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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

Bitter Cherry (Prunus Emarginata) — as it generally reaches between 15 to 30 feet in height with a spread of up to 20 feet at maturity

Tree

Bitter Cherry

Prunus Emarginata

FullUSDA 8–10
Bitter Condalia Or B. Snakewood (Condalia Globosa) — reaching up to 12-15 feet high and wide

Shrub

Bitter Condalia Or B. Snakewood

Condalia Globosa

FullUSDA 8–11
Blackberry Lily (Iris Domestica) — Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica)

Perennial

Blackberry Lily

Iris Domestica

FullUSDA 5–10
Blackbrush Acacia (Acacia Rigidula) — The Blackbrush Acacia (Acacia rigidula) is a native Texan shrub reaching heights of 10-15 ft

Shrub

Blackbrush Acacia

Acacia Rigidula

FullUSDA 9–11
Blackcurrant (Ribes Nigrum) — setting the stage for the formation of the renowned blackcurrant fruit

Shrub

Blackcurrant

Ribes Nigrum

HalfUSDA 3–8
Black Dalea (Dalea Frutescens) — Black Dalea (Dalea frutescens), a compact, evergreen shrub, thrives in zones 7-11

Ground cover

Black Dalea

Dalea Frutescens

FullUSDA 11–11
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Nitida 'Herbstonne') — Its late summer blooms attract butterflies and are excellent for cutting

Perennial

Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia Nitida 'Herbstonne'

FullUSDA 4–10
Black Flowering Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides 'Moudry') — It flaunts bottlebrush plumes that start a smoky purple and mature to black in fall

Grass

Black Flowering Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Alopecuroides 'Moudry'

FullUSDA 5–10
Blackfoot Daisy (Melampodium Leucanthum) — providing a year-round backdrop of color

Perennial

Blackfoot Daisy

Melampodium Leucanthum

FullUSDA 5–11
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — it's equipped with sharp thorns up to 1.5 inches

Shrub

Black Hawthorn

Crataegus Douglasii

FullUSDA 3–9
Blackjack Oak (Quercus Marilandica) — though it is notably tolerant of poor soil conditions; this medium-sized oak typically reaches heights of 20 to 30 feet

Tree

Blackjack Oak

Quercus Marilandica

FullUSDA 6–9
Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — the foliage turns an attractive yellow hue; reaching heights of 40-100 feet with a spread of 20-35 feet, image 65

Tree

Black Locust

Robinia Pseudoacacia

FullUSDA 3–10
Black Or Honey Sage (Salvia Mellifera) — is a robust evergreen shrub native to the coastal regions of California; this sage bears aromatic gray-green foliage

Shrub

Black Or Honey Sage

Salvia Mellifera

FullUSDA 9–9
Black-Spine Prickly Pear (Opuntia Macrocentra) — It features large, flat, blue-green pads, with contrasting long black spines up to 2 inches long

Cactus

Black-Spine Prickly Pear

Opuntia Macrocentra

FullUSDA 8–11
Black Taffeta Alum Root (Heuchera 'Black Taffeta') — The Heuchera 'Black Taffeta' offers luxurious, silky black foliage that gives depth to landscape designs

Perennial

Black Taffeta Alum Root

Heuchera 'Black Taffeta'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Blackwood Acacia (Acacia Melanoxylon) — each measuring up to 4 inches long

Tree

Blackwood Acacia

Acacia Melanoxylon

FullUSDA 8–11
Bladderpod (Peritoma Arborea) — cloaked in bluish-green foliage; known for its yellow spring flowers and distinctive inflated seed pods, it, image 66

Shrub

Bladderpod

Peritoma Arborea

FullUSDA 7–10
Bladderpod (Isomeris Arborea) — commonly referred to as the Bladderpod

Shrub

Bladderpod

Isomeris Arborea

FullUSDA 7–10
Blatant Bearded Iris (Iris Bearded 'Blatant') — The Bearded Iris 'Blatant' is a striking perennial, boasting showy bicolor blooms up to 6 inches wide

Perennial

Blatant Bearded Iris

Iris Bearded 'Blatant'

FullUSDA 3–10
Blazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — which typically blossom in the spring to early summer

Bulb

Blazing Star

Tritonia Deusta

FullUSDA 3–10
Bloodgood London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica 'Bloodgood') — The Bloodgood London Plane Tree (Platanus x hispanica 'Bloodgood') is a magnificent hybrid

Tree

Bloodgood London Plane Tree

Platanus X Hispanica 'Bloodgood'

FullUSDA 7–10
Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — Typically reaching heights of 40 to 60 feet with a spread of 20 to 40 feet at maturity; it requires full sun and

Conifer

Blue Atlas Cedar

Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca'

FullUSDA 6–11
Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — which boast petals ranging in color from soft lavender to vibrant violet with sunny yellow centers; making

Ground cover

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy

Erigeron Glaucus

FullUSDA 6–10
Blueberry Sundae False Indigo (Baptisia 'Blueberry Sundae') — deciduous perennial featuring vibrant indigo-blue flowers resembling pea blossoms

Perennial

Blueberry Sundae False Indigo

Baptisia 'Blueberry Sundae'

FullUSDA 4–9

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