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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

Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — the Hearts and Flowers plant flourishes in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil; in the warmer

Ground cover

Hearts And Flowers

Aptenia Cordifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Heavenly Blue Bluebeard (Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue') — deep blue flowers that bloom from late summer to fall

Perennial

Heavenly Blue Bluebeard

Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue'

FullUSDA 5–9
Hedgehog Agave (Agave Stricta) — sending up a spectacular vertical spike that can reach up to 5 to 6 feet tall

Succulent

Hedgehog Agave

Agave Stricta

FullUSDA 8–10
Heidi Yarrow (Achillea 'Heidi') — Achillea 'Heidi', known as Heidi Yarrow, is a hardy perennial offering summer-long blooms

Perennial

Heidi Yarrow

Achillea 'Heidi'

FullUSDA 2–10
Helene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein') — scientifically termed Stachys byzantina 'Helene von Stein'

Ground cover

Helene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear

Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein'

FullUSDA 3–9
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — perpetuating its life cycle and spreading the cover.<br><br>For the client; succulent with pink blooms

Succulent

Hen And Chickens

Sempervivum Tectorum

FullUSDA 8–9
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — a stunning rosette-forming succulent

Succulent

Hens And Chicks

Echeveria 'Violet Queen'

FullUSDA 9–11
Herrenhausen Purple Oregano (Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen') — flourishing in full sun to light shade

Herb

Herrenhausen Purple Oregano

Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen'

FullUSDA 5–9
Heuchera Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Gotham') — a striking Coral Bells cultivar

Ground cover

Heuchera Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Gotham'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — The Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') is a compact evergreen shrub

Herb

Hidcote English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'

FullUSDA 9–11
Hidcote Pink Penstemon (Penstemon 'Hidcote Pink') — Ideal in USDA zones 3-8, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, in well-drained soil

Perennial

Hidcote Pink Penstemon

Penstemon 'Hidcote Pink'

FullUSDA 7–9
Hidcote Superior English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Giant') — commonly known as the Hidcote Superior English Lavender

Herb

Hidcote Superior English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Giant'

FullUSDA 5–10
High Plateau Coconut Palm (Beccariophoenix Alfredii) — This cold-tolerant palm favors full sun, well-drained soil, and occasional watering

Palm

High Plateau Coconut Palm

Beccariophoenix Alfredii

FullUSDA 9–11
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — featuring silvery foliage and felted leaves

Shrub

Himalayan Butterfly Bush

Buddleja crispa

FullUSDA 5–10
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — It's quite tolerant of urban pollution and can handle a variety of soil types

Ground cover

Himalayan Sweet Box

Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–10
Hinahina, White Heliotrope (Heliotropium Anomalum Argenteum) — Native to the Hawaiian archipelago; typically reaching 6-12 inches in height and spreading 24-30

Perennial

Hinahina, White Heliotrope

Heliotropium Anomalum Argenteum

FullUSDA 11–11
Hoaryleaf Ceanothus (Ceanothus Crassifolius) — The Hoaryleaf Ceanothus (Ceanothus crassifolius) is an evergreen shrub native to California's coastal ranges

Ground cover

Hoaryleaf Ceanothus

Ceanothus Crassifolius

FullUSDA 8–10
Hoary Skullcap (Scutellaria Incana) — reaching heights of 24-36 inches and widths of 18-24 inches

Perennial

Hoary Skullcap

Scutellaria Incana

FullUSDA 4–9
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — It thrives in partial shade and well-drained soil, reaching heights of 10-15 feet with a spread of 5-7 feet, image 48

Broadleaf Evergreen

Holly Grape

Mahonia Lomariifolia

HalfUSDA 8–8
Hollyleaf Cherry (Prunus Ilicifolia Ssp. Ilicifolia) — including birds and mammals

Shrub

Hollyleaf Cherry

Prunus Ilicifolia Ssp. Ilicifolia

FullUSDA 8–10
Hollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus Ilicifolia) — it prefers full to partial sun

Shrub

Hollyleaf Redberry

Rhamnus Ilicifolia

FullUSDA 7–10
Holly Oak (Quercus Ilex) — one must consider the Holly Oak's preference for full sun and well-drained soils; adding to the tree's ecological value.<br><br>When

Tree

Holly Oak

Quercus Ilex

FullUSDA 8–10
Holly's White Penstemon (Penstemon 'Holly's White') — boasts trumpet-shaped white blooms with a hint of pale pink

Perennial

Holly's White Penstemon

Penstemon 'Holly's White'

FullUSDA 7–9
Hollywood Twisted Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Kaizuka') — It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and coastal conditions; consider its dramatic form as a

Shrub

Hollywood Twisted Juniper

Juniperus Chinensis 'Kaizuka'

FullUSDA 5–10

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