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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

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

Blue Heaven Juniper

Juniperus Scopulorum 'Blue Heaven'

Full · Zones 3–11

Blue Hibiscus (Alyogyne Huegelii) — Blue Hibiscus (Alyogyne huegelii) is a striking evergreen shrub native to Australia

Blue Hibiscus

Alyogyne Huegelii

Full · Zones 8–10

Blue Hill Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Blue Hill') — It grows to 18-24 inches tall and spreads 18 inches wide

Blue Hill Sage

Salvia Nemorosa 'Blue Hill'

Full · Zones 4–8

Blue Jeans California Lilac (Ceanothus 'Blue Jeans') — The Blue Jeans California Lilac (Ceanothus 'Blue Jeans') is a hardy

Blue Jeans California Lilac

Ceanothus 'Blue Jeans'

Full · Zones 7–10

Blue-Leaf Wattle, Weeping Wattle (Acacia Saligna) — commonly known as the Blue-Leaf or Weeping Wattle

Blue-Leaf Wattle, Weeping Wattle

Acacia Saligna

Full · Zones 9–11

Blue Medusa Rush (Juncus Inflexus 'Afro') — Blue Medusa Rush (Juncus inflexus 'Afro') is a striking ornamental grass

Blue Medusa Rush

Juncus Inflexus 'Afro'

Full · Zones 8–11

Blue Nolina (Nolina Nelsoni) — The Blue Nolina, or Nolina nelsoni, is an evergreen perennial with striking powdery blue foliage

Blue Nolina

Nolina Nelsoni

Full · Zones 8–11

Blue Oak (Quercus Douglasii) — Quercus douglasii, the Blue Oak, is a deciduous tree native to California's coastal ranges

Blue Oak

Quercus Douglasii

Full · Zones 7–7

Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon Sempervirens) — Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) is a striking, evergreen ornamental grass with a clumping habit

Blue Oat Grass

Helictotrichon Sempervirens

Full · Zones 3–10

Blue Or False Sea Holly (Eryngium Planum) — Eryngium planum, commonly known as Blue Sea Holly, is a striking perennial bearing a unique metallic blue hue

Blue Or False Sea Holly

Eryngium Planum

Full · Zones 2–9

Blue Palo Verde (Parkinsonia Floridum) — The Blue Palo Verde (Parkinsonia florida)

Blue Palo Verde

Parkinsonia Floridum

Full · Zones 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') — The Blue Point Juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Point') is a dense

Blue Point Columnar Juniper

Juniperus Chinensis 'Blue Point'

Full · Zones 5–10

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

Blue Ranger

Leucophyllum Zygophyllum 'Cimarron'

Full · Zones 8–11

Blue Rose Echeveria (Echeveria Imbricata) — is a captivating succulent with tight rosettes of powdery blue-green leaves

Blue Rose Echeveria

Echeveria Imbricata

Full · Zones 9–11

Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — The Blue Rug Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii') is a dense

Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii'

Full · Zones 4–10

Blue Sage (Salvia Azurea Grandiflora) — Blue Sage (Salvia azurea grandiflora) is a stunning perennial, prized for its vibrant azure blooms

Blue Sage

Salvia Azurea Grandiflora

Full · Zones 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

Blue Spire Russian Sage

Perovskia 'Blue Spire'

Full · Zones 2–11

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

Blue Spires Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Blue Spires'

Full · Zones 7–9

Blue Spruce Stonecrop (Sedum Reflexum 'Blue Spruce') — The Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce' is an evergreen perennial with a striking resemblance to the coniferous

Blue Spruce Stonecrop

Sedum Reflexum 'Blue Spruce'

Full · Zones 10–11

Blue Stars (Aristea Ecklonii) — commonly known as Blue Stars

Blue Stars

Aristea Ecklonii

Full · Zones 8–11

Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — prized for its striking blue-violet inflorescences

Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia

Gilia Capitata

Full · Zones 3–10

Blue Torch Cactus (Pilosocereus Azureus) — Wooly Blue Spires (Pilosocereus azureus) is an exotic columnar cactus

Blue Torch Cactus

Pilosocereus Azureus

Full · Zones 10–11

Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — From late spring to early summer

Blueweed

Echium Vulgare

Full · Zones 9–11