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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

Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae) — yellow or white flowers blooming profusely in spring

Lady Banks' Rose

Rosa Banksiae

Full · Zones 7–8

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — The Lady's Slipper (Pedilanthus macrocarpa) is a unique perennial succulent, reaching up to 3-4 feet

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant

Pedilanthus Macrocarpa

Full · Zones 9–10

Lake Country Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Lake Country') — commonly known as Lake Country Yarrow

Lake Country Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Lake Country'

Full · Zones 3–10

Lalandei Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea 'Lalandei') — is an evergreen shrub with a dense

Lalandei Pyracantha

Pyracantha Coccinea 'Lalandei'

Full · Zones 5–10

Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — resembling the texture of a lamb‚Äôs ear

Lamb's Ear

Stachys Byzantina

Full · Zones 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

Langman's Sage

Leucophyllum Langmaniae

Full · Zones 8–11

Lantana (Lantana Hybrid 'Carnival') — evergreen perennial known for its clusters of multi-colored flowers

Lantana

Lantana Hybrid 'Carnival'

Full · Zones 9–11

Large Cape Rush (Chondropetalum Elephantinum) — commonly known as Large Cape Rush

Large Cape Rush

Chondropetalum Elephantinum

Full · Zones 8–10

Laurel Leafed Rockrose (Cistus Laurifolius) — is an evergreen shrub with aromatic

Laurel Leafed Rockrose

Cistus Laurifolius

Full · Zones 8–10

Laurel Oak (Quercus Hemisphaerica) — The Southern Live Oak (Quercus hemisphaerica) is a majestic

Laurel Oak

Quercus Hemisphaerica

Full · Zones 7–11

Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia) — semi-evergreen native tree reaching heights of 60-70 feet

Laurel Oak

Quercus laurifolia

Full · Zones 7–11

Laurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — The Laurel Sumac, Malosma laurina, is a robust evergreen shrub native to California coastal regions

Laurel Sumac

Malosma Laurina

Full · Zones 9–10

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

Lavance Purple English Lavender

Lavandula Angustifolia 'Lavance Purple'

Full · Zones 5–9

Lavender Blue Iris (Iris Pacific Coast Hybrid 'Lavender') — flaunts a soothing lavender hue with delicate veining

Lavender Blue Iris

Iris Pacific Coast Hybrid 'Lavender'

Full · Zones 8–10

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

Lavender Fields Mealycup Sage

Salvia Farinacea 'Lavender Fields'

Full · Zones 8–10

Lavender Grevillea (Grevillea Lavandulacea) — The Lavender Grevillea (Grevillea lavandulacea) is an evergreen shrub notable for its grey-green

Lavender Grevillea

Grevillea Lavandulacea

Full · Zones 8–10

Lavender Lady English Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia 'Lavender Lady') — silvery-green foliage and vibrant purple flower spikes

Lavender Lady English Lavender

Lavandula Angustifolia 'Lavender Lady'

Full · Zones 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) — it's adorned with aromatic

Lavender, Lavandin

Lavandula X Intermedia

Full · Zones 5–9

Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — commonly known as Lavender

Lavender Varieties

Lavandula Species

Full · Zones 5–10

Lead Plant (Amorpha Canescens) — purple-blue flowers with orange anthers in late spring to early summer

Lead Plant

Amorpha Canescens

Full · Zones 2–9

Leafless Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Juncea) — Favoring full sun, this drought-tolerant perennial grows 4-6 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide

Leafless Bird Of Paradise

Strelitzia Juncea

Full · Zones 9–10

Leatherleaf Acacia (Acacia Craspedocarpa) — The Leatherleaf Acacia (Acacia craspedocarpa) is a striking

Leatherleaf Acacia

Acacia Craspedocarpa

Full · Zones 8–11

Leather Oak (Quercus Durata) — consider its adaptability to poor soils and its drought tolerance once established

Leather Oak

Quercus Durata

Full · Zones 6–10