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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

Miss Manners Obedient Plant (Physostegia Vir. 'Miss Manners') — is a clump-forming perennial boasting pure white

Perennial

Miss Manners Obedient Plant

Physostegia Vir. 'Miss Manners'

FullUSDA 4–8
Miss Molly Butterfly Bush (Buddleia 'Miss Molly') — Buddleia 'Miss Molly', a vibrant Butterfly Bush, boasts radiant magenta blooms from summer to fall

Shrub

Miss Molly Butterfly Bush

Buddleia 'Miss Molly'

FullUSDA 5–9
Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — The Missouri Gourd, or Cucurbita foetidissima, is a robust perennial vine native to North America

Vegetable

Missouri Gourd

Cucurbita Foetidissima

FullUSDA 8–10
Missouri Primrose (Oenothera Missourensis) — Blooms from late spring to early fall, attracting pollinators; yellow flowers up to 5 inches wide, image 52

Ground cover

Missouri Primrose

Oenothera Missourensis

FullUSDA 4–10
Mohave Pyracantha (Pyracantha x 'Mohave') — It boasts clusters of white blossoms in spring

Shrub

Mohave Pyracantha

Pyracantha x 'Mohave'

FullUSDA 6–10
Mohave Yucca (Yucca Schidigera) — Spectacular, bell-shaped white or cream flowers bloom in spring on 3-foot panicles, attracting pollinators; reaching 5 to 16

Shrub

Mohave Yucca

Yucca Schidigera

FullUSDA 7–11
Molongo Grevillea (Grevillea Juniperina 'Molonglo') — The Molongo Grevillea (Grevillea juniperina 'Molonglo') is an ornate shrub

Ground cover

Molongo Grevillea

Grevillea Juniperina 'Molonglo'

FullUSDA 9–11
Monkey Flower (Mimulus X Hybridus) — Typically grows 1-2 feet tall with a 1-foot spread; to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, image 81

Perennial

Monkey Flower

Mimulus X Hybridus

FullUSDA 8–10
Monstrose Apple Cactus (Cereus Hildmannianus 'Monstrosus') — fragrant flowers which bear fruit resembling small apples

Cactus

Monstrose Apple Cactus

Cereus Hildmannianus 'Monstrosus'

FullUSDA 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

Ground cover

Montara Sagebrush

Artemisia 'Montara'

FullUSDA 11–11
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — can ensure this Crocosmia remains a beloved and enduring component of their garden; boasting vibrant, image 75

Bulb

Montbretia

Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`

FullUSDA 5–9
Montebretia (Crocosmia X Crocosmiiflora) — This perennial showcases vibrant, sword-shaped foliage, reaching about 2-4 feet tall with a spread of, image 30

Bulb

Montebretia

Crocosmia X Crocosmiiflora

FullUSDA 2–9
Monterey Cypress (Cupressus Macrocarpa) — the Monterey Cypress commands significant space and may cast a wide shadow; it reaches up to 70 feet in height with a

Tree

Monterey Cypress

Cupressus Macrocarpa

FullUSDA 7–11
Monterey Pine (Pinus Radiata) — They are susceptible to fungal diseases and pests

Conifer

Monterey Pine

Pinus Radiata

FullUSDA 8–10
Montezuma Cypress (Taxodium Mucronatum) — furrowed appearance.<br><br>When incorporating the Montezuma Cypress into landscape designs; reaching up to 80 feet

Conifer

Montezuma Cypress

Taxodium Mucronatum

FullUSDA 8–10
Montgomery Palm (Veitchia arecina) — with a canopy span of 8 to 10 feet

Palm

Montgomery Palm

Veitchia arecina

FullUSDA 10–11
Moonbeam Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis Verticillata 'Moonbeam') — perennial for full; offering a harmonious color contrast and texture variation that can

Perennial

Moonbeam Threadleaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis Verticillata 'Moonbeam'

FullUSDA 6–10
Moonglow Mangave (Mangave 'Moonglow') — The Mangave 'Moonglow' is a captivating succulent hybrid

Succulent

Moonglow Mangave

Mangave 'Moonglow'

FullUSDA 8–10
Moonlight Grevillea (Grevillea 'Moonlight') — Grevillea 'Moonlight' is a popular and remarkably adaptable plant

Shrub

Moonlight Grevillea

Grevillea 'Moonlight'

FullUSDA 8–10
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — 'Moonshine' is excellent for borders

Perennial

Moonshine Yarrow

Achillea 'Moonshine'

FullUSDA 3–11
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea Filipendulina 'Cloth Of Gold') — commonly known as Moonshine Yarrow

Perennial

Moonshine Yarrow

Achillea Filipendulina 'Cloth Of Gold'

FullUSDA 3–8
Mormon Tea (Ephedra Viridis) — Ephedra viridis, commonly known as Mormon Tea, is a hardy evergreen shrub native to the Southwestern US; this, image 89

Shrub

Mormon Tea

Ephedra Viridis

FullUSDA 9–10
Morning Flag (Orthrosanthus Multiflorus) — In late spring to early summer, its striking iridescent blue flowers emerge, resembling small irises

Bulb

Morning Flag

Orthrosanthus Multiflorus

FullUSDA 9–10

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