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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

Sageleaf Rockrose (Cistus Salviifolius) — is a resilient evergreen shrub

Sageleaf Rockrose

Cistus Salviifolius

Full · Zones 8–10

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — The Sago Palm, or Cycas revoluta, is an ancient, slow-growing plant that adds an exotic touch to landscapes

Sago Palm

Cycas Revoluta

Full · Zones 8–11

Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — The Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) is an iconic cactus native to the Sonoran Desert

Saguaro

Carnegiea Gigantea

Full · Zones 10–10

Saharan Cypress (Cupressus Dupreziana) — This drought-tolerant tree typically reaches 20-30 feet in height, with a spread of 10-20 feet

Saharan Cypress

Cupressus Dupreziana

Full · Zones 9–10

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — Salal, or Gaultheria shallon, is an evergreen shrub indigenous to western North America

Salal

Gaultheria Shallon

Deep Shade · Zones 5–11

Salmon Gum (Eucalyptus Salmonophloia) — Renowned for its smooth, salmon-colored bark that sheds in summer, it offers a lush, evergreen canopy

Salmon Gum

Eucalyptus Salmonophloia

Full · Zones 9–11

Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage (Salvia Coahuilensis) — Salvia coahuilensis, commonly known as Saltillo or Coahuila Sage, is a perennial hailing from Mexico

Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage

Salvia Coahuilensis

Full · Zones 8–10

Samobor Cranesbill (Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor) — This hardy perennial reaches up to 24 inches tall and spreads 18 inches wide

Samobor Cranesbill

Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor

Full · Zones 4–9

San Antonio Sage (Salvia 'Sierra De San Antonio') — is a vibrant perennial boasting luminous pink and peach blooms

San Antonio Sage

Salvia 'Sierra De San Antonio'

Full · Zones 8–10

Sandhill Sage, Coast Sagebrush (Artemisia Pycnocephala) — commonly known as Sandhill Sage or Coast Sagebrush

Sandhill Sage, Coast Sagebrush

Artemisia Pycnocephala

Full · Zones 6–10

San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — The San Diego Dudleya, or Dudleya edulis, is a resilient succulent perfect for xeriscaping in Zones 9-11

San Diego Dudleya

Dudleya Edulis

Full · Zones 9–10

San Diego Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Minutiflorus) — typically reaching up to 6-8 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide

San Diego Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Minutiflorus

Full · Zones 7–10

San Diego Sunflower (Bahiopsis Laciniata) — The San Diego Sunflower, Bahiopsis laciniata, is a vibrant perennial native to Southern California

San Diego Sunflower

Bahiopsis Laciniata

Full · Zones 9–10

Sandmat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pumila) — commonly known as Sandmat Manzanita

Sandmat Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Pumila

Full · Zones 9–9

Sand Mesa Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Rudis) — is a robust evergreen shrub native to California's coastal sands

Sand Mesa Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Rudis

Full · Zones 7–10

Sandpaper Verbena (Verbena Rigida) — Sandpaper Verbena (Verbena rigida) is a resilient perennial, thriving in zones 7-11

Sandpaper Verbena

Verbena Rigida

Full · Zones 7–11

Sand Sage (Artemisia Filifolia) — Sand Sage (Artemisia filifolia) is a resilient, perennial, woody shrub that thrives in dry sandy soils

Sand Sage

Artemisia Filifolia

Full · Zones 4–8

Sandscrub Ceanothus (Ceanothus Dentatus) — Sandscrub Ceanothus (Ceanothus dentatus) is an evergreen shrub native to coastal California

Sandscrub Ceanothus

Ceanothus Dentatus

Full · Zones 8–10

San Jose Holly (Ilex X Aquipernyi 'San Jose') — The San Jose Holly (Ilex x aquipernyi 'San Jose') is an evergreen shrub favored for its dense

San Jose Holly

Ilex X Aquipernyi 'San Jose'

Full · Zones 6–10

San Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens) — San Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum grande v

San Miguel Island Buckwheat

Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens

Full · Zones 9–9

San Nicholas Chamise (Adenostoma Fasciculatum 'Nicolas') — commonly known as San Nicolas Chamise

San Nicholas Chamise

Adenostoma Fasciculatum 'Nicolas'

Full · Zones 6–10

San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — with a diameter of approximately 6 inches

San Pedro Cactus

Trichocereus Pachanoi

Full · Zones 9–10

Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy (Erigeron Karvinskianus) — commonly called Santa Barbara Daisy or Mexican Daisy

Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy

Erigeron Karvinskianus

Full · Zones 9–10

Santa Barbara Lilac (Ceanothus Impressus) — The Santa Barbara Lilac, Ceanothus impressus, thrives in USDA zones 8-10

Santa Barbara Lilac

Ceanothus Impressus

Full · Zones 8–11