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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

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — Ideal for rock gardens, this sun-loving groundcover requires well-draining soil

Succulent

Trailing Ice Plant

Lampranthus Spectabilis

FullUSDA 8–10
Trailing Indigo Bush (Dalea Greggii) — meaning it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil

Ground cover

Trailing Indigo Bush

Dalea Greggii

FullUSDA 8–11
Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — These leaves are a rich green and exhibit a subtle sheen

Ground cover

Trailing Jade

Senecio Jacobsenii

FullUSDA 9–11
Trailing Lantana (Lantana Montevidensis) — reaching 2 feet in height with a spread of up to 5 feet; the plant is adorned with abundant clusters of petite

Ground cover

Trailing Lantana

Lantana Montevidensis

FullUSDA 8–11
Trailing Lantana Yellow (Lantana 'Trailing Yellow') — evergreen ground cover that reaches up to 18 inches in height and spreads up to 4 feet

Ground cover

Trailing Lantana Yellow

Lantana 'Trailing Yellow'

FullUSDA 9–11
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — also known as Rock Soapwort

Ground cover

Trailing Saponaria

Saponaria Ocymoides

FullUSDA 3–7
Trailing White Gazania (Gazania 'White') — spilling over edges or rockeries

Ground cover

Trailing White Gazania

Gazania 'White'

FullUSDA 8–11
Trailing White Lantana (Lantana Montevidensis 'Alba') — is a groundcover perennial showcasing cascades of white blooms

Ground cover

Trailing White Lantana

Lantana Montevidensis 'Alba'

FullUSDA 9–10
Tree Aloe (Aloe Arborescens) — Tree Aloe, Aloe arborescens, is a striking succulent, reaching up to 10ft high with a 6-8ft spread; ideal for xeriscaping, it's

Succulent

Tree Aloe

Aloe Arborescens

FullUSDA 9–11
Tree Aloe (Aloe Barberae) — the Tree Aloe blooms in the late fall to early winter; it requires well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade exposure

Tree

Tree Aloe

Aloe Barberae

FullUSDA 9–11
Tree Coreopsis (Coreopsis Gigantea) — It can reach up to 8 feet in height and boasts a succulent stem with long, narrow leaves

Perennial

Tree Coreopsis

Coreopsis Gigantea

FullUSDA 9–10
Tree Echium (Echium Pininana) — Towering up to 13-15 feet, it sports a dense spike of small blue or violet flowers, a magnet for pollinators; when planning a

Perennial

Tree Echium

Echium Pininana

FullUSDA 9–11
Tree Euphorbia, Tree Form Bush Spur (Euphorbia Lambii) — In late winter to early spring

Shrub

Tree Euphorbia, Tree Form Bush Spur

Euphorbia Lambii

FullUSDA 9–11
Tree Lupine (Lupinus Arboreus) — When placing this shrub in a landscape, full sun exposure is preferred

Perennial

Tree Lupine

Lupinus Arboreus

FullUSDA 8–8
Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full; or as a hedging plant to fully embrace its lush appearance and structural beauty

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree Mallow

Lavatera Maritima

FullUSDA 8–10
Trewithen Blue Feltleaf Ceanothus (Ceanothus Arboreus 'Trewithen Blue') — a California Lilac variant

Shrub

Trewithen Blue Feltleaf Ceanothus

Ceanothus Arboreus 'Trewithen Blue'

FullUSDA 8–10
Triangleleaf Bursage (Ambrosia Deltoidea) — Triangleleaf Bursage (Ambrosia deltoidea) is a hardy desert shrub, thriving in USDA zones 8-11

Shrub

Triangleleaf Bursage

Ambrosia Deltoidea

FullUSDA 9–11
Tricolor Mountain Flax (Phormium Cookianum 'Tricolor') — Phormium cookianum 'Tricolor' is a striking ornamental grass, showcasing cream, pink, and green

Shrub

Tricolor Mountain Flax

Phormium Cookianum 'Tricolor'

FullUSDA 8–11
Trident Maple (Acer Buergerianum) — tree with orange and red blooms; the Trident Maple thrives best in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 8, image 65

Tree

Trident Maple

Acer Buergerianum

FullUSDA 6–9
Trinette Hawaiian Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola 'Trinette') — The Trinette Hawaiian Schefflera (Schefflera arboricola 'Trinette') is a versatile dwarf shrub

Shrub

Trinette Hawaiian Schefflera

Schefflera Arboricola 'Trinette'

FullUSDA 10–11
Trinidad Flame Bush (Calliandra Tweedii) — creating an arresting visual display

Shrub

Trinidad Flame Bush

Calliandra Tweedii

FullUSDA 10–11
Tropic-Tillo (Pedilanthus Bracteatus) — The Tropic-Tillo, or Pedilanthus bracteatus, is a vibrant perennial shrub, reaching up to 3 to 5 feet tall

Succulent

Tropic-Tillo

Pedilanthus Bracteatus

FullUSDA 9–11
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — reminiscent of a trout's patterns; scientifically known as Erythronium oreganum, image 63

Bulb

Trout Lily

Erythronium Oreganum

FullUSDA 4–9
Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — It spreads via root suckers; manage growth to prevent invasiveness; growing up to 3 inches long

Vine

Trumpet Creeper

Campsis Radicans

FullUSDA 4–10

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