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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

Coastal Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica 'Canyon Gray') — Renowned for its feathery

Ground cover

Coastal Sagebrush

Artemisia Californica 'Canyon Gray'

FullUSDA 7–10
Coastal Sagewort (Artemisia Pycnocephala 'David's Choice') — Ideally suited for coastal gardens with its drought tolerance and preference for full sun

Shrub

Coastal Sagewort

Artemisia Pycnocephala 'David's Choice'

FullUSDA 5–5
Coastal Scrub Oak (Quercus dumosa) — Mature at 6-15 ft tall, its dense foliage provides excellent cover for wildlife

Shrub

Coastal Scrub Oak

Quercus dumosa

FullUSDA 8–9
Coastal Woods Rose (Rosa gymnocarpa) — attracting birds and adding winter interest to any garden space

Shrub

Coastal Woods Rose

Rosa gymnocarpa

FullUSDA 3–11
Coastal Woollybush (Adenanthos Sericeus) — This evergreen shrub typically reaches up to 10 feet high and 6 feet wide

Shrub

Coastal Woollybush

Adenanthos Sericeus

FullUSDA 9–10
Coast Aster (Symphyotrichum Chilense) — is a lush green that forms a lovely backdrop for its floral display

Perennial

Coast Aster

Symphyotrichum Chilense

FullUSDA 9–11
Coast Banksia (Banksia Integrifolia) — They are elongated and leathery

Shrub

Coast Banksia

Banksia Integrifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Coast Barberry (Berberis Pinnata) — Ideal for erosion control, it reaches 3-6 feet in height with a similar spread

Shrub

Coast Barberry

Berberis Pinnata

HalfUSDA 5–10
Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — Casuarina stricta, commonly called Coast Beefwood, is an evergreen tree native to Australia

Tree

Coast Beefwood

Casuarina stricta

FullUSDA 9–10
Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) — <br><br>Equipped with thick

Tree

Coast Live Oak

Quercus agrifolia

FullUSDA 8–10
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — this robust plant typically grows to 4-6 feet in height and width

Shrub

Coast Rosemary

Westringia fruticosa

FullUSDA 9–10
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) is an evergreen shrub; ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet, image 57

Shrub

Coast Silktassel

Garrya elliptica

FullUSDA 9–10
Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — Plant in well-drained soil for optimal growth; yellow flowers in the garden

Shrub

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia

Encelia californica

FullUSDA 8–10
Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — providing an enduring splash of color even after the growing season ends; which can lead to root rot.<br><br>Low, image 85

Annual

Cockscomb

Celosia Plumosa

FullUSDA 2–11
Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — so it's essential to place it out of reach of pets and children; and is an excellent choice for, image 65

Tree

Cockspur Coral Tree

Erythrina Crista-Galli

FullUSDA 10–10
Cocoon Plant (Senecio Haworthii) — Hardy in USDA zones 10-11, the Cocoon Plant is a low-maintenance choice; consider its preference for full sun exposure and

Ground cover

Cocoon Plant

Senecio Haworthii

FullUSDA 9–10
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — Low water requirements and tolerance for a variety of soils make it a sustainable and versatile choice; commonly referred

Shrub

Coffeeberry

Rhamnus Californica

FullUSDA 9–10
Coffee Fern (Pellaea Andromedifolia) — dark green to bluish-green fronds

Fern

Coffee Fern

Pellaea Andromedifolia

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–9
Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Glauca') — renowned for its silvery-blue needles and classic pyramid shape; and ensure the soil is well-drained, image 56

Conifer

Colorado Blue Spruce

Picea Pungens 'Glauca'

FullUSDA 2–6
Colorata Agave (Agave Colorata) — purple and red and yellow flowers in the garden

Succulent

Colorata Agave

Agave Colorata

FullUSDA 8–11
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — evergreen conifer of exquisite form that provides vertical accentuation in landscape designs

Shrub

Common Columnar Juniper

Juniperus Communis 'Compressa'

FullUSDA 4–10
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Gold Cone') — This evergreen conifer is a distinctive addition to the landscape

Shrub

Common Columnar Juniper

Juniperus Communis 'Gold Cone'

FullUSDA 5–8
Common Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens') — shows moderate drought tolerance

Herb

Common Fennel

Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens'

FullUSDA 4–9
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — Mature specimens reach up to 15 ft in height with a 10 ft spread, growing in a conical form

Conifer

Common Juniper

Juniperus Communis

FullUSDA 4–10

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