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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

Yellow Bahia (Bahia Absinthifolia) — Bahia absinthifolia requires very minimal maintenance once established

Ground cover

Yellow Bahia

Bahia Absinthifolia

FullUSDA 8–11
Yellow Bells (Tecoma Stans) — sunny splash of color and a haven for wildlife; the Yellow Bells (Tecoma stans) is a vibrant perennial shrub reaching, image 72

Shrub

Yellow Bells

Tecoma Stans

FullUSDA 9–10
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — Its distinctive features include feathery; shrub with multi-colored and red and yellow blooms, image 56

Shrub

Yellow Bird Of Paradise

Caesalpinia Gilliesii

FullUSDA 7–11
'Yellow Brick Road' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — The Sedum hybrid 'Yellow Brick Road' is a mounded perennial stonecrop with dark green foliage

'Yellow Brick Road' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full
Yellow Bulbine (Bulbine Frutescens 'Yellow') — star-shaped blooms atop slender stalks with fleshy leaves reaching 12-18 inches tall and wide; minimal watering

Ground cover

Yellow Bulbine

Bulbine Frutescens 'Yellow'

FullUSDA 8–11
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — In spring, it may produce yellow flowers; hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11, image 58

Cactus

Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus

Opuntia Microdasys

FullUSDA 9–10
Yellow Bush Snapdragon (Keckiella Antirrhinoides) — Its drought resistance makes it ideal for water-wise gardens

Perennial

Yellow Bush Snapdragon

Keckiella Antirrhinoides

FullUSDA 10–11
Yellow Bush Spurge (Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it suits USDA zones 7-10

Perennial

Yellow Bush Spurge

Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii

FullUSDA 6–9
Yellow Cat-Tail (Bulbinella Floribunda) — Yellow Cat-tail (Bulbinella floribunda) is a vibrant perennial boasting dense

Bulb

Yellow Cat-Tail

Bulbinella Floribunda

FullUSDA 8–11
Yellow Dead Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Aureum') — is a vibrant and low-maintenance perennial that adds a splash of color to any shade garden

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Yellow Dead Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Aureum'

Deep ShadeUSDA 2–10
Yellow Dutch Master Daffodil (Narcissus 'Dutch Masters') — named for the prominent trumpet-shaped coronas that extend from the center of each flower

Bulb

Yellow Dutch Master Daffodil

Narcissus 'Dutch Masters'

FullUSDA 3–10
Yellow Dwarf Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Illumination') — Vinca minor 'Illumination', a vibrant groundcover, showcases striking golden-yellow leaves edged in green

Ground cover

Yellow Dwarf Periwinkle

Vinca Minor 'Illumination'

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — The Yellow Guava, Psidium littorale, is a subtropical evergreen shrub, reaching 6-15 ft in height; rich in vitamin C, the

Shrub

Yellow Guava

Psidium Littorale

FullUSDA 10–10
Yellow Lantana (Lantana 'Yellow') — Ideal for borders or containers

Shrub

Yellow Lantana

Lantana 'Yellow'

FullUSDA 9–11
Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — It typically reaches a mature height of 18 to 24 inches and spreads about 18 to 24 inches wide

Shrub

Yellow Lavender Cotton

Santolina Pinnata

FullUSDA 6–10
Yellow Lupine (Lupinus Microcarpus Densiflorus Aureus) — Its striking color adds contrast and attracts pollinators

Annual

Yellow Lupine

Lupinus Microcarpus Densiflorus Aureus

FullUSDA 3–10
Yellow Mallow (Pavonia Praemorsa) — this plant is ideal for adding a pop of color to mixed borders and xeriscapes

Shrub

Yellow Mallow

Pavonia Praemorsa

FullUSDA 8–10
Yellow Margin Century Plant (Agave Americana V. Marginata) — Agave americana 'Marginata'

Succulent

Yellow Margin Century Plant

Agave Americana V. Marginata

FullUSDA 8–11
Yellow Monkey Flower (Mimulus 'Yellow') — such as bees and hummingbirds; regular watering is crucial to maintain consistent soil, image 64

Perennial

Yellow Monkey Flower

Mimulus 'Yellow'

FullUSDA 9–10
Yellow-Oleander (Thevetia Peruviana) — as the plant is drought-tolerant once established.<br><br>The glossy lanceolate leaves; <br><br>Originating from Central

Shrub

Yellow-Oleander

Thevetia Peruviana

Full
Yellow Stalked Bulbine (Bulbine Frutescens) — Its leaves are arranged in a rosette; succulent perennial that offers a striking presence in any landscape design

Succulent

Yellow Stalked Bulbine

Bulbine Frutescens

FullUSDA 8–11
Yellow Wild Indigo (Baptisia Tinctoria) — commonly known as Yellow Wild Indigo

Perennial

Yellow Wild Indigo

Baptisia Tinctoria

FullUSDA 3–9
Yellow Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora 'Yellow') — This drought-tolerant perennial reaches up to 4 feet in height and spreads 2 to 3 feet wide

Succulent

Yellow Yucca

Hesperaloe Parviflora 'Yellow'

FullUSDA 5–11
Yerba Buena (Satureja Douglasii) — Yerba Buena's creeping habit and minty fragrance make it ideal for sensory gardens and as a culinary herb

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Yerba Buena

Satureja Douglasii

HalfUSDA 9–11

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