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Drought-tolerant plants

Low- and very-low-water plants for dry gardens, Mediterranean climates, and water-wise design.

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Drought-tolerant plants in the database

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — its pendent racemes of yellowish flowers attract pollinators; it is relatively low-maintenance, requiring, image 49

Shrub

Wild Black Currant

Ribes Americanum

HalfUSDA 3–7
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — This plant reaches 18-24 inches in height with a similar spread; often tolerating drought and poor soil conditions

Perennial

Wild Four O'Clock

Mirabilis Multiflora

FullUSDA 3–10
Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — perennial with pink blooms; mature plants reach a stately height of about 18 to 24 inches

Perennial

Wild Geranium

Geranium Maculatum

FullUSDA 3–8
Wild Lupine (Lupinus Perennis) — Wild Lupine prefers full sun to partial shade; scientifically termed Lupinus perennis, image 90

Perennial

Wild Lupine

Lupinus Perennis

FullUSDA 3–8
Wild Petunia (Ruellia Humilis) — Preferring full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil; presents lavender to purple funnel-shaped blooms from early

Perennial

Wild Petunia

Ruellia Humilis

FullUSDA 4–8
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — feathery texture to the garden throughout the growing season

Herb

Wild Tarragon

Artemisia Dracunculus

FullUSDA 3–7
Willard's Acacia (Acacia Willardiana) — feathery gray-green foliage and showy clusters of bright yellow flowers

Tree

Willard's Acacia

Acacia Willardiana

FullUSDA 9–11
Willow Acacia, Australian Willow (Acacia Salicina) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it reaches 20-40 feet in height with a 10-20-foot spread; rod-shaped

Tree

Willow Acacia, Australian Willow

Acacia Salicina

FullUSDA 9–11
Willow Cone Bush (Leucadendron Salignum 'Blush') — The Willow Cone Bush, Leucadendron salignum 'Blush', is a striking evergreen shrub

Shrub

Willow Cone Bush

Leucadendron Salignum 'Blush'

FullUSDA 9–10
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — offering both vertical interest and ample ground coverage

Shrub

Willowleaf Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Salicifolius

FullUSDA 6–8
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader) — The Willowleaf Cotoneaster 'Scarlet Leader' is a robust evergreen ground cover, flourishing

Shrub

Willowleaf Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader

FullUSDA 6–8
Willow-Leaf Peppermint (Eucalyptus Nicholii) — is a highly ornamental tree valued for its weeping foliage and distinctive aromatic presence

Tree

Willow-Leaf Peppermint

Eucalyptus Nicholii

FullUSDA 9–10
Willow-Leaved Sunflower (Helianthus Salicifolius 'Low Down') — Ideal for borders or mass plantings

Perennial

Willow-Leaved Sunflower

Helianthus Salicifolius 'Low Down'

FullUSDA 6–10
Willow Wattle (Acacia Iteaphylla) — Its fine texture creates a graceful appearance, and it's well-suited for screens or low windbreaks

Shrub

Willow Wattle

Acacia Iteaphylla

FullUSDA 8–10
Wilson's Grevillea (Grevillea Wilsonii) — serving as a soft backdrop for the vibrant flora.<br><br>Spring through early summer

Shrub

Wilson's Grevillea

Grevillea Wilsonii

FullUSDA 9–10
Windbreaker Giant Sacaton Grass (Sporobolus Wrightii) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9

Grass

Windbreaker Giant Sacaton Grass

Sporobolus Wrightii

FullUSDA 6–10
Wind Dancer Lovegrass (Eragrostis Elliottii 'Wind Dancer') — This clumping lovegrass stands 3 to 4 feet tall, spreading 2 to 3 feet wide

Grass

Wind Dancer Lovegrass

Eragrostis Elliottii 'Wind Dancer'

FullUSDA 7–10
Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — with a slender trunk reaching up to 40 feet tall; with some specimens reaching up to 20 inches in diameter, image 52

Palm

Windmill Palm

Trachycarpus Fortunei

FullUSDA 8–10
Wine Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Atropurpurea') — is an evergreen ground cover plant notable for its deep wine-purple flowers

Ground cover

Wine Periwinkle

Vinca Minor 'Atropurpurea'

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9
Winged Elm (Ulmus Alta) — this elm sports dark green leaves

Tree

Winged Elm

Ulmus Alta

FullUSDA 2–9
Winslow Spur Flower (Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender') — blue and purple flowers in the garden

Perennial

Winslow Spur Flower

Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender'

FullUSDA 9–11
Winter-Blooming Bergenia (Bergenia Crassifolia) — scientifically referred to as Bergenia crassifolia

Perennial

Winter-Blooming Bergenia

Bergenia Crassifolia

ShadeUSDA 3–8
Wintercreeper (Euonymus Fortunei) — inconspicuous flowers may appear; wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei) is a versatile, evergreen shrub that, image 86

Ground cover

Wintercreeper

Euonymus Fortunei

FullUSDA 5–10
Winter Currant (Ribes Sanguineum 'White Icicle') — The Ribes sanguineum 'White Icicle' is a captivating deciduous shrub commonly known as the Winter Currant

Shrub

Winter Currant

Ribes Sanguineum 'White Icicle'

HalfUSDA 7–10

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