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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

Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — The Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera caespitosa) is a North American native perennial

Tufted Evening Primrose

Oenothera Caespitosa

Full · Zones 10–10

Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) is an elegant

Tufted Hair Grass

Deschampsia Cespitosa

Full · Zones 4–9

Turkcap Lily (Lilium Martagon) — The Turk's Cap Lily, Lilium martagon, is a striking perennial that thrives in partial shade

Turkcap Lily

Lilium Martagon

Full · Zones 3–8

Turkestan Burning Bush (Euonymus Nanus Turkestanicus) — Turkestan Burning Bush (Euonymus nanus turkestanicus) is a compact

Turkestan Burning Bush

Euonymus Nanus Turkestanicus

Full · Zones 2–10

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — The Turkscap Lily (Lilium superbum) is a stunning perennial reaching heights of 3-7 feet

Turkscap Lily

Lilium Superbum

Full · Zones 5–8

Turpentine Bush (Ericameria Laricifolia) — The Turpentine Bush (Ericameria laricifolia) is a resilient evergreen shrub

Turpentine Bush

Ericameria Laricifolia

Full · Zones 9–11

Tuscan Blue Upright Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Tuscan Blue') — evergreen shrub reaching 4 to 6 feet in height with a 2 to 4-foot spread

Tuscan Blue Upright Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'

Full · Zones 8–10

Tuscarora Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuscarora') — Reaching up to 15-25 feet in height with a 10-15 feet spread

Tuscarora Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuscarora'

Full · Zones 7–10

Tuskegee Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuskegee') — The Tuskegee Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Tuskegee') boasts rich

Tuskegee Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuskegee'

Full · Zones 7–9

Tuttle Dwarf Natal Plum (Carissa Macrocarpa 'Tuttle') — reaching heights of 18-24 inches and spreading 24-36 inches wide

Tuttle Dwarf Natal Plum

Carissa Macrocarpa 'Tuttle'

Full · Zones 9–11

Tweekleur-Aalwyn (Aloe Cryptopoda) — thrives in USDA zones 9-11

Tweekleur-Aalwyn

Aloe Cryptopoda

Full · Zones 9–11

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — Ideal for wildlife gardens, its nectar-rich blooms attract pollinators, while berries entice birds

Twinberry

Lonicera Involucrata

Full · Zones 4–10

Twin Flowered Agave (Agave Geminiflora) — adds unique texture with narrow

Twin Flowered Agave

Agave Geminiflora

Full · Zones 8–10

Twisted Acacia (Acacia Schaffneri) — The Twisted Acacia (Acacia schaffneri)

Twisted Acacia

Acacia Schaffneri

Full · Zones 8–11

Twisted Desert Wattle (Acacia Aphylla) — presents a unique foliage-free charm with its striking green

Twisted Desert Wattle

Acacia Aphylla

Full · Zones 10–10

Twisted Jasmine (Jasminum Tortuosum) — Jasminum tortuosum, also known as Twisted Jasmine, is a vigorous, woody climber

Twisted Jasmine

Jasminum Tortuosum

Full · Zones 9–10

Twisted Leaf Yucca (Yucca Rupicola) — The Twisted Leaf Yucca (Yucca rupicola) is a Texas native featuring unique

Twisted Leaf Yucca

Yucca Rupicola

Full · Zones 7–11

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — potentially spanning over 15 feet in width

Umbrella Tree

Schefflera Actinophylla

Full · Zones 10–11

Upright Maiden Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Gracillimus') — is a graceful clumping perennial grass

Upright Maiden Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Gracillimus'

Full · Zones 5–10

Upright Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus Var. Laevigatus) — Upright Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus var

Upright Snowberry

Symphoricarpos Albus Var. Laevigatus

Full · Zones 4–10

Utah Agave (Agave Utahensis) — Utah Agave (Agave utahensis) is a striking succulent native to the Mojave Desert

Utah Agave

Agave Utahensis

Full · Zones 6–10

Valley Cushion Mugo Pine (Pinus Mugo 'Valley Cushion') — The Pinus mugo 'Valley Cushion' is a dwarf conifer, compact with a rounded form

Valley Cushion Mugo Pine

Pinus Mugo 'Valley Cushion'

Full · Zones 2–11

Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — Suitable for larger landscapes, it requires ample space and thrives in full sun with deep, well-draining soil; its deeply lobed

Valley Oak

Quercus Lobata

Full · Zones 7–9

Vanderwolf's Pyramid Pine (Pinus Flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid') — The Vanderwolf's Pyramid Pine (Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid') is an elegant

Vanderwolf's Pyramid Pine

Pinus Flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid'

Full · Zones 3–11