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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

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

Giant Wild Rye

Leymus Condensatus

Full · Zones 7–10

Giant Yucca (Yucca Elephantipes) — evergreen plant featuring towering clusters of white flowers and spear-shaped leaves

Giant Yucca

Yucca Elephantipes

Full · Zones 10–10

Ginger Ale Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Ginger Ale') — Heuchera 'Ginger Ale' is renowned for its dynamic foliage, featuring shades from warm amber to pale lime

Ginger Ale Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Ginger Ale'

Half · Zones 3–10

Glacier Blue Euphorbia (Euphorbia Characias 'Glacier Blue') — The Euphorbia characias 'Glacier Blue,' commonly known as Glacier Blue Spurge

Glacier Blue Euphorbia

Euphorbia Characias 'Glacier Blue'

Full · Zones 6–9

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

Glacier Lily

Erythronium Grandiflorum

Full · Zones 3–9

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

Glitter Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Glitter'

Half · Zones 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

Globe Colorado Blue Spruce

Picea Pungens Glauca 'Globosa'

Full · Zones 2–6

Globe Thistle (Echinops Ritro Ruthenicus) — is a robust perennial producing striking

Globe Thistle

Echinops Ritro Ruthenicus

Full · Zones 4–8

Globose Dwarf Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana') — slow-growing evergreen conifer

Globose Dwarf Japanese Cedar

Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana'

Full · Zones 5–11

Gloriosa Or Soft-Tip Yucca, Spanish (Yucca Gloriosa) — The Yucca gloriosa, also known as Spanish Dagger, is a resilient evergreen that adds architectural flair

Gloriosa Or Soft-Tip Yucca, Spanish

Yucca Gloriosa

Full · Zones 8–10

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — The Glossy Privet (Ligustrum lucidum) is an evergreen tree

Glossy Privet

Ligustrum Lucidum

Full · Zones 8–10

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

Glowing Dream Coneflower

Echinacea 'Glowing Dream'

Full · Zones 3–9

Gnom Mugho Pine (Pinus Mugo 'Gnom') — also known as the Gnom Mugho Pine

Gnom Mugho Pine

Pinus Mugo 'Gnom'

Full · Zones 4–10

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

Gold Bamboo

Phyllostachys Bambusoides "All Gold'

Full · Zones 8–11

Gold Coast Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Aurea') — Maturing to a height of 2-3 feet with a spread of 4-5 feet

Gold Coast Juniper

Juniperus Chinensis 'Aurea'

Full · Zones 3–11

Gold Coin Daisy (Asteriscus Maritimus) — Blooms appear in spring and summer, attracting butterflies and providing vibrant ground cover

Gold Coin Daisy

Asteriscus Maritimus

Full · Zones 10–11

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

Golden Abundance Mahonia

Mahonia 'Golden Abundance'

Full · Zones 6–6

Golden Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Aurea') — is a striking conifer with a pyramidal growth habit

Golden Atlas Cedar

Cedrus Atlantica 'Aurea'

Full · Zones 6–11

Golden Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus Grusonii) — Ideal for xeriscaping, it provides dramatic texture and year-round interest in warm, arid climates

Golden Barrel Cactus

Echinocactus Grusonii

Full · Zones 8–10

Golden Chinese Timber Bamboo (Phyllostachys Vivax 'Aureocaulis') — is a striking specimen that can reach heights of up to 70 feet with 4-inch diameter canes

Golden Chinese Timber Bamboo

Phyllostachys Vivax 'Aureocaulis'

Full · Zones 7–9

Golden Currant (Ribes Aureum Var. Gracillimum) — Golden Currant (Ribes aureum var

Golden Currant

Ribes Aureum Var. Gracillimum

Half · Zones 7–9

Golden Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara 'Aurea') — is an evergreen conifer characterized by its pyramidal shape and golden-yellow foliage

Golden Deodar Cedar

Cedrus Deodara 'Aurea'

Full · Zones 7–11

Golden Fleece (Ericameria Arborescens) — Golden Fleece (Ericameria arborescens) is a striking evergreen shrub

Golden Fleece

Ericameria Arborescens

Full · Zones 9–11

Golden Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Icterina') — green leaves with golden-yellow edges

Golden Garden Sage

Salvia Officinalis 'Icterina'

Full · Zones 5–9