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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

Tecate Cypress (Hesperocyparis Forbesii) — Adapted to arid zones, it endures drought with scale-like green-gray leaves

Tecate Cypress

Hesperocyparis Forbesii

Full · Zones 9–10

Teddy Bear Cholla (Cylindropuntia Bigelovii) — Opuntia bigelovii, or Teddy Bear Cholla, is a striking desert cactus, reaching up to 5 feet tall

Teddy Bear Cholla

Cylindropuntia Bigelovii

Full · Zones 9–10

Teddy Bear Cholla (Cylindropuntia Bigelovii) — The Teddy Bear Cholla (Cylindropuntia bigelovii) is a distinctive cactus native to the Southwest

Teddy Bear Cholla

Cylindropuntia Bigelovii

Full · Zones 9–10

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — airy texture to the landscape

Tender Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Setaceum

Full · Zones 7–10

Tete Tete Daffodil (Narcissus 'Tete Tete') — commonly known as the Tete Tete Daffodil

Tete Tete Daffodil

Narcissus 'Tete Tete'

Full · Zones 4–8

Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus Texensis) — The Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis) graces landscapes with vibrant blue flowers

Texas Bluebonnet

Lupinus Texensis

Full · Zones 3–10

Texas Ebony (Ebenopsis Ebano) — The Texas Ebony (Ebenopsis ebano) is a hardy

Texas Ebony

Ebenopsis Ebano

Full · Zones 8–11

Texas Honey Mesquite (Prosopis Glandulosa) — Texas Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) is a deciduous tree, typically growing to 20-30 ft

Texas Honey Mesquite

Prosopis Glandulosa

Full · Zones 8–11

Texas Olive (Cordia Boissieri) — drought-tolerant shrub native to the southwestern US and Mexico

Texas Olive

Cordia Boissieri

Full · Zones 8–11

Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — commonly called Texas Ranger

Texas Ranger

Leucophyllum Frutescens

Full · Zones 8–11

Texas Red Oak (Quercus Buckleyi) — The Texas Red Oak (Quercus buckleyi) is a stately deciduous tree, cherished for its vibrant red fall foliage

Texas Red Oak

Quercus Buckleyi

Full · Zones 6–11

Texas Sedge (Carex Texensis) — Texas Sedge, or Carex texensis, is a versatile ground cover with fine-textured, grass-like foliage

Texas Sedge

Carex Texensis

Full · Zones 5–9

Texas Vervain (Verbena Halei) — Texas Vervain (Verbena halei)

Texas Vervain

Verbena Halei

Full · Zones 7–10

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

Thalia Daffodil

Narcissus 'Thalia'

Full · Zones 3–9

Thatching Reed (Thamnochortus Insignis) — Thatching Reed (Thamnochortus insignis) is an eye-catching, perennial grass reaching heights up to 10 ft

Thatching Reed

Thamnochortus Insignis

Full · Zones 6–11

Thompson's Yucca (Yucca Thompsoniana) — Thompson's Yucca (Yucca thompsoniana) is a striking, evergreen succulent

Thompson's Yucca

Yucca Thompsoniana

Full · Zones 5–11

Thorn-Crested Agave (Agave Lophantha) — The Thorn-crested Agave (Agave lophantha)

Thorn-Crested Agave

Agave Lophantha

Full · Zones 9–11

Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis Verticillata) — feathery foliage and profuse golden-yellow blooms appearing from early summer to fall

Threadleaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis Verticillata

Full · Zones 3–10

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

Thread Leaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis Verticillata 'Golden Shower'

Full · Zones 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

Three-Leaved Stonecrop

Sedum Ternatum

Full · Zones 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) — Thurber Penstemon (Penstemon thurberi) is a perennial favored for its vibrant tubular flowers

Thurber Penstemon

Penstemon Thurberi

Full · Zones 9–11

Tidytips (Layia Platyglossa) — Tidytips (Layia platyglossa) is a cheerful annual

Tidytips

Layia Platyglossa

Full · Zones 3–10

Tiger Aloe (Aloe Zebrina) — is a striking succulent with rosettes of fleshy

Tiger Aloe

Aloe Zebrina

Full · Zones 9–11