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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

Menzies' Goldenbush (Isocoma Menziesii) — Isocoma menziesii, or Menzies' Goldenbush, is a coastal perennial shrub native to California

Menzies' Goldenbush

Isocoma Menziesii

Full · Zones 9–10

Merlot Coneflower (Echinacea 'Merlot') — raspberry-pink flowers with a striking reddish-brown central cone

Merlot Coneflower

Echinacea 'Merlot'

Full · Zones 3–9

Mescal Agave (Agave Parryi) — The Mescal Agave (Agave parryi) is a robust succulent known for its dense rosettes of blue-green

Mescal Agave

Agave Parryi

Full · Zones 8–11

Meteor Shower® Verbena (Verbena bonariensis) — It grows 20-30 inches tall and 8-12 inches wide, bringing pollinator-friendly height to containers and borders

Meteor Shower® Verbena

Verbena bonariensis

Full · Zones 7–11

Mexican Abelia (Abelia Floribunda) — The Mexican Abelia (Abelia floribunda) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, lance-shaped leaves

Mexican Abelia

Abelia Floribunda

Full · Zones 5–10

Mexican Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea Microspadix) — is a resilient and graceful palm

Mexican Bamboo Palm

Chamaedorea Microspadix

Half · Zones 9–11

Mexican Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Mexicana) — The Mexican Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia mexicana) is a sun-loving semi-evergreen shrub

Mexican Bird Of Paradise

Caesalpinia Mexicana

Full · Zones 8–11

Mexican Bluebell (Ruellia Simplex) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade, reaching heights and spreads of 2-3 feet

Mexican Bluebell

Ruellia Simplex

Full · Zones 8–11

Mexican Blue Palm (Brahea Armata) — Hardy to 15°F, it requires full sun and well-drained soil

Mexican Blue Palm

Brahea Armata

Full · Zones 11–11

Mexican Buckeye (Ungnadia Speciosa) — is a resilient deciduous shrub or small tree

Mexican Buckeye

Ungnadia Speciosa

Full · Zones 7–11

Mexican Ebony (Havardia Mexicana) — small to medium-sized tree reaching heights of 15-30 feet with a dense

Mexican Ebony

Havardia Mexicana

Full · Zones 8–11

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — Blooming from late spring through summer, it flourishes in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Mexican Evening Primrose

Oenothera Speciosa

Full · Zones 9–10

Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — The Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia robusta) is a striking

Mexican Fan Palm

Washingtonia Robusta

Full · Zones 8–10

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — waving feather-like panicles at 1.5-2 feet tall

Mexican Feather Grass

Nassella Tenuissima

Full · Zones 7–10

Mexican Fencepost (Pachycereus Marginatus) — is an eye-catching columnar cactus

Mexican Fencepost

Pachycereus Marginatus

Full · Zones 9–10

Mexican Fence Post Cactus (Stenocereus marginatus) — is a columnar plant ideal for creating vertical accents in xeriscapes

Mexican Fence Post Cactus

Stenocereus marginatus

Full · Zones 9–10

Mexican Fire Barrel (Ferocactus Pilosus) — is a striking cactus that boasts vivid red spines and a cylindrical form

Mexican Fire Barrel

Ferocactus Pilosus

Deep Shade · Zones 9–10

Mexican Flame Or Orangeglow Vine (Senecio Confusus) — The Mexican Flame Vine (Senecio confusus)

Mexican Flame Or Orangeglow Vine

Senecio Confusus

Full · Zones 9–11

Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — This drought-tolerant wildflower is excellent for low-water landscapes

Mexican Gold Poppy

Eschscholzia Mexicana

Full · Zones 6–10

Mexican Grass Tree (Dasylirion Longissimum) — is an evergreen perennial showcasing a slow-growing rosette of narrow

Mexican Grass Tree

Dasylirion Longissimum

Full · Zones 6–11

Mexican Hat (Ratibida Columnifera) — is a captivating perennial noted for its distinctive sombrero-shaped

Mexican Hat

Ratibida Columnifera

Full · Zones 3–10

Mexican Honeysuckle (Justicia Spicigera) — evergreen shrub reaching heights of 2-4 feet with an equal spread

Mexican Honeysuckle

Justicia Spicigera

Full · Zones 8–11

Mexican Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pringlei) — The Mexican Manzanita (Arctostaphylos pringlei) is a striking evergreen shrub

Mexican Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Pringlei

Full · Zones 9–11

Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — Mexican Marigold (Tagetes lemmonii) is a vibrant perennial offering fragrant

Mexican Marigold

Tagetes Lemmonii

Full · Zones 8–10