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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

Luscious Berry Blend Lantana (Lantana Camara 'Luscious Berry Blend') — The Luscary Berry Blend Lantana

Luscious Berry Blend Lantana

Lantana Camara 'Luscious Berry Blend'

Full · Zones 9–11

Luscious Citrus Blend Lantana (Lantana Camara 'Luscious Citrus Blend') — Lantana camara 'Luscious Citrus Blend' is a vibrant perennial shrub, thriving in USDA

Luscious Citrus Blend Lantana

Lantana Camara 'Luscious Citrus Blend'

Full · Zones 9–11

Lynn's Legacy Rio Bravo Bush (Leucophyllum Langmaniae 'Lynn's Legacy') — a compact evergreen shrub

Lynn's Legacy Rio Bravo Bush

Leucophyllum Langmaniae 'Lynn's Legacy'

Full · Zones 8–11

Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — Lyreleaf Sage, Salvia lyrata, a North American native perennial, thrives in USDA zones 4-9

Lyreleaf Sage

Salvia Lyrata

Full · Zones 3–8

Mac Dougal's Or Oaxacan Furcraea (Furcraea Macdougalii) — also known as MacDougal's or Oaxacan Furcraea

Mac Dougal's Or Oaxacan Furcraea

Furcraea Macdougalii

Full · Zones 9–11

Madagascar Sago (Cycas Thouarsii) — The Madagascar Sago, Cycas thouarsii, is a majestic cycad, prevalent in tropical landscapes

Madagascar Sago

Cycas Thouarsii

Full · Zones 8–11

Madagascar Senecio (Senecio Decaryi) — The Madagascar Senecio (Senecio decaryi) presents an exotic flair with its silvery-green

Madagascar Senecio

Senecio Decaryi

Full · Zones 9–11

Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — It boasts feathery, bipinnate leaves, and after rainfall, it produces showy pink and white pom-pom

Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind

Pithecellobium Dulce

Full · Zones 10–11

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — is a perennial herb noted for its vibrant bracts resembling brushstrokes of magenta paint

Magenta Paintbrush

Castilleja Parviflora

Full · Zones 4–8

Magic Carpet Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Magic Carpet') — low-maintenance deciduous shrub boasting colorful foliage and bright pink flowers

Magic Carpet Spirea

Spiraea Japonica 'Magic Carpet'

Full · Zones 4–8

Magnificient Mint Bush (Prostanthera Magnifica) — This evergreen shrub thrives in USDA zones 8-11, reaching heights of 5-6 feet with a similar spread

Magnificient Mint Bush

Prostanthera Magnifica

Full · Zones 9–10

Magnus Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Magnus') — vibrant purple-pink flowers with prominent

Magnus Coneflower

Echinacea Purpurea 'Magnus'

Full · Zones 3–9

Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe Vaombe) — Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe vaombe) is a striking specimen, native to Madagascar

Malagasy Tree Aloe

Aloe Vaombe

Full · Zones 9–11

Mama Mia Coneflower (Echinacea 'Mama Mia') — The Echinacea 'Mama Mia' is a vibrant perennial that brings dynamic color to any garden

Mama Mia Coneflower

Echinacea 'Mama Mia'

Full · Zones 3–9

Mango (Mangifera indica) — revered for its succulent fruit and exotic presence in landscape design

Mango

Mangifera indica

Full · Zones 9–10

Manhattan Euonymus (Euonymus 'Manhattan') — The Manhattan Euonymus is a versatile evergreen shrub, ideal for hedges and foundation plantings

Manhattan Euonymus

Euonymus 'Manhattan'

Full · Zones 5–10

Manna Gum (Eucalyptus Viminalis) — An added benefit is its white blooms

Manna Gum

Eucalyptus Viminalis

Full · Zones 9–11

Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Spp.) — Manzanita (Arctostaphylos spp.) is a captivating evergreen shrub known for its distinct

Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Spp.

Full · Zones 7–10

Maori Maiden Flax (Phormium 'Maori Maiden') — Phormium 'Maori Maiden' is an ornamental perennial

Maori Maiden Flax

Phormium 'Maori Maiden'

Full · Zones 8–10

Maori Queen Flax (Phormium 'Maori Queen') — Phormium 'Maori Queen', a striking perennial, features arching leaves with pink margins that mature to cream

Maori Queen Flax

Phormium 'Maori Queen'

Full · Zones 8–10

Marcus Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Marcus') — commonly known as Marcus Meadow Sage

Marcus Meadow Sage

Salvia Nemorosa 'Marcus'

Full · Zones 4–8

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — providing long-lasting beauty and color

Marigold

Tagetes Hybrids

Full · Zones 3–10

Mariken Dwarf Ginkgo Tree (Ginkgo Biloba 'Mariken') — slow-growing ornamental tree reaching 2-3 feet tall with a width of 2-4 feet after 10 years

Mariken Dwarf Ginkgo Tree

Ginkgo Biloba 'Mariken'

Full · Zones 4–11

Marina Strawberry Tree (Arbutus 'Marina') — commonly known as the Marina Strawberry Tree

Marina Strawberry Tree

Arbutus 'Marina'

Full · Zones 8–10