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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

Coral Vine, Queen's Wreath (Antigonon Leptopus) — vine with pink blooms; <br><br>Its foliage consists of heart-shaped leaves that span roughly 2 to, image 79

Vine

Coral Vine, Queen's Wreath

Antigonon Leptopus

FullUSDA 9–11
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — making it a majestic presence in any landscape design.<br><br>Featuring a broad and rounded canopy; the Cork Oak (Quercus suber) is

Tree

Cork Oak

Quercus Suber

FullUSDA 4–10
Coronation Gold Hybrid Yarrow (Achillea 'Coronation Gold') — aromatic leaves are finely dissected and retain their visual appeal even when the blooms have

Perennial

Coronation Gold Hybrid Yarrow

Achillea 'Coronation Gold'

FullUSDA 3–10
Corsican Stonecrop (Sedum Dasyphyllum 'Minor') — tiny bluish-green foliage that becomes tinged with purple in full sun

Ground cover

Corsican Stonecrop

Sedum Dasyphyllum 'Minor'

FullUSDA 4–10
Cotton Top Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus Polycephalus) — is an intriguing succulent that adds a rugged yet charismatic touch to any arid landscape design

Cactus

Cotton Top Barrel Cactus

Echinocactus Polycephalus

FullUSDA 9–11
Coulter Pine, Bigcone Pine (Pinus Coulteri) — Pinus coulteri, known as the Coulter or Bigcone Pine, is a robust conifer native to coastal California; this tree

Tree

Coulter Pine, Bigcone Pine

Pinus Coulteri

FullUSDA 7–10
Cow Itch Tree (Lagunaria Patersonii) — Its tolerance for wind and moderate drought resistance render it an excellent choice for a variety of settings

Tree

Cow Itch Tree

Lagunaria Patersonii

FullUSDA 9–10
Cow's Horn Agave (Agave Bovicornuta) — sculptural element to xeriscapes

Succulent

Cow's Horn Agave

Agave Bovicornuta

HalfUSDA 9–11
Cow's Tongue Prickly Pear (Opuntia Lindheimeri) — This succulent perennial is native to North America

Cactus

Cow's Tongue Prickly Pear

Opuntia Lindheimeri

FullUSDA 9–10
Coyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — It's an excellent choice for creating a sensory-rich and habitat-friendly landscape.<br><br>In terms of growth

Shrub

Coyote Mint

Monardella Villosa

FullUSDA 6–10
Cranberry Cupcake Double Coneflower (Echinacea 'Cranberry Cupcake') — double blooms resembling frosted cupcakes

Perennial

Cranberry Cupcake Double Coneflower

Echinacea 'Cranberry Cupcake'

FullUSDA 3–8
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — often marked with a unique zonal pattern; cherished for its vibrant blooms

Perennial

Cranesbill

Pelargonium hortorum

FullUSDA 9–10
Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica) — and they thrive in well-draining soil with a pH that is slightly acidic to neutral; exfoliating bark and, image 138

Shrub

Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica

FullUSDA 7–10
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — perennial / shrub for full or half

Perennial

Creeping Australian Saltbush

Rhagodia Spinescens

FullUSDA 7–10
Creeping Fig (Ficus Pumila) — though it can tolerate sunnier spots once established; its petite heart-shaped leaves, image 102

Vine

Creeping Fig

Ficus Pumila

FullUSDA 9–11
Creeping Mahonia (Mahonia Repens) — low-growing evergreen shrub; holly-like leaves that turn various shades of red and purple in the fall and winter

Ground cover

Creeping Mahonia

Mahonia Repens

HalfUSDA 5–10
Creeping Mirror Plant (Coprosma X Kirkii) — It thrives in USDA zones 8-11, prefers well-drained soil, and enjoys full sun to partial shade

Ground cover

Creeping Mirror Plant

Coprosma X Kirkii

FullUSDA 9–11
Creeping Shrubby Ice Plant (Ruschia Pulvinaris) — reaching up to 8 inches in height and spreading up to 24 inches wide

Ground cover

Creeping Shrubby Ice Plant

Ruschia Pulvinaris

FullUSDA 6–10
Creeping Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Mollis) — It features delicate pink blooms in spring

Shrub

Creeping Snowberry

Symphoricarpos Mollis

FullUSDA 3–8
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — These berries are not only visually appealing but are edible and often used to flavor candies and teas; creeping

Ground cover

Creeping Wintergreen

Gaultheria Procumbens

FullUSDA 3–8
Creosote Bush (Larrea Tridentata) — The Creosote Bush (Larrea tridentata) is a resilient evergreen shrub, native to arid deserts of the Southwest

Shrub

Creosote Bush

Larrea Tridentata

FullUSDA 7–11
Crete Rockrose (Cistus Creticus) — commonly known as the Crete Rockrose

Perennial

Crete Rockrose

Cistus Creticus

FullUSDA 9–10
Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon Lanceolatus) — growing up to 3 inches long; bloom from spring through summer

Tree

Crimson Bottlebrush

Callistemon Lanceolatus

FullUSDA 9–10
Crinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus Cristatus) — is a charming succulent that adds a unique texture to garden compositions

Succulent

Crinkle-Leaf Plant

Adromischus Cristatus

FullUSDA 9–10

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