Skip to content
Log inStart trial

The database

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

Blue Heaven Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum 'Blue Heaven') — The Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Haven' is a robust evergreen with a striking narrow pyramidal form

Conifer

Blue Heaven Juniper

Juniperus Scopulorum 'Blue Heaven'

FullUSDA 3–11
Blue Hibiscus (Alyogyne Huegelii) — is a striking addition to any landscape

Shrub

Blue Hibiscus

Alyogyne Huegelii

FullUSDA 8–10
Blue Hill Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Blue Hill') — This drought-tolerant plant offers prolonged summer blooms, attracting pollinators while being deer resistant

Perennial

Blue Hill Sage

Salvia Nemorosa 'Blue Hill'

FullUSDA 4–8
Blue Jeans California Lilac (Ceanothus 'Blue Jeans') — The Blue Jeans California Lilac (Ceanothus 'Blue Jeans') is a hardy

Shrub

Blue Jeans California Lilac

Ceanothus 'Blue Jeans'

FullUSDA 7–10
Blue-Leaf Wattle, Weeping Wattle (Acacia Saligna) — each one reaching 4 to 8 inches in length

Tree

Blue-Leaf Wattle, Weeping Wattle

Acacia Saligna

FullUSDA 9–11
Blue Medusa Rush (Juncus Inflexus 'Afro') — flaunting steel-blue spirals that resemble Medusa's serpentine locks

Perennial

Blue Medusa Rush

Juncus Inflexus 'Afro'

FullUSDA 8–11
Blue Nolina (Nolina Nelsoni) — This robust plant slowly matures to 3-4 feet tall and wide

Shrub

Blue Nolina

Nolina Nelsoni

FullUSDA 8–11
Blue Oak (Quercus Douglasii) — Quercus douglasii, the Blue Oak, is a deciduous tree native to California's coastal ranges; drought-tolerant once established

Tree

Blue Oak

Quercus Douglasii

FullUSDA 7–7
Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon Sempervirens) — fountain-like silhouette.<br><br>Drought-resistant and hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8

Grass

Blue Oat Grass

Helictotrichon Sempervirens

FullUSDA 3–10
Blue Or False Sea Holly (Eryngium Planum) — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; including bees and butterflies

Perennial

Blue Or False Sea Holly

Eryngium Planum

FullUSDA 2–9
Blue Palo Verde (Parkinsonia Floridum) — airy structure provides dappled shade; open canopy provides dappled shade

Tree

Blue Palo Verde

Parkinsonia Floridum

FullUSDA 8–11
'Blue Paradise' Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) — ‘Blue Paradise’ Little Bluestem

'Blue Paradise' Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium

Full
Blue Point Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Blue Point') — coniferous evergreen showcasing a distinctly pyramidal form

Shrub

Blue Point Columnar Juniper

Juniperus Chinensis 'Blue Point'

FullUSDA 5–10
Blue Ranger (Leucophyllum Zygophyllum 'Cimarron') — The Blue Ranger, or Leucophyllum zygophyllum 'Cimarron', is a compact shrub reaching 5 feet tall and wide

Shrub

Blue Ranger

Leucophyllum Zygophyllum 'Cimarron'

FullUSDA 8–11
Blue Rose Echeveria (Echeveria Imbricata) — This drought-tolerant plant prefers well-draining soil

Succulent

Blue Rose Echeveria

Echeveria Imbricata

FullUSDA 9–11
Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — This hardy plant thrives in full sun

Conifer

Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii'

FullUSDA 4–10
Blue Sage (Salvia Azurea Grandiflora) — This variety of Blue Sage can reach an impressive 3 to 5 feet in height and spreads out 2 to 3 feet

Perennial

Blue Sage

Salvia Azurea Grandiflora

FullUSDA 5–9
Blue Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Blue Spire') — Perovskia 'Blue Spire' is a striking perennial, loved for its silvery foliage and lavender-blue flowers

Perennial

Blue Spire Russian Sage

Perovskia 'Blue Spire'

FullUSDA 2–11
Blue Spires Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Blue Spires') — thriving in full sun and well-drained soil

Herb

Blue Spires Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Blue Spires'

FullUSDA 7–9
Blue Spruce Stonecrop (Sedum Reflexum 'Blue Spruce') — This drought-tolerant succulent thrives in full sun, producing yellow flowers in early summer

Ground cover

Blue Spruce Stonecrop

Sedum Reflexum 'Blue Spruce'

FullUSDA 10–11
Blue Stars (Aristea Ecklonii) — but it's essential to avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.<br><br>Ideal for mass plantings

Perennial

Blue Stars

Aristea Ecklonii

FullUSDA 8–11
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — A low-maintenance choice, it imbues meadows and borders with a whimsical charm

Annual

Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia

Gilia Capitata

FullUSDA 3–10
Blue Torch Cactus (Pilosocereus Azureus) — can eventually tower at an impressive height of 10 to 30 feet

Cactus

Blue Torch Cactus

Pilosocereus Azureus

FullUSDA 10–11
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Noted for its vibrant blue flowers; although it favors well-drained soils and full sun conditions to achieve its full, image 54

Shrub

Blueweed

Echium Vulgare

FullUSDA 9–11

Photographs are credited on each plant’s page.