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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

Tecate Cypress (Hesperocyparis Forbesii) — Provides unique texture to landscapes and critical habitat for the endangered Thorne's Hairstreak butterfly

Conifer

Tecate Cypress

Hesperocyparis Forbesii

FullUSDA 9–10
Teddy Bear Cholla (Cylindropuntia Bigelovii) — This upright plant typically reaches 3-5 feet in height; which can grow up to 5 feet tall and spread up to 3

Cactus

Teddy Bear Cholla

Cylindropuntia Bigelovii

FullUSDA 9–10
Teddy Bear Cholla (Cylindropuntia Bigelovii) — visually striking appearance

Cactus

Teddy Bear Cholla

Cylindropuntia Bigelovii

FullUSDA 9–10
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — it's ideal for warm climates in USDA zones 9-11; grass for full, image 54

Grass

Tender Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Setaceum

FullUSDA 7–10
Tete Tete Daffodil (Narcissus 'Tete Tete') — is a charming and diminutive cultivar of the genus Narcissus

Bulb

Tete Tete Daffodil

Narcissus 'Tete Tete'

FullUSDA 4–8
Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus Texensis) — consider its role as an annual wildflower that readily reseeds itself; and is a celebrated symbol of Texan pride and

Annual

Texas Bluebonnet

Lupinus Texensis

FullUSDA 3–10
Texas Ebony (Ebenopsis Ebano) — complemented by fragrant yellow flowers in summer that mature into woody

Tree

Texas Ebony

Ebenopsis Ebano

FullUSDA 8–11
Texas Honey Mesquite (Prosopis Glandulosa) — Moreover, the mesquite sap may cause seasonal allergies or attract insects, aspects to discuss with the client

Tree

Texas Honey Mesquite

Prosopis Glandulosa

FullUSDA 8–11
Texas Olive (Cordia Boissieri) — Pruning maintains shape and size, ideal for hedges or accent planting

Shrub

Texas Olive

Cordia Boissieri

FullUSDA 8–11
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — is a robust evergreen shrub that embodies the rugged charm of the Southwestern landscape; offering, image 48

Shrub

Texas Ranger

Leucophyllum Frutescens

FullUSDA 8–11
Texas Red Oak (Quercus Buckleyi) — scientifically named Quercus buckleyi

Tree

Texas Red Oak

Quercus Buckleyi

FullUSDA 6–11
Texas Sedge (Carex Texensis) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it reaches a height of 6-12 inches and spreads gradually via rhizomes

Grass

Texas Sedge

Carex Texensis

FullUSDA 5–9
Texas Vervain (Verbena Halei) — Texas Vervain (Verbena halei)

Perennial

Texas Vervain

Verbena Halei

FullUSDA 7–10
Thalia Daffodil (Narcissus 'Thalia') — The Narcissus 'Thalia', commonly referred to as the Thalia Daffodil, is a serene, white-flowering perennial

Bulb

Thalia Daffodil

Narcissus 'Thalia'

FullUSDA 3–9
Thatching Reed (Thamnochortus Insignis) — Low maintenance; prune only to remove old foliage

Grass

Thatching Reed

Thamnochortus Insignis

FullUSDA 6–11
Thompson's Yucca (Yucca Thompsoniana) — mature specimens send up towering spikes

Shrub

Thompson's Yucca

Yucca Thompsoniana

FullUSDA 5–11
Thorn-Crested Agave (Agave Lophantha) — making it an ideal drought-tolerant accent

Succulent

Thorn-Crested Agave

Agave Lophantha

FullUSDA 9–11
Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis Verticillata) — This hardy plant reaches 1.5 to 2 feet in height and can spread 1 to 2 feet wide

Perennial

Threadleaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis Verticillata

FullUSDA 3–10
Thread Leaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis Verticillata 'Golden Shower') — Thread Leaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata 'Golden Shower') thrives in USDA zones 3-9

Perennial

Thread Leaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis Verticillata 'Golden Shower'

FullUSDA 6–10
Three-Leaved Stonecrop (Sedum Ternatum) — is a North American native perennial groundcover with a spread of 6-12 inches and a height of 3-6 inches, image 49

Ground cover

Three-Leaved Stonecrop

Sedum Ternatum

FullUSDA 3–9
'Thunderbird' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — The Mangave hybrid 'Thunderbird' is a compact succulent with thick

'Thunderbird' Mangave

Mangave hybrid

Full
Thurber Penstemon (Penstemon Thurberi) — attracting hummingbirds and butterflies

Shrub

Thurber Penstemon

Penstemon Thurberi

FullUSDA 9–11
Tidytips (Layia Platyglossa) — Tidytips fit beautifully into a variety of landscape designs

Annual

Tidytips

Layia Platyglossa

FullUSDA 3–10
Tiger Aloe (Aloe Zebrina) — green hue adorned with a unique pattern of white; is an exquisite and low-maintenance succulent

Ground cover

Tiger Aloe

Aloe Zebrina

FullUSDA 9–11

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