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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

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

Shore Pine

Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta

Full · Zones 7–10

Showy Daisy Or Fleabane, Mountain A (Erigeron Formosissimus) — commonly known as Showy Daisy or Mountain Fleabane

Showy Daisy Or Fleabane, Mountain A

Erigeron Formosissimus

Full · Zones 6–9

Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — Plant in well-draining soil; cautionary note: sap may irritate skin

Showy Milkweed

Asclepias Speciosa

Full · Zones 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

Showy Pink Oregano

Origanum Sipyleum

Full · Zones 7–11

Shrubby Penstemon (Penstemon Fruticosus) — The Shrubby Penstemon (Penstemon fruticosus) is a perennial shrub standing 2-3 feet tall

Shrubby Penstemon

Penstemon Fruticosus

Full · Zones 4–8

Shrubby Senna (Senna Wislizenii) — The Shrubby Senna (Senna wislizenii) is a drought-tolerant perennial that thrives in arid climates

Shrubby Senna

Senna Wislizenii

Full · Zones 7–11

Shrubby Stonecrop (Sedum Praealtum) — is an evergreen perennial succulent standing out with its apple-green

Shrubby Stonecrop

Sedum Praealtum

Full · Zones 8–11

Shrub Coral Tree (Erythrina X Bidwillii) — pea-like flowers bursting atop its branches in late winter to early spring

Shrub Coral Tree

Erythrina X Bidwillii

Full · Zones 9–11

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

Shrub Felicia

Felicia Fruticosa

Full · Zones 9–10

Shumard Oak (Quercus Shumardii) — Its acorns sustain wildlife

Shumard Oak

Quercus Shumardii

Full · Zones 5–9

Siberian Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Ternata) — evergreen groundcover that thrives in USDA zones 4-8

Siberian Barren Strawberry

Waldsteinia Ternata

Full · Zones 4–9

Siberian Burning Bush (Euonymus Planipes) — The Siberian Burning Bush (Euonymus planipes) is a striking deciduous shrub

Siberian Burning Bush

Euonymus Planipes

Full · Zones 2–10

Siberian Carpet Cypress (Microbiota Decussata) — commonly known as the Siberian Carpet Cypress

Siberian Carpet Cypress

Microbiota Decussata

Full · Zones 3–10

Siberian Elm (Ulmus Pumila) — fast-growing deciduous tree reaching 50-70 ft with a broad

Siberian Elm

Ulmus Pumila

Full · Zones 4–9

Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — commonly known as the Siberian Peashrub

Siberian Peashrub

Caragana Arborescens

Full · Zones 2–7

Siberian Squill (Scilla Siberica) — each bulb produces multiple starry blooms nestled amidst slender

Siberian Squill

Scilla Siberica

Full · Zones 2–8

Sicklepod Rockcress (Boechera Sparsiflora) — The Sicklepod Rockcress (Boechera sparsiflora) is a perennial native to western North America

Sicklepod Rockcress

Boechera Sparsiflora

Full · Zones 5–10

Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula)

Side Oats Grama

Bouteloua Curtipendula

Full · Zones 5–11

Sierra Bush Monkeyflower (Diplacus Grandiflorus) — Diplacus grandiflorus, or Sierra Bush Monkeyflower, is a vibrant perennial native to California

Sierra Bush Monkeyflower

Diplacus Grandiflorus

Full · Zones 9–10

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — tree with pink blooms; the tree produces oval pods filled with silky white fibers, image 164

Silk Floss Tree

Ceiba Speciosa

Full · Zones 10–11

Silk Oak (Grevillea Robusta) — is an elegant evergreen with fern-like foliage

Silk Oak

Grevillea Robusta

Full · Zones 8–10

Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — feathery leaves and showy pink

Silk Tree

Albizia Julibrissin

Full · Zones 7–11

Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — The Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista pilosa) is a low-growing

Silky Leaf Woodwaxen

Genista Pilosa

Full · Zones 5–9

Silky Net Bush (Calothamnus Villosus) — Silky Net Bush (Calothamnus villosus) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia, ideal for xeriscaping

Silky Net Bush

Calothamnus Villosus

Full · Zones 9–11