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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

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — It reaches a mature size of 3-6 feet in height and spread, preferring partial shade

Wild Black Currant

Ribes Americanum

Half · Zones 3–7

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — The Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis multiflora) is a durable North American perennial thriving in USDA zones 4-8

Wild Four O'Clock

Mirabilis Multiflora

Full · Zones 3–10

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) is a shade-tolerant perennial reaching 1 to 2 feet in height

Wild Geranium

Geranium Maculatum

Full · Zones 3–8

Wild Lupine (Lupinus Perennis) — The Wild Lupine (Lupinus perennis) is a perennial native boasting spires of vibrant blue to purple flowers

Wild Lupine

Lupinus Perennis

Full · Zones 3–8

Wild Petunia (Ruellia Humilis) — commonly known as Wild Petunia

Wild Petunia

Ruellia Humilis

Full · Zones 4–8

Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — Wild Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a perennial herb, favored for its slender, aromatic leaves

Wild Tarragon

Artemisia Dracunculus

Full · Zones 3–7

Willard's Acacia (Acacia Willardiana) — is a striking small tree or large shrub reaching up to 20 feet high

Willard's Acacia

Acacia Willardiana

Full · Zones 9–11

Willow Acacia, Australian Willow (Acacia Salicina) — The Willow Acacia (Acacia salicina) is an evergreen native to Australia

Willow Acacia, Australian Willow

Acacia Salicina

Full · Zones 9–11

Willow Cone Bush (Leucadendron Salignum 'Blush') — The Willow Cone Bush, Leucadendron salignum 'Blush', is a striking evergreen shrub

Willow Cone Bush

Leucadendron Salignum 'Blush'

Full · Zones 9–10

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — The Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster salicifolius) is a resilient shrub with arching branches

Willowleaf Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Salicifolius

Full · Zones 6–8

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader) — The Willowleaf Cotoneaster 'Scarlet Leader' is a robust evergreen ground cover, flourishing

Willowleaf Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader

Full · Zones 6–8

Willow-Leaf Peppermint (Eucalyptus Nicholii) — maturing at around 50-60 feet in height with a 40-50-foot spread

Willow-Leaf Peppermint

Eucalyptus Nicholii

Full · Zones 9–10

Willow-Leaved Sunflower (Helianthus Salicifolius 'Low Down') — Helianthus salicifolius 'Low Down' is a compact perennial

Willow-Leaved Sunflower

Helianthus Salicifolius 'Low Down'

Full · Zones 6–10

Willow Wattle (Acacia Iteaphylla) — The Willow Wattle (Acacia iteaphylla) is an evergreen Australian native known for its long

Willow Wattle

Acacia Iteaphylla

Full · Zones 8–10

Wilson's Grevillea (Grevillea Wilsonii) — Wilson's Grevillea (Grevillea wilsonii) is an Australian native

Wilson's Grevillea

Grevillea Wilsonii

Full · Zones 9–10

Windbreaker Giant Sacaton Grass (Sporobolus Wrightii) — or Windbreaker Giant Sacaton

Windbreaker Giant Sacaton Grass

Sporobolus Wrightii

Full · Zones 6–10

Wind Dancer Lovegrass (Eragrostis Elliottii 'Wind Dancer') — Eragrostis elliottii 'Wind Dancer', a graceful perennial, thrives in USDA zones 5 to 10

Wind Dancer Lovegrass

Eragrostis Elliottii 'Wind Dancer'

Full · Zones 7–10

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — This palm prefers full sun to partial shade and does well in various soil types; adding a tropical, image 93

Windmill Palm

Trachycarpus Fortunei

Full · Zones 8–10

Wine Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Atropurpurea') — Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea,' commonly known as Wine Periwinkle

Wine Periwinkle

Vinca Minor 'Atropurpurea'

Deep Shade · Zones 4–9

Winged Elm (Ulmus Alta) — The Winged Elm, Ulmus alata, is a deciduous hardwood tree native to southern and central United States

Winged Elm

Ulmus Alta

Full · Zones 2–9

Winslow Spur Flower (Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender') — Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender', or Winslow Spur Flower, is a vibrant, shade-loving perennial

Winslow Spur Flower

Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender'

Full · Zones 9–11

Winter-Blooming Bergenia (Bergenia Crassifolia) — The Winter-Blooming Bergenia (Bergenia crassifolia) offers striking

Winter-Blooming Bergenia

Bergenia Crassifolia

Shade · Zones 3–8

Wintercreeper (Euonymus Fortunei) — reaching 1-2 feet tall and spreading 2-4 feet wide

Wintercreeper

Euonymus Fortunei

Full · Zones 5–10

Winter Currant (Ribes Sanguineum 'White Icicle') — Ribes sanguineum 'White Icicle' is a captivating flowering shrub

Winter Currant

Ribes Sanguineum 'White Icicle'

Half · Zones 7–10