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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

'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

Ground cover

Ned Kelly Grevillea

Grevillea 'Ned Kelly'

FullUSDA 9–11
Needle-Bush Wattle, Needle Acacia (Acacia Rigens) — The Needle-bush Wattle (Acacia rigens) thrives in arid regions

Shrub

Needle-Bush Wattle, Needle Acacia

Acacia Rigens

FullUSDA 9–11
Netleaf Oak (Quercus Rugosa) — turning a rich golden-brown in the fall before shedding

Tree

Netleaf Oak

Quercus Rugosa

FullUSDA 6–11
Neurepia Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Neurepia') — It features small, luscious green leaves and grows to a compact size of 2-3 feet tall and wide

Shrub

Neurepia Sage

Salvia Microphylla 'Neurepia'

FullUSDA 8–11
Nevin's Barberry (Berberis Nevinii) — The Nevin Mahonia (Berberis nevinii) is an evergreen shrub prized for its resilience and ornamental appeal

Shrub

Nevin's Barberry

Berberis Nevinii

FullUSDA 5–5
New Gold Trailing Lantana (Lantana 'New Gold') — Thriving in zones 7-11, it spans 3 to 4 feet wide with a height of 1 foot

Ground cover

New Gold Trailing Lantana

Lantana 'New Gold'

FullUSDA 8–11
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — scientifically known as Ceanothus americanus

Ground cover

New Jersey Tea

Ceanothus Americanus

FullUSDA 8–11
New Mexico Privet (Forestiera Neomexicana) — Its slender branches feature gray-green leaves

Shrub

New Mexico Privet

Forestiera Neomexicana

FullUSDA 4–9
New Zealand Christmas Tree (Metrosideros Excelsa) — the New Zealand Christmas Tree demands ample space to flourish fully; widely known as Metrosideros excelsa

Shrub

New Zealand Christmas Tree

Metrosideros Excelsa

FullUSDA 9–9
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Surfer') — Phormium 'Surfer' is a striking, evergreen perennial with robust, sword-shaped leaves that arch elegantly

Perennial

New Zealand Flax

Phormium 'Surfer'

FullUSDA 9–10
New Zealand Flax (Phormium Tenax) — evergreen leaves reaching up to 10 feet long and 5 inches wide

Shrub

New Zealand Flax

Phormium Tenax

FullUSDA 9–10
New Zealand Flax (Phormium Tenax 'Lancer') — New Zealand Flax 'Lancer' (Phormium tenax) is an evergreen perennial boasting striking

Perennial

New Zealand Flax

Phormium Tenax 'Lancer'

FullUSDA 9–11
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — features striking sword-shaped leaves with a unique blend of green and creamy yellow margins

Perennial

New Zealand Flax

Phormium 'Apricot Queen'

FullUSDA 8–10
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Firebird') — Phormium 'Firebird' is an evergreen perennial boasting striking

Perennial

New Zealand Flax

Phormium 'Firebird'

FullUSDA 8–10
New Zealand Flax Cultivars (Phormium Cvs.) — These versatile plants typically range from 2 to 8 feet tall

Shrub

New Zealand Flax Cultivars

Phormium Cvs.

FullUSDA 9–10
New Zealand Scab Plant (Raoulia Australis) — but they are often subtly tucked among the foliage

Ground cover

New Zealand Scab Plant

Raoulia Australis

FullUSDA 5–9
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — ensuring enough space for mature growth and ample light for a vibrant show of flowers every year

Shrub

New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka

Leptospermum Scoparium

FullUSDA 9–10
New Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — This evergreen perennial boasts fine, arching leaves with a striking coppery hue, which intensify in the fall

Grass

New Zealand Wind Grass

Anemanthele Lessoniana

FullUSDA 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) — Hardy in USDA Zones 9‚Äì11

Succulent

Noble Aeonium

Aeonium Nobile

FullUSDA 9–10
Noell's Grevillea (Grevillea 'Noellii') — Grevillea 'Noellii', a drought-tolerant shrub, grows 3-5 ft tall and wide

Ground cover

Noell's Grevillea

Grevillea 'Noellii'

FullUSDA 9–11
Northern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla Lonicera) — native to the cooler regions of North America; it's an ideal selection both for its aesthetic appeal and

Shrub

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Diervilla Lonicera

FullUSDA 3–10
Nova Agave (Agave Celsii 'Nova') — making it a perfect focal point for rock gardens

Succulent

Nova Agave

Agave Celsii 'Nova'

FullUSDA 8–10

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