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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

White Lace Flower (Orlaya Grandiflora) — incorporating Orlaya grandiflora provides both an aesthetic appeal and ecological benefit; is an elegant and

Annual

White Lace Flower

Orlaya Grandiflora

FullUSDA 8–10
Whiteleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Viscida) — although it can tolerate partial shade

Tree

Whiteleaf Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Viscida

FullUSDA 11–11
White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — Growing to an average height and spread of 3 to 5 feet

Shrub

White-Leaved Rockrose

Cistus Albidus

FullUSDA 8–10
White Long Stemmed Lavender (Lavandula X Intermedia 'Alba') — This robust perennial thrives in zones 5‚Äì9, preferring full sun and well-drained soil

Perennial

White Long Stemmed Lavender

Lavandula X Intermedia 'Alba'

FullUSDA 5–9
White Mazus (Mazus Reptans 'Alba') — Ideal for USDA zones 5-8, it thrives in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils

Ground cover

White Mazus

Mazus Reptans 'Alba'

HalfUSDA 5–8
White Meadowsweet (Spiraea Alba) — or as a standout in a native plant garden

Shrub

White Meadowsweet

Spiraea Alba

FullUSDA 3–8
White Monkey Flower (Mimulus Bifidus 'White') — is an enchanting addition to any garden

Perennial

White Monkey Flower

Mimulus Bifidus 'White'

FullUSDA 3–10
White Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum 'Albus') — requires well-drained soil

Ground cover

White Mother Of Thyme

Thymus Serpyllum 'Albus'

FullUSDA 4–8
White Oak (Quercus Alba) — Its growth rate is moderate

Tree

White Oak

Quercus Alba

FullUSDA 3–9
White Oleander (Nerium Oleander 'White') — which offer a delicate fragrance and flourish from early summer until the fall

Shrub

White Oleander

Nerium Oleander 'White'

FullUSDA 8–11
White Paintbrush (Haemanthus Albiflos) — adding textural contrast to a landscape throughout the year; bulb with white blooms

Bulb

White Paintbrush

Haemanthus Albiflos

HalfUSDA 9–10
White Pampas Grass (Cortaderia Selloana 'Silver Comet') — It is advisable to allot ample space for this grass to spread and consider its placement carefully

Grass

White Pampas Grass

Cortaderia Selloana 'Silver Comet'

FullUSDA 5–11
White Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Alba') — preventing soil erosion and deterring weeds with its dense foliage; offering excellent coverage for borders and

Ground cover

White Periwinkle

Vinca Minor 'Alba'

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — each with five petal-like lobes

Shrub

White Plumbago

Plumbago Scandens

HalfUSDA 9–10
White Poplar (Populus Alba) — providing contrast and seasonal interest with its changing leaf colors and striking winter silhouette

Tree

White Poplar

Populus Alba

FullUSDA 3–8
White Rockrose (Cistus X Hybridus) — including rocky or poor soils

Ground cover

White Rockrose

Cistus X Hybridus

FullUSDA 7–10
White Sage (Salvia Apiana) — White Sage thrives in full sun exposure and requires well-drained soil

Shrub

White Sage

Salvia Apiana

FullUSDA 9–9
White Spiraea (Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida) — often referred to as 'Shiny Leaf Spiraea'

Shrub

White Spiraea

Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida

FullUSDA 3–8
White Striped Dwarf Bamboo (Sasaella Masamuneana 'Albostriata') — adds elegance with its variegated

Bamboo

White Striped Dwarf Bamboo

Sasaella Masamuneana 'Albostriata'

FullUSDA 7–10
White Thorn (Vachella Constricta) — Growing up to 10-15 feet tall

Shrub

White Thorn

Vachella Constricta

FullUSDA 11–11
White Thorn Acacia (Vachella constricta) — providing excellent cover for wildlife and a natural

Tree

White Thorn Acacia

Vachella constricta

FullUSDA 7–11
White Valerian (Centranthus Ruber 'Albus') — Thriving in USDA zones 5-8, it stands 2-3 feet tall with a similar spread

Ground cover

White Valerian

Centranthus Ruber 'Albus'

FullUSDA 4–10
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — This plant thrives in USDA Zones 4-8, prefers full sun to part shade, and well-drained soil

Perennial

Whorled Sage

Salvia Verticillata

FullUSDA 5–8
Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — Geelaalwyn produces robust; bright orange to red flowers

Succulent

Wickens' Aloe

Aloe Wickensii

FullUSDA 9–11

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