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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

European Crabapple (Malus Sylvestris) — The European Crabapple (Malus sylvestris)

European Crabapple

Malus Sylvestris

Full · Zones 4–9

European Gooseberry (Ribes Uva-Crispa) — Growing to about 3-5 ft tall and wide

European Gooseberry

Ribes Uva-Crispa

Half · Zones 3–8

European Grapevine (Vitis Vinifera) — Vitis vinifera, the European Grapevine, is a deciduous vine cultivated for its fruit in zones 7-10

European Grapevine

Vitis Vinifera

Full · Zones 7–10

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — is a deciduous tree growing to a height of 65-100 feet with a spread of 40-50 feet at maturity

European Hackberry

Celtis Australis

Full · Zones 8–9

European Hornbeam (Carpinus Betulus) — is a deciduous tree with a pyramidal to oval form

European Hornbeam

Carpinus Betulus

Full · Zones 5–7

Euryops (Euryops Pectinatus) — is an evergreen shrub reaching up to 5 feet tall and wide

Euryops

Euryops Pectinatus

Full · Zones 9–11

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is a hardy perennial

Evergreen Candytuft

Iberis Sempervirens

Full · Zones 3–10

Evergreen Clematis (Clematis Armandii) — Evergreen Clematis (Clematis armandii) is a vigorous, evergreen vine with leathery, dark green leaves

Evergreen Clematis

Clematis Armandii

Full · Zones 8–10

Evergreen Clematis (Clematis Virginiana) — not to be confused with Clematis virginiana which is deciduous

Evergreen Clematis

Clematis Virginiana

Full · Zones 8–10

Evergreen Spurge (Euphorbia Characias 'Portuguese Velvet') — Euphorbia characias 'Portuguese Velvet' is a striking evergreen spurge

Evergreen Spurge

Euphorbia Characias 'Portuguese Velvet'

Full · Zones 6–9

Eve's Needle (Opuntia Subulata) — Eve's Needle, Opuntia subulata, stands out with its cylindrical, green stems reaching up to 13 feet

Eve's Needle

Opuntia Subulata

Full · Zones 9–10

Fairy Crassula (Crassula Multicava) — is an evergreen succulent offering a lush

Fairy Crassula

Crassula Multicava

Half · Zones 9–11

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — The Fairy Duster (Calliandra eriophylla) is a delicate, small shrub reaching up to 3 feet tall and wide

Fairy Duster

Calliandra Eriophylla

Full · Zones 7–11

Fairy Wings Epimedium (Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings') — The Fairy Wings Epimedium, or Epimedium x sulp

Fairy Wings Epimedium

Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings'

Half · Zones 4–7

False Dittany (Ballota pseudodictamnus) — commonly known as Grecian Horehound

False Dittany

Ballota pseudodictamnus

Full · Zones 9–10

False Dragonhead, Obedient Plant (Physostegia Virginiana) — or Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana)

False Dragonhead, Obedient Plant

Physostegia Virginiana

Full · Zones 3–9

False Indigo (Baptisia Australis) — Its deep root system makes it drought-resistant

False Indigo

Baptisia Australis

Full · Zones 4–9

False Indigo Bush (Amorpha Fruiticosa) — False Indigo (Amorpha fruiticosa) is a hardy

False Indigo Bush

Amorpha Fruiticosa

Full · Zones 2–10

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — commonly known as Fan Aloe

Fan Aloe

Aloe Plicatilis

Full · Zones 9–11

Fanfare Blanket Flower (Gaillardia 'Fanfare') — The Gaillardia 'Fanfare' is a vibrant perennial with a unique

Fanfare Blanket Flower

Gaillardia 'Fanfare'

Full · Zones 3–9

Fanfare Grevillea (Grevillea 'Fanfare') — a vigorous Australian native

Fanfare Grevillea

Grevillea 'Fanfare'

Full · Zones 9–11

Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — reaching up to 24 inches in width

Fan Flower

Scaevola Aemula

Full · Zones 9–10

Fanzosin Agave (Agave Franzosinii) — is a majestic succulent featuring broad

Fanzosin Agave

Agave Franzosinii

Full · Zones 9–11

Feather Bush, Fern-Of-The-Desert (Lysiloma Watsonii) — Feather Bush (Lysiloma watsonii)

Feather Bush, Fern-Of-The-Desert

Lysiloma Watsonii

Full · Zones 9–10