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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

Stalked Aeonium (Aeonium Undulatum) — spoon-shaped leaves that display a green hue with a slight bluish tint.<br><br>During the spring

Succulent

Stalked Aeonium

Aeonium Undulatum

FullUSDA 9–10
Stanford's Manzanita (Arctostaphylos stanfordiana) — Stanford's Manzanita (Arctostaphylos stanfordiana) is an evergreen shrub native to California

Shrub

Stanford's Manzanita

Arctostaphylos stanfordiana

FullUSDA 9–11
Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — with individual leaves growing 12 to 18 inches long

Shrub

Starfish Aloe

Aloe Cameronii

FullUSDA 9–11
Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum Jasminoides) — this plant can climb or spread to cover structures and surfaces to approximately 20 feet in length; white blossoms

Ground cover

Star Jasmine

Trachelospermum Jasminoides

FullUSDA 9–10
Star Of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum arabicum) — Originating from the Mediterranean region; making it suitable for gardeners looking for an attractive, image 48

Bulb

Star Of Bethlehem

Ornithogalum arabicum

FullUSDA 9–10
St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — With its impressive size and showy blooms

Shrub

St. Catherine's Lace

Eriogonum Giganteum

FullUSDA 8–10
Stella De Oro Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Stella De Oro') — scientifically referred to as Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'

Perennial

Stella De Oro Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Stella De Oro'

FullUSDA 3–11
Stella De Oro Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Stella De Oro') — This cultivar features a profusion of trumpet-shaped

Perennial

Stella De Oro Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Stella De Oro'

FullUSDA 3–11
St. Elmo's Fire (Pelargonium 'St. Elmo's Fire') — Elmo‚Äôs Fire' is a vibrant perennial showcasing fiery red-orange blooms accented with darker reddish markings

Perennial

St. Elmo's Fire

Pelargonium 'St. Elmo's Fire'

HalfUSDA 9–11
Sticky Cinquefoil (Potentilla Glandulosa) — commonly called Sticky Cinquefoil

Ground cover

Sticky Cinquefoil

Potentilla Glandulosa

HalfUSDA 3–10
Sticky Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis russeliana) — commonly known as Sticky Jerusalem Sage

Perennial

Sticky Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis russeliana

FullUSDA 4–10
Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus Aurantiacus) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-10, this evergreen perennial prefers well-drained soils and full to partial sun

Perennial

Sticky Monkey Flower

Mimulus Aurantiacus

FullUSDA 9–10
Stonecrop (Sedum Confusum) — scientifically known as Sedum confusum

Ground cover

Stonecrop

Sedum Confusum

FullUSDA 4–10
Stonecrop (Sedum Brevifolium) — Stonecrop 'Sedum brevifolium' is a hardy succulent valued for its drought resistance and ease of care

Ground cover

Stonecrop

Sedum Brevifolium

FullUSDA 5–10
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade

Shrub

Strawberry Guava

Psidium Cattleianum

FullUSDA 10–10
Strawberry Hedgehog (Echinocereus Engelmannii) — Its cylindrical stem is densely adorned with spines

Cactus

Strawberry Hedgehog

Echinocereus Engelmannii

FullUSDA 8–10
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — which interestingly coexist with the previous year's fruits - round; shrub / tree for full or half, image 57

Shrub

Strawberry Tree

Arbutus Unedo

FullUSDA 8–11
Strawflower (Helichrysum Petiolare Microphyllum) — silvery-green leaves and robust

Shrub

Strawflower

Helichrysum Petiolare Microphyllum

FullUSDA 9–11
Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant is ideal for rock gardens and borders

Perennial

Strawflower

Helichrysum Orientale

FullUSDA 7–9
String Of Bananas (Senecio Radicans) — This succulent thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and requires minimal watering

Ground cover

String Of Bananas

Senecio Radicans

FullUSDA 9–11
String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — approximately 0.25 inches in diameter

Ground cover

String Of Pearls

Senecio Rowleyanus

FullUSDA 9–11
Succulent Bush Senecio (Senecio Barbertonicus) — textured look with its cylindrical

Succulent

Succulent Bush Senecio

Senecio Barbertonicus

FullUSDA 9–11
Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — this succulent is well-suited for arid and semi-arid landscapes due to its drought-tolerant nature

Succulent

Sudan Aloe

Aloe Sinkatana

FullUSDA 9–11
Sugar Bush (Rhus Ovata) — The Sugar Bush (Rhus ovata) is an evergreen shrub native to the Southwest, flourishing in USDA zones 8-11

Shrub

Sugar Bush

Rhus Ovata

FullUSDA 8–11

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