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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

Firethorn (Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Victory') — Pyracantha koidzumii 'Victory' (Firethorn) is an evergreen shrub

Firethorn

Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Victory'

Full · Zones 8–8

Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — The Dianthus 'Firewitch' (Firewitch Pinks) is beloved for its vibrant magenta blooms and spicy clove fragrance

Firewitch Pinks

Dianthus 'Firewitch'

Full · Zones 3–9

Fishhook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus Wislizeni) — The Fishhook Barrel Cactus, Ferocactus wislizeni, thrives in arid environments

Fishhook Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus Wislizeni

Full · Zones 9–10

Five-Spot Nemophila (Nemophila Maculata) — Nemophila maculata, commonly known as Five-Spot, is a charming annual wildflower

Five-Spot Nemophila

Nemophila Maculata

Full · Zones 3–10

Flame Acanthus (Anisacanthus Quadrifidus Wrightii) — Flame Acanthus, or Anisacanthus quadrifidus var

Flame Acanthus

Anisacanthus Quadrifidus Wrightii

Full · Zones 9–10

Flame Grass (Miscanthus 'Purpurascens') — Flame Grass, or Miscanthus 'Purpurascens', is renowned for its fiery autumnal hues

Flame Grass

Miscanthus 'Purpurascens'

Full · Zones 5–10

Flame Leaf Sumac (Rhus Lanceolata) — The Flame Leaf Sumac (Rhus lanceolata) is a deciduous shrub native to North America

Flame Leaf Sumac

Rhus Lanceolata

Full · Zones 5–11

Flamenco Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria 'Flamenco') — Flamenco Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia uvaria 'Flamenco') dazzles with fiery spikes

Flamenco Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia Uvaria 'Flamenco'

Full · Zones 5–9

Flanagan's Cotyledon (Cotyledon Flanaganii) — Gold Fingers (Cotyledon flanaganii) is a succulent perennial prized for its slender

Flanagan's Cotyledon

Cotyledon Flanaganii

Full · Zones 9–10

Flannel Bush, Fremontia Cv. (Fremontodendron 'California Glory') — commonly known as Flannel Bush

Flannel Bush, Fremontia Cv.

Fremontodendron 'California Glory'

Full · Zones 7–10

Flap Greens (Cotyledon Macrantha) — commonly known as 'Flap Greens'

Flap Greens

Cotyledon Macrantha

Full · Zones 9–10

Flax Leaf Paperbark (Melaleuca Linariifolia) — Its narrow leaves support prolific white or cream bottlebrush-like flowers, prominent in summer and, image 54

Flax Leaf Paperbark

Melaleuca Linariifolia

Full · Zones 9–11

Flinder's Wattle (Acacia Notabilis) — Flinder's Wattle (Acacia notabilis) showcases vibrant yellow blooms in spherical clusters

Flinder's Wattle

Acacia Notabilis

Full · Zones 8–11

Flooded Gum (Eucalyptus Rudis) — Tolerant of waterlogged soils

Flooded Gum

Eucalyptus Rudis

Full · Zones 8–10

Floristan Violet Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Floristan Violet') — The Floristan Violet Gayfeather (Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violet') features striking

Floristan Violet Gayfeather

Liatris Spicata 'Floristan Violet'

Full · Zones 2–9

Floristan White Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Floristan White') — Floristan White Gayfeather (Liatris spicata 'Floristan White') is a perennial herbaceous plant

Floristan White Gayfeather

Liatris Spicata 'Floristan White'

Zones 2–9

Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it provides striking color when most plants are dormant

Florists' Cyclamen

Cyclamen Persicum

Deep Shade · Zones 5–10

Foothill, Gray & Digger Pine (Pinus Sabiniana) — Pinus sabiniana, commonly referred to as Foothill, Gray, or Digger Pine, is native to California

Foothill, Gray & Digger Pine

Pinus Sabiniana

Full · Zones 6–10

Foothill Penstemon (Penstemon Heterophyllus) — Foothill Penstemon (Penstemon heterophyllus) is a vibrant perennial reaching 1-3ft high

Foothill Penstemon

Penstemon Heterophyllus

Full · Zones 8–10

Foothills Palo Verde (Parkinsonia Microphylla) — It reaches up to 20 feet in height, with a 20-foot canopy

Foothills Palo Verde

Parkinsonia Microphylla

Full · Zones 8–11

Forman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Formanii) — is a resilient Australian native with attractive

Forman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus Formanii

Full · Zones 9–11

Forrest's Marlock (Eucalyptus Forrestiana) — Forrest's Marlock (Eucalyptus forrestiana) is a unique small tree or large shrub

Forrest's Marlock

Eucalyptus Forrestiana

Full · Zones 9–11

Fortune Daffodil (Narcissus 'Fortune') — golden-yellow petals with a deep orange cup

Fortune Daffodil

Narcissus 'Fortune'

Full · Zones 3–10

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Pennisetum alopecuroides, commonly known as Fountain Grass, is a perennial ornamental cultivar

Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Alopecuroides

Full · Zones 3–10