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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

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — powdery blue-green leaves that curl in an outward spiral

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy'

Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy'

Full · Zones 9–10

Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — Space rows 3-6 feet apart to accommodate mature spread

Edible Asparagus

Asparagus Officinalis

Full · Zones 9–11

Edible Pear (Pyrus Communis) — commonly known as the Edible Pear

Edible Pear

Pyrus Communis

Full · Zones 4–8

Edward Goucher Abelia (Abelia X Grandiflora 'Edward Goucher') — The Edward Goucher Abelia is a charming semi-evergreen shrub

Edward Goucher Abelia

Abelia X Grandiflora 'Edward Goucher'

Full · Zones 5–10

Effusa Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Effusa') — The Juniperus communis 'Effusa', a compact, spreading evergreen, adds robust, year-round interest

Effusa Juniper

Juniperus Communis 'Effusa'

Full · Zones 4–10

Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — is an evergreen tree distinguished by its attractive

Elegant Water Gum

Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant'

Full · Zones 9–10

Elephant Mat (Portulacaria Afra Minima) — Portulacaria afra 'Minima', commonly known as Dwarf Elephant Bush, is a compact succulent shrub

Elephant Mat

Portulacaria Afra Minima

Full · Zones 9–11

Elephant's Food (Portulacaria Afra) — commonly known as Elephant's Food

Elephant's Food

Portulacaria Afra

Full · Zones 9–11

Elephant Tree, Torote (Bursera Microphylla) — commonly called Elephant Tree or Torote

Elephant Tree, Torote

Bursera Microphylla

Full · Zones 10–11

Elfin Creeping Thyme (Thymus Praecox Arcticus 'Elfin') — is a delicate evergreen perennial with fragrant

Elfin Creeping Thyme

Thymus Praecox Arcticus 'Elfin'

Full · Zones 2–10

Elijah Blue Fescue (Festuca Glauca 'Elijah Blue') — Elijah Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue') is a perennial ornamental grass

Elijah Blue Fescue

Festuca Glauca 'Elijah Blue'

Full · Zones 4–8

Ellisiana Spineless Prickly Pear (Opuntia Cacanapa 'Ellisiana') — Opuntia cacanapa 'Ellisiana', or Ellisiana Spineless Prickly Pear, is a hardy cactus perfect

Ellisiana Spineless Prickly Pear

Opuntia Cacanapa 'Ellisiana'

Full · Zones 9–10

Emerald Gaiety Euonymus (Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety') — The Emerald Gaiety Euonymus, or Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety', is a versatile evergreen

Emerald Gaiety Euonymus

Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'

Full · Zones 5–10

Emerald 'N Gold Wintercreeper (Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald 'N Gold') — commonly known as Emerald 'n Gold Wintercreeper

Emerald 'N Gold Wintercreeper

Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald 'N Gold'

Deep Shade · Zones 4–9

Engelmann Oak, Mesa Or Pasadena Oak (Quercus Engelmannii) — The Engelmann Oak (Quercus engelmannii)

Engelmann Oak, Mesa Or Pasadena Oak

Quercus Engelmannii

Full · Zones 7–11

Engelmann's Prickly Pear (Opuntia Engelmannii) — Engelmann's Prickly Pear (Opuntia engelmannii) is a resilient cactus, ideal for arid landscapes

Engelmann's Prickly Pear

Opuntia Engelmannii

Full · Zones 9–10

English Elm (Ulmus Procera) — rounded crown reaching up to 130 ft tall with a 50 ft spread

English Elm

Ulmus Procera

Full · Zones 5–8

English Hawthorn (Crataegus Laevigata) — English Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata)

English Hawthorn

Crataegus Laevigata

Full · Zones 4–7

English Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) — is a perennial prized for its fragrant purple flowers and silvery-green foliage

English Lavender

Lavandula Angustifolia

Full · Zones 5–9

English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — evergreen perennial suited for rock gardens and borders

English Stonecrop

Sedum Anglicum

Full · Zones 4–9

English Yew (Taxus Baccata) — The English Yew (Taxus baccata) is an evergreen with a dense

English Yew

Taxus Baccata

Full · Zones 6–10

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — commonly known as Escallonia

Escallonia

Escallonia X Exoniensis

Full · Zones 8–10

Espaliered Edible Pear (Pyrus Communis Espalier) — The Espaliered Edible Pear (Pyrus communis espalier) is a meticulously trained fruit tree

Espaliered Edible Pear

Pyrus Communis Espalier

Full · Zones 4–8

Eulalia (Miscanthus Transmorrisonensis) — The Evergreen Eulalia, or Miscanthus transmorrisonensis, is an ornamental grass thriving in USDA zones 7-9

Eulalia

Miscanthus Transmorrisonensis

Full · Zones 6–9