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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

Mexican Oregano (Lippia Graveolens) — making it a perfect fit for water-wise gardens

Herb

Mexican Oregano

Lippia Graveolens

FullUSDA 10–11
Mexican Palo Verde (Parkinsonia Aculeata) — is a notable choice for any water-wise garden seeking an infusion of delicate beauty and resilience, image 82

Tree

Mexican Palo Verde

Parkinsonia Aculeata

FullUSDA 9–10
Mexican Ruellia (Ruellia Brittoniana) — purple flowers in the garden

Perennial

Mexican Ruellia

Ruellia Brittoniana

FullUSDA 8–11
Mexican Sage (Salvia Leucantha) — and as attractants for pollinators such as bees; with its origin in Mexico and Central America, image 61

Shrub

Mexican Sage

Salvia Leucantha

FullUSDA 9–10
Mexican Snowball (Echeveria Elegans) — In winter to spring, it produces pink-stemmed, lantern-shaped flowers with yellow tips; ideal for zones, image 64

Succulent

Mexican Snowball

Echeveria Elegans

FullUSDA 9–10
Mexican Tarragon (Tagetes Lucida) — requiring minimal care while delivering continuous interest and utility

Perennial

Mexican Tarragon

Tagetes Lucida

FullUSDA 9–11
Mexican Tree Ocotillo Or Coach Whip (Fouquieria Macdougalii) — Its unique structure presents whiplike, spiny branches sporting tubular red flowers, image 26

Shrub

Mexican Tree Ocotillo Or Coach Whip

Fouquieria Macdougalii

FullUSDA 9–11
Mexican Tulip Poppy (Hunnemannia Fumariifolia) — dissected foliage that elegantly contrasts its cup-shaped

Perennial

Mexican Tulip Poppy

Hunnemannia Fumariifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Miami Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami') — Notable for its lush clusters of deep pink flowers, it blooms profusely in summer

Shrub

Miami Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami'

FullUSDA 7–10
Midnight Rose Alum Root (Heuchera 'Midnight Rose') — reaches 10-12 inches in height with up to an 18-inch spread

Perennial

Midnight Rose Alum Root

Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'

HalfUSDA 3–10
'Midnight Velvet' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — It reaches 22-26 inches tall and spreads 30-32 inches wide

'Midnight Velvet' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full
Milkshake Coneflower (Echinacea 'Milkshake') — Resilient in zones 3-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil

Perennial

Milkshake Coneflower

Echinacea 'Milkshake'

FullUSDA 3–9
Millstream Palm (Livistona Alfredii) — The Millstream Palm (Livistona alfredii) is an elegant fan palm, native to Western Australia

Palm

Millstream Palm

Livistona Alfredii

FullUSDA 9–11
Miner's Lettuce (Claytonia Perfoliata) — Ideal for woodland gardens and underplanting with minimal maintenance; this plant is renowned for its, image 97

Annual

Miner's Lettuce

Claytonia Perfoliata

HalfUSDA 3–11
Ming Asparagus Fern (Asparagus Retrofractus) — make it suitable for drought-tolerant landscapes

Fern

Ming Asparagus Fern

Asparagus Retrofractus

FullUSDA 9–11
Miniature Pine Tree (Crassula Tetragona) — is a succulent resembling miniature pine trees with fleshy

Succulent

Miniature Pine Tree

Crassula Tetragona

FullUSDA 9–11
Miniature Sedge (Carex Conica 'The Beatles') — Carex conica 'The Beatles' is a compact ornamental grass with fine-textured

Grass

Miniature Sedge

Carex Conica 'The Beatles'

HalfUSDA 7–9
Miniature Variegated Sedge (Carex Conica 'Snowline') — a captivating dwarf sedge

Grass

Miniature Variegated Sedge

Carex Conica 'Snowline'

HalfUSDA 7–9
Mint Chocolate Chip Manfreda (Manfreda Und. 'Mint Chocolate Chip') — The Mint Chocolate Chip Manfreda is a striking succulent

Succulent

Mint Chocolate Chip Manfreda

Manfreda Und. 'Mint Chocolate Chip'

FullUSDA 8–11
Minted Scented Lion's Tail (Leonotis Menthifolia) — is a unique perennial herb standing 2-3 feet tall

Shrub

Minted Scented Lion's Tail

Leonotis Menthifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Mint Saucer Aeonium (Aeonium 'Mint Saucer') — spoon-shaped foliage in a vivid green shade

Succulent

Mint Saucer Aeonium

Aeonium 'Mint Saucer'

FullUSDA 9–10
Mint The Best (Mentha Gattefossei) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers partial to full sun and moist, well-draining soil

Herb

Mint The Best

Mentha Gattefossei

FullUSDA 4–11
Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) — about 0.5 to 1 inch in diameter

Shrub

Mission Manzanita

Xylococcus bicolor

FullUSDA 11–11
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — orange flowers in the garden

Cactus

Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig

Opuntia Ficus-Indica

FullUSDA 9–11

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