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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

Vine Maple (Acer Circinatum) — When designing with the Acer circinatum; consider its natural elegance as an understory plant or its potential for, image 54

Shrub

Vine Maple

Acer Circinatum

HalfUSDA 5–10
Violet Silverleaf (Leucophyllum Candidum) — scientifically known as Leucophyllum candidum

Shrub

Violet Silverleaf

Leucophyllum Candidum

FullUSDA 9–11
Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia Virginica) — Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) thrive in USDA zones 3-8; mature height reaches 18 to 24 inches, image 131

Annual

Virginia Bluebells

Mertensia Virginica

FullUSDA 3–8
Walker's Low Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Walker's Low') — It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8

Perennial

Walker's Low Catmint

Nepeta Racemosa 'Walker's Low'

FullUSDA 4–8
Wall Germander (Teucrium X Lucidrys) — is a robust evergreen sub-shrub reaching 12-18 inches tall

Ground cover

Wall Germander

Teucrium X Lucidrys

FullUSDA 7–7
Warty Barberry (Berberis Verruculosa) — Berberis verruculosa, or Warty Barberry, is an evergreen shrub reaching up to 3 feet in height and spread

Shrub

Warty Barberry

Berberis Verruculosa

FullUSDA 5–7
Washington Thorn (Crataegus Phaenopyrum) — this ornamental offers white spring blossoms

Tree

Washington Thorn

Crataegus Phaenopyrum

FullUSDA 3–8
Water Oak (Quercus Nigra) — serve as a valuable food source for local wildlife

Tree

Water Oak

Quercus Nigra

FullUSDA 7–10
Waverly Sage (Salvia Microphylla) — Ideal for borders and floral accents

Perennial

Waverly Sage

Salvia Microphylla

FullUSDA 8–10
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — given its moderate growth rate and dense

Shrub

Wax Myrtle

Morella Cerifera

FullUSDA 7–10
Weaver's Bamboo (Bambusa Textilis) — with a modest clumping spread of 5 to 8 feet

Bamboo

Weaver's Bamboo

Bambusa Textilis

FullUSDA 9–10
Weber Agave (Agave Weberi) — fleshy leaves that form a rosette pattern; often after several years to a decade

Succulent

Weber Agave

Agave Weberi

FullUSDA 6–11
Weber's Blue Tequila Agave (Agave Tequilana) — this drought-tolerant specimen is ideal for creating a focal point in xeriscaped landscapes

Shrub

Weber's Blue Tequila Agave

Agave Tequilana

FullUSDA 9–11
Wedding Party® Wedding Bells (Helleborus hybrid) — Helleborus 'Wedding Bells'

Perennial

Wedding Party® Wedding Bells

Helleborus hybrid

FullUSDA 4–9
Weeping Acacia (Acacia Pendula) — draped gracefully from weeping branches

Tree

Weeping Acacia

Acacia Pendula

FullUSDA 9–11
Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca Pendula') — it tends to sprawl across the ground

Conifer

Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar

Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'

FullUSDA 6–11
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — Originating from Australia, this plant is favored for its unique, striking flowers and weeping growth, image 55

Tree

Weeping Bottlebrush

Callistemon Viminalis

FullUSDA 9–11
Weeping Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara 'Pendula') — It features cascading branches that form an elegant, weeping silhouette

Conifer

Weeping Deodar Cedar

Cedrus Deodara 'Pendula'

FullUSDA 7–11
Weeping Eastern White Pine (Pinus Strobus 'Pendula') — Regular watering is essential

Conifer

Weeping Eastern White Pine

Pinus Strobus 'Pendula'

FullUSDA 3–8
Weeping Sequoia (Sequoiadendron Gig. 'Pendulum') — Growing up to 25 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide, it's an excellent choice for small spaces

Conifer

Weeping Sequoia

Sequoiadendron Gig. 'Pendulum'

FullUSDA 6–9
Weeping Tea Tree (Leptospermum 'Dark Shadows') — which emerge in abundance and provide a striking contrast against the foliage

Shrub

Weeping Tea Tree

Leptospermum 'Dark Shadows'

FullUSDA 10–10
Weeping White Spruce (Picea Glauca 'Pendula') — drooping branches that add elegance to any landscape

Tree

Weeping White Spruce

Picea Glauca 'Pendula'

FullUSDA 2–6
Wendy Alum Root (Heuchera 'Wendy') — flaunts ruffled evergreen foliage with a silver sheen

Perennial

Wendy Alum Root

Heuchera 'Wendy'

HalfUSDA 7–10
Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — it boasts slender stems growing to an average height of 18 to 30 inches; it's quite drought-tolerant once established

Perennial

Western Blue Flax

Linum Perenne

FullUSDA 3–9

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