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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

Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — The Shore Pine, botanical name Pinus contorta var

Conifer

Shore Pine

Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta

FullUSDA 7–10
Showy Daisy Or Fleabane, Mountain A (Erigeron Formosissimus) — which signals a resilience against cold

Perennial

Showy Daisy Or Fleabane, Mountain A

Erigeron Formosissimus

FullUSDA 6–9
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — Ideal to naturalize in wildflower meadows or borders; large leaves.<br><br>Reaching heights of about 2 to 4, image 90

Perennial

Showy Milkweed

Asclepias Speciosa

FullUSDA 4–10
Showy Pink Oregano (Origanum Sipyleum) — Its fragrant foliage, with a spread of roughly 18 inches, offers a burst of aroma when brushed against

Perennial

Showy Pink Oregano

Origanum Sipyleum

FullUSDA 7–11
Shrubby Penstemon (Penstemon Fruticosus) — The Shrubby Penstemon (Penstemon fruticosus) is a perennial shrub standing 2-3 feet tall; space plants 18-24 inches

Perennial

Shrubby Penstemon

Penstemon Fruticosus

FullUSDA 4–8
Shrubby Senna (Senna Wislizenii) — making it a practical addition to water-conscious landscapes

Shrub

Shrubby Senna

Senna Wislizenii

FullUSDA 7–11
Shrubby Stonecrop (Sedum Praealtum) — low-maintenance choice for xeriscaping or rock gardens

Succulent

Shrubby Stonecrop

Sedum Praealtum

FullUSDA 8–11
Shrub Coral Tree (Erythrina X Bidwillii) — and can also be trained as a multi-stemmed shrub

Shrub

Shrub Coral Tree

Erythrina X Bidwillii

FullUSDA 9–11
Shrub Felicia (Felicia Fruticosa) — The Shrub Aster, or Felicia fruticosa, is a hardy, evergreen perennial, thriving in full sun

Shrub

Shrub Felicia

Felicia Fruticosa

FullUSDA 9–10
Shumard Oak (Quercus Shumardii) — ensuring that the tree has ample space to establish its deep and extensive root system

Tree

Shumard Oak

Quercus Shumardii

FullUSDA 5–9
Siberian Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Ternata) — emphasize its ease of care

Ground cover

Siberian Barren Strawberry

Waldsteinia Ternata

FullUSDA 4–9
Siberian Burning Bush (Euonymus Planipes) — This remarkable seed display

Shrub

Siberian Burning Bush

Euonymus Planipes

FullUSDA 2–10
Siberian Carpet Cypress (Microbiota Decussata) — commonly known as the Siberian Carpet Cypress; this hardy plant thrives in Zones 2-7, image 39

Conifer

Siberian Carpet Cypress

Microbiota Decussata

FullUSDA 3–10
Siberian Elm (Ulmus Pumila) — is a hardy deciduous tree renowned for its adaptability and rapid growth; and in large open areas where its rapid growth and

Tree

Siberian Elm

Ulmus Pumila

FullUSDA 4–9
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — commonly known as the Siberian Peashrub

Shrub

Siberian Peashrub

Caragana Arborescens

FullUSDA 2–7
Siberian Squill (Scilla Siberica) — thriving in USDA zones 2 through 8

Bulb

Siberian Squill

Scilla Siberica

FullUSDA 2–8
Sicklepod Rockcress (Boechera Sparsiflora) — Boechera sparsiflora boasts lance-shaped

Herb

Sicklepod Rockcress

Boechera Sparsiflora

FullUSDA 5–10
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils; this ornamental grass adds a fine-textured

Grass

Side Oats Grama

Bouteloua Curtipendula

FullUSDA 5–11
Sierra Bush Monkeyflower (Diplacus Grandiflorus) — This shrub reaches 1-3 ft in height, bearing large, showy orange to reddish flowers in spring and summer

Perennial

Sierra Bush Monkeyflower

Diplacus Grandiflorus

FullUSDA 9–10
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — it commands attention in any landscape design; where it won't interfere with nearby structures

Tree

Silk Floss Tree

Ceiba Speciosa

FullUSDA 10–11
Silk Oak (Grevillea Robusta) — scientifically known as Grevillea robusta; and it's recommended to plant it away from areas with heavy pedestrian, image 57

Tree

Silk Oak

Grevillea Robusta

FullUSDA 8–10
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — Each pinnate flower cluster spans roughly 5 to 6 inches across; throughout the summer months, visitors will be enchanted by

Tree

Silk Tree

Albizia Julibrissin

FullUSDA 7–11
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — evergreen shrub reaching up to 2 feet in height with a spread of 3 feet

Ground cover

Silky Leaf Woodwaxen

Genista Pilosa

FullUSDA 5–9
Silky Net Bush (Calothamnus Villosus) — featuring needle-like leaves and vibrant red flowers which attract birds and insects

Shrub

Silky Net Bush

Calothamnus Villosus

FullUSDA 9–11

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