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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

Crinodonna Lily (Amarcrinum Memoria-Corsii) — commonly known as Crinodonna lily

Crinodonna Lily

Amarcrinum Memoria-Corsii

Full · Zones 9–10

Croce Ice Plant (Malephora Crocea) — is a vibrant groundcover known for its succulent

Croce Ice Plant

Malephora Crocea

Full · Zones 8–11

Crystal Ice Plant (Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum) — lime-green leaves covered in glistening

Crystal Ice Plant

Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum

Full · Zones 3–10

Curl-Leaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Ledifolius) — is a sturdy evergreen shrub or small tree

Curl-Leaf Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Ledifolius

Full · Zones 4–11

Curly Leaf Globe Willow (Salix Matsudana 'Tortuosa') — is an ornamental tree known for its twisted branches and vibrant green

Curly Leaf Globe Willow

Salix Matsudana 'Tortuosa'

Full · Zones 5–8

Curry Plant (Helichrysum Italicum) — commonly known as Curry Plant

Curry Plant

Helichrysum Italicum

Full · Zones 8–11

Cushion Bush (Calocephalus Brownii) — The Cushion Bush (Calocephalus brownii) presents an intriguing silver to gray hue with its fine

Cushion Bush

Calocephalus Brownii

Full · Zones 9–10

Cutleaf Coneflower (Rudbeckia Laciniata) — Rudbeckia laciniata, or Cutleaf Coneflower, displays striking yellow petals surrounding a prominent green cone

Cutleaf Coneflower

Rudbeckia Laciniata

Full · Zones 4–10

Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata') — is a striking deciduous shrub with deeply dissected leaves

Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac

Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata'

Full · Zones 3–10

Cynthia Giddy Aloe (Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy') — The Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy' is a succulent perennial boasting vibrant orange-red tubular flowers on tall spikes

Cynthia Giddy Aloe

Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy'

Full · Zones 9–11

Cypress Spurge (Euphorbia Cyparissias) — In spring to early summer, it bears yellow-green bracts that resemble flowers

Cypress Spurge

Euphorbia Cyparissias

Full · Zones 4–7

Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — The Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis cypria) is a small, hardy perennial herb endemic to the Troodos Mountains

Cyprus Ironwort

Sideritis Cypria

Full · Zones 9–10

Daffodil (Narcissus Assorted Varieties) — commonly known as Daffodil

Daffodil

Narcissus Assorted Varieties

Full · Zones 3–10

Daffodil, Trumpet Narcissus (Narcissus Pseudonarcissus) — The Trumpet Narcissus (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) is a vibrant perennial

Daffodil, Trumpet Narcissus

Narcissus Pseudonarcissus

Full · Zones 3–10

Dallas Red Lantana (Lantana X 'Dallas Red') — Lantana x 'Dallas Red' is a vibrant perennial boasting clusters of red

Dallas Red Lantana

Lantana X 'Dallas Red'

Full · Zones 8–11

Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — The Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia mexicana) is a vibrant, low-growing perennial, thriving in USDA zones 5-10

Damianita Daisy

Chrysactinia Mexicana

Full · Zones 7–11

'Dancing Embers' Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma hybrid) — It grows just 2-4 inches tall and spreads 20-24 inches wide, forming a low carpet

'Dancing Embers' Hardy Ice Plant

Delosperma hybrid

Full

Dappled Willow (Salix Integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki') — The Dappled Willow or Salix integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki' is a striking

Dappled Willow

Salix Integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki'

Full · Zones 5–7

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — commonly known as Black Rose or Dark Leaf Aeonium

Dark Leaf Aeonium

Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop'

Full · Zones 9–11

Dark Reiter Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense 'Dark Reiter') — The Dark Reiter Meadow Cranesbill ('Geranium pratense' 'Dark Reiter') is a charming perennial

Dark Reiter Meadow Cranesbill

Geranium Pratense 'Dark Reiter'

Full · Zones 4–8

'Dark Sky' Perennial Salvia (Salvia hybrid) — information and resources

'Dark Sky' Perennial Salvia

Salvia hybrid

Full

Dark Star Ceanothus (Ceanothus 'Dark Star') — Its foliage is small and dark green, providing a rich backdrop year-round

Dark Star Ceanothus

Ceanothus 'Dark Star'

Full · Zones 10–11

Darwin's Barberry (Berberis Darwinii) — notable for its holly-like leaves and profusion of orange-yellow flowers in spring

Darwin's Barberry

Berberis Darwinii

Full · Zones 7–9

Dasylirion (Agave Dasylirioides) — The Dasylirion Agave (Agave dasylirioides) is a resilient, drought-tolerant perennial, ideal for xeriscaping

Dasylirion

Agave Dasylirioides

Full · Zones 8–11