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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

Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Fruticosa) — Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis fruticosa) is a Mediterranean shrub that brings texture and color to your garden

Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis Fruticosa

Full · Zones 8–10

Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Cashmeriana) — Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis cashmeriana) is a perennial with distinctive whorled

Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis Cashmeriana

Full · Zones 8–10

Jester Conebush (Leucadendron 'Jester') — This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun with well-drained soil

Jester Conebush

Leucadendron 'Jester'

Full · Zones 9–11

Jester Flax (Phormium 'Jester') — The Phormium 'Jester,' commonly known as Jester Flax

Jester Flax

Phormium 'Jester'

Full · Zones 8–10

Jewel Of Desert Garnet (Delosperma 'Jewel Of Desert Garnet') — Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert Garnet' graces gardens with its vivid

Jewel Of Desert Garnet

Delosperma 'Jewel Of Desert Garnet'

Full · Zones 6–10

John Dourley Manzanita (Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley') — evergreen shrub with a mature size of about 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide

John Dourley Manzanita

Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'

Full · Zones 7–10

Joint Pine (Ephedra Distachya) — Sea Grape (Ephedra distachya) is a distinctive coastal shrub

Joint Pine

Ephedra Distachya

Full · Zones 6–10

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — commonly known as Jojoba or Goatnut

Jojoba, Goatnut

Simmondsia Chinensis

Full · Zones 8–11

Jonquilla Narcissi (Narcissus Jonquilla) — Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it prefers full to partial sun and well-drained soil

Jonquilla Narcissi

Narcissus Jonquilla

Full · Zones 3–10

Joshua Tree (Yucca Brevifolia) — The Joshua Tree, or Yucca brevifolia, is a distinctive desert plant, native to southwestern North America

Joshua Tree

Yucca Brevifolia

Full · Zones 7–11

Judd Viburnum (Viburnum X Juddii) — The Judd Viburnum (Viburnum x juddii) is a deciduous shrub with an enchanting fragrance

Judd Viburnum

Viburnum X Juddii

Full · Zones 5–8

Jujube, Chinese-Date, Tsao (Ziziphus Jujuba) — commonly known as the Jujube or Chinese-Date

Jujube, Chinese-Date, Tsao

Ziziphus Jujuba

Full · Zones 8–10

Jumping Cactus, Chainfruit Cholla (Opuntia Fulgida) — Its branches exhibit a cascading chain of hanging fruits year-round, giving it a distinctive appearance

Jumping Cactus, Chainfruit Cholla

Opuntia Fulgida

Full · Zones 9–10

June Grass (Koeleria Macrantha) — June Grass (Koeleria macrantha) is a perennial cool-season bunchgrass featuring fine-textured foliage

June Grass

Koeleria Macrantha

Full · Zones 5–10

Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Prostrata'.) — Juniperus horizontalis 'Prostrata' is a durable

Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Prostrata'.

Full · Zones 4–10

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — commonly known as Jupiter's Beard or Red Valerian

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian

Centranthus Ruber

Full · Zones 4–10

Kaffirboom Coral Tree (Erythrina Caffra) — The Kaffirboom Coral Tree (Erythrina caffra) is a striking

Kaffirboom Coral Tree

Erythrina Caffra

Full · Zones 10–10

Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana) — Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, a succulent perennial, features fleshy leaves and vibrant clusters of flowers

Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana

Full · Zones 10–11

Kaleidoscope Mangave (Mangave 'Kaleidoscope') — The Mangave 'Kaleidoscope' is a striking succulent that boasts a rosette of thick

Kaleidoscope Mangave

Mangave 'Kaleidoscope'

Full · Zones 8–11

Kangaroo Paw 'Yellow' (Anigozanthos 'Yellow') — The Kangaroo Paw 'Yellow' (Anigozanthos 'Yellow') is a vibrant, perennial plant native to Australia

Kangaroo Paw 'Yellow'

Anigozanthos 'Yellow'

Full · Zones 8–10

Kanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — commonly known as Water Gum or Kanooka Box

Kanooka Box, Water Gum

Tristaniopsis Laurina

Full · Zones 9–10

Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — Karo (Pittosporum crassifolium) is a resilient evergreen shrub

Karo

Pittosporum Crassifolium

Full · Zones 9–9

Kashmir Cypress (Cupressus Cashmeriana) — The Kashmir Cypress, Cupressus cashmeriana, is a graceful evergreen conifer known for its weeping habit

Kashmir Cypress

Cupressus Cashmeriana

Full · Zones 4–11

Kent Beauty Oregano (Origanum 'Kent Beauty') — commonly referred to as Kent Beauty Oregano

Kent Beauty Oregano

Origanum 'Kent Beauty'

Full · Zones 5–9