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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

'Nectar Ninja' Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) — It forms a mounded plant 22-24 inches tall and 34-38 inches wide

'Nectar Ninja' Hyssop

Hyssopus officinalis

Ned Kelly Grevillea (Grevillea 'Ned Kelly') — Grevillea 'Ned Kelly' is an attractive Australian native shrub known for its vibrant orange-red blooms

Ned Kelly Grevillea

Grevillea 'Ned Kelly'

Full · Zones 9–11

Needle-Bush Wattle, Needle Acacia (Acacia Rigens) — The Needle-bush Wattle (Acacia rigens) thrives in arid regions

Needle-Bush Wattle, Needle Acacia

Acacia Rigens

Full · Zones 9–11

Netleaf Oak (Quercus Rugosa) — notable for its deeply lobed

Netleaf Oak

Quercus Rugosa

Full · Zones 6–11

Neurepia Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Neurepia') — Neurepia Sage (Salvia microphylla 'Neurepia') is an ornamental perennial

Neurepia Sage

Salvia Microphylla 'Neurepia'

Full · Zones 8–11

Nevin's Barberry (Berberis Nevinii) — The Nevin Mahonia (Berberis nevinii) is an evergreen shrub prized for its resilience and ornamental appeal

Nevin's Barberry

Berberis Nevinii

Full · Zones 5–5

New Gold Trailing Lantana (Lantana 'New Gold') — The New Gold Trailing Lantana (Lantana 'New Gold') is a vibrant perennial groundcover

New Gold Trailing Lantana

Lantana 'New Gold'

Full · Zones 8–11

New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus) is a native

New Jersey Tea

Ceanothus Americanus

Full · Zones 8–11

New Mexico Privet (Forestiera Neomexicana) — stands as a deciduous shrub

New Mexico Privet

Forestiera Neomexicana

Full · Zones 4–9

New Zealand Christmas Tree (Metrosideros Excelsa) — constitutes a hallmark species for coastal regions; spreading canopy of 20 to 35 feet wide, image 54

New Zealand Christmas Tree

Metrosideros Excelsa

Full · Zones 9–9

New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — features striking sword-shaped leaves with a unique blend of green and creamy yellow margins

New Zealand Flax

Phormium 'Apricot Queen'

Full · Zones 8–10

New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Surfer') — Phormium 'Surfer' is a striking, evergreen perennial with robust, sword-shaped leaves that arch elegantly

New Zealand Flax

Phormium 'Surfer'

Full · Zones 9–10

New Zealand Flax (Phormium Tenax) — New Zealand Flax (Phormium tenax) stands out with sword-shaped

New Zealand Flax

Phormium Tenax

Full · Zones 9–10

New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Firebird') — Phormium 'Firebird' is an evergreen perennial boasting striking

New Zealand Flax

Phormium 'Firebird'

Full · Zones 8–10

New Zealand Flax (Phormium Tenax 'Lancer') — New Zealand Flax 'Lancer' (Phormium tenax) is an evergreen perennial boasting striking

New Zealand Flax

Phormium Tenax 'Lancer'

Full · Zones 9–11

New Zealand Flax Cultivars (Phormium Cvs.) — New Zealand Flax (Phormium cvs.) is an evergreen perennial remarkable for its sword-like leaves

New Zealand Flax Cultivars

Phormium Cvs.

Full · Zones 9–10

New Zealand Scab Plant (Raoulia Australis) — commonly called New Zealand Scab Plant

New Zealand Scab Plant

Raoulia Australis

Full · Zones 5–9

New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — Ideal for hedges or as a specimen

New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka

Leptospermum Scoparium

Full · Zones 9–10

New Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — commonly known as Pheasant's Tail Grass

New Zealand Wind Grass

Anemanthele Lessoniana

Full · Zones 8–10

'Night Owl' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — The Mangave hybrid 'Night Owl' is a compact succulent annual with mounded rosettes of near-black

'Night Owl' Mangave

Mangave hybrid

Full

Noble Aeonium (Aeonium Nobile) — Noble Aeonium (Aeonium nobile) is a striking succulent featuring rosettes of fleshy

Noble Aeonium

Aeonium Nobile

Full · Zones 9–10

Noell's Grevillea (Grevillea 'Noellii') — Grevillea 'Noellii', a drought-tolerant shrub, grows 3-5 ft tall and wide

Noell's Grevillea

Grevillea 'Noellii'

Full · Zones 9–11

Northern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla Lonicera) — The Northern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) is a resilient

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Diervilla Lonicera

Full · Zones 3–10

Nova Agave (Agave Celsii 'Nova') — commonly known as the Nova Agave

Nova Agave

Agave Celsii 'Nova'

Full · Zones 8–10