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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

European Crabapple (Malus Sylvestris) — is a deciduous tree of modest size

Tree

European Crabapple

Malus Sylvestris

FullUSDA 4–9
European Gooseberry (Ribes Uva-Crispa) — These blooms are typically insignificant in color; which is critical in preventing fungal diseases such as, image 77

Shrub

European Gooseberry

Ribes Uva-Crispa

HalfUSDA 3–8
European Grapevine (Vitis Vinifera) — Vitis vinifera, the European Grapevine, is a deciduous vine cultivated for its fruit in zones 7-10

Vine

European Grapevine

Vitis Vinifera

FullUSDA 7–10
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — reaching heights typically between 40 and 60 feet

Tree

European Hackberry

Celtis Australis

FullUSDA 8–9
European Hornbeam (Carpinus Betulus) — tree for full

Tree

European Hornbeam

Carpinus Betulus

FullUSDA 5–7
Euryops (Euryops Pectinatus) — dark green foliage and profusion of bright yellow daisy-like flowers

Shrub

Euryops

Euryops Pectinatus

FullUSDA 9–11
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — A member of the Brassicaceae family; it has an average growth rate and is best planted in full sun to ensure a

Annual

Evergreen Candytuft

Iberis Sempervirens

FullUSDA 3–10
Evergreen Clematis (Clematis Armandii) — dense green curtain up to 25 feet high; leathery leaves that can grow up to 6 inches long

Vine

Evergreen Clematis

Clematis Armandii

FullUSDA 8–10
Evergreen Clematis (Clematis Virginiana) — Mature plants can reach 20-30 feet in length and 3-4 feet in width, ideal for trellises or walls; it's, image 49

Vine

Evergreen Clematis

Clematis Virginiana

FullUSDA 8–10
Evergreen Spurge (Euphorbia Characias 'Portuguese Velvet') — Euphorbia characias 'Portuguese Velvet' is a striking evergreen spurge

Perennial

Evergreen Spurge

Euphorbia Characias 'Portuguese Velvet'

FullUSDA 6–9
Eve's Needle (Opuntia Subulata) — a fundamental consideration when planning its placement within the design

Succulent

Eve's Needle

Opuntia Subulata

FullUSDA 9–10
Fairy Crassula (Crassula Multicava) — ground cover / succulent for half

Ground cover

Fairy Crassula

Crassula Multicava

HalfUSDA 9–11
Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — are not only visually striking but also serve as a magnet for pollinators such as hummingbirds and, image 36

Shrub

Fairy Duster

Calliandra Eriophylla

FullUSDA 7–11
Fairy Wings Epimedium (Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings') — 'Fairy Wings', is a graceful perennial well-suited for shady areas

Ground cover

Fairy Wings Epimedium

Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings'

HalfUSDA 4–7
False Dittany (Ballota pseudodictamnus) — commonly known as Grecian Horehound

Shrub

False Dittany

Ballota pseudodictamnus

FullUSDA 9–10
False Dragonhead, Obedient Plant (Physostegia Virginiana) — approximately 1 inch in length; it thrives in full to partial sun exposure and prefers, image 56

Perennial

False Dragonhead, Obedient Plant

Physostegia Virginiana

FullUSDA 3–9
False Indigo (Baptisia Australis) — requiring minimal irrigation.<br><br>As a landscape asset

Perennial

False Indigo

Baptisia Australis

FullUSDA 4–9
False Indigo Bush (Amorpha Fruiticosa) — reaching up to 8-12 feet tall with a spread of 6-10 feet

Shrub

False Indigo Bush

Amorpha Fruiticosa

FullUSDA 2–10
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — shrub / succulent with orange blooms; each branch terminates in a fan-like arrangement of long

Shrub

Fan Aloe

Aloe Plicatilis

FullUSDA 9–11
Fanfare Blanket Flower (Gaillardia 'Fanfare') — is a perennial plant that contributes vibrant warmth to any landscape design with its eye-catching

Perennial

Fanfare Blanket Flower

Gaillardia 'Fanfare'

FullUSDA 3–9
Fanfare Grevillea (Grevillea 'Fanfare') — creating a stunning visual texture

Ground cover

Fanfare Grevillea

Grevillea 'Fanfare'

FullUSDA 9–11
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — blue and multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden; requires minimal water once established

Ground cover

Fan Flower

Scaevola Aemula

FullUSDA 9–10
Fanzosin Agave (Agave Franzosinii) — commonly known as Fanzosin Agave

Shrub

Fanzosin Agave

Agave Franzosinii

FullUSDA 9–11
Feather Bush, Fern-Of-The-Desert (Lysiloma Watsonii) — also called Fern-of-the-Desert

Shrub

Feather Bush, Fern-Of-The-Desert

Lysiloma Watsonii

FullUSDA 9–10

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