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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

Hairy False Goldenaster (Heterotheca 'San Bruno Mountain') — showcasing a profusion of golden-yellow daisy-like flowers

Hairy False Goldenaster

Heterotheca 'San Bruno Mountain'

Full · Zones 8–10

Hairy Gumweed (Grindelia Hirsutula) — Hairy Gumweed (Grindelia hirsutula) is an herbaceous perennial, flourishing in USDA Zones 4-8

Hairy Gumweed

Grindelia Hirsutula

Full · Zones 9–10

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — The Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos columbiana) is a captivating evergreen shrub

Hairy Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Columbiana

Full · Zones 8–10

Hairy Wattle (Acacia Vestita) — commonly known as Hairy Wattle

Hairy Wattle

Acacia Vestita

Full · Zones 8–10

Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — an evergreen shrub native to Australia

Hakea

Hakea Obtusa

Full · Zones 9–11

Halifax Fan Palm (Livistona Drudei) — Australian native with attractive

Halifax Fan Palm

Livistona Drudei

Full · Zones 9–11

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — 'Hameln' Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') is a perennial

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'

Full · Zones 7–10

Hanging Lobster Claw (Heliconia Rostrata) — This eye-catching plant reaches up to 3-5 feet tall, with each flower around 12-30 inches long

Hanging Lobster Claw

Heliconia Rostrata

Full · Zones 10–11

Hardy Aloe (Aloe Striatula) — Hardy Aloe (Aloe striatula) is a resilient succulent featuring dense

Hardy Aloe

Aloe Striatula

Full · Zones 8–11

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — Hardy Cyclamen, Cyclamen hederifolium, provides delicate beauty in shadier spots

Hardy Cyclamen

Cyclamen Hederifolium

Deep Shade · Zones 5–10

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Coum) — with a striking leaf pattern

Hardy Cyclamen

Cyclamen Coum

Deep Shade · Zones 5–10

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — Delosperma cooperi, the Hardy Ice Plant, is a vibrant, low-growing perennial succulent ideal for ground cover

Hardy Ice Plant

Delosperma Cooperi

Full · Zones 5–9

Hardy Schefflera (Schefflera Delavayi) — The Hardy Schefflera (Schefflera delavayi) thrives in USDA zones 7b-10

Hardy Schefflera

Schefflera Delavayi

Full · Zones 10–11

Harlequin Euonymus (Euonymus Fortunei 'Harlequin') — is a striking evergreen shrub with glossy

Harlequin Euonymus

Euonymus Fortunei 'Harlequin'

Full · Zones 5–10

Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — Corylus avellana 'Contorta,' popularly known as Harry Lauder's Walking Stick

Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist

Corylus Avellana 'Contorta'

Full · Zones 4–10

Hartlage Wine Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine') — is a noteworthy shrub praised for its wine-red

Hartlage Wine Carolina Allspice

Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine'

Full · Zones 6–9

Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii var

Hartweg's Sundrops

Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri

Full · Zones 10–10

Hartwegs Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii) — commonly known as Hartweg's Sundrops

Hartwegs Sundrops

Calylophus Hartwegii

Full · Zones 10–10

Hawaiian Elf Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola) — a compact variety of Schefflera arboricola

Hawaiian Elf Schefflera

Schefflera Arboricola

Full · Zones 10–11

Hearst's Ceanothus (Ceanothus Hearstiorum) — Hearst's Ceanothus (Ceanothus hearstiorum) is a rare, evergreen shrub native to California's coast

Hearst's Ceanothus

Ceanothus Hearstiorum

Full · Zones 8–11

Heart-Leaf Flame Pea (Chorizema 'Bush Flame') — The Heart-Leaf Flame Pea, Chorizema 'Bush Flame', is an evergreen shrub with vibrant foliage

Heart-Leaf Flame Pea

Chorizema 'Bush Flame'

Full · Zones 9–11

Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — The Climbing Penstemon (Keckiella cordifolia) is a robust evergreen vine

Heartleaf Keckiella

Keckiella Cordifolia

Full · Zones 9–11

Heart-Leaf Milkweed (Asclepias Cordiflolia) — blooming late spring to early summer

Heart-Leaf Milkweed

Asclepias Cordiflolia

Full · Zones 7–10

Heartleaf Pelargonium (Pelargonium Cordifolium) — features velvety heart-shaped leaves with an enchanting citrus scent

Heartleaf Pelargonium

Pelargonium Cordifolium

Full · Zones 9–11