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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

Canary Island Daisy (Asteriscus Sericeus) — Tolerates drought, making it ideal for low-maintenance and water-wise landscapes

Canary Island Daisy

Asteriscus Sericeus

Full · Zones 9–10

Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — commonly known as the Canary Island Date Palm

Canary Island Date Palm

Phoenix Canariensis

Full · Zones 8–10

Canary Island Pine (Pinus Canariensis) — commonly known as the Canary Island Pine

Canary Island Pine

Pinus Canariensis

Full · Zones 8–10

Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — Canary Island Sage (Salvia canariensis) is a vigorous perennial boasting dense

Canary Island Sage

Salvia Canariensis

Full · Zones 8–10

Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — is a striking succulent renowned for its upright

Candelabra Tree

Euphorbia Ingens

Full · Zones 9–10

Candelabrum Agave, Spider Agave (Agave Bracteosa) — Agave bracteosa, also known as Candelabrum or Spider Agave, is a striking accent plant

Candelabrum Agave, Spider Agave

Agave Bracteosa

Half · Zones 8–11

Candelilla, Wax Plant (Euphorbia Antisyphilitica) — is a drought-tolerant succulent native to the southwestern US and Mexico

Candelilla, Wax Plant

Euphorbia Antisyphilitica

Full · Zones 8–11

Candleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — This slow-growing perennial boasts fleshy, pointed green leaves with a silvery bloom

Candleholder Dudleya

Dudleya Candelabrum

Full · Zones 10–10

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

Candy Cane Morning Glory

Calystegia 'Candy Cane'

Full · Zones 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') — a vibrant ornamental shrub

Cane's Bottlebrush

Callistemon 'Cane's Hybrid'

Full · Zones 8–11

Canyon Gooseberry (Ribes Menziesii) — particularly within its native arid environments

Canyon Gooseberry

Ribes Menziesii

Half · Zones 8–10

Canyon Live-Forever. (Dudleya Cymosa) — The Canyon Live-Forever, Dudleya cymosa, is a perennial succulent native to Californian cliffs

Canyon Live-Forever.

Dudleya Cymosa

Full · Zones 9–10

Canyon Sunflower (Venegasia Carpesioides) — The Canyon Sunflower (Venegasia carpesioides) is a perennial native to California's canyons and foothills

Canyon Sunflower

Venegasia Carpesioides

Full · Zones 8–10

Cape Blanco Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco') — The Cape Blanco Sedum (Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco') is an eye-catching

Cape Blanco Sedum

Sedum Spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'

Full · Zones 5–10

Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — Its tubular orange-red flowers bloom profusely, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies

Cape Honeysuckle

Tecoma Capensis

Full · Zones 9–10

Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata) — Plumbago auriculata, or Cape Plumbago, is a versatile shrub reaching 5-6 feet in height and equally wide

Cape Plumbago

Plumbago Auriculata

Full · Zones 9–10

Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — commonly known as Cape Weed

Cape Weed

Arctotheca Calendula

Full · Zones 8–10

Caradonna Blue Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Caradonna') — presents striking violet-blue spikes atop slender

Caradonna Blue Sage

Salvia Nemorosa 'Caradonna'

Full · Zones 3–8

Caramel Alum Root (Heuchera 'Caramel') — The Heuchera 'Caramel' is an herbaceous perennial with robust

Caramel Alum Root

Heuchera 'Caramel'

Half · Zones 4–9

Caraway-Scented Thyme (Thymus Herba-Barona) — commonly known as Caraway-Scented Thyme

Caraway-Scented Thyme

Thymus Herba-Barona

Full · Zones 5–9

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

Cardinal Candy® Viburnum

Viburnum dilatatum

Full · Zones 5–9

Cardwell's Penstemon (Penstemon Cardwellii) — Cardwell's Penstemon (Penstemon cardwellii) is a charming perennial, native to the Pacific Northwest

Cardwell's Penstemon

Penstemon Cardwellii

Full · Zones 5–8

Carl Stonecrop (Sedum 'Carl') — Sedum 'Carl' is a vibrant perennial known for its hardiness and ease of care

Carl Stonecrop

Sedum 'Carl'

Full · Zones 3–9