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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

Green Jewel Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Green Jewel') — This perennial reaches 2ft in height and spreads up to 1.5ft wide

Green Jewel Coneflower

Echinacea Purpurea 'Green Jewel'

Full · Zones 3–9

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina rosmarinifolia) is an evergreen shrub with a compact, rounded shape

Green Lavender Cotton

Santolina Rosmarinifolia

Full · Zones 6–10

Greenleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Patula) — A resilient evergreen shrub, the Greenleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos patula) thrives in USDA zones 5-9

Greenleaf Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Patula

Full · Zones 4–6

Green Platters (Aeonium 'Pseudotabuliforme') — flat rosettes reminiscent of lily pads

Green Platters

Aeonium 'Pseudotabuliforme'

Full · Zones 9–10

Green Shrub Daisy (Euryops Pectinatus 'Viridis') — is a vibrant evergreen shrub featuring bright yellow daisy-like flowers contrasted by dense

Green Shrub Daisy

Euryops Pectinatus 'Viridis'

Full · Zones 9–10

Green Spice Alum Root (Heuchera 'Green Spice') — green leaves with crimson undercurrents

Green Spice Alum Root

Heuchera 'Green Spice'

Half · Zones 3–10

Grevillea (Grevillea Paniculata) — renowned for its ornamental appeal and resilience

Grevillea

Grevillea Paniculata

Full · Zones 8–10

Grevillea Canberra Gem (Grevillea 'Canberra Gem') — It reaches up to 10 feet in height and spreads approximately 6-10 feet wide

Grevillea Canberra Gem

Grevillea 'Canberra Gem'

Full · Zones 9–10

Grey Desert Spoon, Sotol (Dasylirion Wheeleri) — is a sculptural succulent that adds a striking aesthetic with its rosette of long

Grey Desert Spoon, Sotol

Dasylirion Wheeleri

Full · Zones 6–11

Grey Mulga (Acacia Brachybotrya) — small to medium-sized tree native to Australia

Grey Mulga

Acacia Brachybotrya

Full · Zones 9–10

Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — The Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl' is a graceful evergreen shrub featuring silvery-gray needle-like

Grey Owl Juniper

Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl'

Full · Zones 4–9

Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica Gro-Low) — The Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac, Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low', is a robust groundcover ideal for challenging spaces

Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac

Rhus Aromatica Gro-Low

Full · Zones 3–9

Ground Cover Myoporum (Myoporum Parvifolium) — Myoporum parvifolium, commonly known as Ground Cover Myoporum, is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover

Ground Cover Myoporum

Myoporum Parvifolium

Full · Zones 9–9

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — It boasts a narrow, conical shape, reaching up to 40 feet in height with a spread up to 20 feet

Guadalupe Cypress

Cupressus Guadalupensis

Full · Zones 9–10

Guadalupe Palm (Brahea Edulis) — The Guadalupe Palm, Brahea edulis, is an elegant, slow-growing palm native to Guadalupe Island

Guadalupe Palm

Brahea Edulis

Full · Zones 9–11

Guajillo (Acacia Berlandieri) — The Guajillo (Acacia berlandieri) stands as a semi-evergreen

Guajillo

Acacia Berlandieri

Full · Zones 9–11

Guayacan (Guaiacum Coulteri) — Distinguished by its dense

Guayacan

Guaiacum Coulteri

Full · Zones 9–10

Guernsey Lily (Nerine Bovdenii) — The Pink Nerine Lily (Nerine bowdenii) dazzles with its vibrant pink

Guernsey Lily

Nerine Bovdenii

Full · Zones 9–10

Guiengola Agave (Agave Guiengola) — powdery blue leaves with marginal teeth and a prominent terminal spine

Guiengola Agave

Agave Guiengola

Full · Zones 9–11

Gypsum Century Plant (Agave Gypsophila) — is a sculptural succulent notable for its wavy

Gypsum Century Plant

Agave Gypsophila

Full · Zones 9–11

Hackberry Beardtongue, Arizona Scar (Penstemon Subulatus) — The Hackberry Beardtongue

Hackberry Beardtongue, Arizona Scar

Penstemon Subulatus

Full · Zones 9–10

Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — commonly known as Hairy Alumroot

Hairy Alumroot

Heuchera Villosa

Half · Zones 4–9

Hairy Canary Flower (Dorycnium Hirsutum) — valued for its charming foliage and delicate blossoms

Hairy Canary Flower

Dorycnium Hirsutum

Full · Zones 8–10

Hairy Ceanothus (Ceanothus Oliganthus) — The Hairy Ceanothus (Ceanothus oliganthus)

Hairy Ceanothus

Ceanothus Oliganthus

Full · Zones 8–10