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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

Daylily Hybrids (Hemerocallis Hybrids) — Their robust nature withstands many pests and diseases; botanically referred to as Hemerocallis hybrids

Perennial

Daylily Hybrids

Hemerocallis Hybrids

FullUSDA 3–10
Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — This evergreen features glossy

Shrub

Deerbrush

Ceanothus Integerrimus

FullUSDA 8–11
Deer Grass (Muhlenbergia Rigens) — offering a subtle blue-green hue that adds a cool

Grass

Deer Grass

Muhlenbergia Rigens

FullUSDA 9–11
Deerweed (Lotus Scoparius) — thriving in USDA zones 7 through 10

Perennial

Deerweed

Lotus Scoparius

FullUSDA 7–10
De Forest Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus 'Lockwood De Forest') — Typically reaching heights of 2-3 feet

Herb

De Forest Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus 'Lockwood De Forest'

FullUSDA 7–9
Degroots Spire Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Degroots Spire') — The Thuja occidentalis 'DeGroot's Spire' is a compact

Conifer

Degroots Spire Arborvitae

Thuja Occidentalis 'Degroots Spire'

FullUSDA 4–9
Delicious Candy Coneflower (Echinacea 'Delicious Candy') — perennial coneflower delighting with raspberry-pink blooms

Perennial

Delicious Candy Coneflower

Echinacea 'Delicious Candy'

FullUSDA 3–9
Del Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — and blooms from late spring to early summer

Perennial

Del Norte Iris

Iris Innominata

FullUSDA 8–10
Deltoid-Leaved Dew Plant (Oscularia Deltoides) — which are a soft blue-green with reddish-pink edges

Succulent

Deltoid-Leaved Dew Plant

Oscularia Deltoides

FullUSDA 8–11
Dense Senna, Grey Cassia (Senna Sturtii) — Senna sturtii, commonly known as Dense Senna or Grey Cassia, is a drought-tolerant Australian native shrub

Shrub

Dense Senna, Grey Cassia

Senna Sturtii

FullUSDA 9–10
Desert Agave (Agave Deserti) — so placement within the garden should consider pedestrian traffic.<br><br>Striking in its individual form; this spectacle is a

Succulent

Desert Agave

Agave Deserti

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Black Stonecrop (Sedum 'Desert Black') — Desert Black Stonecrop (Sedum 'Desert Black') is a hardy succulent known for its deep, purple-black foliage

Ground cover

Desert Black Stonecrop

Sedum 'Desert Black'

FullUSDA 3–9
Desert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — Desert Bluebells are highly tolerant of drought conditions once established

Annual

Desert Bluebells

Phacelia Companularia

FullUSDA 3–10
Desert Broom, Rosin Bush (Baccharis Sarothroides) — needle-like leaves are small and narrow

Shrub

Desert Broom, Rosin Bush

Baccharis Sarothroides

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Date Palm (Phoenix Dactylifera) — The Phoenix dactylifera, commonly called the Desert Date Palm, reaches heights of 50-75 feet

Palm

Desert Date Palm

Phoenix Dactylifera

FullUSDA 10–10
Desert Encelia (Encelia Farinosa) — Minimal supplemental watering is necessary once established, showcasing its drought-tolerant characteristics; which can

Shrub

Desert Encelia

Encelia Farinosa

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Evening Primrose (Oenothera Deltoides) — although it can tolerate some light shade

Perennial

Desert Evening Primrose

Oenothera Deltoides

FullUSDA 3–10
Desert Ironwood (Olneya Tesota) — Adapted to USDA zones 9-11

Tree

Desert Ironwood

Olneya Tesota

FullUSDA 9–11
Desert Lavender (Hyptis Emoryi) — It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, reaching a height of 3 to 5 feet with an equal spread

Shrub

Desert Lavender

Hyptis Emoryi

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Malee (Eucalyptus Macrocarpa) — pink and red flowers in the garden

Shrub

Desert Malee

Eucalyptus Macrocarpa

FullUSDA 8–8
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — it stands at a modest height of 12-18 inches with a similar spread; perennial for full

Perennial

Desert Marigold

Baileya Multiradiata

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Milkweed (Asclepias Subulata) — white flowers in the garden

Succulent

Desert Milkweed

Asclepias Subulata

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Museum Palo Verde (Parkinsonia 'Desert Museum') — offering a gracefully branched

Tree

Desert Museum Palo Verde

Parkinsonia 'Desert Museum'

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Needle Grass (Stipa speciosa) — Desert Needle Grass, Stipa speciosum, is an ornamental perennial native to arid regions

Grass

Desert Needle Grass

Stipa speciosa

FullUSDA 3–10

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