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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

Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae) — which can extend up to 8 to 10 feet

Vine

Lady Banks' Rose

Rosa Banksiae

FullUSDA 7–8
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, image 30

Succulent

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant

Pedilanthus Macrocarpa

FullUSDA 9–10
Lake Country Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Lake Country') — commonly known as Lake Country Yarrow

Ground cover

Lake Country Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Lake Country'

FullUSDA 3–10
Lalandei Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea 'Lalandei') — reaching up to 12 feet in height and 10 feet in width

Shrub

Lalandei Pyracantha

Pyracantha Coccinea 'Lalandei'

FullUSDA 5–10
Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — this herbaceous plant is a member of the mint family and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8

Perennial

Lamb's Ear

Stachys Byzantina

FullUSDA 4–4
Langman's Sage (Leucophyllum Langmaniae) — Typically reaching 3-5 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils

Shrub

Langman's Sage

Leucophyllum Langmaniae

FullUSDA 8–11
Lantana (Lantana Hybrid 'Carnival') — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it requires full sun and well-drained soil

Shrub

Lantana

Lantana Hybrid 'Carnival'

FullUSDA 9–11
Large Cape Rush (Chondropetalum Elephantinum) — commonly known as Large Cape Rush

Grass

Large Cape Rush

Chondropetalum Elephantinum

FullUSDA 8–10
Laurel Leafed Rockrose (Cistus Laurifolius) — resinous leaves resembling laurel; the Rockrose presents a deep green foliage that serves as a splendid backdrop

Shrub

Laurel Leafed Rockrose

Cistus Laurifolius

FullUSDA 8–10
Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia) — ensuring ample space for growth without interference with structures or paved surfaces; the Laurel Oak should be planted in

Tree

Laurel Oak

Quercus laurifolia

FullUSDA 7–11
Laurel Oak (Quercus Hemisphaerica) — often growing 12 to 24 inches per annum

Tree

Laurel Oak

Quercus Hemisphaerica

FullUSDA 7–11
Laurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — It features glossy, aromatic leaves and clusters of small, creamy-white flowers in spring

Shrub

Laurel Sumac

Malosma Laurina

FullUSDA 9–10
Lavance Purple English Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia 'Lavance Purple') — Admired for its vibrant purple blooms and fragrant foliage

Herb

Lavance Purple English Lavender

Lavandula Angustifolia 'Lavance Purple'

FullUSDA 5–9
Lavender Blue Iris (Iris Pacific Coast Hybrid 'Lavender') — providing a serene aesthetic to any landscape design

Shrub

Lavender Blue Iris

Iris Pacific Coast Hybrid 'Lavender'

FullUSDA 8–10
Lavender Fields Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea 'Lavender Fields') — It boasts rich lavender-purple blooms from late spring to frost

Annual

Lavender Fields Mealycup Sage

Salvia Farinacea 'Lavender Fields'

FullUSDA 8–10
Lavender Grevillea (Grevillea Lavandulacea) — It is particularly admired for its vivid and profuse spider-like flowers

Shrub

Lavender Grevillea

Grevillea Lavandulacea

FullUSDA 8–10
Lavender Lady English Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia 'Lavender Lady') — Ideal for borders, gardens, and as a fragrant addition to walkways

Herb

Lavender Lady English Lavender

Lavandula Angustifolia 'Lavender Lady'

FullUSDA 5–9
'Lavender Lady' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — Proven Winners - Art & Sol® 'Lavender Lady' - Mangave hybrid plant details, information and resources

'Lavender Lady' Mangave

Mangave hybrid

Full
Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — shrub with lavender and purple blooms; the blooms are beloved by bees and butterflies, image 71

Shrub

Lavender, Lavandin

Lavandula X Intermedia

FullUSDA 5–9
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — herb / perennial for full or half

Herb

Lavender Varieties

Lavandula Species

FullUSDA 5–10
Lead Plant (Amorpha Canescens) — including rocky or sandy terrains.<br><br>For landscape designers

Shrub

Lead Plant

Amorpha Canescens

FullUSDA 2–9
Leafless Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Juncea) — Keep protected from frost to maintain year-round appeal; cylindrical and leafless stems

Shrub

Leafless Bird Of Paradise

Strelitzia Juncea

FullUSDA 9–10
Leatherleaf Acacia (Acacia Craspedocarpa) — evergreen shrub reaching up to 10-15 feet in height with an equal spread

Shrub

Leatherleaf Acacia

Acacia Craspedocarpa

FullUSDA 8–11
Leather Oak (Quercus Durata) — dense shrub or small tree

Shrub

Leather Oak

Quercus Durata

FullUSDA 6–10

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