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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

Giant Wild Rye (Leymus Condensatus) — The Giant Wild Rye, Leymus condensatus, is a robust perennial grass, reaching up to 8 ft tall and 6 ft wide

Grass

Giant Wild Rye

Leymus Condensatus

FullUSDA 7–10
Giant Yucca (Yucca Elephantipes) — consider its potential height and sculptural form

Shrub

Giant Yucca

Yucca Elephantipes

FullUSDA 10–10
Ginger Ale Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Ginger Ale') — and matures to a modest height of about 12 inches with a similar spread

Ground cover

Ginger Ale Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Ginger Ale'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Glacier Blue Euphorbia (Euphorbia Characias 'Glacier Blue') — The Euphorbia characias 'Glacier Blue,' commonly known as Glacier Blue Spurge

Perennial

Glacier Blue Euphorbia

Euphorbia Characias 'Glacier Blue'

FullUSDA 6–9
Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — The Glacier Lily, Erythronium grandiflorum, is a delicate native bulb known for its bright yellow blooms

Bulb

Glacier Lily

Erythronium Grandiflorum

FullUSDA 3–9
Glitter Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Glitter') — Heuchera 'Glitter' offers vibrant foliage that shimmers like its namesake

Ground cover

Glitter Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Glitter'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Globe Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens Glauca 'Globosa') — Rounded in form, it reaches a mature height and width of 3 to 5 feet, offering year-round interest

Conifer

Globe Colorado Blue Spruce

Picea Pungens Glauca 'Globosa'

FullUSDA 2–6
Globe Thistle (Echinops Ritro Ruthenicus) — with a vivid metallic blue hue; deadheading spent flowers can encourage a second bloom and prevent, image 128

Annual

Globe Thistle

Echinops Ritro Ruthenicus

FullUSDA 4–8
Globose Dwarf Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana') — commonly referred to as the Globose Dwarf Japanese Cedar

Conifer

Globose Dwarf Japanese Cedar

Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana'

FullUSDA 5–11
Gloriosa Or Soft-Tip Yucca, Spanish (Yucca Gloriosa) — Creamy-white, bell-shaped blooms emerge on spikes up to 6 feet tall in summer to fall

Shrub

Gloriosa Or Soft-Tip Yucca, Spanish

Yucca Gloriosa

FullUSDA 8–10
Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — Originating from China and Korea; is a robust evergreen tree revered for its versatile use in urban landscaping

Shrub

Glossy Privet

Ligustrum Lucidum

FullUSDA 8–10
Glowing Dream Coneflower (Echinacea 'Glowing Dream') — This perennial stands at about 18-20 inches tall and spreads approximately 16-18 inches wide

Perennial

Glowing Dream Coneflower

Echinacea 'Glowing Dream'

FullUSDA 3–9
Gnom Mugho Pine (Pinus Mugo 'Gnom') — also known as the Gnom Mugho Pine

Conifer

Gnom Mugho Pine

Pinus Mugo 'Gnom'

FullUSDA 4–10
Gold Bamboo (Phyllostachys Bambusoides "All Gold') — reaching heights of 10-20 feet with 1-2 inch diameter culms

Bamboo

Gold Bamboo

Phyllostachys Bambusoides "All Gold'

FullUSDA 8–11
Gold Coast Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Aurea') — This cultivar typically reaches a manageable size of 3 to 4 feet in both height and width when mature

Shrub

Gold Coast Juniper

Juniperus Chinensis 'Aurea'

FullUSDA 3–11
Gold Coin Daisy (Asteriscus Maritimus) — or even container planting

Perennial

Gold Coin Daisy

Asteriscus Maritimus

FullUSDA 10–11
Golden Abundance Mahonia (Mahonia 'Golden Abundance') — golden-yellow flower clusters in late winter to early spring

Broadleaf Evergreen

Golden Abundance Mahonia

Mahonia 'Golden Abundance'

FullUSDA 6–6
Golden Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Aurea') — This slow-growing tree requires full sun and well-drained soil

Conifer

Golden Atlas Cedar

Cedrus Atlantica 'Aurea'

FullUSDA 6–11
Golden Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus Grusonii) — As an iconic symbol of arid landscapes

Cactus

Golden Barrel Cactus

Echinocactus Grusonii

FullUSDA 8–10
Golden Chinese Timber Bamboo (Phyllostachys Vivax 'Aureocaulis') — add a dramatic visual element to landscapes

Bamboo

Golden Chinese Timber Bamboo

Phyllostachys Vivax 'Aureocaulis'

FullUSDA 7–9
Golden Currant (Ribes Aureum Var. Gracillimum) — presents a valuable addition to any landscape design; for optimal growth and fruiting, image 68

Shrub

Golden Currant

Ribes Aureum Var. Gracillimum

HalfUSDA 7–9
Golden Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara 'Aurea') — This ornamental tree is a cultivar of the Himalayan Cedar and thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 9

Conifer

Golden Deodar Cedar

Cedrus Deodara 'Aurea'

FullUSDA 7–11
Golden Fleece (Ericameria Arborescens) — Golden Fleece (Ericameria arborescens) is a striking evergreen shrub

Shrub

Golden Fleece

Ericameria Arborescens

FullUSDA 9–11
Golden Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Icterina') — This sage variety is also deer resistant

Herb

Golden Garden Sage

Salvia Officinalis 'Icterina'

FullUSDA 5–9

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