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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

Firethorn (Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Victory') — reaching up to 8-10 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide

Ground cover

Firethorn

Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Victory'

FullUSDA 8–8
Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — forming a dense mat of slender

Biennial

Firewitch Pinks

Dianthus 'Firewitch'

FullUSDA 3–9
Fishhook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus Wislizeni) — This slow-growing desert native exhibits a cylindrical form with ribbed

Cactus

Fishhook Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus Wislizeni

FullUSDA 9–10
Five-Spot Nemophila (Nemophila Maculata) — annual with blue blooms

Annual

Five-Spot Nemophila

Nemophila Maculata

FullUSDA 3–10
Flame Acanthus (Anisacanthus Quadrifidus Wrightii) — thriving in USDA zones 7 through 11

Shrub

Flame Acanthus

Anisacanthus Quadrifidus Wrightii

FullUSDA 9–10
Flame Grass (Miscanthus 'Purpurascens') — thriving in Zones 4-9 and requiring minimal maintenance

Grass

Flame Grass

Miscanthus 'Purpurascens'

FullUSDA 5–10
Flame Leaf Sumac (Rhus Lanceolata) — The Flame Leaf Sumac (Rhus lanceolata) is a deciduous shrub native to North America

Shrub

Flame Leaf Sumac

Rhus Lanceolata

FullUSDA 5–11
Flamenco Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria 'Flamenco') — Flamenco Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia uvaria 'Flamenco') dazzles with fiery spikes

Perennial

Flamenco Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia Uvaria 'Flamenco'

FullUSDA 5–9
Flanagan's Cotyledon (Cotyledon Flanaganii) — elongated green leaves tipped in golden-yellow

Succulent

Flanagan's Cotyledon

Cotyledon Flanaganii

FullUSDA 9–10
Flannel Bush, Fremontia Cv. (Fremontodendron 'California Glory') — commonly known as Flannel Bush

Shrub

Flannel Bush, Fremontia Cv.

Fremontodendron 'California Glory'

FullUSDA 7–10
Flap Greens (Cotyledon Macrantha) — commonly known as 'Flap Greens'

Succulent

Flap Greens

Cotyledon Macrantha

FullUSDA 9–10
Flax Leaf Paperbark (Melaleuca Linariifolia) — These blossoms are not only visually appealing but also attract a variety of pollinators; white flowers in the

Tree

Flax Leaf Paperbark

Melaleuca Linariifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Flinder's Wattle (Acacia Notabilis) — Flinder's Wattle (Acacia notabilis) showcases vibrant yellow blooms in spherical clusters

Shrub

Flinder's Wattle

Acacia Notabilis

FullUSDA 8–11
Flooded Gum (Eucalyptus Rudis) — Its smooth, gray-brown bark peels away in summer, revealing a fresh layer beneath

Tree

Flooded Gum

Eucalyptus Rudis

FullUSDA 8–10
Floristan Violet Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Floristan Violet') — The Floristan Violet Gayfeather (Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violet') features striking

Perennial

Floristan Violet Gayfeather

Liatris Spicata 'Floristan Violet'

FullUSDA 2–9
Floristan White Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Floristan White') — reaching heights of 2-4 feet with a spread of about 1 foot

Floristan White Gayfeather

Liatris Spicata 'Floristan White'

USDA 2–9
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — This plant's compact size makes it ideal for grouped plantings, rock gardens, or as a vivacious border

Perennial

Florists' Cyclamen

Cyclamen Persicum

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–10
Foothill, Gray & Digger Pine (Pinus Sabiniana) — bluish-gray needles about 8-12 inches in length

Conifer

Foothill, Gray & Digger Pine

Pinus Sabiniana

FullUSDA 6–10
Foothill Penstemon (Penstemon Heterophyllus) — offers a lengthy display of color that attracts pollinators such as hummingbirds and bees

Perennial

Foothill Penstemon

Penstemon Heterophyllus

FullUSDA 8–10
Foothills Palo Verde (Parkinsonia Microphylla) — though it prefers well-draining sites

Shrub

Foothills Palo Verde

Parkinsonia Microphylla

FullUSDA 8–11
Forman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Formanii) — smooth bark peeling in patches to reveal a mosaic of grays

Tree

Forman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus Formanii

FullUSDA 9–11
Forrest's Marlock (Eucalyptus Forrestiana) — The plant thrives in well-drained sandy or loamy soils, withstanding dry conditions

Tree

Forrest's Marlock

Eucalyptus Forrestiana

FullUSDA 9–11
Fortune Daffodil (Narcissus 'Fortune') — This hardy perennial reaches heights of up to 16-18 inches, making it ideal for borders and cuttings

Bulb

Fortune Daffodil

Narcissus 'Fortune'

FullUSDA 3–10
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Its lush, green foliage turns a golden-bronze hue in fall; requiring a minimum of six hours of direct light per day

Grass

Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Alopecuroides

FullUSDA 3–10

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