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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

Dwarf Myrtle (Myrtus Communis 'Compacta') — Dwarf Myrtle (Myrtus communis 'Compacta') is a fragrant

Dwarf Myrtle

Myrtus Communis 'Compacta'

Full · Zones 9–11

Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — is a dwarf evergreen variety of the classic olive tree

Dwarf Olive

Olea Europaea 'Montra'

Full · Zones 8–11

Dwarf Orange Bulbine (Bulbine Frutescens 'Hallmark') — The Dwarf Orange Bulbine, Bulbine frutescens 'Hallmark', is a succulent perennial offering year-round

Dwarf Orange Bulbine

Bulbine Frutescens 'Hallmark'

Full · Zones 8–11

Dwarf Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compact John Muir') — The Dwarf Oregon Grape 'Compacta John Muir' is an evergreen shrub, reaching 2-3 feet in height

Dwarf Oregon Grape

Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compact John Muir'

Full · Zones 5–10

Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — evergreen fan palm reaching 3 to 5 feet in height with a similar spread

Dwarf Palmetto

Sabal Minor

Full · Zones 7–10

Dwarf Plecostachys (Plecostachys Serpyllifolia) — Dwarf Plecostachys (Plecostachys serpyllifolia) is a hardy, compact perennial

Dwarf Plecostachys

Plecostachys Serpyllifolia

Full · Zones 9–11

Dwarf Plume Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Elegans Nana') — Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana,' is a compact

Dwarf Plume Cedar

Cryptomeria Japonica 'Elegans Nana'

Full · Zones 5–8

Dwarf Senecio (Senecio Serpens) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade

Dwarf Senecio

Senecio Serpens

Full · Zones 9–10

Dwarf Spiraea (Spiraea Japonica 'Bullota') — Dwarf Spiraea 'Bullota' is a compact, mounded deciduous shrub reaching 2-3 feet in height and width

Dwarf Spiraea

Spiraea Japonica 'Bullota'

Full · Zones 3–9

Dwarf Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo 'Compacta') — The Dwarf Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo 'Compacta') is an evergreen shrub

Dwarf Strawberry Tree

Arbutus Unedo 'Compacta'

Full · Zones 7–11

Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — Vinca minor, commonly called Dwarf Periwinkle, is a low-growing evergreen ground cover

Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle

Vinca Minor

Deep Shade · Zones 4–10

Dwarf Yellow Potentilla (Potentilla Fruticosa) — The Dwarf Yellow Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa) is a dense

Dwarf Yellow Potentilla

Potentilla Fruticosa

Full · Zones 3–10

Dymondia, Rock Ditty (Dymondia Margaretae) — Dymondia margaretae, commonly called Silver Carpet or Rock Ditty, is a hardy, evergreen ground cover

Dymondia, Rock Ditty

Dymondia Margaretae

Full · Zones 9–10

Eared Coreopsis (Coreopsis Auriculata) — daisy-like yellow flowers and distinctive lobed leaves

Eared Coreopsis

Coreopsis Auriculata

Full · Zones 4–9

Early Sensation Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus 'Early Sensation') — The Early Sensation Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Early Sensation') thrives in full sun

Early Sensation Cosmos

Cosmos Bipinnatus 'Early Sensation'

Full · Zones 3–10

Early Sunrise Coreopsis (Coreopsis Grandiflora 'Early Sunrise') — double golden-yellow blossoms

Early Sunrise Coreopsis

Coreopsis Grandiflora 'Early Sunrise'

Full · Zones 4–10

Easter Lily Cactus (Echinopsis Hybrid) — The Easter Lily Cactus (Echinopsis hybrid) is a prized perennial for arid landscapes

Easter Lily Cactus

Echinopsis Hybrid

Full · Zones 9–10

Eastern Bee Balm (Monarda Bradburiana) — is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America

Eastern Bee Balm

Monarda Bradburiana

Full · Zones 5–8

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — open canopy that can spread 75 feet

Eastern Cottonwood

Populus Deltoides

Full · Zones 2–9

Eastern Prickly Pear (Opuntia Humifusa) — followed by edible red fruit

Eastern Prickly Pear

Opuntia Humifusa

Full · Zones 9–10

Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — is a perennial boasting narrow

Eastern Whorled Milkweed

Asclepias Verticillata

Full · Zones 3–11

East Friesland Meadow Salvia (Salvia Nemorosa 'East Friesland') — The East Friesland Meadow Salvia (Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland') is a vibrant perennial

East Friesland Meadow Salvia

Salvia Nemorosa 'East Friesland'

Full · Zones 4–9

Eastwood Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Glandulosa) — The Eastwood Manzanita (Arctostaphylos glandulosa) is an evergreen shrub with a striking structure

Eastwood Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Glandulosa

Full · Zones 9–10

Echeveria Hybrids (Echeveria 'Sahara') — Echeveria 'Sahara' is a hardy, drought-tolerant hybrid well-suited for xeriscaping

Echeveria Hybrids

Echeveria 'Sahara'

Full · Zones 9–10