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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

Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — commonly known as the Chris™as Palm

Christmas Palm

Adonidia Merrillii

Full · Zones 10–11

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — Chuparosa (Justicia californica) is a vibrant Southwestern native shrub

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone

Justicia Californica

Full · Zones 9–11

Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera Caerulea) — The Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea) is a cold-hardy shrub reaching 3 feet high and wide

Cinderella Honeyberry

Lonicera Caerulea

Full · Zones 2–7

Cinnabar Silver Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Cinnabar Silver') — Thrives in USDA zones 4-9, reaching 12-18 inches in height with an 18-inch spread

Cinnabar Silver Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Cinnabar Silver'

Half · Zones 4–9

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — Cinquefoil (Potentilla neumanniana) is a low-growing perennial, thriving in USDA zones 4-8

Cinquefoil

Potentilla Neumanniana

Full · Zones 3–10

Citronelle Heuchera (Heuchera 'Citronelle') — The Heuchera 'Citronelle' is a vibrant herbaceous perennial

Citronelle Heuchera

Heuchera 'Citronelle'

Half · Zones 4–9

Clara Blue Palm (Brahea Armata 'Clara') — commonly known as Clara Blue Palm

Clara Blue Palm

Brahea Armata 'Clara'

Full · Zones 11–11

Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — Echinocereus triglochidiatus, commonly known as Claret Cup or Strawberry Cactus, thrives in arid

Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus

Echinocereus Triglochidiatus

Full · Zones 9–10

Clay Wattle (Acacia Glaucoptera) — is an eye-catching Australian shrub

Clay Wattle

Acacia Glaucoptera

Full · Zones 9–11

Cleveland Blue Sage (Salvia Clevelandii) — Salvia clevelandii, or Cleveland Blue Sage, is an aromatic evergreen shrub originating from California

Cleveland Blue Sage

Salvia Clevelandii

Full · Zones 9–10

Cliff Goldenbush (Ericameria Cuneata) — The Cliff Goldenbush (Ericameria cuneata) is a resilient shrub ideal for arid landscapes

Cliff Goldenbush

Ericameria Cuneata

Full · Zones 4–8

Cliff-Maids (Lewisia Cotyledon) — Lewisia cotyledon, known as Cliff-Maids, is a striking succulent perennial boasting evergreen rosettes

Cliff-Maids

Lewisia Cotyledon

Half · Zones 3–7

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — evergreen succulent capable of reaching heights up to 10 feet with support

Climbing Aloe

Aloe Ciliaris

Full · Zones 9–11

Climbing Prairie Rose (Rosa Setigera) — The Climbing Prairie Rose (Rosa setigera) is a deciduous climber

Climbing Prairie Rose

Rosa Setigera

Full · Zones 3–9

'Cloud Cover' Snow in Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) — The Cerastium tomentosum 'Cloud Cover' is a low

'Cloud Cover' Snow in Summer

Cerastium tomentosum

Full

Cloud Walker Stonecrop (Sedum 'Cloud Walker') — It boasts striking, cloud-like clusters of light pink blossoms atop upright stems in late summer

Cloud Walker Stonecrop

Sedum 'Cloud Walker'

Full · Zones 3–9

Clustered Rose (Rosa Pisocarpa) — The Clustered Rose (Rosa pisocarpa) is a charming

Clustered Rose

Rosa Pisocarpa

Full · Zones 3–11

Coastal Buckwheat (Eriogonum parvifolium) — Coastal Buckwheat (Eriogonum parvifolium) is a resilient, evergreen perennial native to coastal California

Coastal Buckwheat

Eriogonum parvifolium

Full · Zones 9–10

Coastal Cholla (Cylindropuntia prolifera) — Preferring sandy soils, it requires minimal water and full sun, making it ideal for xeriscapes; requires minimal

Coastal Cholla

Cylindropuntia prolifera

Full · Zones 9–10

Coastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — The Tasmanian Fuchsia (Correa backhouseana) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia, thriving in U.S

Coastal Correa

Correa Backhouseana

Full · Zones 9–10

Coastal Gem Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Coastal Gem') — Grevillea lanigera 'Coastal Gem' is a low-growing

Coastal Gem Grevillea

Grevillea Lanigera 'Coastal Gem'

Full · Zones 9–10

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) is a resilient perennial herb that thrives in full sun and sandy soils

Coastal Gumweed

Grindelia stricta

Full · Zones 9–10

Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — Coast Aloe (Aloe thraskii) is an elegant South African native

Coast Aloe

Aloe Thraskii

Full · Zones 8–10

Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) — The Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis) is a resilient

Coastal Prickly Pear

Opuntia littoralis

Full · Zones 9–10