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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

Sugar Gum (Eucalyptus Cladocalyx) — is a stately evergreen tree noted for its smooth

Sugar Gum

Eucalyptus Cladocalyx

Full · Zones 10–10

Sugar Pine (Pinus Lambertiana) — The Sugar Pine (Pinus lambertiana)

Sugar Pine

Pinus Lambertiana

Full · Zones 7–10

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — Cosmos sulphureus, or Sulfur Cosmos, is a vibrant, drought-tolerant annual

Sulfur Cosmos

Cosmos Sulphureus

Full · Zones 3–10

Sulfur Flower (Eriogonum Umbellatum) — It's excellent for rock gardens and borders, offering vibrant foliage that shifts to red-orange in autumn

Sulfur Flower

Eriogonum Umbellatum

Full · Zones 7–7

Summer Chocolate Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate') — The Summer Chocolate Silk Tree (Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate') is a striking

Summer Chocolate Silk Tree

Albizia Julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'

Full · Zones 7–11

Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — The Summer Holly, Comarostaphylis diversifolia, is an evergreen shrub, native to California

Summer Holly

Comarostaphylis Diversifolia

Full · Zones 9–10

Summertime Blue Eremophila‚Ñ¢ (Eremophila Hyg. 'Summertime Blue') — Summertime Blue Eremophila‚Ñ¢ (Eremophila hyg

Summertime Blue Eremophila‚Ñ¢

Eremophila Hyg. 'Summertime Blue'

Full · Zones 6–10

Summer Wine‚Ñ¢ Ninebark (Physocarpus Opulifolius 'Summer Wine') — Reaching 4-6 feet tall and wide

Summer Wine‚Ñ¢ Ninebark

Physocarpus Opulifolius 'Summer Wine'

Full · Zones 3–8

Sunburst Coreopsis (Coreopsis Grandiflora) — Sunburst Coreopsis (Coreopsis grandiflora) graces gardens with bright yellow

Sunburst Coreopsis

Coreopsis Grandiflora

Full · Zones 4–10

Sunburst Gazania (Gazania 'Sunburst Mix') — daisy-like flowers in a delightful array of yellows

Sunburst Gazania

Gazania 'Sunburst Mix'

Full · Zones 8–11

Sundrops (Oenothera Fruticosa) — Oenothera fruticosa, commonly known as Sundrops, is a perennial native to North America

Sundrops

Oenothera Fruticosa

Full · Zones 4–9

Sunjoy Sequins® Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — accented by small yellow spring flowers

Sunjoy Sequins® Barberry

Berberis thunbergii

Full

Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — Mature size is about 6 inches high and spreads 12-18 inches wide

Sunrose

Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up'

Full · Zones 6–9

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — is a low-growing evergreen subshrub

Sun Rose

Helianthemum Nummularium

Full · Zones 5–8

Sunset Jade Plant (Crassula Argentea 'Sunset') — The Sunset Jade (Crassula argentea 'Sunset') is a vibrant succulent with glossy

Sunset Jade Plant

Crassula Argentea 'Sunset'

Full · Zones 9–11

Sunset Rockrose (Cistus 'Sunset') — The Sunset Rockrose, Cistus 'Sunset,' is a robust, evergreen shrub

Sunset Rockrose

Cistus 'Sunset'

Full · Zones 8–10

Sunset Strain Lewisia (Lewisia Cotyledon 'Sunset Strain') — Come spring to early summer, it erupts in vibrant hues‚Äîyellows, oranges, pinks‚Äîon 8 to 12-inch

Sunset Strain Lewisia

Lewisia Cotyledon 'Sunset Strain'

Half · Zones 3–7

Sunshine Blue® II Bluebeard (Caryopteris incana) — It forms a mounded plant 24-36 inches tall and wide

Sunshine Blue® II Bluebeard

Caryopteris incana

Full

Sunshine Ligustrum (Ligustrum Sinense 'Sunshine') — The Sunshine Ligustrum (Ligustrum sinense 'Sunshine') is prized for its vibrant golden-yellow

Sunshine Ligustrum

Ligustrum Sinense 'Sunshine'

Full · Zones 7–10

Superb Grevillea (Grevillea 'Superb') — The Grevillea 'Superb' is an evergreen shrub with vibrant orange-pink flowers

Superb Grevillea

Grevillea 'Superb'

Full · Zones 8–10

'Superstar' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — The Sedum hybrid 'Superstar' is a compact Proven Winners® stonecrop with dark turquoise

'Superstar' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full

Superstition Reblooming Iris (Iris Germanica 'Superstition') — The Iris germanica 'Superstition' is a striking perennial, brandishing velvety, deep

Superstition Reblooming Iris

Iris Germanica 'Superstition'

Full · Zones 3–9

Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus Michauxii) — The Swamp Chestnut Oak, Quercus michauxii, thrives in wet soils of Southeastern US regions

Swamp Chestnut Oak

Quercus Michauxii

Full · Zones 7–11

Swamp Paperbark (Melaleuca Ericifolia) — The Swamp Paperbark, Melaleuca ericifolia, thrives in wet conditions, reaching up to 20-30 ft tall

Swamp Paperbark

Melaleuca Ericifolia

Full · Zones 9–11