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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

Moroccan Blue Palm (Chamaerops Humilis 'Cerifera') — The Moroccan Blue Palm or Chamaerops humilis 'Cerifera' is a drought-tolerant

Moroccan Blue Palm

Chamaerops Humilis 'Cerifera'

Full · Zones 8–11

Moroccan Daisy (Pyrethropsis Hosmariense) — Pyrethropsis hosmariense, or Moroccan Daisy, is an evergreen perennial thriving in zones 9-11

Moroccan Daisy

Pyrethropsis Hosmariense

Full · Zones 8–10

Moroccan Mound (Euphorbia Resinifera) — succulent shrub reaching up to 24 inches tall and wide

Moroccan Mound

Euphorbia Resinifera

Full · Zones 9–11

Mosquito Grass (Bouteloua Gracilis) — Bouteloua gracilis, commonly known as Mosquito Grass, thrives in USDA Zones 4-9; in summer, unique, image 49

Mosquito Grass

Bouteloua Gracilis

Full · Zones 3–10

Moss Verbena (Verbena Tenuisecta) — Moss Verbena (Verbena tenuisecta) is a perennial groundcover flourishing in full sun

Moss Verbena

Verbena Tenuisecta

Full · Zones 8–10

Mother Of Hundreds (Mammillaria Compressa) — Mammillaria compressa, 'Mother of Hundreds,' is a globular cactus known for its clustering habit

Mother Of Hundreds

Mammillaria Compressa

Full · Zones 9–10

Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — Ideal for rock gardens and as a lawn substitute, it offers year-round interest and attracts pollinators

Mother Of Thyme

Thymus Serpyllum

Full · Zones 4–8

Mother-Of-Thyme, Creeping Thyme (Thymus Praecox Arcticus) — Thymus praecox 'Arcticus'

Mother-Of-Thyme, Creeping Thyme

Thymus Praecox Arcticus

Full · Zones 5–10

Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — single-stemmed plant towering to 10ft

Mountain Aloe

Aloe Marlothii

Full · Zones 8–10

Mountain Cabbage Tree (Cussonia Paniculata V. Sinuata) — The Mountain Cabbage Tree, Cussonia paniculata v

Mountain Cabbage Tree

Cussonia Paniculata V. Sinuata

Full · Zones 9–11

Mountain Flax (Phormium Cookianum) — commonly known as Mountain Flax

Mountain Flax

Phormium Cookianum

Full · Zones 8–10

Mountain Flax, New Zealand Flax (Phormium Cookianum 'Flamingo') — Phormium cookianum 'Flamingo' is a striking perennial with arching

Mountain Flax, New Zealand Flax

Phormium Cookianum 'Flamingo'

Full · Zones 9–10

Mountain Grevillea (Grevillea Alpina 'Mt. Dandenong') — Dandenong' is an attractive Australian native shrub, flourishing to about 3-5 feet in height and spread

Mountain Grevillea

Grevillea Alpina 'Mt. Dandenong'

Full · Zones 8–10

Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Betuloides) — The Mountain Mahogany, Cercocarpus betuloides, is a sturdy, evergreen shrub reaching 8-20 feet

Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Betuloides

Full · Zones 5–10

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — is a North American native perennial herbspreading 12-18 inches wide

Mountain Pennyroyal

Monardella Odoratissima

Full · Zones 6–10

Mountain Yucca (Yucca Schottii) — Mountain Yucca (Yucca schottii) is a robust, evergreen succulent reaching heights of 6-12 feet

Mountain Yucca

Yucca Schottii

Full · Zones 6–11

Mt Atlas Pistache (Pistacia Atlantica) — is a hardy deciduous tree reaching heights of 25-30 feet with an equal or greater spread

Mt Atlas Pistache

Pistacia Atlantica

Full · Zones 9–10

Mt. Elgon Aloe (Aloe Elgonica) — Elgon Aloe, is a rare, succulent perennial thriving in well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade

Mt. Elgon Aloe

Aloe Elgonica

Full · Zones 9–11

Mueller's Fescue (Festuca Muelleri) — Mueller's Fescue (Festuca muelleri) is a hardy ornamental grass featuring fine

Mueller's Fescue

Festuca Muelleri

Full · Zones 4–10

Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — Mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana) is a resilient perennial herb flourishing in U.S

Mugwort

Artemisia Douglasiana

Full · Zones 3–9

Mule-Fat, Water-Wally, Water Willow (Baccharis Salicifolia) — commonly known as Mule-Fat or Water Wally

Mule-Fat, Water-Wally, Water Willow

Baccharis Salicifolia

Full · Zones 9–10

Mule Palm (Butiagrus Nabonnandii) — The Mule Palm (Butiagrus nabonnandii) is a striking hybrid

Mule Palm

Butiagrus Nabonnandii

Full · Zones 10–10

Mulga (Acacia Aneura) — Mulga, Acacia aneura, is a resilient evergreen shrub or small tree, reaching up to 26 feet tall

Mulga

Acacia Aneura

Full · Zones 8–11

Mullein (Verbascum 'Dark Eyes') — Mullein 'Dark Eyes' (Verbascum) is a striking biennial

Mullein

Verbascum 'Dark Eyes'

Full · Zones 5–9