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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

Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — These flowers can be up to 3 inches in diameter; it prefers full sun and well-drained soils

Ground cover

Tufted Evening Primrose

Oenothera Caespitosa

FullUSDA 10–10
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — though it grows best in moist; blend seamlessly into meadow plantings

Grass

Tufted Hair Grass

Deschampsia Cespitosa

FullUSDA 4–9
Turkcap Lily (Lilium Martagon) — Its unique, recurved petals in pink-purple hues, speckled with dark spots, resemble a Turkish cap; the plant favors, image 52

Bulb

Turkcap Lily

Lilium Martagon

FullUSDA 3–8
Turkestan Burning Bush (Euonymus Nanus Turkestanicus) — Turkestan Burning Bush (Euonymus nanus turkestanicus) is a compact

Shrub

Turkestan Burning Bush

Euonymus Nanus Turkestanicus

FullUSDA 2–10
Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — that adds a dramatic and colorful presence to any landscape design; bulb for full or half

Bulb

Turkscap Lily

Lilium Superbum

FullUSDA 5–8
Turpentine Bush (Ericameria Laricifolia) — Its greenery is notably rich and dense, creating a lush backdrop for other garden elements

Shrub

Turpentine Bush

Ericameria Laricifolia

FullUSDA 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

Shrub

Tuscan Blue Upright Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'

FullUSDA 8–10
Tuscarora Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuscarora') — showing a hardiness within USDA zones 7 to 9

Tree

Tuscarora Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuscarora'

FullUSDA 7–10
Tuskegee Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuskegee') — Hardy in Zones 7-9, it's also resistant to powdery mildew, ensuring robust foliage

Tree

Tuskegee Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuskegee'

FullUSDA 7–9
Tuttle Dwarf Natal Plum (Carissa Macrocarpa 'Tuttle') — reaching heights of 18-24 inches and spreading 24-36 inches wide

Ground cover

Tuttle Dwarf Natal Plum

Carissa Macrocarpa 'Tuttle'

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

Shrub

Tweekleur-Aalwyn

Aloe Cryptopoda

FullUSDA 9–11
Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — the Twinberry can thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9, image 35

Shrub

Twinberry

Lonicera Involucrata

FullUSDA 4–10
Twin Flowered Agave (Agave Geminiflora) — adds unique texture with narrow

Succulent

Twin Flowered Agave

Agave Geminiflora

FullUSDA 8–10
Twisted Acacia (Acacia Schaffneri) — coupled with its manageable size and minimal water requirements

Tree

Twisted Acacia

Acacia Schaffneri

FullUSDA 8–11
Twisted Desert Wattle (Acacia Aphylla) — adding to this low-maintenance plant's visual intrigue and habitat value

Tree

Twisted Desert Wattle

Acacia Aphylla

FullUSDA 10–10
Twisted Jasmine (Jasminum Tortuosum) — Reaching up to 15 feet, it boasts fragrant, star-shaped white blooms

Vine

Twisted Jasmine

Jasminum Tortuosum

FullUSDA 9–10
Twisted Leaf Yucca (Yucca Rupicola) — the Twisted Leaf Yucca is compact yet robust

Shrub

Twisted Leaf Yucca

Yucca Rupicola

FullUSDA 7–11
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — so caution is advised in gardens with small children and pets.<br><br>For optimal growth; is a tropical evergreen

Shrub

Umbrella Tree

Schefflera Actinophylla

FullUSDA 10–11
Upright Maiden Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Gracillimus') — In fall, it reaches 5 to 6 feet tall and displays copper blooms that transform into silvery plumes

Grass

Upright Maiden Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Gracillimus'

FullUSDA 5–10
Upright Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus Var. Laevigatus) — It reaches an approximate size of 3-6 ft in height and spread, preferring partial to full sun

Shrub

Upright Snowberry

Symphoricarpos Albus Var. Laevigatus

FullUSDA 4–10
Utah Agave (Agave Utahensis) — Utah Agave (Agave utahensis) is a striking succulent native to the Mojave Desert

Succulent

Utah Agave

Agave Utahensis

FullUSDA 6–10
Valley Cushion Mugo Pine (Pinus Mugo 'Valley Cushion') — The Pinus mugo 'Valley Cushion' is a dwarf conifer, compact with a rounded form

Conifer

Valley Cushion Mugo Pine

Pinus Mugo 'Valley Cushion'

FullUSDA 2–11
Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — Its substantial presence requires a significant amount of space and unhindered room for root growth

Tree

Valley Oak

Quercus Lobata

FullUSDA 7–9
Vanderwolf's Pyramid Pine (Pinus Flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid') — particularly sought after for its unique aesthetic

Conifer

Vanderwolf's Pyramid Pine

Pinus Flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid'

FullUSDA 3–11

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