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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

Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — vine with pink blooms

Vine

Island Morning Glory

Calystegia Macrostegia

FullUSDA 11–11
Island Pink Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Island Pink') — drought-tolerant perennial

Ground cover

Island Pink Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Island Pink'

FullUSDA 3–10
Island Tree Mallow (Lavatera Assurgentiflora) — scientifically known as Lavatera assurgentiflora

Shrub

Island Tree Mallow

Lavatera Assurgentiflora

FullUSDA 8–8
Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus) — inconspicuous green-yellowish flowers; shrub for full or half

Shrub

Italian Buckthorn

Rhamnus Alaternus

FullUSDA 7–10
Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — The plant's slender stems are lined with green; blue flowers in the garden, image 102

Vine

Italian Clematis

Clematis Viticella

FullUSDA 8–10
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — inconspicuous cones may appear; and can adapt to a variety of well-drained soils

Conifer

Italian Cypress

Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta'

FullUSDA 5–9
Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — pale pink to purple flowers

Herb

Italian Oregano

Origanum X Majoricum

FullUSDA 8–11
Italian Stone Pine (Pinus Pinea) — It prefers well-drained soils and, once established, is drought-tolerant, requiring minimal irrigation

Conifer

Italian Stone Pine

Pinus Pinea

FullUSDA 7–10
Ivanhoe Grevillea (Grevillea Vic. 'Ivanhoe') — The Grevillea 'Ivanhoe' is a hardy, Australian native shrub, reaching 6-9 ft in height and spread

Ground cover

Ivanhoe Grevillea

Grevillea Vic. 'Ivanhoe'

FullUSDA 9–11
Jade Necklace (Crassula Perforata) — is a distinctive succulent with fleshy

Shrub

Jade Necklace

Crassula Perforata

FullUSDA 9–11
Jade Plant (Crassula Ovata) — Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) is a succulent heralding from South Africa

Shrub

Jade Plant

Crassula Ovata

HalfUSDA 9–11
Japanese Black Pine (Pinus Thunbergii) — irregular shape and robust branches

Conifer

Japanese Black Pine

Pinus Thunbergii

FullUSDA 5–10
Japanese Black Pine (Pinus Thunbergii 'Thunderhead') — or even as a sea of green in large-scale windbreaks or privacy screens

Conifer

Japanese Black Pine

Pinus Thunbergii 'Thunderhead'

FullUSDA 5–10
Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Elegans') — making it versatile for various landscape designs

Conifer

Japanese Cedar

Cryptomeria Japonica 'Elegans'

FullUSDA 5–11
Japanese Cedar 'Cristata' (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Cristata') — It prefers full to partial sun exposure and although tolerant of various conditions

Conifer

Japanese Cedar 'Cristata'

Cryptomeria Japonica 'Cristata'

FullUSDA 5–9
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — is an evergreen shrub with a robust and compact growth habit

Shrub

Japanese Euonymus

Euonymus Japonicus

FullUSDA 5–10
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus 'Grandifolia') — is an evergreen shrub prized for its lush; it's adaptable to a wide range of well-drained, image 63

Shrub

Japanese Euonymus

Euonymus Japonicus 'Grandifolia'

FullUSDA 5–10
Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — it requires full sun and well-drained soil

Ground cover

Japanese Garden Juniper

Juniperus Procumbens

FullUSDA 4–10
Japanese Golden Ring Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Golden Ring') — The Japanese Golden Ring Barberry (Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Ring') is a striking

Shrub

Japanese Golden Ring Barberry

Berberis Thunbergii 'Golden Ring'

FullUSDA 1–11
Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera Japonica) — Lonicera japonica, Japanese Honeysuckle, is an evergreen to semi-evergreen vine reaching lengths up to 30 feet

Vine

Japanese Honeysuckle

Lonicera Japonica

FullUSDA 7–9
Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera Japonica 'Mint Crisp') — it performs best in well-drained; their nectar-rich blossoms attract pollinators such as, image 78

Vine

Japanese Honeysuckle

Lonicera Japonica 'Mint Crisp'

FullUSDA 4–9
Jeffrey Pine (Pinus Jeffreyii) — Typically reaching heights of 80 to 150 feet

Conifer

Jeffrey Pine

Pinus Jeffreyii

FullUSDA 5–7
Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Samia) — lavender to pink flowers that stack in tiers atop square

Perennial

Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis Samia

FullUSDA 8–10
Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Fruticosa 'Compact Form') — The Jerusalem Sage 'Compact Form' (Phlomis fruticosa) is a drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub

Shrub

Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis Fruticosa 'Compact Form'

FullUSDA 8–10

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