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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

Pacific Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Nutkaensis) — This perennial showcases feathery

Grass

Pacific Reed Grass

Calamagrostis Nutkaensis

FullUSDA 8–9
Pacific Starflower (Trientalis Latifolia) — the Pacific Starflower prefers the cool

Perennial

Pacific Starflower

Trientalis Latifolia

HalfUSDA 5–9
Pacific Wax Myrtle (Myrica Californica) — It reaches 10-30 feet in height with a similar spread

Shrub

Pacific Wax Myrtle

Myrica Californica

FullUSDA 7–10
Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — reaching up to 50 feet tall and spreading 20 feet wide

Tree

Pacific Yew

Taxus Brevifolia

FullUSDA 4–10
Paddle Plant (Kalanchoe Luciae) — yellow flowers in the garden

Succulent

Paddle Plant

Kalanchoe Luciae

FullUSDA 10–11
Pagoda Fawn Lily (Erythronium 'Pagoda') — Thriving in USDA zones 3-9

Bulb

Pagoda Fawn Lily

Erythronium 'Pagoda'

FullUSDA 4–9
Pajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis) — White-to-pink bell-shaped flowers bloom Jan-Mar, attracting pollinators, followed by red berries

Shrub

Pajaro Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Pale Leaf Yucca (Yucca Pallida) — Its arched, spine-tipped foliage is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, suiting zones 7-11

Shrub

Pale Leaf Yucca

Yucca Pallida

FullUSDA 5–11
Palma China Yucca (Yucca Decipiens) — adds an exotic touch to the landscape with its sharp; it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11.<br><br>Exhibiting a

Succulent

Palma China Yucca

Yucca Decipiens

FullUSDA 8–11
Palmer's Agave (Agave Palmeri) — Palmer's Agave (Agave palmeri) is a statuesque

Succulent

Palmer's Agave

Agave Palmeri

FullUSDA 8–11
Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — pink flowers in the garden

Perennial

Palmer's Beard Tongue

Penstemon Palmeri

FullUSDA 8–10
Palmer's Dudleya (Dudleya Palmeri) — Palmer's Dudleya (Dudleya palmeri) is a succulent, forming rosettes up to 12 inches wide

Succulent

Palmer's Dudleya

Dudleya Palmeri

FullUSDA 10–11
Palmgrass (Setaria Palmifolia) — Native to the regions of East Asia; is a tropical perennial with broad, image 54

Palmgrass

Setaria Palmifolia

USDA 10–11
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — scientifically known as Fouquieria diguetii

Succulent

Palo Adan

Fouquieria Diguetii

FullUSDA 9–10
Palo Brea, Sonoran Palo Verde (Parkinsonia Praecox) — Its unique aesthetic is defined by a striking green bark

Tree

Palo Brea, Sonoran Palo Verde

Parkinsonia Praecox

FullUSDA 9–11
Pampas Grass (Cortaderia Selloana) — blade-like leaves that can measure up to 1 to 3 inches wide and tend to have sharp edges; thus; pink and white, image 79

Grass

Pampas Grass

Cortaderia Selloana

FullUSDA 5–11
Panache Fig (Ficus Carica 'Panache') — It yields distinctive green and yellow striped fruits that ripen to a sweet, rich flavor

Tree

Panache Fig

Ficus Carica 'Panache'

FullUSDA 7–9
Panda Plant (Kalanchoe Tomentosa) — The leaves' surface is covered in fine; resembling the ears of a panda, image 64

Succulent

Panda Plant

Kalanchoe Tomentosa

FullUSDA 9–10
Paper Bag Bush (Scutellaria Mexicana) — typical of its native arid habitats

Shrub

Paper Bag Bush

Scutellaria Mexicana

FullUSDA 10–11
Paper Spine Cactus (Tephrocactus Articulatus) — and flourishes under full sun to partial shade conditions

Cactus

Paper Spine Cactus

Tephrocactus Articulatus

FullUSDA 8–11
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — or as a spectacular container plant

Bulb

Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis

Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly'

FullUSDA 9–10
Paprika Red Common Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Paprika') — Hardy in zones 3-9, it's a sturdy and colorful choice

Ground cover

Paprika Red Common Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Paprika'

FullUSDA 3–11
Paraguay Cactus (Opuntia Paraguayensis) — is a drought-tolerant plant boasting flat green pads and vibrant yellow flowers

Cactus

Paraguay Cactus

Opuntia Paraguayensis

FullUSDA 9–10
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — the Parasol Aeonium sends out tall

Succulent

Parasol Aeonium

Aeonium Urbicum

FullUSDA 9–11

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