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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

Aloe Vera Or Medicinal Aloe — This succulent demands well-drained soil and full to partial sun

Aloe Vera Or Medicinal Aloe

Aloe Vera

Full · Zones 9–11

Aloha Coneflower (Echinacea 'Aloha') — The Echinacea 'Aloha', or Aloha Coneflower, boasts cheerful yellow petals surrounding a honey-toned cone

Aloha Coneflower

Echinacea 'Aloha'

Full · Zones 3–9

Alpine Mint Bush (Prostanthera Cuneata) — reaching a mature size of about 3 feet tall and wide

Alpine Mint Bush

Prostanthera Cuneata

Full · Zones 8–10

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — four-petaled flowers that rise about 6 to 8 inches tall

Alpine Rockcress

Arabis Caucasica

Full · Zones 4–7

Alpine Totara (Podocarpus Nivalis) — The Alpine Totara (Podocarpus nivalis) is an evergreen conifer

Alpine Totara

Podocarpus Nivalis

Full · Zones 9–10

Amazing Red N.Z. Flax (Phormium 'Amazing Red') — Phormium 'Amazing Red' is a striking evergreen cultivar showcasing rich crimson-red foliage

Amazing Red N.Z. Flax

Phormium 'Amazing Red'

Full · Zones 8–10

Amber Queen Barrenwort (Epimedium 'Amber Queen') — Hardy in zones 5-9, it thrives in partial to full shade and well-drained soil

Amber Queen Barrenwort

Epimedium 'Amber Queen'

Deep Shade · Zones 4–8

Amber Waves Heuchera (Heuchera 'Amber Waves') — Heuchera 'Amber Waves' offers evergreen, ruffled foliage in a unique amber hue with captivating waves

Amber Waves Heuchera

Heuchera 'Amber Waves'

Half · Zones 4–9

American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — This herbaceous perennial offers mounded foliage reaching 1-2 feet tall and wide

American Alumroot

Heuchera Americana

Half · Zones 4–9

American Boxwood (Buxus Sempervirens) — American Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) is a robust evergreen shrub

American Boxwood

Buxus Sempervirens

Full · Zones 5–10

American Chestnut (Castanea Dentata) — once a dominant hardwood in eastern forests

American Chestnut

Castanea Dentata

Full · Zones 5–8

American Elm (Ulmus Americana) — The American Elm (Ulmus americana)

American Elm

Ulmus Americana

Full · Zones 2–9

American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — The American Marigold (Tagetes erecta)

American Marigold

Tagetes Erecta

Full · Zones 3–10

American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)

American Persimmon, Possumwood

Diospyros Virginiana

Full · Zones 6–9

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — The American Smoke Bush (Cotinus obovatus) is a captivating deciduous shrub

American Smoke Bush

Cotinus Obovatus

Full · Zones 4–8

Amole (Beschorneria Yuccoides) — Amole (Beschorneria yuccoides) is a striking succulent boasting a dense rosette of narrow

Amole

Beschorneria Yuccoides

Full · Zones 9–11

Amur Cork Tree (Phellodendron Amurense) — Valued for its ornamental appeal

Amur Cork Tree

Phellodendron Amurense

Full · Zones 3–7

Amur Or Silver Banner Grass (Miscanthus Sacchariflorus) — commonly known as Amur or Silver Banner Grass

Amur Or Silver Banner Grass

Miscanthus Sacchariflorus

Full · Zones 5–9

Andorra Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Plumosa') — The Andorra Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa')

Andorra Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Plumosa'

Full · Zones 5–10

Angelica Blue Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Angelica Blue') — It grows to a mature height of 4-5 feet with a spread of 6-8 feet

Angelica Blue Pfitzer Juniper

Juniperus Chinensis 'Angelica Blue'

Full · Zones 5–10

Angelina Stonecrop (Sedum Rupestre 'Angelina') — Angelina Stonecrop (Sedum rupestre 'Angelina') is a hardy

Angelina Stonecrop

Sedum Rupestre 'Angelina'

Full · Zones 8–10

Angel's Hair (Artemisia Schmidtiana) — fine-textured silver foliage

Angel's Hair

Artemisia Schmidtiana

Full · Zones 4–9

Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — they complete their life cycle within one growing season

Annual Cosmos

Cosmos Bipinnatus

Full · Zones 3–10

Anthea Yarrow (Achillea 'Anthea') — Achillea 'Anthea' (Anthea Yarrow) is a hardy

Anthea Yarrow

Achillea 'Anthea'

Full · Zones 3–10