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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

Furry-Leaf Rockrose (Cistus Crispus) — It thrives in full sun and is well adapted to dry, well-drained soils, showcasing its drought-tolerant nature

Perennial

Furry-Leaf Rockrose

Cistus Crispus

FullUSDA 8–10
Gaiety Girl New Zealand Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Gaiety Girl') — mounding habit with striking deep pink flowers that contrast sharply against the dark

Shrub

Gaiety Girl New Zealand Tea Tree

Leptospermum Scoparium 'Gaiety Girl'

FullUSDA 9–10
Gambel Oak (Quercus Gambelii) — Its rounded canopy reaches up to 30 feet tall and wide; gambel Oak has a rounded crown that offers dense shade, image 42

Tree

Gambel Oak

Quercus Gambelii

FullUSDA 4–10
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — textured backdrop throughout the growing season

Shrub

Garden Red Currant

Ribes Rubrum

HalfUSDA 3–7
Garnet Aeonium (Aeonium 'Garnet') — This low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 9-11

Succulent

Garnet Aeonium

Aeonium 'Garnet'

FullUSDA 9–11
Geraldton Wax Flower (Chamelaucium Uncinatum) — It is notably drought-tolerant once established; geraldton Wax thrives in USDA zones 9 to 10, preferring full

Shrub

Geraldton Wax Flower

Chamelaucium Uncinatum

FullUSDA 9–11
Germander Sage (Salvia Chamaedryoides) — Each blossom spans roughly 0.5 to 0.75 inches in length

Shrub

Germander Sage

Salvia Chamaedryoides

FullUSDA 8–11
Ghost Aloe (Aloe Striata Hyb. 'Ghost Aloe') — is a distinctive succulent known for its pale grey-green leaves with a smooth

Succulent

Ghost Aloe

Aloe Striata Hyb. 'Ghost Aloe'

FullUSDA 9–11
Ghost Echeveria (Echeveria Lilacina) — The Ghost Echeveria (Echeveria lilacina) is a perennial succulent

Succulent

Ghost Echeveria

Echeveria Lilacina

FullUSDA 9–11
Ghost Gum (Eucalyptus Papuana) — the Ghost Gum thrives in full sunlight and can adapt to a wide range of well-drained soils

Tree

Ghost Gum

Eucalyptus Papuana

FullUSDA 8–11
Ghost Or Showy Gum (Eucalyptus Pauciflora) — Its spreading canopy, up to 35 feet wide, offers cool shade, while delicate white flowers provide contrast

Shrub

Ghost Or Showy Gum

Eucalyptus Pauciflora

FullUSDA 9–10
Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — commonly known as Ghost Plant; succulent with white blooms, image 86

Succulent

Ghost Plant

Graptopetalum Paraguayense

FullUSDA 9–10
Giant Bursage, Canyon Ambrosia (Ambrosia Ambrosioides) — As a low-maintenance plant

Shrub

Giant Bursage, Canyon Ambrosia

Ambrosia Ambrosioides

FullUSDA 9–11
Giant Catmint (Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant') — Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant,' or Giant Ca™int

Perennial

Giant Catmint

Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant'

FullUSDA 3–10
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — is an ornamental grass that makes a striking statement in the landscape with its imposing size and elegant

Grass

Giant Feather Grass

Stipa Gigantea

FullUSDA 7–9
Giant Gasteria (Gasteria Acinacifolia) — coral-pink to orange-red flowers on tall

Succulent

Giant Gasteria

Gasteria Acinacifolia

HalfUSDA 9–11
Giant Hesperaloe (Hesperaloe Funifera) — mature plants send up towering flower stalks that can reach 12 to 15 feet tall

Succulent

Giant Hesperaloe

Hesperaloe Funifera

FullUSDA 7–11
Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — creating a cohesive and dynamic garden plot; these fragrant, herbaceous plants typically reach heights of 2 to 5, image 105

Perennial

Giant Hyssop

Agastache Hybrids

FullUSDA 5–9
Giant Prickly Pear (Opuntia Robusta) — yellow flowers in the garden

Cactus

Giant Prickly Pear

Opuntia Robusta

FullUSDA 10–11
Giant Snow Drop (Galanthus Elwesii) — Hardy in zones 3-9, it naturalizes over time, creating a charming white carpet effect

Bulb

Giant Snow Drop

Galanthus Elwesii

FullUSDA 4–7
Giant Timber Bamboo (Phyllostachys Bambusoides) — this evergreen species prefers full sun and can establish an extensive root system

Bamboo

Giant Timber Bamboo

Phyllostachys Bambusoides

FullUSDA 8–11
Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — with a spread of 3-4 feet; the heart-shaped leaves add a lush backdrop, image 70

Perennial

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow

Malvaviscus Arboreus

FullUSDA 9–10
Giant Velvet Rose (Aeonium Canariense) — displaying cone-shaped clusters of small yellow flowers atop long stems; originating from the Canary Islands, it can

Succulent

Giant Velvet Rose

Aeonium Canariense

FullUSDA 9–10
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — Its grand stature can reach a height of up to 20 feet or more, with a spread of 6 to 10 feet

Shrub

Giant White Bird Of Paradise

Strelitzia Nicolai

FullUSDA 9–10

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