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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

Buffalo Grass (Buchloe Dactyloides) — It's drought tolerant, requiring minimal watering, and is resistant to most pests

Buffalo Grass

Buchloe Dactyloides

Full · Zones 6–11

Buffalo Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Buffalo') — commonly called Buffalo Juniper

Buffalo Juniper

Juniperus Sabina 'Buffalo'

Full · Zones 3–10

Bull Banksia (Banksia Grandis) — The Bull Banksia (Banksia grandis) is an Australian native with bold, serrated leaves averaging 12 inches long

Bull Banksia

Banksia Grandis

Full · Zones 9–10

Bumblesky Salvia (Salvia Nemorosa 'Bumblesky') — commonly known as Bumblesky Salvia

Bumblesky Salvia

Salvia Nemorosa 'Bumblesky'

Full · Zones 3–8

Bunchberry (Cornus Canadensis) — Cornus canadensis, or Bunchberry, is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial reaching 4 to 8 inches in height

Bunchberry

Cornus Canadensis

Half · Zones 2–6

'Bundle of Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — It grows 10-12 inches tall and spreads 16-20 inches in a tidy mound

'Bundle of Joy' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — commonly known as Bunny Tails

Bunny Tails

Lagurus Ovatus

Full · Zones 4–10

Burgundy Pelargonium (Pelargonium Sidoides 'Burgundy Form') — Pelargonium sidoides 'Burgundy Form,' features striking

Burgundy Pelargonium

Pelargonium Sidoides 'Burgundy Form'

Full · Zones 9–10

Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — The Leptospermum scoparium 'Burgundy Queen,' or Tea Tree Red Damask, is a striking

Burgundy Queen Tea Tree

Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen'

Full · Zones 9–10

Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — The Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum x burkwoodii) is an enchanting semi-evergreen shrub

Burkwood Viburnum

Viburnum X Burkwoodii

Full · Zones 5–10

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — The Burr Oak, Quercus macrocarpa, is a majestic, long-lived hardwood

Burr Oak

Quercus Macrocarpa

Full · Zones 7–7

Burrobush

Ambrosia Dumosa

Full · Zones 9–11

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — Bush Anemone (Carpenteria californica) is an evergreen shrub native to California

Bush Anemone

Carpenteria Californica

Half · Zones 8–11

Bush Beardtongue (Keckiella Brevifolia) — commonly known as Bush Beardtongue

Bush Beardtongue

Keckiella Brevifolia

Full · Zones 10–11

Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans) — The Bush Germander (Teucrium fruticans) is an evergreen shrub

Bush Germander

Teucrium Fruticans

Full · Zones 8–10

Bush Morning Glory (Convolvulus Cneorum) — is a perennial shrub revered for its silvery foliage and stunning funnel-shaped white to pinkish flowers

Bush Morning Glory

Convolvulus Cneorum

Full · Zones 9–11

Bush Or Dome Euphorbia (Euphorbia Characias) — commonly known as Bush or Dome Euphorbia

Bush Or Dome Euphorbia

Euphorbia Characias

Full · Zones 7–10

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — The Bush Poppy (Dendromecon rigida) is a hardy evergreen native to California

Bush Poppy

Dendromecon Rigida

Full · Zones 6–10

Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha bracteata)

Bush Strawflower

Bracteantha Bracteata

Full · Zones 8–11

Bush Sunflower (Encelia Californica 'Paleo Yellow') — The Bush Sunflower, Encelia californica 'Paleo Yellow', is a vibrant evergreen shrub, thriving in zones

Bush Sunflower

Encelia Californica 'Paleo Yellow'

Full · Zones 9–10

Bushy Yate, Leymann's Gum (Eucalyptus Conferruminata) — This tree typically grows to a height of 15-30 feet with an expansive, dense canopy

Bushy Yate, Leymann's Gum

Eucalyptus Conferruminata

Full · Zones 9–11

Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Aculeatus) — Red berries emerge in fall

Butcher's Broom

Ruscus Aculeatus

Deep Shade · Zones 7–10

Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa anthemifolia) is a charming perennial known for its pincushion-like

Butterfly Blue

Scabiosa Anthemifolia

Full · Zones 5–10

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia 'Inspired Violet') — is a deciduous shrub revered for its vibrant violet blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds

Butterfly Bush

Buddleia 'Inspired Violet'

Full · Zones 5–10