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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

Carmel Creeper Ceanothus (Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis) — sky-blue flowers in spring

Ground cover

Carmel Creeper Ceanothus

Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis

FullUSDA 8–11
Carmine Bells Australian Fuchsia (Correa 'Carmine Bells') — Correa 'Carmine Bells,' an Australian Fuchsia

Ground cover

Carmine Bells Australian Fuchsia

Correa 'Carmine Bells'

FullUSDA 9–10
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — are known to be a chocolate substitute due to their rich

Tree

Carob Tree

Ceratonia Siliqua

FullUSDA 9–10
Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — inform them that occasional pruning may be necessary to maintain the desired shape and encourage lush growth; red

Shrub

Carolina Allspice

Calycanthus Floridus

FullUSDA 4–9
Carolina False Lupine (Thermopsis Caroliniana) — is a stately perennial reaching up to 4 feet tall with a spread of 2-3 feet

Annual

Carolina False Lupine

Thermopsis Caroliniana

FullUSDA 3–9
Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — making it an excellent choice for screens; the Carolina Laurel Cherry is an elegant addition to any landscape

Tree

Carolina Laurel Cherry

Prunus Caroliniana

FullUSDA 8–10
Carpet Echeveria (Echeveria Agavoides) — is a striking and low-maintenance succulent that adds a modern flair to any garden or landscape design; multi-colored

Succulent

Carpet Echeveria

Echeveria Agavoides

FullUSDA 9–10
Carpet Of Stars (Ruschia Lineolata) — It displays vibrant pink blooms amidst dense, evergreen foliage up to 2.5 inches tall

Ground cover

Carpet Of Stars

Ruschia Lineolata

FullUSDA 3–10
Carpet Stonecrop (Sedum Album) — making it a low-maintenance option for both experienced and novice gardeners.<br><br>In the landscape; white, image 69

Ground cover

Carpet Stonecrop

Sedum Album

FullUSDA 4–9
Carribean Agave (Agave Angustifolia V. Marginata) — Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'

Succulent

Carribean Agave

Agave Angustifolia V. Marginata

FullUSDA 9–11
Carriere Or Lavalle Hawthorn (Crataegus X Lavallei) — commonly known as Lavalle Hawthorn

Tree

Carriere Or Lavalle Hawthorn

Crataegus X Lavallei

FullUSDA 4–4
Cascade Stonecrop (Sedum Divergens) — this resilient plant offers vibrant textures

Ground cover

Cascade Stonecrop

Sedum Divergens

FullUSDA 4–9
Cascalote (Caesalpinia Cacalaco) — balanced canopy.<br><br>The foliage of Cascalote is comprised of fine

Tree

Cascalote

Caesalpinia Cacalaco

FullUSDA 9–11
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — the tree reaches a moderate height of 15 to 30 feet and spreads out to an approximate 15 to 20-foot canopy

Shrub

Cascara

Frangula Purshiana

FullUSDA 8–10
Castor Bean, Palma Christi (Ricinus Communis) — Caution: all plant parts contain toxic ricin, especially the seeds; the Castor Bean 'Ricinus communis'

Annual

Castor Bean, Palma Christi

Ricinus Communis

FullUSDA 9–10
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — maroon to deep red flowers

Shrub

Catalina Evergreen Currant

Ribes Viburnifolium

HalfUSDA 8–10
Catalina Live-Forever (Dudleya Hassei) — Inform your client that once established

Succulent

Catalina Live-Forever

Dudleya Hassei

FullUSDA 9–10
Catalina Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Traskiae) — evergreen shrub native to Santa Catalina Island

Shrub

Catalina Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Traskiae

FullUSDA 9–10
Catalina Silverlace (Constancea Nevinii) — This plant can grow up to 3-6 feet tall and wide, requiring well-drained soil and full sun to part shade

Perennial

Catalina Silverlace

Constancea Nevinii

FullUSDA 8–9
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — and provide winter protection in the cooler end of this range

Shrub

Catawba Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba'

FullUSDA 7–10
'Catch a Wave' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — Proven Winners - Art & Sol® 'Catch a Wave' - Mangave hybrid plant details, information and resources

'Catch a Wave' Mangave

Mangave hybrid

Full
Catclaw Acacia (Acacia Greggii) — fissured bark contrasting with the vibrant green

Shrub

Catclaw Acacia

Acacia Greggii

FullUSDA 6–10
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is well-suited for trellises or fences

Vine

Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine

Macfadyena Unguis-Cati

FullUSDA 9–10
Cat's Tail Aloe (Aloe Castanea) — is an eye-catching succulent featuring arching stems adorned with rosettes of spiny

Succulent

Cat's Tail Aloe

Aloe Castanea

FullUSDA 9–9

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