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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

Fourcroydes Agave (Agave fourcroydes) — The Henequen Agave 'Agave fourcroydes' is a robust succulent, ideal for arid landscapes

Succulent

Fourcroydes Agave

Agave fourcroydes

FullUSDA 8–11
Four-Wing Salt Bush (Atriplex Canescens) — ideal for low-maintenance landscapes and xeriscaping designs in regions prone to drought; gray-green, image 66

Shrub

Four-Wing Salt Bush

Atriplex Canescens

FullUSDA 8–10
Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis) — Clients seeking a stately; sometimes taking on a reddish hue in fall, image 59

Perennial

Foxglove Beardtongue

Penstemon Digitalis

FullUSDA 3–8
Fox Tail Agave (Agave Attenuata) — Appreciated for its rosette formation and absence of thorns; reaching 4-5 feet tall with an equal spread, image 54

Succulent

Fox Tail Agave

Agave Attenuata

FullUSDA 9–11
Fragrant Abelia (Abelia Mosanensis) — The Fragrant Abelia (Abelia mosanensis) is a deciduous shrub with a graceful arching habit; its green foliage turns to

Shrub

Fragrant Abelia

Abelia Mosanensis

FullUSDA 5–10
Fragrant Angel Coneflower (Echinacea 'Fragrant Angel') — pure white flowers that can grow up to 4-5 inches across

Perennial

Fragrant Angel Coneflower

Echinacea 'Fragrant Angel'

FullUSDA 3–9
Fragrant Sarcococca Or Sweet Box (Sarcococca Ruscifolia) — commonly known as Fragrant Sweet Box

Ground cover

Fragrant Sarcococca Or Sweet Box

Sarcococca Ruscifolia

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–10
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — Typically reaching a mature height of 2 to 6 feet with an equal or greater spread of 6 to 10 feet

Shrub

Fragrant Sumac

Rhus Aromatica

FullUSDA 3–9
Franciscan Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana) — the Franciscan Manzanita forms a low

Shrub

Franciscan Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana

FullUSDA 8–10
Fred Ives Graptoveria (Graptoveria 'Fred Ives') — Ideal for zones 9-11 and thrives in well-draining soil with full to partial sun exposure

Succulent

Fred Ives Graptoveria

Graptoveria 'Fred Ives'

FullUSDA 9–10
Fremont Cottonwood (Populus Fremontii) — Typically reaching heights of 40 to 90 feet with a canopy spread of 30 to 50 feet

Tree

Fremont Cottonwood

Populus Fremontii

FullUSDA 4–11
Fremont Desert-Thorn, Woldberry (Lycium Fremontii) — This hardy plant reaches 3-6 feet in height and spreads 4-8 feet wide

Perennial

Fremont Desert-Thorn, Woldberry

Lycium Fremontii

FullUSDA 8–11
French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — lavender flowers in the garden

Herb

French Lavender

Lavandula Dentata

FullUSDA 5–10
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — French Marigold (Tagetes patula) is a vibrant annual prized for its profuse flowering and easy care; hardy in, image 49

Annual

French Marigold

Tagetes Patula

FullUSDA 3–10
French Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus 'Sativa') — French Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus 'Sativa') is a perennial herb valued for its aromatic

Herb

French Tarragon

Artemisia Dracunculus 'Sativa'

FullUSDA 3–7
French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — offering year-round interest due to its evergreen nature

Perennial

French Thyme

Thymus Vulgaris 'French'

FullUSDA 5–8
Friendship Sage (Salvia X 'Amistad') — is a striking perennial that boasts deep purple flowers with prominent black calyces

Shrub

Friendship Sage

Salvia X 'Amistad'

FullUSDA 8–10
Fringed Wattle (Acacia Fimbriata) — These not only create a stunning contrast against the fine; with a spread approximating 6 to 15 feet

Shrub

Fringed Wattle

Acacia Fimbriata

FullUSDA 9–11
Frohnleiten Barrenwort (Epimedium 'Frohnleiten') — heart-shaped foliage that transitions from bronze in spring to green

Ground cover

Frohnleiten Barrenwort

Epimedium 'Frohnleiten'

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–8
Frost Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Frost') — a perennial known for its striking silver foliage with deep green veining

Ground cover

Frost Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Frost'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Frosty Mom Stonecrop (Sedum 'Frosty Morn') — This hardy plant requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Ground cover

Frosty Mom Stonecrop

Sedum 'Frosty Morn'

FullUSDA 3–9
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — red blooms dangle elegantly from the arching stems

Shrub

Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry

Ribes Speciosum

HalfUSDA 9–10
Furcraea Foetida — Furcraea foetida will produce a dramatic flower spike after several years that can reach upwards of 20 feet; these offsets can be used for

Succulent

Furcraea Foetida

Furcraea Foetida

FullUSDA 9–11
Furcraea Mediopicta (Furcraea Foetida 'Mediopicta') — each tapering to a sharp point

Succulent

Furcraea Mediopicta

Furcraea Foetida 'Mediopicta'

FullUSDA 9–11

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