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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

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — Goodding's Verbena (Verbena gooddingii) is a vibrant perennial with lush

Goodding's Verbena

Verbena Gooddingii

Full · Zones 7–10

Goodwin Creek Grey Lavender (Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Grey') — Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Grey' is a robust perennial known for its silvery-gray foliage and deep

Goodwin Creek Grey Lavender

Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Grey'

Full · Zones 5–9

Goumi (Elaeagnus Multiflora) — The Goumi, Elaeagnus multiflora, is a resilient deciduous shrub reaching 6-10 feet in height and spread

Goumi

Elaeagnus Multiflora

Full · Zones 4–9

Granita® Raspberry (Delosperma floribundum) — This hardy succulent forms a dense

Granita® Raspberry

Delosperma floribundum

Full · Zones 8–10

Granite Claw Flower (Calothamnus Graniticus) — The Granite Claw Flower (Calothamnus graniticus) is a striking Australian native

Granite Claw Flower

Calothamnus Graniticus

Full · Zones 9–10

Grape Soda Lupine (Lupinus Excubitus) — This drought-tolerant native stands 2-3 feet tall and thrives in well-drained soils

Grape Soda Lupine

Lupinus Excubitus

Full · Zones 9–10

Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — The Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetii) is a resilient

Gray Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Franchetii

Full · Zones 6–9

Gray Creeping Germander (Teucrium Aroanium) — evergreen perennial ideal for ground cover

Gray Creeping Germander

Teucrium Aroanium

Full · Zones 5–10

Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — The Gray Dogwood, Cornus racemosa, is a deciduous shrub native to North America, offering multi-season appeal

Gray Dogwood

Cornus Racemosa

Full · Zones 4–11

Gray Gleam Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum 'Gray Gleam') — reaching heights of 15-20 ft with a spread of 4-6 ft

Gray Gleam Juniper

Juniperus Scopulorum 'Gray Gleam'

Full · Zones 10–10

Gray Honey Myrtle (Melaleuca Incana 'Prostrate Form') — The Gray Honey Myrtle (Melaleuca incana 'Prostrate Form') is a vigorous Australian native groundcover

Gray Honey Myrtle

Melaleuca Incana 'Prostrate Form'

Full · Zones 10–10

Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina chamaecyparissus) is an aromatic evergreen subshrub

Gray Lavender Cotton

Santolina Chamaecyparissus

Full · Zones 6–10

Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) — Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster glaucophyllus) is a versatile evergreen shrub

Grayleaf Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus

Full · Zones 7–8

Graythorn (Ziziphus Obtusifolia) — Graythorn, or Ziziphus obtusifolia, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to southwestern U.S

Graythorn

Ziziphus Obtusifolia

Full · Zones 8–11

Great Basin Wild Rye (Leymus Cinereus) — Leymus cinereus, or Great Basin Wild Rye, is a robust perennial grass thriving in USDA zones 4-9

Great Basin Wild Rye

Leymus Cinereus

Full · Zones 4–8

Great Coneflower (Rudbeckia 'Maxima') — commonly known as Large Coneflower

Great Coneflower

Rudbeckia 'Maxima'

Full · Zones 5–9

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — is an evergreen shrub with aromatic

Grecian Laurel

Laurus Nobilis

Full · Zones 9–10

Grecian Mullein (Verbascum Olympicum) — The Grecian Mullein, Verbascum olympicum, thrives in well-drained soils, reaching up to 6-8 feet tall

Grecian Mullein

Verbascum Olympicum

Full · Zones 5–8

Greek Oregano (Origanum Vul. 'Heracleoticum') — perennial herb treasured for its aromatic leaves

Greek Oregano

Origanum Vul. 'Heracleoticum'

Full · Zones 4–8

Green Brittlebush (Encelia Frutescens) — Green Brittlebush (Encelia frutescens) is a resilient perennial shrub, thriving in arid zones

Green Brittlebush

Encelia Frutescens

Full · Zones 6–11

Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — It displays bright yellow flowers in spring and grows to a moderate size of 5-10 ft tall and wide

Green Cassia

Senna Nemophila

Full · Zones 8–11

Green Hopseed Bush (Dodonaea Viscosa) — The Green Hopseed Bush (Dodonaea viscosa) is an enduring evergreen with a dense

Green Hopseed Bush

Dodonaea Viscosa

Full · Zones 8–11

Green Horehound (Marrubium vulgare 'All Hallows Green') — Green Horehound 'All Hallows Green' (Marrubium vulgare 'All Hallows Green') is an aromatic

Green Horehound

Marrubium vulgare 'All Hallows Green'

Full · Zones 4–9

Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — The Green Island Ficus (Ficus microcarpa 'Green Island') is a robust

Green Island Ficus

Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island'

Full · Zones 9–11