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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

Crinodonna Lily (Amarcrinum Memoria-Corsii) — strap-like foliage that can reach a length of approximately 2 to 3 feet

Bulb

Crinodonna Lily

Amarcrinum Memoria-Corsii

FullUSDA 9–10
Croce Ice Plant (Malephora Crocea) — is a vibrant groundcover known for its succulent

Ground cover

Croce Ice Plant

Malephora Crocea

FullUSDA 8–11
Crystal Ice Plant (Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum) — succulent with pink and white blooms; the plant will flourish and spread rapidly, image 71

Succulent

Crystal Ice Plant

Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum

FullUSDA 3–10
Curl-Leaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Ledifolius) — or a natural backdrop for lower-growing perennials and grasses

Shrub

Curl-Leaf Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Ledifolius

FullUSDA 4–11
Curly Leaf Globe Willow (Salix Matsudana 'Tortuosa') — This fast-growing willow reaches up to 30 feet in height and spreads approximately 15 feet

Tree

Curly Leaf Globe Willow

Salix Matsudana 'Tortuosa'

FullUSDA 5–8
Curry Plant (Helichrysum Italicum) — button-like flowers which contrast nicely against its silver foliage -- a delightful spectacle for visitors

Ground cover

Curry Plant

Helichrysum Italicum

FullUSDA 8–11
Cushion Bush (Calocephalus Brownii) — Requiring little maintenance apart from occasional trimming to keep its shape

Perennial

Cushion Bush

Calocephalus Brownii

FullUSDA 9–10
Cutleaf Coneflower (Rudbeckia Laciniata) — attracting butterflies and birds while being deer resistant; <br><br>Equipped with distinctive, image 62

Perennial

Cutleaf Coneflower

Rudbeckia Laciniata

FullUSDA 4–10
Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata') — Drought-tolerant and adaptable, it thrives in full sun to partial shade in zones 4-8

Shrub

Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac

Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata'

FullUSDA 3–10
Cynthia Giddy Aloe (Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy') — The Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy' is a succulent perennial boasting vibrant orange-red tubular flowers on tall spikes

Succulent

Cynthia Giddy Aloe

Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy'

FullUSDA 9–11
Cypress Spurge (Euphorbia Cyparissias) — This sun-loving plant reaches 6-12 inches tall and spreads up to 18 inches wide, thriving in USDA zones, image 79

Ground cover

Cypress Spurge

Euphorbia Cyparissias

FullUSDA 4–7
Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — it thrives in well-drained soil

Ground cover

Cyprus Ironwort

Sideritis Cypria

FullUSDA 9–10
Daffodil (Narcissus Assorted Varieties) — commonly known as Daffodil

Bulb

Daffodil

Narcissus Assorted Varieties

FullUSDA 3–10
Daffodil, Trumpet Narcissus (Narcissus Pseudonarcissus) — is a perennial spring bloomer that commands attention with its iconic; with colors, image 87

Bulb

Daffodil, Trumpet Narcissus

Narcissus Pseudonarcissus

FullUSDA 3–10
Dallas Red Lantana (Lantana X 'Dallas Red') — Lantana x 'Dallas Red' is a vibrant perennial boasting clusters of red

Ground cover

Dallas Red Lantana

Lantana X 'Dallas Red'

FullUSDA 8–11
Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — feathery background that contrasts beautifully with the golden-yellow

Ground cover

Damianita Daisy

Chrysactinia Mexicana

FullUSDA 7–11
'Dancing Embers' Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma hybrid) — It grows just 2-4 inches tall and spreads 20-24 inches wide, forming a low carpet

'Dancing Embers' Hardy Ice Plant

Delosperma hybrid

Full
Dappled Willow (Salix Integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki') — which originates from Japan and Korea

Tree

Dappled Willow

Salix Integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki'

FullUSDA 5–7
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — is a striking succulent that brings dramatic flair to any landscape design; succulent for full or half or

Succulent

Dark Leaf Aeonium

Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop'

FullUSDA 9–11
Dark Reiter Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense 'Dark Reiter') — The Dark Reiter Meadow Cranesbill ('Geranium pratense' 'Dark Reiter') is a charming perennial

Perennial

Dark Reiter Meadow Cranesbill

Geranium Pratense 'Dark Reiter'

FullUSDA 4–8
'Dark Sky' Perennial Salvia (Salvia hybrid) — information and resources

'Dark Sky' Perennial Salvia

Salvia hybrid

Full
Dark Star Ceanothus (Ceanothus 'Dark Star') — Its foliage is small and dark green, providing a rich backdrop year-round

Shrub

Dark Star Ceanothus

Ceanothus 'Dark Star'

FullUSDA 10–11
Darwin's Barberry (Berberis Darwinii) — This evergreen shrub originates from Chile and Argentina and is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 9; prized for its foliage

Shrub

Darwin's Barberry

Berberis Darwinii

FullUSDA 7–9
Dasylirion (Agave Dasylirioides) — The Dasylirion Agave (Agave dasylirioides) is a resilient, drought-tolerant perennial, ideal for xeriscaping

Succulent

Dasylirion

Agave Dasylirioides

FullUSDA 8–11

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