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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

Donkey Tail (Sedum Morganianum) — commonly known as Donkey Tail

Donkey Tail

Sedum Morganianum

Full · Zones 9–10

Donkey Tail Euphorbia (Euphorbia Myrsinites) — Euphorbia myrsinites, commonly known as Donkey Tail Euphorbia, is a captivating perennial succulent

Donkey Tail Euphorbia

Euphorbia Myrsinites

Full · Zones 9–10

Double Pink English Hawthorn (Crataegus Laevigata 'Double Pink') — The Crataegus laevigata 'Double Pink' offers striking double pink flowers in mid-spring

Double Pink English Hawthorn

Crataegus Laevigata 'Double Pink'

Full · Zones 4–7

'Dragon Slayer' Adam's Needle (Yucca hybrid) — The Yucca hybrid 'Dragon Slayer' is a compact evergreen perennial with rigid

'Dragon Slayer' Adam's Needle

Yucca hybrid

Dragon Tree (Dracaena Draco) — Dracaena draco, commonly called Dragon Tree, is an iconic, slow-growing evergreen

Dragon Tree

Dracaena Draco

Full · Zones 10–10

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — the 'Giant Chalk Dudleya,' is a striking succulent that boasts a rosette of powdery silver leaves

Dudleya

Dudleya Brittonii

Full · Zones 9–11

Dunedin Hybrid Groundsel (Brachyglottis Dunedin Hybrid 'Sunshine') — Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' is a hardy evergreen shrub

Dunedin Hybrid Groundsel

Brachyglottis Dunedin Hybrid 'Sunshine'

Full · Zones 9–10

Dunn's Lobelia (Lobelia Dunnii) — The Dunn's Lobelia (Lobelia dunnii) is a delicate perennial herbaceous plant

Dunn's Lobelia

Lobelia Dunnii

Full · Zones 9–10

Durango Delight Agave (Agave Schidigera Durango Delight ™) — The Durango Delight Agave (Agave schidigera 'Durango Delight') is a compact

Durango Delight Agave

Agave Schidigera Durango Delight ™

Full · Zones 8–10

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Dusty Miller, Centaurea cineraria, is a silver-foliaged perennial praised for its frosty leaves

Dusty Miller

Centaurea Cineraria

Full · Zones 4–10

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Gymnocarpa) — Dusty Miller (Centaurea gymnocarpa) is a popular foliage plant

Dusty Miller

Centaurea Gymnocarpa

Full · Zones 4–10

Dwarf Alberta Spruce (Picea Glauca 'Conica') — The Dwarf Alberta Spruce, Picea glauca 'Conica', is a slow-growing conifer with a classic conical shape

Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Picea Glauca 'Conica'

Full · Zones 2–6

Dwarf Angel's Hair (Artemisia Schmidtiana 'Nana') — is a compact perennial showcasing silvery-white

Dwarf Angel's Hair

Artemisia Schmidtiana 'Nana'

Full · Zones 4–9

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — deciduous shrub with a mature height and spread of 3-5 feet

Dwarf Arctic Willow

Salix Purpurea 'Nana'

Full · Zones 4–8

Dwarf Blazing Star (Liatris Microcephala) — The Dwarf Blazing Star (Liatris microcephala) is a compact perennial, growing 1-2 feet tall

Dwarf Blazing Star

Liatris Microcephala

Full · Zones 6–9

Dwarf Blue Star Juniper (Juniperus Squamata 'Blue Star') — Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star,' is a compact

Dwarf Blue Star Juniper

Juniperus Squamata 'Blue Star'

Full · Zones 5–11

Dwarf Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius aequalis 'New Sensation') — Dwarf Cape Fuchsia 'New Sensation' (Phygelius aequalis) is a vibrant perennial

Dwarf Cape Fuchsia

Phygelius aequalis 'New Sensation'

Full · Zones 8–9

Dwarf Coyote Bush (Baccharis Pilularis) — The Dwarf Coyote Bush (Baccharis pilularis) is a compact evergreen shrub, ideal for low-maintenance landscapes

Dwarf Coyote Bush

Baccharis Pilularis

Full · Zones 7–10

Dwarf Cranesbill (Erodium x variabile 'Flore Pleno') — double-pink flowers amidst dense

Dwarf Cranesbill

Erodium x variabile 'Flore Pleno'

Full · Zones 7–9

Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — The Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus procumbens 'Nana') is a hardy

Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper

Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana'

Full · Zones 5–10

Dwarf Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus 'Peter Pan') — The Agapanthus 'Peter Pan' is a compact perennial with a clumping habit

Dwarf Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus 'Peter Pan'

Full · Zones 8–11

Dwarf Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus 'Little Blue Fountain') — This dwarf perennial reaches a manageable 18 to 24 inches in height and spread

Dwarf Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus 'Little Blue Fountain'

Full · Zones 8–10

Dwarf Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba 'Spring Grove') — The Ginkgo biloba 'Spring Grove' is a dwarf variant of the ancient maidenhair tree

Dwarf Maidenhair Tree

Ginkgo Biloba 'Spring Grove'

Full · Zones 4–11

Dwarf Mugo Pine (Pinus Mugo Mugo) — It reaches 3-5 feet in height and spreads 4-6 feet, well-suited for small spaces

Dwarf Mugo Pine

Pinus Mugo Mugo

Full · Zones 4–10