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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

Lindheimer's Muhly (Muhlenbergia Lindheimeri) — Lindheimer's Muhly (Muhlenbergia lindheimeri) is a perennial grass native to Texas

Lindheimer's Muhly

Muhlenbergia Lindheimeri

Full · Zones 7–10

Linear Leaved Goldenbush (Ericameria Linearifolia) — evergreen shrub native to southwestern US deserts

Linear Leaved Goldenbush

Ericameria Linearifolia

Full · Zones 9–11

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — it's a magnet for hummingbirds and pollinators

Lion's Tail

Leonotis Leonurus

Full · Zones 9–11

Lipstick Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Lipstick') — is a vibrant perennial featuring eye-catching cherry-red blossoms atop robust

Lipstick Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Lipstick'

Half · Zones 3–10

Lipstick Spreading Sage (Salvia Darcyi) — The Salvia darcyi, known as Lipstick Spreading Sage, is a perennial boasting radiant red blooms

Lipstick Spreading Sage

Salvia Darcyi

Full · Zones 8–10

Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — The Little Bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium, is a North American native prairie grass

Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium Scoparium

Full · Zones 4–9

Little Gem Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens 'Little Gem') — is a compact perennial with a lush mound of glossy

Little Gem Evergreen Candytuft

Iberis Sempervirens 'Little Gem'

Full · Zones 3–10

Little Ghost Gum (Eucalyptus Victrix) — is a captivating Australian native

Little Ghost Gum

Eucalyptus Victrix

Full · Zones 9–10

Little Kurrajong (Brachychiton Bidwilli) — The Little Kurrajong (Brachychiton bidwillii) is a vibrant small tree, reaching up to 20 feet in height

Little Kurrajong

Brachychiton Bidwilli

Full · Zones 8–11

Little-Leaf Cordia (Cordia Parvifolia) — The Little-Leaf Cordia (Cordia parvifolia) is a resilient

Little-Leaf Cordia

Cordia Parvifolia

Full · Zones 8–11

Little Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Little Spire') — It matures to 2 feet in height with a 1.5-foot spread

Little Spire Russian Sage

Perovskia 'Little Spire'

Full · Zones 2–11

Little Sur Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Edmundsii) — The Little Sur Manzanita, or Arctostaphylos edmundsii, is a low-growing evergreen shrub, native to California

Little Sur Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Edmundsii

Full · Zones 11–11

Lo & Behold Ruby Chip® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia x) — Its mounded deciduous habit reaches about 30-32 inches tall and wide

Lo & Behold Ruby Chip® Butterfly Bush

Buddleia x

Full

Lodgepole Pine (Pinus Contorta) — thriving in zones 4-8 with a mature height of 70-80 feet and a spread of 20-30 feet

Lodgepole Pine

Pinus Contorta

Full · Zones 7–10

Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Lomandra longifolia, commonly called Spiny-head Mat-rush, is an evergreen perennial native to Australia

Lomandra

Lomandra Longifolia

Full · Zones 8–9

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — The London Plane Tree (Platanus x hispanica) is an illustrious deciduous giant

London Plane Tree

Platanus X Hispanica

Full · Zones 7–10

Long John Grevillea (Grevillea 'Long John') — slender leaves and striking pink-red flowers that bloom year-round

Long John Grevillea

Grevillea 'Long John'

Full · Zones 8–10

Long Spined Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus Emoryi Ssp. Rectispinus) — The Long Spined Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus emoryi ssp

Long Spined Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus Emoryi Ssp. Rectispinus

Full · Zones 10–11

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — The Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is an evergreen shrub/tree native to southeastern China

Loquat

Eriobotrya Japonica

Full · Zones 8–10

Louis Edmunds Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Bakeri 'Louis Edmunds') — Arctostaphylos bakeri 'Louis Edmunds' is an evergreen shrub

Louis Edmunds Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Bakeri 'Louis Edmunds'

Full · Zones 7–10

Love And Wishes Sage (Salvia 'Love And Wishes') — Salvia 'Love and Wishes' is a perennial boasting deep purple flowers held by burgundy calyxes

Love And Wishes Sage

Salvia 'Love And Wishes'

Full · Zones 9–10

Love-In-A-Mist (Nigella Damascena) — commonly known as Love-In-A-Mist

Love-In-A-Mist

Nigella Damascena

Full · Zones 3–10

Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — Crocosmia 'Lucifer' showcases fiery red

Lucifer Crocosmia

Crocosmia 'Lucifer'

Full · Zones 5–9

Lucky White Lantana (Lantana 'Lucky White') — white flowers offset by dark green foliage

Lucky White Lantana

Lantana 'Lucky White'

Full · Zones 9–11