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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

Mexican Oregano (Lippia Graveolens) — Mexican Oregano (Lippia graveolens) is a perennial shrub standing 2-5 ft

Mexican Oregano

Lippia Graveolens

Full · Zones 10–11

Mexican Palo Verde (Parkinsonia Aculeata) — is a deciduous tree known for its airy canopy and vibrant green bark

Mexican Palo Verde

Parkinsonia Aculeata

Full · Zones 9–10

Mexican Ruellia (Ruellia Brittoniana) — flourishing in full sun to partial shade

Mexican Ruellia

Ruellia Brittoniana

Full · Zones 8–11

Mexican Sage (Salvia Leucantha) — The Mexican Sage (Salivia leucantha) is a vibrant perennial, flourishing in full sun to partial shade

Mexican Sage

Salvia Leucantha

Full · Zones 9–10

Mexican Snowball (Echeveria Elegans) — commonly known as Mexican Snowball; in winter to spring, it produces pink-stemmed, lantern-shaped flowers, image 61

Mexican Snowball

Echeveria Elegans

Full · Zones 9–10

Mexican Tarragon (Tagetes Lucida) — Mexican Tarragon (Tagetes lucida) is an aromatic perennial herb standing 18-30 inches tall

Mexican Tarragon

Tagetes Lucida

Full · Zones 9–11

Mexican Tree Ocotillo Or Coach Whip (Fouquieria Macdougalii) — Fouquieria macdougalii, or Mexican Tree Ocotillo, thrives in arid climates, demanding full sun

Mexican Tree Ocotillo Or Coach Whip

Fouquieria Macdougalii

Full · Zones 9–11

Mexican Tulip Poppy (Hunnemannia Fumariifolia) — Mexican Tulip Poppy (Hunnemannia fumariifolia) is a perennial with a graceful

Mexican Tulip Poppy

Hunnemannia Fumariifolia

Full · Zones 9–10

Miami Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami') — The Miami Crape Myrtle is a vibrant, deciduous tree reaching 10-20 feet in height with a spread

Miami Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami'

Full · Zones 7–10

Midnight Rose Alum Root (Heuchera 'Midnight Rose') — The Heuchera 'Midnight Rose' is a striking perennial valued for its vibrant foliage

Midnight Rose Alum Root

Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'

Half · Zones 3–10

'Midnight Velvet' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — It reaches 22-26 inches tall and spreads 30-32 inches wide

'Midnight Velvet' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full

Milkshake Coneflower (Echinacea 'Milkshake') — commonly named Milkshake Coneflower

Milkshake Coneflower

Echinacea 'Milkshake'

Full · Zones 3–9

Millstream Palm (Livistona Alfredii) — The Millstream Palm (Livistona alfredii) is an elegant fan palm, native to Western Australia

Millstream Palm

Livistona Alfredii

Full · Zones 9–11

Miner's Lettuce (Claytonia Perfoliata) — scientifically named Claytonia perfoliata

Miner's Lettuce

Claytonia Perfoliata

Half · Zones 3–11

$Ming Asparagus Fern (Asparagus Retrofractus) — needle-like leaves and woody$

Ming Asparagus Fern

Asparagus Retrofractus

Full · Zones 9–11

Miniature Pine Tree (Crassula Tetragona) — is a succulent resembling miniature pine trees with fleshy

Miniature Pine Tree

Crassula Tetragona

Full · Zones 9–11

Miniature Sedge (Carex Conica 'The Beatles') — Carex conica 'The Beatles' is a compact ornamental grass with fine-textured

Miniature Sedge

Carex Conica 'The Beatles'

Half · Zones 7–9

Miniature Variegated Sedge (Carex Conica 'Snowline') — a captivating dwarf sedge

Miniature Variegated Sedge

Carex Conica 'Snowline'

Half · Zones 7–9

Mint Chocolate Chip Manfreda (Manfreda Und. 'Mint Chocolate Chip') — The Mint Chocolate Chip Manfreda is a striking succulent

Mint Chocolate Chip Manfreda

Manfreda Und. 'Mint Chocolate Chip'

Full · Zones 8–11

Minted Scented Lion's Tail (Leonotis Menthifolia) — commonly known as Minted Scented Lion's Tail

Minted Scented Lion's Tail

Leonotis Menthifolia

Full · Zones 9–11

Mint Saucer Aeonium (Aeonium 'Mint Saucer') — is a stunning succulent with fleshy

Mint Saucer Aeonium

Aeonium 'Mint Saucer'

Full · Zones 9–10

Mint The Best (Mentha Gattefossei) — Mint 'The Best' (Mentha gattefossei) is a refreshing, aromatic perennial with vibrant green foliage

Mint The Best

Mentha Gattefossei

Full · Zones 4–11

Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) — The Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) is an evergreen shrub native to California

Mission Manzanita

Xylococcus bicolor

Full · Zones 11–11

Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — commonly known as the Mission cactus or Indian Fig

Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig

Opuntia Ficus-Indica

Full · Zones 9–11