectabilis 'Variegata') — The Bougainvillea spectabilis 'Variegata' is a vibrant climber with green and

Bougainvillea Variegated Cultivars

Bougainvillea Spectabilis 'Variegata'

Full · Zones 9–10

Boulder Blue Fescue (Festuca 'Boulder Blue') — Boulder Blue Fescue (Festuca 'Boulder Blue') is a striking ornamental grass with vibrant steel-blue foliage

Boulder Blue Fescue

Festuca 'Boulder Blue'

Full · Zones 8–10

Bowles Mauve Wallflower (Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve') — The Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve' is an evergreen perennial, prized for its long-lasting, rich purple flowers

Bowles Mauve Wallflower

Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve'

Full · Zones 6–10

Bracelet Honey-Myrtle (Melaleuca Armillaris) — The Bracelet Honey-myrtle (Melaleuca armillaris) is a resilient Australian native shrub

Bracelet Honey-Myrtle

Melaleuca Armillaris

Full · Zones 9–10

Brandegee's Sage (Salvia Brandegeei) — Brandegee's Sage (Salvia brandegeei) is a robust

Brandegee's Sage

Salvia Brandegeei

Full · Zones 7–10