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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

Silver Beardgrass (Bothriochloa Barbinodis) — adding a shimmering texture to the landscape

Grass

Silver Beardgrass

Bothriochloa Barbinodis

FullUSDA 10–11
Silver Bullet® Wormwood (Artemisia stelleriana) — The Artemisia stelleriana Silver Bullet® is a compact wormwood with velvety

Silver Bullet® Wormwood

Artemisia stelleriana

Full
Silver Bush Lupine (Lupinus Albifrons) — Silver Bush Lupine (Lupinus albifrons) is a perennial shrub native to the U.S; this sun-loving plant blooms in

Perennial

Silver Bush Lupine

Lupinus Albifrons

FullUSDA 9–10
Silver Carpet Corethrogyne (Corethrogyne 'Silver Carpet') — Corethrogyne 'Silver Carpet', or Silver Carpet California Aster, is a low-growing, groundcover

Ground cover

Silver Carpet Corethrogyne

Corethrogyne 'Silver Carpet'

FullUSDA 8–11
Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Silver Carpet') — silver-foliaged mats reaching heights of 6-8 inches and spreading up to 18-24 inches

Ground cover

Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear

Stachys Byzantina 'Silver Carpet'

FullUSDA 4–8
Silver Cholla (Cylindropuntia Echinocarpa) — Its branches are densely covered with these spines, which measure about 0.75 to 1.5 inches long

Cactus

Silver Cholla

Cylindropuntia Echinocarpa

FullUSDA 9–10
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — it requires full sunlight but is adaptable to various soil conditions

Palm

Silver Date Palm

Phoenix Sylvestris

FullUSDA 9–11
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — The Silver Dollar Gum is generally low maintenance

Tree

Silver Dollar Gum

Eucalyptus Polyanthemos

FullUSDA 9–11
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — adding a delicate contrast to the sturdy foliage; making it an excellent addition to any landscape, image 66

Shrub

Silver Dollar Plant

Crassula Arborescens

FullUSDA 9–11
Silver Dollar Tree (Eucalyptus Cinerea) — needing little maintenance

Tree

Silver Dollar Tree

Eucalyptus Cinerea

FullUSDA 9–9
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — It matures at about 3 ft in height and width

Shrub

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis

Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse'

FullUSDA 9–10
Silver-Edged Horehound (Marrubium Rotundifolium) — woolly leaves with shimmering silver edges

Ground cover

Silver-Edged Horehound

Marrubium Rotundifolium

FullUSDA 4–9
Silver Fox Mangave (Mangave 'Silver Fox') — The Mangave 'Silver Fox' is a striking succulent that boasts a rosette of broad

Succulent

Silver Fox Mangave

Mangave 'Silver Fox'

FullUSDA 8–11
Silver Germander (Teucrium Ackermannii) — It is drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun, and reaches a height of 6-12 inches with a 18-24 inch spread

Ground cover

Silver Germander

Teucrium Ackermannii

FullUSDA 5–10
Silver Knapweed (Centaurea Ragusina) — giving this plant a delightful

Perennial

Silver Knapweed

Centaurea Ragusina

FullUSDA 4–10
Silver Leaf Cassia (Senna Phyllodinea) — The Silver Leaf Cassia (Senna phyllodinea)

Shrub

Silver Leaf Cassia

Senna Phyllodinea

FullUSDA 9–11
Silver Mound Artemisia (Artemisia Sch. 'Silver Mound') — Silver Mound Artemisia (Artemisia sch

Ground cover

Silver Mound Artemisia

Artemisia Sch. 'Silver Mound'

FullUSDA 4–9
Silver Mountain Gum (Eucalyptus Pulverulenta) — The leaves are often arranged in opposing pairs along the stem, creating a visually interesting structure

Tree

Silver Mountain Gum

Eucalyptus Pulverulenta

FullUSDA 9–9
Silver River® Didelta (Didelta carnosa) — velvety silver foliage and mounded

Silver River® Didelta

Didelta carnosa

Full
Silver Sage (Salvia Argentea) — The leaves are the centerpiece of this plant

Biennial

Silver Sage

Salvia Argentea

FullUSDA 5–10
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — Its striking form and color make it a bold focal point in xeriscapes and rock gardens

Shrub

Silver Spurge

Euphorbia Rigida

FullUSDA 6–10
Silver Stonecrop (Sedum Rupestre 'Silver') — Silver Stonecrop (Sedum rupestre 'Silver') is an evergreen perennial with a mat-forming habit

Ground cover

Silver Stonecrop

Sedum Rupestre 'Silver'

FullUSDA 8–10
Silverthorn, Thorny Elaeagnus (Elaeagnus Pungens) — shrub for full or half or shade

Shrub

Silverthorn, Thorny Elaeagnus

Elaeagnus Pungens

FullUSDA 4–9
Silver Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'Argenteus') — It produces pale lavender flowers in early summer, offering a nectar source for pollinators

Perennial

Silver Thyme

Thymus Vulgaris 'Argenteus'

FullUSDA 5–8

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