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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

Drought-tolerant plants in the database

Buffalo Grass (Buchloe Dactyloides) — This warm-season grass is characterized by its fine

Bulb

Buffalo Grass

Buchloe Dactyloides

FullUSDA 6–11
Buffalo Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Buffalo') — commonly called Buffalo Juniper

Conifer

Buffalo Juniper

Juniperus Sabina 'Buffalo'

FullUSDA 3–10
Bull Banksia (Banksia Grandis) — Resistant to drought, it's a low-maintenance choice for impactful landscapes

Shrub

Bull Banksia

Banksia Grandis

FullUSDA 9–10
Bumblesky Salvia (Salvia Nemorosa 'Bumblesky') — Its vertical spikes reach up to 14-16 inches tall and spread 16-18 inches wide

Perennial

Bumblesky Salvia

Salvia Nemorosa 'Bumblesky'

FullUSDA 3–8
Bunchberry (Cornus Canadensis) — providing an enduring and ever-changing beauty; ground cover / shrub with white blooms, image 89

Ground cover

Bunchberry

Cornus Canadensis

HalfUSDA 2–6
'Bundle of Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — It grows 10-12 inches tall and spreads 16-20 inches in a tidy mound

'Bundle of Joy' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full
Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — Its modest size and adaptability make it a versatile and endearing option for a diverse array of garden styles; it thrives in

Annual

Bunny Tails

Lagurus Ovatus

FullUSDA 4–10
Burgundy Pelargonium (Pelargonium Sidoides 'Burgundy Form') — Pelargonium sidoides 'Burgundy Form,' features striking

Perennial

Burgundy Pelargonium

Pelargonium Sidoides 'Burgundy Form'

FullUSDA 9–10
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — The Leptospermum scoparium 'Burgundy Queen,' or Tea Tree Red Damask, is a striking

Shrub

Burgundy Queen Tea Tree

Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen'

FullUSDA 9–10
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — shrub with white blooms

Shrub

Burkwood Viburnum

Viburnum X Burkwoodii

FullUSDA 5–10
Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — they provide food for a range of wildlife; lobed outline that turns a resplendent gold come fall.<br><br>Another, image 64

Tree

Burr Oak

Quercus Macrocarpa

FullUSDA 7–7
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — is a perennial shrub native to the arid deserts of the Southwest United States; commonly referred to as the Burrobush

Shrub

Burrobush

Ambrosia Dumosa

FullUSDA 9–11
Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — white flowers that are notably fragrant

Shrub

Bush Anemone

Carpenteria Californica

HalfUSDA 8–11
Bush Beardtongue (Keckiella Brevifolia) — commonly known as Bush Beardtongue

Perennial

Bush Beardtongue

Keckiella Brevifolia

FullUSDA 10–11
Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans) — making it suitable for water-wise landscaping; perfect for Mediterranean or drought-tolerant gardens

Herb

Bush Germander

Teucrium Fruticans

FullUSDA 8–10
Bush Morning Glory (Convolvulus Cneorum) — making it an ideal choice for water-wise gardens or arid climates; ground cover / perennial / shrub for, image 89

Ground cover

Bush Morning Glory

Convolvulus Cneorum

FullUSDA 9–11
Bush Or Dome Euphorbia (Euphorbia Characias) — as this euphorbia is drought-tolerant and prefers drier conditions once established; perennial for full

Perennial

Bush Or Dome Euphorbia

Euphorbia Characias

FullUSDA 7–10
Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — making it an ideal choice for water-conserving landscapes

Shrub

Bush Poppy

Dendromecon Rigida

FullUSDA 6–10
Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — is a vibrant and versatile perennial that brings a unique textural quality to any garden

Perennial

Bush Strawflower

Bracteantha Bracteata

FullUSDA 8–11
Bush Sunflower (Encelia Californica 'Paleo Yellow') — commonly known as the Bush Sunflower

Shrub

Bush Sunflower

Encelia Californica 'Paleo Yellow'

FullUSDA 9–10
Bushy Yate, Leymann's Gum (Eucalyptus Conferruminata) — Its drought-tolerance and adaptability to various soil types make it an ideal

Tree

Bushy Yate, Leymann's Gum

Eucalyptus Conferruminata

FullUSDA 9–11
Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Aculeatus) — this shrub is highly adaptable; providing a bold contrast against the dark foliage and a source of food for, image 64

Ground cover

Butcher's Broom

Ruscus Aculeatus

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–10
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — The flowers perch atop slender stems; or in containers where its delicate blossoms can be admired up close

Ground cover

Butterfly Blue

Scabiosa Anthemifolia

FullUSDA 5–10
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — each cluster measuring between 4 and 10 inches in length; is an eye-catching deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub, image 130

Shrub

Butterfly Bush

Buddleia Davidii

FullUSDA 5–10

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