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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

Lemonade Berry (Rhus Integrifolia) — These blooms give way to sticky berries that have a tart

Shrub

Lemonade Berry

Rhus Integrifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Lemon Ball Stonecrop (Sedum 'Lemon Ball') — offers a pop of chartreuse with its dense

Ground cover

Lemon Ball Stonecrop

Sedum 'Lemon Ball'

FullUSDA 4–9
Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis) — A member of the mint family; making it a multifunctional addition to any garden, image 48

Herb

Lemon Balm

Melissa Officinalis

FullUSDA 3–7
Lemon Beauty Box Honeysuckle (Lonicera Nitida 'Lemon Beauty') — Lonicera nitida 'Lemon Beauty' is an evergreen shrub prized for its variegated foliage

Ground cover

Lemon Beauty Box Honeysuckle

Lonicera Nitida 'Lemon Beauty'

FullUSDA 7–9
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — Callistemon citrinus thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11; ensuring the plant remains a focal, image 96

Tree

Lemon Bottlebrush

Callistemon Citrinus

FullUSDA 9–10
Lemon Coral® Sedum (Sedum (Hylotelephium) hybrid) — evergreen perennial with sizzling lime-green foliage

Ground cover

Lemon Coral® Sedum

Sedum (Hylotelephium) hybrid

FullUSDA 7–11
Lemon Creeping Thyme (Thymus X Citirodorus 'Lemon Creeping') — It reaches up to 3 inches in height and spreads 12-18 inches wide

Perennial

Lemon Creeping Thyme

Thymus X Citirodorus 'Lemon Creeping'

FullUSDA 5–8
Lemon Fizz Lavender Cotton (Santolina Virens 'Lemon Fizz') — evergreen perennial with a height and spread of about 18-24 inches

Perennial

Lemon Fizz Lavender Cotton

Santolina Virens 'Lemon Fizz'

FullUSDA 6–10
'Lemonjade' Autumn Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — It grows 16-18 inches tall and spreads 26-28 inches wide

'Lemonjade' Autumn Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full
Lemon Meringue False Indigo (Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue') — offering vibrant yellow flower spikes above blue-green foliage

Perennial

Lemon Meringue False Indigo

Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue'

FullUSDA 4–9
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — release essential oils that are both pleasing to the senses and a natural mosquito repellent

Tree

Lemon Scented Gum

Eucalyptus Citriodora

FullUSDA 9–11
Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — scientifically named Leptospermum petersonii

Tree

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree

Leptospermum Petersonii

FullUSDA 9–11
Lemon Silver Evening Primrose (Oenothera Fremontii 'Lemon Silver') — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it reaches 8-12 inches in height and spreads 10-14 inches wide

Ground cover

Lemon Silver Evening Primrose

Oenothera Fremontii 'Lemon Silver'

FullUSDA 4–7
Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — pale lavender or white flowers may appear

Shrub

Lemon Verbena

Aloysia Triphylla

FullUSDA 8–8
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — it's perfect for adding a splash of color to woodland gardens or as an elegant; the petals curve backward, image 100

Bulb

Leopard Lily

Lilium Pardalinum

FullUSDA 4–10
Leucodendron Spurge (Euphorbia Leucodendron) — and cylindrical green stems that closely resemble a cat's tail

Cactus

Leucodendron Spurge

Euphorbia Leucodendron

FullUSDA 10–11
Lewis Flax (Linum Lewisii) — herb / perennial with blue and white blooms

Herb

Lewis Flax

Linum Lewisii

FullUSDA 3–9
Leyland Cypress (Cupressocyparis X Leylandi) — provided they are not perpetually wet

Conifer

Leyland Cypress

Cupressocyparis X Leylandi

FullUSDA 4–11
Licorice Plant (Helichrysum Petiolare) — licorice-like aroma when crushed; heart-shaped leaves and sweet aroma akin to licorice

Ground cover

Licorice Plant

Helichrysum Petiolare

FullUSDA 10–10
Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — This native to the Caribbean and parts of the Americas reaches up to 30 ft in height

Tree

Lignum Vitae

Guaiacum Sanctum

FullUSDA 9–10
Lilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca (Melaleuca Decussata) — Ideal for tight spaces, it requires minimal maintenance, making it perfect for modern, low-water

Shrub

Lilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca

Melaleuca Decussata

FullUSDA 9–11
Limber Pine (Pinus Flexilis) — is a resilient and versatile conifer ideal for creating interest in landscapes

Tree

Limber Pine

Pinus Flexilis

FullUSDA 4–7
Lime Marmalade Alum Root (Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade') — lime-green leaves that provide a vivid contrast in the garden

Perennial

Lime Marmalade Alum Root

Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Lime Rickey Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Lime Rickey') — This hardy perennial thrives in zones 4-9, enjoying partial to full shade

Perennial

Lime Rickey Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Lime Rickey'

HalfUSDA 3–10

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