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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

Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — The leaves are a glossy, deep green, and are typically about 2 to 4 inches long; mature specimens can reach up to 80 feet in

Tree

Chestnut Oak

Quercus Montana

FullUSDA 7–10
Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower (Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit') — Its seed heads also provide winter interest and food for birds.<br><br>For maintenance

Perennial

Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower

Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit'

FullUSDA 3–9
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — this annual herb is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico

Annual

Chia

Salvia Columbariae

FullUSDA 9–10
Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — commonly referred to as Chiapas Sage

Perennial

Chiapas Sage

Salvia Chiapensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Chilean Mesquite (Prosopis Chilensis) — The Chilean Mesquite (Prosopis chilensis) is a drought-tolerant

Tree

Chilean Mesquite

Prosopis Chilensis

FullUSDA 8–11
Chilean Mesquite (Prosopis 'Phoenix') — The Chilean Mesquite (Prosopis 'Phoenix') is a hardy

Tree

Chilean Mesquite

Prosopis 'Phoenix'

FullUSDA 8–11
Chilean Potato Vine (Solanum Crispum) — Regular pruning maintains its shape and promotes healthy growth

Vine

Chilean Potato Vine

Solanum Crispum

FullUSDA 9–10
Chilean Wine Palm (Jubaea Chilensis) — Providing both vertical interest and a lush

Palm

Chilean Wine Palm

Jubaea Chilensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — deciduous tree renowned for its dense and rounded canopy of lush; with its alluring aesthetics, image 79

Tree

Chinaberry

Melia Azedarach

FullUSDA 8–10
Chinese Abelia (Abelia Chinensis) — Abelia chinensis, a charming semi-evergreen shrub, thrives in USDA zones 7-9

Shrub

Chinese Abelia

Abelia Chinensis

FullUSDA 5–10
Chinese Chestnut (Castanea Mollissima) — being drought-tolerant once established

Tree

Chinese Chestnut

Castanea Mollissima

FullUSDA 4–8
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — and use it as a focal point or to line pathways, image 50

Tree

Chinese Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica

FullUSDA 7–10
Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — <br><br>The Chinese Elm thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9; leathery leaves are a deep, image 75

Tree

Chinese Elm

Ulmus Parvifolia

FullUSDA 7–10
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — inconspicuous flowers emerge

Tree

Chinese Hackberry

Celtis Sinensis

FullUSDA 6–10
Chinese Mahonia (Mahonia Fortunei) — is a resilient and visually striking evergreen shrub

Broadleaf Evergreen

Chinese Mahonia

Mahonia Fortunei

HalfUSDA 8–8
Chinese Pistache (Pistacia Chinensis) — It is drought-tolerant once established; pinnate leaves are deep green through spring and summer

Tree

Chinese Pistache

Pistacia Chinensis

FullUSDA 7–10
Chinese Sand Pear (Pyrus Pyrifolia 'Shinseiki') — The Pyrus pyrifolia 'Shinseiki' is a deciduous fruit tree, typically reaching 10-20 ft with an equal spread

Tree

Chinese Sand Pear

Pyrus Pyrifolia 'Shinseiki'

FullUSDA 4–8
Chinese Sedum (Sedum Tetractinum) — <br><br>When explaining to clients

Ground cover

Chinese Sedum

Sedum Tetractinum

FullUSDA 4–8
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — The Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica sebifera) is a fast-growing, deciduous tree reaching up to 40 feet tall; white-waxy

Tree

Chinese Tallow Tree

Triadica Sebifera

FullUSDA 9–10
Chinquapin Oak (Quercus Muehlenbergii) — limestone-rich soils but is adaptable to drier conditions

Tree

Chinquapin Oak

Quercus Muehlenbergii

FullUSDA 4–7
Chitalpa (Chitalpa X Tashkentensis) — deciduous tree reaching heights of 20‚Äì30 ft

Tree

Chitalpa

Chitalpa X Tashkentensis

FullUSDA 9–10
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — The blossoms are borne atop slender; is an enchanting perennial that captivates with its sumptuous

Annual

Chocolate Cosmos

Cosmos Atrosanguineus

FullUSDA 7–9
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — is a charming addition to any garden that offers both visual appeal and a delightful olfactory experience, image 60

Perennial

Chocolate Flower

Berlandiera Lyrata

FullUSDA 4–11
Christmas Bush (Senna Bicapsularis) — suitable for incorporation into a variety of landscape designs

Tree

Christmas Bush

Senna Bicapsularis

FullUSDA 9–11

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