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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

Desert Oak (Acacia Coriaceae) — commonly known as Desert Oak

Desert Oak

Acacia Coriaceae

Full · Zones 8–11

Desert Penstemon (Penstemon Pseudospectabilis) — drought-tolerant perennial

Desert Penstemon

Penstemon Pseudospectabilis

Full · Zones 8–11

Desert Range Almond (Prunus Fasciculata) — is a hardy shrub native to arid terrains

Desert Range Almond

Prunus Fasciculata

Full · Zones 8–10

Desert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch (Lotus Rigidus) — commonly known as Desert Rock Pea or Deer Vetch

Desert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch

Lotus Rigidus

Full · Zones 7–11

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — commonly known as Desert Rose

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea

Adenium Obesum 'Calypso'

Full · Zones 10–11

Desert Sage (Salvia dorrii) — thrives in arid conditions

Desert Sage

Salvia dorrii

Full · Zones 9–10

Desert Saltbush, Cattle Spinach (Atriplex Polycarpa) — also known as Desert Saltbush or Cattle Spinach

Desert Saltbush, Cattle Spinach

Atriplex Polycarpa

Full · Zones 8–11

Desert Tea, Ca Ephedra (Ephedra Californica) — drought-tolerant shrub standing 1-4 feet tall with jointed green stems

Desert Tea, Ca Ephedra

Ephedra Californica

Full · Zones 9–10

Desert Tea, Mormon Tea (Ephedra Nevadensis) — commonly known as Desert Tea or Mormon Tea

Desert Tea, Mormon Tea

Ephedra Nevadensis

Full · Zones 7–11

Desert Thorn, Baja Desert Thorn (Lycium Brevipes) — The Desert Thorn, or Lycium brevipes, indigenous to the Baja region, thrives in arid climates

Desert Thorn, Baja Desert Thorn

Lycium Brevipes

Full · Zones 8–11

Desert Trumpet (Eriogonum Inflatum) — Desert Trumpet (Eriogonum inflatum) is a resilient perennial, thriving in arid conditions (zones 5-12)

Desert Trumpet

Eriogonum Inflatum

Full · Zones 7–8

Desert Willow (Chilopsis Linearis) — a drought-tolerant deciduous shrub

Desert Willow

Chilopsis Linearis

Full · Zones 5–10

Desert Winterfat (Krascheninnikovia Lanata) — scientifically known as Krascheninnikovia lanata

Desert Winterfat

Krascheninnikovia Lanata

Full · Zones 9–10

Desert Wolfberry, Anderson Thornbus (Lycium Andersonii) — The Desert Wolfberry, or Lycium andersonii, is a resilient, drought-tolerant shrub native to arid

Desert Wolfberry, Anderson Thornbus

Lycium Andersonii

Full · Zones 8–11

Desert Zinnia (Zinnia Acerosa) — Desert Zinnia (Zinnia acerosa) is a hardy perennial favored for its resilience and minimal water needs

Desert Zinnia

Zinnia Acerosa

Full · Zones 8–11

Devil Cholla (Grusonia Kunzei) — Devil Cholla (Grusonia kunzei) is a spiny

Devil Cholla

Grusonia Kunzei

Full · Zones 9–11

Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia tupa) is a statuesque perennial, flourishing to heights of 5-6 feet

Devil's Tobacco

Lobelia Tupa

Full · Zones 6–10

Diablo Ninebark (Physocarpus Opulifolius 'Diablo') — This hardy plant matures to about 4-8 feet in height and width

Diablo Ninebark

Physocarpus Opulifolius 'Diablo'

Full · Zones 3–8

Diamond Cholla (Cylindropuntia Ramosissima) — The Diamond Cholla (Cylindropuntia ramosissima) dazzles with its diamond-shaped tubercles

Diamond Cholla

Cylindropuntia Ramosissima

Full · Zones 9–10

Diervilla (Diervilla X Splendens) — commonly known as Bush Honeysuckle

Diervilla

Diervilla X Splendens

Full · Zones 4–8

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — Digger's Speedwell (Parahebe perfoliata) is a low-maintenance

Digger's Speedwell

Veronica perfoliata

Full · Zones 9–10

Dinner Plate Aeonium (Aeonium Tabuliforme) — presents a striking rosette of succulent leaves

Dinner Plate Aeonium

Aeonium Tabuliforme

Full · Zones 9–10

Dogweed (Thymophylla Pentachaeta) — Thymophylla pentachaeta, commonly named Dogweed, is a vibrant perennial

Dogweed

Thymophylla Pentachaeta

Full · Zones 4–11

Dolomite Sage (Salvia Dolomitica) — Salvia dolomitica, or Dolomite Sage, is a hardy perennial herb boasting aromatic, textured gray-green foliage

Dolomite Sage

Salvia Dolomitica

Full · Zones 8–10