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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

Stalked Aeonium (Aeonium Undulatum) — commonly known as Stalked Aeonium

Stalked Aeonium

Aeonium Undulatum

Full · Zones 9–10

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

Stanford's Manzanita

Arctostaphylos stanfordiana

Full · Zones 9–11

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — Aloe cameronii, or Starfish Aloe, is a striking succulent featuring dense rosettes up to 18 inches in diameter

Starfish Aloe

Aloe Cameronii

Full · Zones 9–11

Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum Jasminoides) — popularly known as Star Jasmine

Star Jasmine

Trachelospermum Jasminoides

Full · Zones 9–10

Star Of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum arabicum) — adds elegance to gardens with its striking star-shaped white blooms atop 18 to 24-inch stems

Star Of Bethlehem

Ornithogalum arabicum

Full · Zones 9–10

St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum Giganteum) — Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum giganteum) is an imposing perennial native to California's Channel Islands

St. Catherine's Lace

Eriogonum Giganteum

Full · Zones 8–10

Stella De Oro Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Stella De Oro') — purple trumpet-shaped blossoms

Stella De Oro Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Stella De Oro'

Full · Zones 3–11

Stella De Oro Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Stella De Oro') — Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro' is a vibrant, perennial daylily, ideal for borders

Stella De Oro Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Stella De Oro'

Full · Zones 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

St. Elmo's Fire

Pelargonium 'St. Elmo's Fire'

Half · Zones 9–11

Sticky Cinquefoil (Potentilla Glandulosa) — commonly called Sticky Cinquefoil

Sticky Cinquefoil

Potentilla Glandulosa

Half · Zones 3–10

Sticky Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis russeliana) — commonly known as Sticky Jerusalem Sage

Sticky Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis russeliana

Full · Zones 4–10

Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus Aurantiacus) — The Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus aurantiacus) offers vibrant beauty with its trumpet-shaped

Sticky Monkey Flower

Mimulus Aurantiacus

Full · Zones 9–10

Stonecrop (Sedum Confusum) — Stonecrop (Sedum confusum) is a robust

Stonecrop

Sedum Confusum

Full · Zones 4–10

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

Stonecrop

Sedum Brevifolium

Full · Zones 5–10

Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — Strawberry Guava (Psidium cattleianum) is an evergreen shrub/small tree, reaching 6-20ft high

Strawberry Guava

Psidium Cattleianum

Full · Zones 10–10

Strawberry Hedgehog (Echinocereus Engelmannii) — Echinocereus engelmannii, or Strawberry Hedgehog, is a resilient cactus native to the American Southwest

Strawberry Hedgehog

Echinocereus Engelmannii

Full · Zones 8–10

Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — The Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) is an evergreen shrub, reaching heights of 8-15 feet with a similar spread

Strawberry Tree

Arbutus Unedo

Full · Zones 8–11

Strawflower (Helichrysum Petiolare Microphyllum) — silvery-green leaves and robust

Strawflower

Helichrysum Petiolare Microphyllum

Full · Zones 9–11

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — offering year-round interest with its evergreen leaves

Strawflower

Helichrysum Orientale

Full · Zones 7–9

String Of Bananas (Senecio Radicans) — commonly called "String of Bananas," features cascading vines adorned with banana-shaped leaves

String Of Bananas

Senecio Radicans

Full · Zones 9–11

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — approximately 0.25 inches in diameter

String Of Pearls

Senecio Rowleyanus

Full · Zones 9–11

Succulent Bush Senecio (Senecio Barbertonicus) — The Succulent Bush Senecio (Senecio barbertonicus) is an evergreen, shrub-like perennial

Succulent Bush Senecio

Senecio Barbertonicus

Full · Zones 9–11

Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — succulent plant featuring fleshy

Sudan Aloe

Aloe Sinkatana

Full · Zones 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

Sugar Bush

Rhus Ovata

Full · Zones 8–11