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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

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — Poppy Mallow requires well-drained soil; is a perennial groundcover that boasts vibrant magenta blooms

Ground cover

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups

Callirhoe Involucrata

FullUSDA 4–9
'Popstar' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — It matures at 10-12 inches tall and 16-20 inches wide

'Popstar' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full
Pork And Beans (Sedum X Rubrotinctum) — commonly known as Pork And Beans; it reaches up to 8 inches in height and spreads around 12 inches

Ground cover

Pork And Beans

Sedum X Rubrotinctum

FullUSDA 9–10
Portugal Laurel (Prunus Lusitanica) — regular pruning of the Portugal Laurel is recommended; then reduce frequency once the plant is established

Shrub

Portugal Laurel

Prunus Lusitanica

FullUSDA 7–10
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — tree for full

Tree

Post Oak

Quercus Stellata

FullUSDA 4–9
Potato Vine (Solanum Laxum) — This robust climber can reach lengths of approximately 20 feet; making it an excellent choice for trellises, image 84

Vine

Potato Vine

Solanum Laxum

FullUSDA 9–10
Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — Celebrated for its voluminous clusters of pink blossoms lasting mid-summer to fall

Tree

Potomac Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac'

FullUSDA 7–10
Poverty Weed, San Diego Marsh-Elder (Iva Hayesiana) — commonly referred to as Poverty Weed or San Diego Marsh-Elder

Ground cover

Poverty Weed, San Diego Marsh-Elder

Iva Hayesiana

FullUSDA 9–11
Powis Castle Artemisia (Artemisia 'Powis Castle') — making it an excellent choice for a variety of landscape designs

Shrub

Powis Castle Artemisia

Artemisia 'Powis Castle'

FullUSDA 6–10
Powwow White Coneflower (Echinacea Pur. 'Powwow White') — Standing at a mature height of 24 inches, with a similar spread, it thrives in full sun to light shade

Perennial

Powwow White Coneflower

Echinacea Pur. 'Powwow White'

FullUSDA 3–9
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — This resilient plant prefers well-drained soil and demonstrates moderate drought tolerance; characterized by drooping

Perennial

Prairie Coneflower

Ratibida Pinnata

FullUSDA 3–10
Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus Heterolepis) — Esteemed for its fine-textured foliage and airy

Grass

Prairie Dropseed

Sporobolus Heterolepis

FullUSDA 3–9
Prairie Fire Crabapple (Malus 'Prairie Fire') — Growing to 20 feet tall and wide

Tree

Prairie Fire Crabapple

Malus 'Prairie Fire'

FullUSDA 4–9
'Prairie Princess' Ironweed (Vernonia hybrid) — It grows 26-30 inches tall and spreads 30-36 inches wide

'Prairie Princess' Ironweed

Vernonia hybrid

Full
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — perennial with pink and red blooms; revealing feathery tails that persist well into the summer, image 111

Perennial

Prairie Smoke

Geum Triflorum

FullUSDA 5–10
Prairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu (Panicum Amarum) — providing visual interest and wildlife support

Grass

Prairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu

Panicum Amarum

FullUSDA 8–11
Prairie Zinnia (Zinnia Grandiflora) — is a floriferous perennial that brings a vibrant splash of yellow to any garden landscape; minimal water is required once

Perennial

Prairie Zinnia

Zinnia Grandiflora

FullUSDA 7–11
Pretty Face, Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia Ixioides) — Its yellow star-shaped flowers cluster atop 1-2 ft stalks in late spring to early summer

Perennial

Pretty Face, Golden Brodiaea

Triteleia Ixioides

FullUSDA 7–11
Prickly Mucronata (Gaultheria Mucronata) — providing structure and vibrant color throughout the year

Shrub

Prickly Mucronata

Gaultheria Mucronata

FullUSDA 5–9
Prickly Paperbark (Melaleuca Styphelioides) — Known for its distinctive fibrous bark and needle-like leaves; providing ample shade and visual

Tree

Prickly Paperbark

Melaleuca Styphelioides

FullUSDA 9–9
Prickly Phlox (Linanthus Californicus) — making it an ideal choice for rock gardens and coastal settings

Perennial

Prickly Phlox

Linanthus Californicus

FullUSDA 9–11
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — Its leaves and stems are covered with spiny prickles

Annual

Prickly Poppy

Argemone Munita

FullUSDA 3–10
'Pride and Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — The Sedum hybrid 'Pride and Joy' is a compact

'Pride and Joy' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full
Pride Of Madeira (Echium Candicans) — This fast-growing perennial is native to Madeira; adds a bold and dramatic touch to any landscape with its, image 97

Shrub

Pride Of Madeira

Echium Candicans

FullUSDA 9–11

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