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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

Hairy False Goldenaster (Heterotheca 'San Bruno Mountain') — yellow flowers in the garden

Ground cover

Hairy False Goldenaster

Heterotheca 'San Bruno Mountain'

FullUSDA 8–10
Hairy Gumweed (Grindelia Hirsutula) — and covered with small hairs that give the plant its common name

Perennial

Hairy Gumweed

Grindelia Hirsutula

FullUSDA 9–10
Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — often peeling in thin sheets to reveal a smoother surface beneath

Shrub

Hairy Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Columbiana

FullUSDA 8–10
Hairy Wattle (Acacia Vestita) — commonly known as Hairy Wattle; it features fine, feathery gray-green foliage and is adorned with soft yellow flowers in spring

Shrub

Hairy Wattle

Acacia Vestita

FullUSDA 8–10
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — an evergreen shrub native to Australia; typically reaching 3-6 feet in height, with a similar spread, it's well-suited for xeriscaping

Shrub

Hakea

Hakea Obtusa

FullUSDA 9–11
Halifax Fan Palm (Livistona Drudei) — This palm prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Palm

Halifax Fan Palm

Livistona Drudei

FullUSDA 9–11
Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — Drought-tolerant once established

Grass

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'

FullUSDA 7–10
Hanging Lobster Claw (Heliconia Rostrata) — hence its common name.<br><br>When integrated into a landscape; the distinctive bracts present a vivid, image 94

Shrub

Hanging Lobster Claw

Heliconia Rostrata

FullUSDA 10–11
Hardy Aloe (Aloe Striatula) — With a low-maintenance profile and drought tolerance

Succulent

Hardy Aloe

Aloe Striatula

FullUSDA 8–11
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — heart-shaped foliage rises to about 6-9 inches

Perennial

Hardy Cyclamen

Cyclamen Hederifolium

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–10
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Coum) — The Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen coum) is a resilient perennial, thriving in USDA zones 5-9

Perennial

Hardy Cyclamen

Cyclamen Coum

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–10
Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — Delosperma cooperi, the Hardy Ice Plant, is a vibrant, low-growing perennial succulent ideal for ground, image 31

Ground cover

Hardy Ice Plant

Delosperma Cooperi

FullUSDA 5–9
Hardy Schefflera (Schefflera Delavayi) — Mature specimens reach up to 10-15 feet in height, with a similar spread

Shrub

Hardy Schefflera

Schefflera Delavayi

FullUSDA 10–11
Harlequin Euonymus (Euonymus Fortunei 'Harlequin') — is a striking evergreen shrub with glossy

Ground cover

Harlequin Euonymus

Euonymus Fortunei 'Harlequin'

FullUSDA 5–10
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — Corylus avellana 'Contorta,' popularly known as Harry Lauder's Walking Stick

Shrub

Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist

Corylus Avellana 'Contorta'

FullUSDA 4–10
Hartlage Wine Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine') — is a noteworthy shrub praised for its wine-red

Shrub

Hartlage Wine Carolina Allspice

Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine'

FullUSDA 6–9
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — yellow flowers in the garden; clumping form typically reaching heights of 12 to 18 inches

Ground cover

Hartweg's Sundrops

Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri

FullUSDA 10–10
Hartwegs Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii) — Calylophus hartwegii, or Hartweg's Sundrops, is a vibrant perennial native to the Southwest

Ground cover

Hartwegs Sundrops

Calylophus Hartwegii

FullUSDA 10–10
Hawaiian Elf Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola) — Tolerant of a range of lighting conditions, it thrives best in bright, indirect light

Shrub

Hawaiian Elf Schefflera

Schefflera Arboricola

FullUSDA 10–11
Hearst's Ceanothus (Ceanothus Hearstiorum) — making it an exceptional choice for xeriscaping

Ground cover

Hearst's Ceanothus

Ceanothus Hearstiorum

FullUSDA 8–11
Heart-Leaf Flame Pea (Chorizema 'Bush Flame') — Perfect for containers or as a low-maintenance, showy border specimen

Shrub

Heart-Leaf Flame Pea

Chorizema 'Bush Flame'

FullUSDA 9–11
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — which are particularly attractive to hummingbirds and beneficial pollinators

Shrub

Heartleaf Keckiella

Keckiella Cordifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Heart-Leaf Milkweed (Asclepias Cordiflolia) — blooming late spring to early summer

Perennial

Heart-Leaf Milkweed

Asclepias Cordiflolia

FullUSDA 7–10
Heartleaf Pelargonium (Pelargonium Cordifolium) — Boasting a compact growth habit

Perennial

Heartleaf Pelargonium

Pelargonium Cordifolium

FullUSDA 9–11

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