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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

Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — Cat Thyme, Teucrium marum, is a compact, aromatic evergreen sub-shrub

Cat Thyme

Teucrium Marum

Full · Zones 7–10

'Catwalk Queen' Catmint (Nepeta hybrid) — Its mounded habit reaches 10-12 inches tall and spreads 18-20 inches

'Catwalk Queen' Catmint

Nepeta hybrid

Full

Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — Phedimus spurium, or Caucasian Stonecrop, is a hardy, perennial groundcover ideal for full sun to part shade

Caucasian Stonecrop

Sedum spurium

Full · Zones 5–10

Ceanothus Snowball (Ceanothus Rigidus 'Snowball') — Ceanothus rigidus 'Snowball' is an evergreen shrub known for its mass of white blossoms resembling snowballs

Ceanothus Snowball

Ceanothus Rigidus 'Snowball'

Full · Zones 8–10

$Cecile Brunner Rose (Polyantha) (Rosa 'Cecile Brunner') — The Rosa \'Cecile Brunner\', affectionately called the "Sweetheart Rose," is a charming polyantha$

Cecile Brunner Rose (Polyantha)

Rosa 'Cecile Brunner'

Full · Zones 7–10

Cedar Elm (Ulmus Crassifolia) — Its dark green leaves, up to 2 inches long, turn yellowish in fall

Cedar Elm

Ulmus Crassifolia

Full · Zones 2–9

Cedros Island Snapdragon (Gambelia Juncea) — The Cedros Island Snapdragon (Gambelia juncea) is an evergreen shrub notable for its slender

Cedros Island Snapdragon

Gambelia Juncea

Full · Zones 9–11

Cedros Island Verbena (Verbena Lilacina) — The Cedros Island Verbena (Verbena lilacina) is a perennial shrub

Cedros Island Verbena

Verbena Lilacina

Full · Zones 7–10

Celeste Fig (Ficus Carica 'Celeste') — The 'Celeste' Fig (Ficus carica 'Celeste') is a deciduous fruit tree

Celeste Fig

Ficus Carica 'Celeste'

Full · Zones 7–9

Celsii Agave (Agave Celsii) — also known as 'Celsii Agave,' is a striking succulent featuring rosettes of green

Celsii Agave

Agave Celsii

Full · Zones 8–10

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — commonly known as Century Plant or Maguey

Century Plant, Maguey

Agave Americana

Full · Zones 8–11

Cha Cha Cordyline (Cordyline 'Cha Cha') — The Cordyline 'Cha Cha' is a vibrant perennial featuring variegated leaves in a blend of yellow

Cha Cha Cordyline

Cordyline 'Cha Cha'

Full · Zones 8–11

Chalk Dudleya (Dudleya Pulverulenta) — The Chalk Dudleya (Dudleya pulverulenta)

Chalk Dudleya

Dudleya Pulverulenta

Full · Zones 10–11

Chamise, Greasewood (Adenostoma Fasciculatum) — commonly known as Chamise or Greasewood

Chamise, Greasewood

Adenostoma Fasciculatum

Full · Zones 9–10

Channel Islands Powder Rosettes (Dudleya Greenei) — is an evergreen succulent native to the Channel Islands off California‚Äôs coast

Channel Islands Powder Rosettes

Dudleya Greenei

Full · Zones 9–11

Chaparral Currant (Ribes Malvaceum) — Its pink blossoms appear in winter to early spring, attracting hummingbirds

Chaparral Currant

Ribes Malvaceum

Half · Zones 7–10

Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — The Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera subspicata) is a durable

Chaparral Honeysuckle

Lonicera Subspicata

Full · Zones 10–11

Chaparral Mallow (Malacothamnus Fasciculatus) — This deciduous shrub reaches up to 8 feet tall with a similar spread

Chaparral Mallow

Malacothamnus Fasciculatus

Full · Zones 6–9

Chaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus Leucodermis) — The Chaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus leucodermis) is an evergreen shrub, native to California's coastal ranges

Chaparral Whitethorn

Ceanothus Leucodermis

Full · Zones 10–11

Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana (Lantana 'Chapel Hill Yellow') — Lantana 'Chapel Hill Yellow' is a hardy perennial with vibrant yellow blooms that thrive in USDA

Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana

Lantana 'Chapel Hill Yellow'

Full · Zones 7–11

Chenille Plant (Acalypha hispida) — These blooms typically appear in late winter through spring

Chenille Plant

Acalypha hispida

Full · Zones 9–11

Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — Maturing to 70-80 feet with a spread of 40-50 feet

Cherrybark Oak

Quercus Pagoda

Full · Zones 7–11

Cherry Chocolate Chip Manfreda (Manfreda Undulata 'Cherry Chocolate Chip') — The Cherry Chocolate Chip Manfreda presents a striking blend of burgundy speckles

Cherry Chocolate Chip Manfreda

Manfreda Undulata 'Cherry Chocolate Chip'

Full · Zones 8–11

Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria suffrutescens) showcases vibrant rosy-pink blooms atop its mounded

Cherry Skullcap

Scutellaria Suffrutescens

Full · Zones 7–9