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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

Anthony Waterer Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Anthony Waterer') — The 'Anthony Waterer' Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer') is a compact

Anthony Waterer Pink Spirea

Spiraea Japonica 'Anthony Waterer'

Full · Zones 3–10

Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — The Apache Plume (Fallugia paradoxa) is a drought-tolerant shrub native to the Southwest

Apache Plume

Fallugia Paradoxa

Full · Zones 4–9

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — flourishing in arid zones with a height/width of 3 ft

Apricot Mallow

Sphaeralcea Ambigua

Full · Zones 7–11

Arabian Aloe (Aloe Rubroviolacea) — Arabian Aloe (Aloe rubroviolacea) is an exotic succulent

Arabian Aloe

Aloe Rubroviolacea

Full · Zones 9–11

Arcadia Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Arcadia') — carpet-like spread of rich green foliage

Arcadia Juniper

Juniperus Sabina 'Arcadia'

Full · Zones 3–10

Arctotis Daisy, African Daisy (Arctotis Grandis 'Blue Eyed Daisy') — Arctotis grandis 'Blue Eyed Daisy,' commonly known as African Daisy

Arctotis Daisy, African Daisy

Arctotis Grandis 'Blue Eyed Daisy'

Full · Zones 8–10

Argentine Saguaro (Echinopsis Terscheckii) — commonly known as the Argentine Saguaro or Cardon Grande

Argentine Saguaro

Echinopsis Terscheckii

Full · Zones 9–10

Arizona Agave (Agave Arizonica) — The Arizona Agave (Agave arizonica) is a rare, slow-growing succulent native to the U.S.-Mexico border region

Arizona Agave

Agave Arizonica

Full · Zones 9–11

Arizona Cypress (Cupressus Arizonica) — The Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica) is a drought-tolerant conifer with a pyramidal growth habit

Arizona Cypress

Cupressus Arizonica

Full · Zones 5–11

Arizona Cypress Blue Ice (Cupressus Arizonica 'Blue Ice') — The Arizona Cypress 'Blue Ice' (Cupressus arizonica) is a striking

Arizona Cypress Blue Ice

Cupressus Arizonica 'Blue Ice'

Full · Zones 4–11

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — thrives in full sun and well-drained soils

Arizona Poppy

Kallstroemia Grandiflora

Full · Zones 9–10

Arizona Rosewood (Vauquelinia Californica) — The Arizona Rosewood (Vauquelinia californica) is an evergreen shrub with a dense

Arizona Rosewood

Vauquelinia Californica

Full · Zones 6–11

Arizona Velvet Mesquite (Prosopis Velutina) — which can reach over 30 feet wide

Arizona Velvet Mesquite

Prosopis Velutina

Full · Zones 9–10

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — The Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) is a hardy perennial native to North America

Aromatic Aster

Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium

Full · Zones 3–8

Arp Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Arp') — Arp Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis 'Arp') is a hardy

Arp Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Arp'

Full · Zones 7–9

Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — Arrowleaf Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) is a resilient perennial

Arrowleaf Balsamroot.

Balsamorhiza Sagittata

Full · Zones 9–10

Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) is a versatile deciduous shrub

Arrowwood Viburnum

Viburnum Dentatum

Full · Zones 2–8

Ashe Juniper (Juniperus Ashei) — The Ashe Juniper (Juniperus ashei) is a hardy

Ashe Juniper

Juniperus Ashei

Full · Zones 4–11

Ashyleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum Cinereum) — Ashyleaf Buckthorn (Eriogonum cinereum) is a drought-tolerant shrub, native to California coasts

Ashyleaf Buckwheat

Eriogonum Cinereum

Full · Zones 7–10

Asian Pear (Pyrus Pyrifolia) — The Asian Pear, Pyrus pyrifolia, is a deciduous tree prized for its tasty fruit and spring blossoms

Asian Pear

Pyrus Pyrifolia

Full · Zones 4–8

Atlas Fescue (Festuca mairei) — Atlas Fescue (Festuca mairei) is a robust ornamental grass

Atlas Fescue

Festuca mairei

Full · Zones 4–9

Australian Astroturf (Scleranthus Biflorus) — is a low-growing (2-4 inches)

Australian Astroturf

Scleranthus Biflorus

Half · Zones 8–10

Australian Bluebell Creeper (Sollya Heterophylla) — The Australian Bluebell Creeper (Sollya heterophylla)

Australian Bluebell Creeper

Sollya Heterophylla

Full · Zones 9–11

Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — is a captivating and distinctive species that can serve as a striking focal point in any landscape design

Australian Coral Tree

Erythrina X Sykesii

Full · Zones 10–10