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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

Pin Oak (Quercus Palustris) — although it flourishes in slightly acidic; its pyramidal shape and glossy green leaves, which turn a rich red in fall, make it a

Tree

Pin Oak

Quercus Palustris

FullUSDA 4–10
Pinon Pine, Pinyon Or Nut Pine (Pinus Edulis) — conifer / tree for full or half

Conifer

Pinon Pine, Pinyon Or Nut Pine

Pinus Edulis

FullUSDA 3–10
Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — commonly known as the Pinwheel

Succulent

Pinwheel

Aeonium Haworthii

FullUSDA 9–11
Pipestem Clematis (Clematis Lasiantha) — Its light requirements and stature add vertical interest in gardens

Vine

Pipestem Clematis

Clematis Lasiantha

FullUSDA 5–9
Plains Lovegrass (Eragrostis Intermedia) — is a warm-season perennial grass thriving in USDA zones 5-9

Grass

Plains Lovegrass

Eragrostis Intermedia

FullUSDA 7–10
Platt's Black Flax (Phormium 'Platts Black') — Phormium 'Platt's Black' is a striking ornamental grass, revered for its dark burgundy-black leaves

Perennial

Platt's Black Flax

Phormium 'Platts Black'

FullUSDA 8–11
Plum Delight Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense 'Pink') — plum-colored foliage and vibrant pink strap-like blooms in spring

Shrub

Plum Delight Fringe Flower

Loropetalum Chinense 'Pink'

FullUSDA 7–10
Plume Albizia (Albizia Distachya) — Its leaves are finely bipinnate

Tree

Plume Albizia

Albizia Distachya

FullUSDA 7–11
Plum Passion Winter Nandina (Nandina Domestica 'Plum Passion') — It thrives in USDA zones 6-9

Shrub

Plum Passion Winter Nandina

Nandina Domestica 'Plum Passion'

FullUSDA 6–10
Plum Perfect Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Plum Perfect') — commonly known as Plum Perfect Daylily

Ground cover

Plum Perfect Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Plum Perfect'

FullUSDA 5–11
Plum Petals Aeonium (Aeonium 'Plum Petals') — The Aeonium 'Plum Petals' is a succulent with rich burgundy rosettes that resemble flowers

Succulent

Plum Petals Aeonium

Aeonium 'Plum Petals'

FullUSDA 9–11
Plush Plant (Echeveria Harmsii) — Spring brings bright orange bell-shaped flowers, attracting pollinators; fully mature plants reach approximately 8 to 12

Succulent

Plush Plant

Echeveria Harmsii

FullUSDA 9–10
Poco Sunset Hot Poker (Kniphofia 'Poco Sunset') — orange to coral flower spikes

Perennial

Poco Sunset Hot Poker

Kniphofia 'Poco Sunset'

FullUSDA 5–9
Poet's Jasmine (Jasminum Grandiflora) — requiring regular watering; this timeless climbing shrub is known for its prodigious and fragrant flowers

Vine

Poet's Jasmine

Jasminum Grandiflora

FullUSDA 8–10
Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — this hardy plant boasts a prostrate growth habit

Ground cover

Point Reyes Creeper

Ceanothus Gloriosus

FullUSDA 8–11
Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron Radicans) — especially in areas with human activity, image 60

Shrub

Poison Ivy

Toxicodendron Radicans

FullUSDA 8–10
Poison Oak (Toxicodendron Diversilobum) — Native to the western regions of North America

Shrub

Poison Oak

Toxicodendron Diversilobum

FullUSDA 8–10
Pojo Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Pojo') — commonly known as Pojo Daylily

Perennial

Pojo Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Pojo'

FullUSDA 3–10
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — 2-5 inches wide fruit adds culinary interest, image 59

Shrub

Pomegranate

Punica Granatum

FullUSDA 7–10
Pom Pom Conebush (Leucadendron Discolor 'Pom Pom') — Its silvery-green foliage and striking yellow pom-pom-like inflorescences add year-round interest

Shrub

Pom Pom Conebush

Leucadendron Discolor 'Pom Pom'

FullUSDA 9–11
Ponderosa Pine (Pinus Ponderosa) — slender needles up to 7 inches; it provides shelter and year-round interest

Conifer

Ponderosa Pine

Pinus Ponderosa

FullUSDA 3–5
Pony Tail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it's drought-tolerant, requiring minimal care; making it a focal point in any

Shrub

Pony Tail Palm

Beaucarnea Recurvata

FullUSDA 9–11
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — with a spread of 2 to 3 feet; its striking appearance, paired with its aromatic qualities, ensures a

Shrub

Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia

Senna Didymobotrya

FullUSDA 10–11
Popcorn Lantana (Lantana Patriot Weeper 'Popcorn') — Thriving in USDA Zones 9-11, it reaches up to 18 inches tall and spreads 24 inches

Ground cover

Popcorn Lantana

Lantana Patriot Weeper 'Popcorn'

FullUSDA 9–11

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