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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

Sonoran Tree Bear Grass, Tuya (Nolina Matapensis) — The Sonoran Tree Bear Grass (Tuya), or Nolina matapensis, thrives in the warm climate of the Sonoran Desert

Sonoran Tree Bear Grass, Tuya

Nolina Matapensis

Full · Zones 8–11

Southern Charm Mullein (Verbascum 'Southern Charm') — The Verbascum 'Southern Charm' is a perennial with a vertical habit

Southern Charm Mullein

Verbascum 'Southern Charm'

Full · Zones 5–9

Southern Live Oak (Quercus Virginiana) — The Southern Live Oak, Quercus virginiana, is a robust evergreen native to the southeastern US

Southern Live Oak

Quercus Virginiana

Full · Zones 7–11

Southern Live Oak, Live Oak (Quercus Virginiana 'Heritage') — spreading canopy and evergreen leaves

Southern Live Oak, Live Oak

Quercus Virginiana 'Heritage'

Full · Zones 7–10

Southern Pink Flowering Currant (Ribes Sanguineum Glutinosum) — is a captivating deciduous shrub

Southern Pink Flowering Currant

Ribes Sanguineum Glutinosum

Half · Zones 8–11

Southern Red Oak (Quercus Falcata) — Mature specimens reach 70 to 80 feet in height, with canopies up to 60-70 feet wide

Southern Red Oak

Quercus Falcata

Full · Zones 7–9

Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — Southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum) is a fragrant, semi-woody perennial, thriving in zones 4-8

Southernwood

Artemisia Abrotanum

Full · Zones 3–9

So White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'So White') — It thrives in full sun, well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established

So White Butterfly Flower

Gaura Lindheimeri 'So White'

Full · Zones 5–9

Spanish Bayonet (Yucca Aloifolia) — is a striking evergreen accent plant; with mature plants showcasing dramatic white flower spikes up to 2 feet long

Spanish Bayonet

Yucca Aloifolia

Full · Zones 7–11

Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — The Spanish Broom, or Spartium junceum, is a vigorous, evergreen shrub reaching heights of 6-10 feet

Spanish Broom

Spartium Junceum

Full · Zones 6–11

Spanish Dagger (Yucca Treculiana) — The Spanish Dagger or Yucca treculiana is an impressive, drought-tolerant shrub native to Texas and Mexico

Spanish Dagger

Yucca Treculiana

Full · Zones 7–11

Spanish Dagger Tree (Yucca Faxoniana) — The Spanish Dagger (Yucca faxoniana) is a distinctive evergreen

Spanish Dagger Tree

Yucca Faxoniana

Full · Zones 7–11

Spanish Lavender (Lavandula Stoechas) — is a perennial reaching 18-24 inches in height and width

Spanish Lavender

Lavandula Stoechas

Full · Zones 8–11

Sparaxis, Harlequin Flower (Sparaxis Tricolor) — is a vibrant bulbous perennial showcasing a star-shaped display of multicolored petals

Sparaxis, Harlequin Flower

Sparaxis Tricolor

Full · Zones 3–10

Spartan Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Spartan') — The Spartan Columnar Juniper, Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan', is a robust evergreen with a dense

Spartan Columnar Juniper

Juniperus Chinensis 'Spartan'

Full · Zones 10–10

Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — commonly called Spathe Leaved Sedum

Spathe Leaved Sedum

Sedum Spathulifolium

Full · Zones 5–10

Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — The Spear Lily, or Doryanthes palmeri, is an imposing perennial adding dramatic flair to landscapes

Spear Lily

Doryanthes Palmeri

Full · Zones 10–11

Spectacular Aloe (Aloe Spectabilis) — commonly termed as Spectacular Aloe

Spectacular Aloe

Aloe Spectabilis

Full · Zones 9–11

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — It features aromatic, maroon to reddish-brown flowers in late spring and summer, framed by glossy green leaves

Spice Bush

Calycanthus Occidentalis

Half · Zones 7–10

Spice Bush (Lindera Angustifolia) — The Spice Bush (Lindera angustifolia) is an ornamental, deciduous shrub, thriving in zones 4-9

Spice Bush

Lindera Angustifolia

Full · Zones 4–9

Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — Notable for its aromatic yellow flowers in early spring and vibrant red berries in fall (on female plants)

Spice Bush

Lindera Benzoin

Full · Zones 4–9

Spider Net Grevillea (Grevillea Thelemanniana) — commonly called Spider Net Grevillea

Spider Net Grevillea

Grevillea Thelemanniana

Full · Zones 8–10

Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — Spike Gayfeather (Liatris spicata)

Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star

Liatris Spicata

Full · Zones 3–9

Spike-Spike Melic Grass (Melica Ciliata) — Spike-Spike Melic Grass (Melica ciliata) is a charming

Spike-Spike Melic Grass

Melica Ciliata

Full · Zones 5–8