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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

Miss Manners Obedient Plant (Physostegia Vir. 'Miss Manners') — The Miss Manners Obedient Plant, Physostegia vir

Miss Manners Obedient Plant

Physostegia Vir. 'Miss Manners'

Full · Zones 4–8

Miss Molly Butterfly Bush (Buddleia 'Miss Molly') — Buddleia 'Miss Molly', a vibrant Butterfly Bush, boasts radiant magenta blooms from summer to fall

Miss Molly Butterfly Bush

Buddleia 'Miss Molly'

Full · Zones 5–9

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — The Missouri Gourd, or Cucurbita foetidissima, is a robust perennial vine native to North America

Missouri Gourd

Cucurbita Foetidissima

Full · Zones 8–10

Missouri Primrose (Oenothera Missourensis) — yellow flowers up to 5 inches wide

Missouri Primrose

Oenothera Missourensis

Full · Zones 4–10

Mohave Pyracantha (Pyracantha x 'Mohave') — It tops out at 8 to 12 feet and possesses an equal spread

Mohave Pyracantha

Pyracantha x 'Mohave'

Full · Zones 6–10

Mohave Yucca (Yucca Schidigera) — is an excellent choice for arid landscape designs

Mohave Yucca

Yucca Schidigera

Full · Zones 7–11

Molongo Grevillea (Grevillea Juniperina 'Molonglo') — The Molongo Grevillea (Grevillea juniperina 'Molonglo') is an ornate shrub

Molongo Grevillea

Grevillea Juniperina 'Molonglo'

Full · Zones 9–11

Monkey Flower (Mimulus X Hybridus) — Monkey Flower, Mimulus x hybridus, is a vibrant perennial, blooming in shades of yellow, orange, pink, and red

Monkey Flower

Mimulus X Hybridus

Full · Zones 8–10

Monstrose Apple Cactus (Cereus Hildmannianus 'Monstrosus') — The Monstrose Apple Cactus, Cereus hildmannianus 'Monstrosus', is a unique, slow-growing

Monstrose Apple Cactus

Cereus Hildmannianus 'Monstrosus'

Full · Zones 9–11

Montana Moss® Juniper (Juniperus chinensis) — moss-like blue-green foliage and a spreading

Montana Moss® Juniper

Juniperus chinensis

Full

Montara Sagebrush (Artemisia 'Montara') — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it reaches 18-24 inches in height and spreads 24-30 inches

Montara Sagebrush

Artemisia 'Montara'

Full · Zones 11–11

Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — Montbretia 'Emily McKenzie' is a striking perennial

Montbretia

Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`

Full · Zones 5–9

Montebretia (Crocosmia X Crocosmiiflora) — Montebretia, or Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora, thrives in USDA zones 5-9, favoring full sun to partial shade

Montebretia

Crocosmia X Crocosmiiflora

Full · Zones 2–9

Monterey Cypress (Cupressus Macrocarpa) — prized for its rugged outline and dense

Monterey Cypress

Cupressus Macrocarpa

Full · Zones 7–11

Monterey Pine (Pinus Radiata) — The Monterey Pine (Pinus radiata) is a fast-growing evergreen

Monterey Pine

Pinus Radiata

Full · Zones 8–10

Montezuma Cypress (Taxodium Mucronatum) — pyramid shape and is notably durable

Montezuma Cypress

Taxodium Mucronatum

Full · Zones 8–10

Montgomery Palm (Veitchia arecina) — The Montgomery Palm (Veitchia arecina) is a stately tropical palm

Montgomery Palm

Veitchia arecina

Full · Zones 10–11

Moonbeam Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis Verticillata 'Moonbeam') — Its airy form and enduring flowers are perfect for borders

Moonbeam Threadleaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis Verticillata 'Moonbeam'

Full · Zones 6–10

Moonglow Mangave (Mangave 'Moonglow') — The Mangave 'Moonglow' is a captivating succulent hybrid

Moonglow Mangave

Mangave 'Moonglow'

Full · Zones 8–10

Moonlight Grevillea (Grevillea 'Moonlight') — Grevillea 'Moonlight' is a robust evergreen shrub, reaching up to 10 feet in height with a similar spread

Moonlight Grevillea

Grevillea 'Moonlight'

Full · Zones 8–10

Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — Achillea 'Moonshine' is a vibrant perennial featuring silvery-grey foliage and bright yellow flower clusters

Moonshine Yarrow

Achillea 'Moonshine'

Full · Zones 3–11

Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea Filipendulina 'Cloth Of Gold') — commonly known as Moonshine Yarrow

Moonshine Yarrow

Achillea Filipendulina 'Cloth Of Gold'

Full · Zones 3–8

Mormon Tea (Ephedra Viridis) — It prefers well-drained soils and full sun exposure but can tolerate a range of soil types; thriving in USDA, image 81

Mormon Tea

Ephedra Viridis

Full · Zones 9–10

Morning Flag (Orthrosanthus Multiflorus) — Orthrosanthus multiflorus, known as Morning Flag, presents a graceful clump-forming perennial

Morning Flag

Orthrosanthus Multiflorus

Full · Zones 9–10