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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

Australian Dracaena (Cordyline Australis) — tree with white blooms; the leaves' arching nature forms an elegant canopy approximately 6 to 10 feet, image 71

Tree

Australian Dracaena

Cordyline Australis

FullUSDA 8–11
Australian Fuchsia (Correa Pulchella) — elliptical to ovate leaves

Ground cover

Australian Fuchsia

Correa Pulchella

FullUSDA 9–11
Australian Fuchsia (Correa Reflexa) — Correa reflexa, commonly known as Australian Fuchsia, is a charming evergreen shrub native to Australia

Shrub

Australian Fuchsia

Correa Reflexa

FullUSDA 8–11
Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — white flowers in the garden

Succulent

Australian Grass Tree

Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata

FullUSDA 9–10
Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — Leptospermum laevigatum prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil; when integrating into garden designs

Shrub

Australian Tea Tree

Leptospermum Laevigatum

FullUSDA 9–10
Australian Willow (Geijera parviflora) — the Australian Willow thrives best in well-drained conditions; adaptable to various soil conditions

Tree

Australian Willow

Geijera parviflora

FullUSDA 9–10
Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra) — with a spread ranging from 20 to 40 feet

Conifer

Austrian Pine

Pinus nigra

FullUSDA 5–6
Autograph Tree (Clusia rosea) — and requires minimal maintenance once established; this low-maintenance trait

Shrub

Autograph Tree

Clusia rosea

FullUSDA 11–11
Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — Flowers emerge from dense clusters

Succulent

Autumn Joy Sedum

Sedum 'Autumn Joy'

FullUSDA 3–9
Autumn Or Texas Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Big Pink') — Salvia microphylla 'Big Pink,' commonly known as Autumn Sage

Shrub

Autumn Or Texas Sage

Salvia Microphylla 'Big Pink'

FullUSDA 7–9
Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — These blossoms are nectar-rich; or white hues from spring to frost

Shrub

Autumn Sage

Salvia Greggii

FullUSDA 7–9
Autumn Stonecrop (Sedum 'Matrona') — upright stems reaching heights of approximately 18 to 24 inches

Ground cover

Autumn Stonecrop

Sedum 'Matrona'

FullUSDA 3–9
Aztec King Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — The Mangave hybrid 'Aztec King' is a bold succulent with broad silvery green leaves flecked in burgundy-purple

Aztec King Mangave

Mangave hybrid

Full
Azure Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans 'Azureum') — is a hardy evergreen shrub flaunting silvery foliage with striking azure blue flowers

Shrub

Azure Bush Germander

Teucrium Fruticans 'Azureum'

FullUSDA 7–11
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — or as a vibrant container specimen

Bulb

Baboon Flower

Babiana Stricta

HalfUSDA 9–10
Baby Blue Eyes (Nemophila Menziesii) — annual / ground cover for full or half

Annual

Baby Blue Eyes

Nemophila Menziesii

FullUSDA 3–10
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — which extends from late spring through the fall; the lightly textured foliage emits a delightful, image 67

Shrub

Baby Sage

Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley'

FullUSDA 8–10
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil

Perennial

Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath

Gypsophila Paniculata

FullUSDA 3–10
'Back in Black' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — It grows 20-24 inches tall and spreads 26-30 inches wide

'Back in Black' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full
'Bad Hair Day' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — Proven Winners - Art & Sol® 'Bad Hair Day' - Mangave hybrid plant details, information and resources

'Bad Hair Day' Mangave

Mangave hybrid

Full
Baja Fairy Duster (Calliandra Californica) — red flowers in the garden

Shrub

Baja Fairy Duster

Calliandra Californica

FullUSDA 9–11
Baja Spurge (Euphorbia Xantii) — Euphorbia xantii, or Baja Spurge, is a perennial succulent native to Baja California

Perennial

Baja Spurge

Euphorbia Xantii

FullUSDA 9–11
Balearic Island Sage (Phlomis Italica) — is a Mediterranean perennial valued for its woolly

Shrub

Balearic Island Sage

Phlomis Italica

FullUSDA 8–10
Balloon Cactus (Parodia Magnifica) — cactus for full; the Balloon Cactus will enhance any landscape design with its unique shape and alluring, image 72

Cactus

Balloon Cactus

Parodia Magnifica

FullUSDA 9–11

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