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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

Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — The Southern Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)

Chestnut Oak

Quercus Montana

Full · Zones 7–10

Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower (Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit') — boasts rich hues ranging from crimson to gold

Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower

Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit'

Full · Zones 3–9

Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — Maturing around 1-1.5 feet tall and wide

Chia

Salvia Columbariae

Full · Zones 9–10

Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — commonly known as Chiapas Sage

Chiapas Sage

Salvia Chiapensis

Full · Zones 8–10

Chilean Mesquite (Prosopis Chilensis) — The Chilean Mesquite (Prosopis chilensis) is a drought-tolerant

Chilean Mesquite

Prosopis Chilensis

Full · Zones 8–11

Chilean Mesquite (Prosopis 'Phoenix') — The Chilean Mesquite (Prosopis 'Phoenix') is a hardy

Chilean Mesquite

Prosopis 'Phoenix'

Full · Zones 8–11

Chilean Potato Vine (Solanum Crispum) — The Chilean Potato Vine (Solanum crispum)

Chilean Potato Vine

Solanum Crispum

Full · Zones 9–10

Chilean Wine Palm (Jubaea Chilensis) — robust evergreen notable for its stout trunk

Chilean Wine Palm

Jubaea Chilensis

Full · Zones 8–10

Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — is a deciduous tree that reaches 30-50 feet in height with a spread of about 20-30 feet

Chinaberry

Melia Azedarach

Full · Zones 8–10

Chinese Abelia (Abelia Chinensis) — Mature at 4-6 feet high with a similar spread, it requires full sun to partial shade

Chinese Abelia

Abelia Chinensis

Full · Zones 5–10

Chinese Chestnut (Castanea Mollissima) — The Chinese Chestnut (Castanea mollissima) is a hardy deciduous tree

Chinese Chestnut

Castanea Mollissima

Full · Zones 4–8

Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — The Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia subcostata) is a graceful

Chinese Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica

Full · Zones 7–10

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — The Chinese Elm, or Ulmus parvifolia, is prized for its intricate bark and fine-textured foliage

Chinese Elm

Ulmus Parvifolia

Full · Zones 7–10

Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — it provides robust urban tolerance and requires low maintenance

Chinese Hackberry

Celtis Sinensis

Full · Zones 6–10

Chinese Mahonia (Mahonia Fortunei) — Chinese Mahonia (Mahonia fortunei) is a compact evergreen shrub

Chinese Mahonia

Mahonia Fortunei

Half · Zones 8–8

Chinese Pistache (Pistacia Chinensis) — The Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinensis) is a resilient

Chinese Pistache

Pistacia Chinensis

Full · Zones 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

Chinese Sand Pear

Pyrus Pyrifolia 'Shinseiki'

Full · Zones 4–8

Chinese Sedum (Sedum Tetractinum) — Chinese Sedum (Sedum tetractinum) is a fast-spreading perennial

Chinese Sedum

Sedum Tetractinum

Full · Zones 4–8

Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — Its leaves turn a vivid red-orange in fall, providing a striking display

Chinese Tallow Tree

Triadica Sebifera

Full · Zones 9–10

Chinquapin Oak (Quercus Muehlenbergii) — is a sturdy deciduous tree

Chinquapin Oak

Quercus Muehlenbergii

Full · Zones 4–7

Chitalpa (Chitalpa X Tashkentensis) — deciduous tree reaching heights of 20‚Äì30 ft

Chitalpa

Chitalpa X Tashkentensis

Full · Zones 9–10

Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — These bloom from mid-summer to fall, exuding a rich cocoa scent

Chocolate Cosmos

Cosmos Atrosanguineus

Full · Zones 7–9

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — The Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera lyrata)

Chocolate Flower

Berlandiera Lyrata

Full · Zones 4–11

Christmas Bush (Senna Bicapsularis) — Senna bicapsularis, commonly known as Chris™as Bush, is a perennial shrub thriving in USDA zones 8-11

Christmas Bush

Senna Bicapsularis

Full · Zones 9–11