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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

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus physocarpus) is a striking perennial, reaching up to 6 ft tall

Balloon Milkweed

Gomphocarpus Physocarpus

Full · Zones 8–10

Banksia (Banksia Cvs.) — Banksias (Banksia cvs.) are striking Australian natives, part of the Proteaceae family

Banksia

Banksia Cvs.

Full · Zones 9–11

Barbara Karst Red Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst') — The Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst' is famed for its vibrant red bracts that flourish

Barbara Karst Red Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst'

Full · Zones 9–10

Bar Harbor Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Bar Harbor') — The Bar Harbor Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Bar Harbor') is a robust ground cover conifer

Bar Harbor Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Bar Harbor'

Full · Zones 3–10

Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — It exhibits heart-shaped leaves and dainty, spider-like flowers in shades of red and yellow during spring

Barrenwort

Epimedium Alpinum

Half · Zones 4–7

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — is a vibrant perennial prized for its striking masses of golden-yellow flowers

Basket Of Gold

Aurinia Saxatilis

Full · Zones 4–7

Bauer's Dracaena (Cordyline Baueri) — Drought-resistant once established, it requires well-drained soil

Bauer's Dracaena

Cordyline Baueri

Full · Zones 8–11

Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — scientifically named Myrica pensylvanica

Bayberry

Myrica Pensylvanica

Full · Zones 7–10

Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — Suriana maritima, commonly known as Bay Cedar, is a resilient shoreline shrub, thriving in sandy soils

Bay Cedar

Suriana Maritima

Full · Zones 9–10

Beach Evening Primrose (Camissonia Cheiranthifolia) — reaching up to 12 inches high and spreading 18-24 inches

Beach Evening Primrose

Camissonia Cheiranthifolia

Full · Zones 9–10

Beach Sage (Salvia Africana-Lutea) — preferring well-drained soils and full sun

Beach Sage

Salvia Africana-Lutea

Full · Zones 8–10

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Beale's Barberry (Mahonia japonica 'Bealei') is an evergreen shrub that features leathery

Beale's Barberry

Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei'

Half · Zones 7–9

Bearberry (Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi) — Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), an evergreen groundcover, thrives in USDA zones 2-6

Bearberry

Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi

Full · Zones 3–10

Bearberry Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Dammeri) — The Bearberry Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster dammeri, is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover

Bearberry Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Dammeri

Full · Zones 7–11

Bear Brush (Garrya Fremontii) — Bear Brush (Garrya fremontii) thrives in USDA zones 7-10 as a hardy evergreen shrub

Bear Brush

Garrya Fremontii

Full · Zones 9–10

Beard Tongue (Penstemon Species) — commonly known as Beard Tongue

Beard Tongue

Penstemon Species

Full · Zones 3–10

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — grass-like foliage and tall

Bear Grass

Xerophyllum Tenax

Full · Zones 5–9

Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — is a rugged deciduous shrub or small tree

Bear Oak

Quercus Ilicifolia

Full · Zones 8–9

Beavertail Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia Basilaris) — The Beavertail Prickly Pear (Opuntia basilaris) is a charming, low-growing cactus, native to the Southwest

Beavertail Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntia Basilaris

Full · Zones 7–11

Bell Flower Hesperaloe (Hesperaloe Campanulata) — The Bell Flower Hesperaloe (Hesperaloe campanulata) exhibits slender

Bell Flower Hesperaloe

Hesperaloe Campanulata

Full · Zones 8–11

Ben Nevis Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Ben Nevis') — Helianthemum nummularium 'Ben Nevis' (Ben Nevis Sunrose) is a vibrant, low-growing evergreen perennial

Ben Nevis Sunrose

Helianthemum Num. 'Ben Nevis'

Full · Zones 4–9

Berlandier's Sundrops (Calylophus Berlandieri) — Berlandier's Sundrops (Calylophus berlandieri) is a resilient perennial native to the Southwest

Berlandier's Sundrops

Calylophus Berlandieri

Full · Zones 9–10

Bert Johnson Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Edm. 'Bert Johnson') — The Arctostaphylos 'Bert Johnson,' an evergreen shrub

Bert Johnson Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Edm. 'Bert Johnson'

Full · Zones 9–10

Betram Anderson Dwarf Stonecrop (Sedum 'Bertram Anderson') — Sedum 'Bertram Anderson,' a vibrant Dwarf Stonecrop

Betram Anderson Dwarf Stonecrop

Sedum 'Bertram Anderson'

Full · Zones 5–9