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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

Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea munroana) is a hardy perennial

Munro's Globe Mallow

Sphaeralcea Munroana

Full · Zones 6–11

Munstead Dwarf Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia 'Munstead') — a compact English Lavender

Munstead Dwarf Lavender

Lavandula Angustifolia 'Munstead'

Full · Zones 5–11

Murphy's Agave (Agave Murpheyi) — Agave murpheyi, commonly known as Murphy's Agave, is a striking succulent native to Arizona

Murphy's Agave

Agave Murpheyi

Full · Zones 8–11

Muskogee Lavender Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Muskogee') — reaching up to 15-20 feet high with a spread of 10-15 feet

Muskogee Lavender Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Muskogee'

Full · Zones 7–10

Myer Flaky Juniper (Juniperus Squamata 'Meyeri') — is a durable conifer featuring silvery-blue

Myer Flaky Juniper

Juniperus Squamata 'Meyeri'

Full · Zones 5–8

Myers Asparagus (Asparagus Densiflorus 'Myers') — commonly known as Myers Asparagus or Foxtail Fern

Myers Asparagus

Asparagus Densiflorus 'Myers'

Full · Zones 9–10

Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — Myoporum laetum, commonly known as Ngaio Tree, is an evergreen hailing from New Zealand

Myoporum

Myoporum Laetum

Full · Zones 9–11

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — The Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina coralloides) is a vibrant deciduous tree that reaches heights up to 25 feet

Naked Coral Tree

Erythrina Coralloides

Full · Zones 10–10

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — The Amaryllis belladonna, commonly called Naked Lady or Belladonna Lily, is a perennial bulbous plant

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily

Amaryllis Belladonna

Full · Zones 9–10

Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina Domestica) — and bronze in fall and winter

Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo

Nandina Domestica

Full · Zones 6–10

Nanho Blue Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii 'Nanho Blue') — commonly known as Nanho Blue Butterfly Bush

Nanho Blue Butterfly Bush

Buddleia Davidii 'Nanho Blue'

Full · Zones 5–11

Nanho Purple Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii 'Nanho Purple') — is a deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant

Nanho Purple Butterfly Bush

Buddleia Davidii 'Nanho Purple'

Full · Zones 5–11

Nannyberry Viburnum (Viburnum Lentago) — It features glossy green foliage turning wine-red in fall

Nannyberry Viburnum

Viburnum Lentago

Full · Zones 2–8

Narrow-leaf Chalksticks (Senecio Vitalis) — blue-green finger-like leaves

Narrow-leaf Chalksticks

Senecio Vitalis

Full · Zones 9–10

Narrow-Leaf Milkweed (Asclepias Fascicularis) — is a vital perennial for monarch butterflies

Narrow-Leaf Milkweed

Asclepias Fascicularis

Full · Zones 6–10

Narrow Leaved Cordyline (Cordyline Stricta) — The Narrow Leaved Palm Lily, Cordyline stricta, is an attractive, evergreen shrub

Narrow Leaved Cordyline

Cordyline Stricta

Full · Zones 8–11

Natal Bottlebrush (Greyia Sutherlandii) — small deciduous tree native to South Africa

Natal Bottlebrush

Greyia Sutherlandii

Full · Zones 8–11

Natal Bulbine (Bulbine Natalensis) — Bulbine natalensis, known as Geelkopiva, is a South African succulent, forming clumps up to 2 feet wide

Natal Bulbine

Bulbine Natalensis

Full · Zones 8–11

Natal Plum (Carissa Macrocarpa) — Note its sharp thorns, ideal for security planting

Natal Plum

Carissa Macrocarpa

Full · Zones 9–10

Natchez Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Natchez') — The Natchez Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Natchez') thrives as a deciduous tree in USDA zones 7-10

Natchez Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Natchez'

Full · Zones 7–10

Navajo Willow, Globe Willow (Salix Matsudana) — commonly known as Globe Willow or Navajo Willow

Navajo Willow, Globe Willow

Salix Matsudana

Full · Zones 5–8

Navajo Yucca. (Yucca Baileyi) — Navajo Yucca (Yucca baileyi) thrives in USDA zones 4-9 as a draught-tolerant perennial

Navajo Yucca.

Yucca Baileyi

Full · Zones 5–10

Nearly Wild Hardy Shrub Rose (Rosa 'Nearly Wild') — Rosa 'Nearly Wild' is a hardy shrub rose, prized for its simplistic beauty reminiscent of wild roses

Nearly Wild Hardy Shrub Rose

Rosa 'Nearly Wild'

Full · Zones 5–9

Necklace Vine (Crassula Perforata) — is a striking succulent with stacked

Necklace Vine

Crassula Perforata

Full · Zones 9–11