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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

Variegated Beeblossom (Gaura Lindheimeri Variegata) — The Variegated Butterfly Flower

Perennial

Variegated Beeblossom

Gaura Lindheimeri Variegata

FullUSDA 5–9
Variegated Century Plant (Agave Americana 'Variegata') — the Variegated Century Plant thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil to prevent root rot

Succulent

Variegated Century Plant

Agave Americana 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 8–11
Variegated Dwarf Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Variegata') — green foliage and delicate lavender blooms

Ground cover

Variegated Dwarf Periwinkle

Vinca Minor 'Variegata'

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9
Variegated False Agave (Furcraea Selloa Marginata) — sword-shaped leaves up to 4-6 feet long

Succulent

Variegated False Agave

Furcraea Selloa Marginata

FullUSDA 8–10
Variegated Fox Tail Agave (Agave Attenuata 'Variegata') — showcases elegant rosettes with smooth

Succulent

Variegated Fox Tail Agave

Agave Attenuata 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 9–11
Variegated Hawaiian Elf Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola Variegata) — The Variegated Hawaiian Elf Schefflera (Schefflera arboricola 'Variegata') is a dwarf

Shrub

Variegated Hawaiian Elf Schefflera

Schefflera Arboricola Variegata

FullUSDA 10–11
Variegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — complementing vivid magenta blossoms that bloom primarily in spring and summer

Ground cover

Variegated Hearts And Flowers

Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 9–11
Variegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — Its leaves are punctuated by bold creamy-white edges that contrast against the deep green centers

Shrub

Variegated Italian Buckthorn

Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 7–10
Variegated Jade Plant (Crassula Ovata 'Variegata') — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11, appreciating a sunny to part-shade location, image 64

Shrub

Variegated Jade Plant

Crassula Ovata 'Variegata'

HalfUSDA 9–11
Variegated Lemon Geranium (Pelargonium Crispum 'Variegatum') — is prized for its fragrant

Perennial

Variegated Lemon Geranium

Pelargonium Crispum 'Variegatum'

FullUSDA 9–10
Variegated Mint Bush (Prostanthera Ovalifolia 'Variegata') — evergreen shrub reaching 3 to 6 feet in height with an equal spread

Shrub

Variegated Mint Bush

Prostanthera Ovalifolia 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 8–10
Variegated Periwinkle (Vinca Major 'Variegata') — ground cover for deep shade or half or shade

Ground cover

Variegated Periwinkle

Vinca Major 'Variegata'

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–10
Variegated Rock Campion (Silene Uniflora 'Druett's Variegated') — This ornamental perennial bears striking variegated foliage

Perennial

Variegated Rock Campion

Silene Uniflora 'Druett's Variegated'

FullUSDA 4–9
Variegated Sage (Salvia 'Silver Sabre') — Variegated Sage (Salvia 'Silver Sabre') is a striking perennial with ovate

Ground cover

Variegated Sage

Salvia 'Silver Sabre'

FullUSDA 8–10
Variegated Snake Plant (Sansevieria Trifasciata) — Variegated Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii'); making it ideal for xeriscaping, image 91

Perennial

Variegated Snake Plant

Sansevieria Trifasciata

FullUSDA 8–10
Veldfire Conebush (Leucospermum 'Veldfire') — The Veldfire Conebush (Leucospermum 'Veldfire') adds fiery charm with its vibrant orange-red pincushion blooms

Shrub

Veldfire Conebush

Leucospermum 'Veldfire'

FullUSDA 9–10
Vera Old Fashion English Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia 'Vera') — herb / shrub for full; lavandula angustifolia 'Vera' will provide a charming and aromatic

Herb

Vera Old Fashion English Lavender

Lavandula Angustifolia 'Vera'

FullUSDA 5–10
Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Tapien Blue') — making it an excellent choice for drought-resistant landscapes and cascading over walls or containers

Ground cover

Verbena

Verbena Peruviana 'Tapien Blue'

FullUSDA 3–10
Verde Vista Coprosma (Coprosma Petriei 'Verde Vista') — Verde Vista Coprosma is a robust evergreen shrub, prized for its glossy, olive-green foliage

Ground cover

Verde Vista Coprosma

Coprosma Petriei 'Verde Vista'

FullUSDA 9–11
Vertical Leaf Senecio (Senecio Crassissimus) — preferring temperatures that do not dip below 30°F

Ground cover

Vertical Leaf Senecio

Senecio Crassissimus

FullUSDA 9–11
Vetiver (Chrysopogon Zizanioides) — Note that Vetiver is relatively low maintenance

Grass

Vetiver

Chrysopogon Zizanioides

FullUSDA 7–9
Victoria Blue Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea 'Victoria Blue') — This drought-resistant plant blooms from late spring to frost

Annual

Victoria Blue Mealycup Sage

Salvia Farinacea 'Victoria Blue'

FullUSDA 8–10
Victorian Box (Pittosporum Undulatum) — It grows best in full sun to partial shade exposure and requires moderate watering once established; adding, image 57

Tree

Victorian Box

Pittosporum Undulatum

FullUSDA 9–10
Vine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Densiflora) — Vine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos densiflora) is an evergreen shrub, native to California's coast ranges

Shrub

Vine Hill Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Densiflora

FullUSDA 9–11

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