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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

Carmel Creeper Ceanothus (Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis) — horizontalis, or Carmel Creeper, is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub prized for its dense

Carmel Creeper Ceanothus

Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis

Full · Zones 8–11

Carmine Bells Australian Fuchsia (Correa 'Carmine Bells') — Correa 'Carmine Bells,' an Australian Fuchsia

Carmine Bells Australian Fuchsia

Correa 'Carmine Bells'

Full · Zones 9–10

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — The Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua), a robust evergreen, reaches heights of 30-50 feet

Carob Tree

Ceratonia Siliqua

Full · Zones 9–10

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — Reaching up to 6-9 feet in height and spread

Carolina Allspice

Calycanthus Floridus

Full · Zones 4–9

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

Carolina False Lupine

Thermopsis Caroliniana

Full · Zones 3–9

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — is an evergreen shrub or small tree

Carolina Laurel Cherry

Prunus Caroliniana

Full · Zones 8–10

Carpet Echeveria (Echeveria Agavoides) — commonly named Carpet Echeveria

Carpet Echeveria

Echeveria Agavoides

Full · Zones 9–10

Carpet Of Stars (Ruschia Lineolata) — Ruschia lineolata 'Carpet of Stars' is a hardy, water-wise ground cover thriving in USDA zones 6-10

Carpet Of Stars

Ruschia Lineolata

Full · Zones 3–10

Carpet Stonecrop (Sedum Album) — Its plump, white to pale green leaves form dense, spreading mats up to 4 inches tall and 24 inches wide

Carpet Stonecrop

Sedum Album

Full · Zones 4–9

Carribean Agave (Agave Angustifolia V. Marginata) — Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'

Carribean Agave

Agave Angustifolia V. Marginata

Full · Zones 9–11

Carriere Or Lavalle Hawthorn (Crataegus X Lavallei) — commonly known as Lavalle Hawthorn

Carriere Or Lavalle Hawthorn

Crataegus X Lavallei

Full · Zones 4–4

Cascade Stonecrop (Sedum Divergens) — The Cascade Stonecrop, Sedum divergens, is an evergreen, succulent groundcover thriving in USDA zones 4-9

Cascade Stonecrop

Sedum Divergens

Full · Zones 4–9

Cascalote (Caesalpinia Cacalaco) — The Cascalote or Caesalpinia cacalaco is a semi-evergreen tree

Cascalote

Caesalpinia Cacalaco

Full · Zones 9–11

Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and matures to 15-30 feet tall with a spread of 10-15 feet

Cascara

Frangula Purshiana

Full · Zones 8–10

Castor Bean, Palma Christi (Ricinus Communis) — scientifically known as Ricinus communis and also commonly referred to as Palma Christi

Castor Bean, Palma Christi

Ricinus Communis

Full · Zones 9–10

Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — leathery leaves that are oval-shaped and emit a distinctive aromatic fragrance when crushed

Catalina Evergreen Currant

Ribes Viburnifolium

Half · Zones 8–10

Catalina Live-Forever (Dudleya Hassei) — With rosettes spanning up to 12 inches in diameter, this plant features fleshy, gray-green leaves

Catalina Live-Forever

Dudleya Hassei

Full · Zones 9–10

Catalina Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Traskiae) — The Catalina Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus traskiae) is a rare

Catalina Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Traskiae

Full · Zones 9–10

Catalina Silverlace (Constancea Nevinii) — thriving in USDA zones 8-10

Catalina Silverlace

Constancea Nevinii

Full · Zones 8–9

Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — The Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawabra') is a deciduous shrub

Catawba Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba'

Full · Zones 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) — This hardy native requires minimal water once established

Catclaw Acacia

Acacia Greggii

Full · Zones 6–10

Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — Featuring sharp, claw-like tendrils, it can reach heights over 20 feet

Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine

Macfadyena Unguis-Cati

Full · Zones 9–10

Cat's Tail Aloe (Aloe Castanea) — commonly known as Cat's Tail Aloe

Cat's Tail Aloe

Aloe Castanea

Full · Zones 9–9