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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

Kenyan Aloe (Aloe Kedongensis) — It thrives in USDA zones 10 through 11 and tolerates temperatures down to about 30°F

Succulent

Kenyan Aloe

Aloe Kedongensis

FullUSDA 9–9
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — The Spartan Columnar Juniper

Conifer

Keteleeri Juniper

Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri'

FullUSDA 4–9
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — lush appearance and feature a light green to silver-green color.<br><br>As a landscape architect

Palm

Key Thatch Palm

Leucothrinax Morrisii

FullUSDA 10–11
Kim's Knee High Coneflower (Echinacea 'Kim's Knee High') — Kim's Knee High Coneflower (Echinacea 'Kim's Knee High') is a dwarf perennial

Perennial

Kim's Knee High Coneflower

Echinacea 'Kim's Knee High'

FullUSDA 3–9
King Edward Vii Flowering Currant (Ribes San. 'King Edward Vii') — The Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII'

Shrub

King Edward Vii Flowering Currant

Ribes San. 'King Edward Vii'

HalfUSDA 7–10
King Mountain Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Regismontana) — scientifically known as Arctostaphylos regismontana

Shrub

King Mountain Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Regismontana

FullUSDA 9–10
King Of The Agaves (Agave Ferdinandi-Regis) — presents a rare and noble elegance in any landscape design

Succulent

King Of The Agaves

Agave Ferdinandi-Regis

FullUSDA 8–11
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — but can be grown in containers and brought indoors in cooler climates; in late winter to spring, bell-shaped yellow flowers

Succulent

Kitten Paws

Cotyledon Tomentosa

HalfUSDA 9–11
Kiwi Aeonium (Aeonium 'Kiwi') — This hardy perennial thrives in well-draining soil and full to partial sunlight

Succulent

Kiwi Aeonium

Aeonium 'Kiwi'

FullUSDA 9–11
Kleinaalwyn (African) (Aloe Brevifolia) — The Aloe brevifolia, also known as Kleinaalwyn or Short-leaved Aloe, is a compact, evergreen succulent

Succulent

Kleinaalwyn (African)

Aloe Brevifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Knife Acacia (Acacia Cultriformis) — This Australian native is particularly lauded for its unique

Shrub

Knife Acacia

Acacia Cultriformis

FullUSDA 8–10
Knobcone Pine (Pinus Attenuata) — Needles grow in fascicles of three and are about 3 to 6 inches long; mature trees stand between 40-80 feet tall, with tightly

Conifer

Knobcone Pine

Pinus Attenuata

FullUSDA 6–10
Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla (Diervilla x) — or Diervilla x Kodiak Jet Black®

Shrub

Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla

Diervilla x

FullUSDA 4–9
Korean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — Its small, glossy, green leaves offer year-round interest and can tolerate partial to full sun

Broadleaf Evergreen

Korean Boxwood

Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana'

FullUSDA 5–10
Kreb's African Daisy (Gazania Krebsiana) — colloquially known as Krebs' African Daisy

Ground cover

Kreb's African Daisy

Gazania Krebsiana

FullUSDA 7–10
Kudos Coral Dwarf Hummingbird Mint (Agastache 'Kudos Coral') — The Agastache 'Kudos Coral' is a vibrant perennial known for its bright coral blooms

Perennial

Kudos Coral Dwarf Hummingbird Mint

Agastache 'Kudos Coral'

FullUSDA 4–10
Kudos Mandarin Dwarf Hummingbird Mi (Agastache 'Kudos Mandarin') — perfect for thoughtful landscape designs

Perennial

Kudos Mandarin Dwarf Hummingbird Mi

Agastache 'Kudos Mandarin'

FullUSDA 4–9
Kudos Yellow Dwarf Hummingbird Mint (Agastache 'Kudos Yellow') — reaching up to 16 inches tall and 14 inches wide

Perennial

Kudos Yellow Dwarf Hummingbird Mint

Agastache 'Kudos Yellow'

FullUSDA 5–10
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — Kurapia is also known for its excellent erosion control properties

Ground cover

Kurapia

Lippia Nodiflora

FullUSDA 8–11
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — dark green leaves that span 4 to 8 inches long; remember to include room for vertical and horizontal growth when, image 68

Tree

Lacebark

Brachychiton Discolor

FullUSDA 10–11
Lacebark Pine (Pinus Bungeana) — This bark feature adds year-round visual interest

Conifer

Lacebark Pine

Pinus Bungeana

FullUSDA 4–7
Lacey Oak (Quercus Glaucoides) — Lacey Oak (Quercus glaucoides) is a resilient

Tree

Lacey Oak

Quercus Glaucoides

FullUSDA 7–10
La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — ornamental evergreen shrub from California's coastal region

Ground cover

La Cruz Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Cruzensis

FullUSDA 10–11
Lady American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta 'Lady') — in vibrant shades of yellow to orange

Annual

Lady American Marigold

Tagetes Erecta 'Lady'

FullUSDA 6–10

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