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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

Canary Island Daisy (Asteriscus Sericeus) — It has a tolerance for drought once established; commonly known as the Canary Island Daisy

Shrub

Canary Island Daisy

Asteriscus Sericeus

FullUSDA 9–10
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — commonly known as the Canary Island Date Palm; this majestic palm adds a tropical elegance to, image 55

Palm

Canary Island Date Palm

Phoenix Canariensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Canary Island Pine (Pinus Canariensis) — it can reach upwards of 65 feet in cultivation; allowing the tree to withstand occasional wildfires.<br><br>Adapted to

Conifer

Canary Island Pine

Pinus Canariensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — cone-shaped spikes of magenta-purple flowers

Perennial

Canary Island Sage

Salvia Canariensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — Indigenous to South Africa, it reaches heights of 30-40 feet with branches spanning 1-1.5 feet in diameter, image 99

Succulent

Candelabra Tree

Euphorbia Ingens

FullUSDA 9–10
Candelabrum Agave, Spider Agave (Agave Bracteosa) — This agave species stands out due to its unique rosette of spineless

Succulent

Candelabrum Agave, Spider Agave

Agave Bracteosa

HalfUSDA 8–11
Candelilla, Wax Plant (Euphorbia Antisyphilitica) — as it does not tolerate wet feet

Perennial

Candelilla, Wax Plant

Euphorbia Antisyphilitica

FullUSDA 8–11
Candleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — <br><br>One distinctive feature of the Candleholder Dudleya is its striking flower stalks

Succulent

Candleholder Dudleya

Dudleya Candelabrum

FullUSDA 10–10
Candy Cane Morning Glory (Calystegia 'Candy Cane') — swirling white and pink like its namesake

Vine

Candy Cane Morning Glory

Calystegia 'Candy Cane'

FullUSDA 9–10
'Candy Floss' Pink Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) — information and resources

'Candy Floss' Pink Muhly Grass

Muhlenbergia capillaris

Full
Cane's Bottlebrush (Callistemon 'Cane's Hybrid') — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it reaches 8-10 feet in height and spreads 6-8 feet

Shrub

Cane's Bottlebrush

Callistemon 'Cane's Hybrid'

FullUSDA 8–11
Canyon Gooseberry (Ribes Menziesii) — the Canyon Gooseberry produces striking

Shrub

Canyon Gooseberry

Ribes Menziesii

HalfUSDA 8–10
Canyon Live-Forever. (Dudleya Cymosa) — Excelling in well-drained soils, it requires minimal water, making it ideal for drought-tolerant gardens, image 88

Succulent

Canyon Live-Forever.

Dudleya Cymosa

FullUSDA 9–10
Canyon Sunflower (Venegasia Carpesioides) — scientifically named Venegasia carpesioides

Shrub

Canyon Sunflower

Venegasia Carpesioides

FullUSDA 8–10
Cape Blanco Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco') — The Cape Blanco Sedum (Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco') is an eye-catching

Ground cover

Cape Blanco Sedum

Sedum Spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'

FullUSDA 5–10
Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it can be pruned to maintain shape; cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma capensis) is a vibrant, image 52

Ground cover

Cape Honeysuckle

Tecoma Capensis

FullUSDA 9–10
Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata) — Though it tolerates a variety of soil conditions; it showcases sky-blue flowers nearly year-round in warm, image 59

Shrub

Cape Plumbago

Plumbago Auriculata

FullUSDA 9–10
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — Known for its adaptability; keep in mind that in some regions, image 66

Ground cover

Cape Weed

Arctotheca Calendula

FullUSDA 8–10
Caradonna Blue Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Caradonna') — Regular deadheading can promote a second bloom in late summer or early fall

Perennial

Caradonna Blue Sage

Salvia Nemorosa 'Caradonna'

FullUSDA 3–8
Caramel Alum Root (Heuchera 'Caramel') — The Heuchera 'Caramel' is an herbaceous perennial with robust

Ground cover

Caramel Alum Root

Heuchera 'Caramel'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Caraway-Scented Thyme (Thymus Herba-Barona) — low-growing perennial ideal for xeriscaping and herb gardens

Ground cover

Caraway-Scented Thyme

Thymus Herba-Barona

FullUSDA 5–9
Cardinal Candy® Viburnum (Viburnum dilatatum) — The Viburnum dilatatum Cardinal Candy® is an upright deciduous shrub with creamy white spring flowers

Shrub

Cardinal Candy® Viburnum

Viburnum dilatatum

FullUSDA 5–9
Cardwell's Penstemon (Penstemon Cardwellii) — it flourishes in USDA zones 5-8

Perennial

Cardwell's Penstemon

Penstemon Cardwellii

FullUSDA 5–8
Carl Stonecrop (Sedum 'Carl') — This Beach Party Stonecrop variety reaches a height of up to 18 inches and spans approximately 24 inches wide

Perennial

Carl Stonecrop

Sedum 'Carl'

FullUSDA 3–9

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