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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

Brandywine Viburnum (Viburnum Nudum 'Brandywine') — It reaches 5 to 6 feet in height and 4 to 5 feet in width

Brandywine Viburnum

Viburnum Nudum 'Brandywine'

Full · Zones 5–9

Brasil Cactus (Opuntia Brasiliensis) — Adapted to aridity, it thrives in zones 9-11, requiring minimal water

Brasil Cactus

Opuntia Brasiliensis

Full · Zones 9–10

Bravado Coneflower (Echinacea 'Bravado') — radiant rosy-pink blooms with a prominent

Bravado Coneflower

Echinacea 'Bravado'

Full · Zones 3–9

Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — tropical deciduous tree reaching up to 40-50 ft tall

Brazilian Fern Tree

Schizolobium Parahyba

Full · Zones 8–11

Brazilian Pepper Tree (Schinus Terebinthifolius) — With lustrous foliage, it reaches up to 30-40ft in height and a 20-30ft spread

Brazilian Pepper Tree

Schinus Terebinthifolius

Full · Zones 8–10

Breakers Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Breakers') — The 'Breakers' Bearded Iris is a captivating perennial with ruffled, sky-blue petals and plush beards

Breakers Bearded Iris

Iris germanica 'Breakers'

Full · Zones 3–9

Brewer Saltbush (Atriplex Lentiformis Breweri) — thriving in coastal and inland regions

Brewer Saltbush

Atriplex Lentiformis Breweri

Full · Zones 8–8

Brickellbush. (Brickellia Californica) — Brickellbush (Brickellia californica) is a charming shrub native to southwestern U.S

Brickellbush.

Brickellia Californica

Full · Zones 9–10

Bridal Crown Daffodil (Narcissus 'Bridal Crown') — The Narcissus 'Bridal Crown' dazzles with clusters of creamy white blooms that exude a captivating fragrance

Bridal Crown Daffodil

Narcissus 'Bridal Crown'

Full · Zones 3–10

Bridal Wreath Spirea (Spiraea Arguta) — Spiraea arguta, commonly known as Bridal Wreath Spirea, is an ornamental deciduous shrub

Bridal Wreath Spirea

Spiraea Arguta

Full · Zones 3–8

Bright Edge Yucca (Yucca Filamentosa 'Bright Edge') — The Yucca filamentosa 'Bright Edge' is an evergreen perennial with striking sword-like leaves

Bright Edge Yucca

Yucca Filamentosa 'Bright Edge'

Full · Zones 5–10

'Bright Idea' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — The Sedum hybrid 'Bright Idea' is a compact perennial with red stems

'Bright Idea' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full

Brilliant Stonecrop (Sedum Spectabile 'Brilliant') — reaching up to 18 inches in height with an equal spread

Brilliant Stonecrop

Sedum Spectabile 'Brilliant'

Full · Zones 2–10

Brisbane Box (Lophostemon Confertus) — which poses minimal threat to sidewalks and foundations; this adaptability makes it a prime choice for avenues

Brisbane Box

Lophostemon Confertus

Full · Zones 9–10

Bristlecone Pine (Pinus Aristata) — The Bristlecone Pine (Pinus aristata), a long-lived conifer, thrives in the harsh conditions of high altitudes

Bristlecone Pine

Pinus Aristata

Full · Zones 3–7

Bristlecone Pine (Pinus Longaeva) — renowned for its longevity

Bristlecone Pine

Pinus Longaeva

Full · Zones 4–7

Broadleaf Beardtongue (Penstemon Strictus) — Pineleaf Beardtongue (Penstemon strictus) is a striking perennial thriving in USDA zones 4-9

Broadleaf Beardtongue

Penstemon Strictus

Full · Zones 4–9

Broad-Leaved Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Persimilis 'Prunifolia') — is a deciduous tree with a broad

Broad-Leaved Cockspur Hawthorn

Crataegus Persimilis 'Prunifolia'

Full · Zones 6–7

Brodie Eastern Red Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Brodie') — Brodie Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana 'Brodie') is a columnar conifer

Brodie Eastern Red Juniper

Juniperus Virginiana 'Brodie'

Full · Zones 6–9

Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — Andropogon virginicus, commonly known as Broom Sedge, is a warm-season perennial grass native to North America

Broom Sedge

Andropogon Virginicus

Full · Zones 5–9

'Brush Strokes' Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) — topped by tan plumes from late summer onward

'Brush Strokes' Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium

Full

Buck Brush (Ceanothus Cuneatus) — Ceanothus cuneatus, commonly known as Buck Brush, is a dense evergreen shrub native to the western U.S

Buck Brush

Ceanothus Cuneatus

Full · Zones 8–11

Buckbrush Ceanothus (Ceanothus Velutinus) — Ceanothus velutinus, commonly known as Buckbrush, is an evergreen shrub native to North America

Buckbrush Ceanothus

Ceanothus Velutinus

Full · Zones 6–8

Buckhorn Cholla (Cylindropuntia Acanthocarpa) — Buckhorn Cholla (Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa) is a resilient cactus, thriving in USDA zones 9-11

Buckhorn Cholla

Cylindropuntia Acanthocarpa

Full · Zones 9–10