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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

California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — California Fescue (Festuca californica) is an evergreen, clumping ornamental grass, thriving in zones 8-10

California Fescue

Festuca Californica

Full · Zones 4–10

California Fuchsia (Zauschneria Californica) — California Fuchsia (Zauschneria californica) is a vibrant perennial

California Fuchsia

Zauschneria Californica

Full · Zones 8–11

California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum) is a vibrant perennial thriving in zones 8-10

California Fuchsia

Epilobium Canum

Full · Zones 8–11

California Goldenrod (Solidago Californica) — Solidago californica is a water-wise choice for drought-tolerant landscapes

California Goldenrod

Solidago Californica

Half · Zones 6–10

California Gray Rush (Juncus Patens) — is an evergreen perennial valued for its robust

California Gray Rush

Juncus Patens

Full · Zones 4–9

California Honeysuckle (Lonicera Hispidula) — The California Honeysuckle, Lonicera hispidula, is a vigorous climbing vine reaching up to 20 feet

California Honeysuckle

Lonicera Hispidula

Full · Zones 8–10

California Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — is a robust evergreen treasured for its broad

California Island Oak

Quercus Tomentella

Full · Zones 10–11

California Juniper (Juniperus Californica) — It typically grows to 10-15 ft with a spread of 10-15 ft

California Juniper

Juniperus Californica

Full · Zones 3–11

California Lilac (Ceanothus 'Gloire De Versailles') — offers remarkable powder-blue blooms from July through September

California Lilac

Ceanothus 'Gloire De Versailles'

Full · Zones 7–10

California Melic (Melica Californica) — Melica californica, or California Melic, is a native perennial grass ideal for temperate landscapes

California Melic

Melica Californica

Full · Zones 5–10

California Milkweed (Asclepias Californica) — commonly known as California Milkweed

California Milkweed

Asclepias Californica

Full · Zones 8–11

California Monarch Milkweed (Asclepias Eriocarpa) — The California Monarch Milkweed (Asclepias eriocarpa) flourishes in USDA zones 7-10

California Monarch Milkweed

Asclepias Eriocarpa

Full · Zones 8–11

California Nutmeg (Torreya Californica) — commonly known as California Nu™eg

California Nutmeg

Torreya Californica

Full · Zones 2–9

California Pepper (Schinus Molle) — Tolerant of drought and various soils, this tree is an elegant choice for xeriscapes and large outdoor spaces

California Pepper

Schinus Molle

Full · Zones 8–10

California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — Drought-tolerant once established

California Phacelia

Phacelia Californica

Full · Zones 9–10

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — widely appreciated for its dense foliage and robust growth

California Privet

Ligustrum Ovalifolium

Full · Zones 5–8

California Ruellia (Ruellia Californica) — is a resilient perennial shrub native to California's desert regions

California Ruellia

Ruellia Californica

Full · Zones 9–10

California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — commonly known as California Sagebrush

California Sagebrush

Artemisia Californica

Full · Zones 3–3

California Scrub Oak (Quercus berberidifolia) — The California Scrub Oak (Quercus berberidifolia) is a hardy, evergreen shrub native to California

California Scrub Oak

Quercus berberidifolia

Full · Zones 8–9

Callery Pear (Pyrus Calleryana) — commonly known as the Callery Pear

Callery Pear

Pyrus Calleryana

Full · Zones 4–10

Camperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — features a unique weeping form

Camperdown Elm

Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii'

Full · Zones 3–10

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — The Campfire Crassula (Crassula capitella 'Campfire') is a striking succulent that boasts fleshy

Campfire Crassula

Crassula Capitella 'Campfire'

Full · Zones 9–11

Camphor Dune Tansy (Tanacetum Camphoratum) — is a perennial herb coveted for its aromatic

Camphor Dune Tansy

Tanacetum Camphoratum

Full · Zones 8–10

Canadale Gold Wintercreeper (Euonymus Fortunei 'Canadale Gold') — is an evergreen shrub with striking variegated leaves

Canadale Gold Wintercreeper

Euonymus Fortunei 'Canadale Gold'

Full · Zones 5–9