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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

Purple Haze Hummingbird Mint (Agastache 'Purple Haze') — is a perennial prized for its long

Perennial

Purple Haze Hummingbird Mint

Agastache 'Purple Haze'

FullUSDA 5–10
Purple Hop Bush (Dodonaea Viscosa 'Purpurea') — Its striking purple-bronze leaves and papery seed capsules add year-round color contrast to landscapes

Shrub

Purple Hop Bush

Dodonaea Viscosa 'Purpurea'

FullUSDA 8–11
Purple Iceplant (Drosanthemum Hispidum) — which also help to reduce water loss

Ground cover

Purple Iceplant

Drosanthemum Hispidum

FullUSDA 9–10
Purple Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Purpurea) — grouped in tiered whorls that encircle the stem and create a striking contrast; the Purple Jerusalem Sage is low

Shrub

Purple Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis Purpurea

FullUSDA 8–10
Purple Lampranthus (Lampranthus Productus) — Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun and requires minimal water

Succulent

Purple Lampranthus

Lampranthus Productus

FullUSDA 8–10
Purple Leaf Acacia (Acacia Baileyana 'Purpurea') — This drought-tolerant species thrives in full sun and well-drained soils

Tree

Purple Leaf Acacia

Acacia Baileyana 'Purpurea'

FullUSDA 8–11
Purple-Leaf Winter Creeper (Euonymus Fortunei 'Colorata') — With a spread of 4-6 feet and a height reaching 1-2 feet

Ground cover

Purple-Leaf Winter Creeper

Euonymus Fortunei 'Colorata'

FullUSDA 5–10
Purple Lovegrass (Eragrostis Spectabilis) — As a warm-season perennial grass native to the eastern United States

Grass

Purple Lovegrass

Eragrostis Spectabilis

FullUSDA 7–10
Purple Needlegrass (Nassella Pulchra) — It thrives in full sun, reaching 1 to 2 ft high, with distinctive purple tinges atop slender, erect stems

Grass

Purple Needlegrass

Nassella Pulchra

FullUSDA 7–10
Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — creating a delightful visual contrast against the shrub's dark green

Vine

Purple Nightshade

Solanum Xanti

FullUSDA 10–11
Purple Or Gray Sage (Salvia Leucophylla) — enhancing the ecological diversity of the landscape.<br><br>Adaptable and drought-tolerant

Shrub

Purple Or Gray Sage

Salvia Leucophylla

FullUSDA 8–10
Purple People Eater Mangave (Mangave 'Purple People Eater') — Mangave 'Purple People Eater' is a striking succulent hybrid featuring rosettes with long

Succulent

Purple People Eater Mangave

Mangave 'Purple People Eater'

FullUSDA 8–10
Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) — or Hibiscus syriacus Purple Pillar®

Shrub

Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

FullUSDA 5–8
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea Purpurea) — with a spread of approximately 0.5 to 1 feet; this clover thrives in full sun and is well-adapted to dry

Shrub

Purple Prairie Clover

Dalea Purpurea

FullUSDA 3–8
Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac&trade;) — a characteristic inherent to many cacti

Cactus

Purple Prickly Pear

Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac&trade;

FullUSDA 9–11
Purple Queen Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea 'Purple Queen') — The Bougainvillea 'Purple Queen' is an evergreen climber known for vibrant magenta-purple bracts

Shrub

Purple Queen Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea 'Purple Queen'

FullUSDA 10–11
Purple Robe Locust (Robinia X Ambigua 'Purple Robe') — with a spread of 20-30 ft

Tree

Purple Robe Locust

Robinia X Ambigua 'Purple Robe'

FullUSDA 11–11
Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — Its foliage consists of slightly hairy

Shrub

Purple Rockrose

Cistus Incanus

FullUSDA 8–10
Purple Rockrose (Cistus X Purpureus) — Typically reaching a height of 3 to 4 feet and spreading out to a similar width

Shrub

Purple Rockrose

Cistus X Purpureus

FullUSDA 8–10
Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Purpureus') — shrub / tree for full or half

Shrub

Purple Smoketree

Cotinus Coggygria 'Purpureus'

FullUSDA 3–11
Purple Stonecrop (Sedum Spathulifolium 'Purpureum') — highly prized in landscape design for its ornamental foliage and hardy nature

Ground cover

Purple Stonecrop

Sedum Spathulifolium 'Purpureum'

FullUSDA 5–9
Purple Three Awn Grass (Aristida Purpurea) — particularly when back-lit by the sun

Grass

Purple Three Awn Grass

Aristida Purpurea

FullUSDA 9–10
Purple Toadflax (Linaria Purpurea) — It blooms from late spring to early fall, reaching heights of 2-3 feet with a spread of 12 inches; attracting, image 49

Herb

Purple Toadflax

Linaria Purpurea

FullUSDA 5–9
Purple Top Verbena (Verbena Bonariensis) — elegantly grouped at the tips of its stems; requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight a day to, image 64

Perennial

Purple Top Verbena

Verbena Bonariensis

FullUSDA 7–9

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