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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

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — each cluster measuring between 4 and 10 inches in length

Butterfly Bush

Buddleia Davidii

Full · Zones 5–10

Butterfly Rose (Rosa 'Mutabilis') — commonly known as Butterfly Rose

Butterfly Rose

Rosa 'Mutabilis'

Full · Zones 7–10

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a vibrant perennial native to the US

Butterfly Weed

Asclepias Tuberosa

Full · Zones 3–9

Butternut (Juglans Cineria) — The Butternut, or Juglans cinerea, is a deciduous tree native to the Eastern United States and Canada

Butternut

Juglans Cineria

Full · Zones 3–7

Button Fern (Pellaea Rotundifolia) — evergreen fern with a compact growth habit

Button Fern

Pellaea Rotundifolia

Deep Shade · Zones 9–11

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — The Cabbage Palm (Sabal palmetto) is an iconic evergreen, native to southeastern USA

Cabbage Palm

Sabal Palmetto

Full · Zones 8–10

Cajeput (Melaleuca Quinquenervia) — a striking evergreen tree

Cajeput

Melaleuca Quinquenervia

Full · Zones 9–11

Calamondin Orange (Citrofortunella Mitis) — The Calamondin Orange (Citrofortunella mitis) is a compact

Calamondin Orange

Citrofortunella Mitis

Full · Zones 9–11

Caley's Banksia (Banksia Caleyi) — Banksia caleyi, commonly known as Caley's Banksia, is an alluring shrub reaching up to 10 feet in height

Caley's Banksia

Banksia Caleyi

Full · Zones 9–11

Calibanus (Calibanus Hookeri) — The Calibanus hookeri is a robust

Calibanus

Calibanus Hookeri

Full · Zones 8–11

California Aster (Lessingia Filaginifolia) — This sun-loving aster thrives in dry conditions, reaching 1-3 feet in height with a similar spread

California Aster

Lessingia Filaginifolia

Full · Zones 8–11

California Beach Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima) — Eschscholzia californica var

California Beach Poppy

Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima

Full · Zones 9–9

California Black Oak (Quercus Kelloggii) — The California Black Oak, or Quercus kelloggii, is a deciduous tree native to the western U.S

California Black Oak

Quercus Kelloggii

Full · Zones 6–11

California Brittlebush (Encelia Californica 'El Dorado') — is a drought-tolerant perennial thriving in USDA zones 8-10

California Brittlebush

Encelia Californica 'El Dorado'

Full · Zones 9–10

California Buckeye (Aesculus Californica) — typically growing 13-39 feet tall

California Buckeye

Aesculus Californica

Full · Zones 8–10

California Buckwheat (Eriogonum Fasciculatum) — commonly known as California Buckwheat

California Buckwheat

Eriogonum Fasciculatum

Full · Zones 9–10

California Buttercup (Ranunculus Californicus) — commonly called California Buttercup

California Buttercup

Ranunculus Californicus

Full · Zones 9–10

California Coffeeberry (Frangula Californica) — with mature dimensions of 6-8 feet in height and spread

California Coffeeberry

Frangula Californica

Full · Zones 8–10

California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — The California Copper Leaf, Acalypha californica, is a native perennial shrub standing 1.5-3 ft tall

California Copper Leaf

Acalypha Californica

Full · Zones 8–11

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils

California Cudweed

Pseudognaphalium Californicum

Full · Zones 8–10

California Desert Milkweed (Asclepias Erosa) — The California Desert Milkweed (Asclepias erosa)

California Desert Milkweed

Asclepias Erosa

Full · Zones 8–11

California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — The California Primrose (Oenothera californica) is a drought-tolerant perennial

California Evening Primrose

Oenothera californica

Full · Zones 9–10

California False Indigo Bush (Amorpha Californica) — The California False Indigo Bush (Amorpha californica) is a North American native

California False Indigo Bush

Amorpha Californica

Full · Zones 6–10

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — waxy fronds extending 3-6 ft

California Fan Palm

Washingtonia Filifera

Full · Zones 8–10