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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

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — Justicia rizzinii is sure to be a dazzling highlight in your client's garden

Shrub

Rizzini's Justicia

Justicia Rizzinii

FullUSDA 8–11
Robust Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus Fasciculatus) — Suited for USDA Zone 9-11, it thrives in well-drained soils with full sun exposure

Cactus

Robust Hedgehog Cactus

Echinocereus Fasciculatus

FullUSDA 8–10
Robyn Gordon Grevillea (Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon') — Low maintenance, it requires well-draining soil and occasional pruning to maintain shape

Ground cover

Robyn Gordon Grevillea

Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon'

FullUSDA 9–11
Rock Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Horizontalis) — these blossoms give way to tiny round red berries

Ground cover

Rock Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Horizontalis

FullUSDA 4–10
Rock Purslane (Calandrinia Grandiflora) — bluish-green foliage and produces vivid magenta blossoms; each blossom spans approximately 2 to 3 inches, image 42

Ground cover

Rock Purslane

Calandrinia Grandiflora

FullUSDA 3–10
Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — and it's also deer-resistant; growing up to 3 feet in height and 5 feet wide, its wavy, gray-green foliage is dense and sticky

Perennial

Rockrose

Cistus 'Mickie'

FullUSDA 8–10
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — This color palette serves to add a calming yet stately tone to any garden design

Conifer

Rocky Mountain Juniper

Juniperus Scopulorum

FullUSDA 4–11
Rocky Point Ice Plant (Malephora Lutea) — scientifically known as Malephora lutea

Ground cover

Rocky Point Ice Plant

Malephora Lutea

FullUSDA 8–11
Roemer's Sage (Salvia Roemeriana) — Cedar Sage (Salvia roemeriana) is a vibrant, shade-loving perennial

Perennial

Roemer's Sage

Salvia Roemeriana

FullUSDA 3–8
Rooiwortel (Bulbine Latifolia) — These inflorescences rise distinctly above the foliage; succulent for full or half or shade

Succulent

Rooiwortel

Bulbine Latifolia

FullUSDA 8–11
Rosea Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Leucoxylon 'Rosea') — medium-sized tree reaching up to 30 feet tall

Tree

Rosea Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus Leucoxylon 'Rosea'

FullUSDA 9–11
Rosea Ice Plant (Drosanthemum Floribundum) — The Rosea Ice Plant, Drosanthemum floribundum, is a vibrant perennial groundcover

Ground cover

Rosea Ice Plant

Drosanthemum Floribundum

FullUSDA 9–11
Rosea Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin 'Rosea') — presents a captivating choice for any landscape design aimed at adding a touch of exotic elegance

Tree

Rosea Silk Tree

Albizia Julibrissin 'Rosea'

FullUSDA 7–11
Rosea Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Rosea') — This foliage is aromatic when crushed

Perennial

Rosea Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Rosea'

FullUSDA 3–10
Rose Mallee (Eucalyptus Rhodantha) — rose-like flowers and silvery-blue foliage

Shrub

Rose Mallee

Eucalyptus Rhodantha

FullUSDA 8–8
Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) — blue flowers in the garden; thriving in full sun, it reaches heights of 3-5 feet with a spread of 2-4 feet, image 78

Herb

Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officinalis

FullUSDA 7–9
Rosemary Grevillea (Grevillea Rosmarinifolia) — In addition to its visual appeal

Shrub

Rosemary Grevillea

Grevillea Rosmarinifolia

FullUSDA 8–10
Rose Meadow Salvia (Salvia Nemorosa 'Rose Marvel') — commonly referred to as Rose Meadow Salvia

Perennial

Rose Meadow Salvia

Salvia Nemorosa 'Rose Marvel'

FullUSDA 4–9
Rose Muhly (Muhlenbergia Reverchonii) — Esteemed for its feathery pink to rose-red inflorescences that bloom in late summer to fall

Grass

Rose Muhly

Muhlenbergia Reverchonii

FullUSDA 5–10
Rose Red Stone Crop (Sedum Spectabile 'Neon') — The Sedum spectabile 'Neon', commonly known as Rose Red Stone Crop, is a vibrant perennial succulent

Succulent

Rose Red Stone Crop

Sedum Spectabile 'Neon'

FullUSDA 3–10
Rough Blazingstar (Liatris Aspera) — it's drought-resistant once established

Perennial

Rough Blazingstar

Liatris Aspera

FullUSDA 3–9
Roundleaf Alumroot (Heuchera Cylindrica) — Ideal for border fronts and woodland settings

Ground cover

Roundleaf Alumroot

Heuchera Cylindrica

HalfUSDA 4–9
Round-Leaved Tea Tree (Leptospermum Rotundifolium) — evergreen shrub reaching heights of around 5 feet with a similar spread

Shrub

Round-Leaved Tea Tree

Leptospermum Rotundifolium

FullUSDA 9–11
Royal Beard Tongue (Penstemon Spectabilis) — Thriving in full sun to part shade, it‚Äôs ideal in US hardiness zones 7-10

Perennial

Royal Beard Tongue

Penstemon Spectabilis

FullUSDA 8–11

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