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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

Pacific Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Nutkaensis) — reaching 2-3 feet in height and spreading to 1-2 feet

Pacific Reed Grass

Calamagrostis Nutkaensis

Full · Zones 8–9

Pacific Starflower (Trientalis Latifolia) — Trientalis latifolia, known as Pacific Starflower, is a charming perennial native to western North America

Pacific Starflower

Trientalis Latifolia

Half · Zones 5–9

Pacific Wax Myrtle (Myrica Californica) — The Pacific Wax Myrtle, Myrica californica, is an evergreen shrub native to the Pacific Coast

Pacific Wax Myrtle

Myrica Californica

Full · Zones 7–10

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — The Pacific Yew (Taxus brevifolia) is an evergreen with a narrow

Pacific Yew

Taxus Brevifolia

Full · Zones 4–10

Paddle Plant (Kalanchoe Luciae) — The Paddle Plant (Kalanchoe luciae) is a stunning succulent with broad

Paddle Plant

Kalanchoe Luciae

Full · Zones 10–11

Pagoda Fawn Lily (Erythronium 'Pagoda') — The Pagoda Trout Lily (Erythronium 'Pagoda') is a charming perennial featuring 18-inch tall

Pagoda Fawn Lily

Erythronium 'Pagoda'

Full · Zones 4–9

Pajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis) — Arctostaphylos pajaroensis, or Pajaro Manzanita, is an evergreen shrub native to California's central coast

Pajaro Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis

Full · Zones 8–10

Pale Leaf Yucca (Yucca Pallida) — evergreen perennial with a compact rosette of silvery-blue leaves reaching up to 2 feet in width and height

Pale Leaf Yucca

Yucca Pallida

Full · Zones 5–11

Palma China Yucca (Yucca Decipiens) — This desert native features stiff, blue-green leaves and towering spikes of white flowers in summer

Palma China Yucca

Yucca Decipiens

Full · Zones 8–11

Palmer's Agave (Agave Palmeri) — Palmer's Agave (Agave palmeri) is a statuesque

Palmer's Agave

Agave Palmeri

Full · Zones 8–11

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — commonly known as Palmer‚Äôs Beard Tongue

Palmer's Beard Tongue

Penstemon Palmeri

Full · Zones 8–10

Palmer's Dudleya (Dudleya Palmeri) — Palmer's Dudleya (Dudleya palmeri) is a succulent, forming rosettes up to 12 inches wide

Palmer's Dudleya

Dudleya Palmeri

Full · Zones 10–11

Palmgrass (Setaria Palmifolia) — is a tropical perennial with broad

Palmgrass

Setaria Palmifolia

Zones 10–11

Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — Palo Adan (Fouquieria diguetii) is a striking, semi-deciduous shrub reaching 10-13 ft in height

Palo Adan

Fouquieria Diguetii

Full · Zones 9–10

Palo Brea, Sonoran Palo Verde (Parkinsonia Praecox) — a picturesque Sonoran native

Palo Brea, Sonoran Palo Verde

Parkinsonia Praecox

Full · Zones 9–11

Pampas Grass (Cortaderia Selloana) — Note its invasive behavior in some regions and sharp-edged leaves requiring mindful placement

Pampas Grass

Cortaderia Selloana

Full · Zones 5–11

Panache Fig (Ficus Carica 'Panache') — commonly known as the Panache Fig

Panache Fig

Ficus Carica 'Panache'

Full · Zones 7–9

Panda Plant (Kalanchoe Tomentosa) — Originating from Madagascar; ideal for xeriscaping and rock gardens, image 63

Panda Plant

Kalanchoe Tomentosa

Full · Zones 9–10

Paper Bag Bush (Scutellaria Mexicana) — The Paper Bag Bush (Scutellaria mexicana) is a charming Southwest native perennial

Paper Bag Bush

Scutellaria Mexicana

Full · Zones 10–11

Paper Spine Cactus (Tephrocactus Articulatus) — Paper Spine Cactus (Tephrocactus articulatus) is a distinctive cluster-forming cactus

Paper Spine Cactus

Tephrocactus Articulatus

Full · Zones 8–11

Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — The Amaryllis papilio 'Butterfly' is a captivating bulbous perennial

Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis

Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly'

Full · Zones 9–10

Paprika Red Common Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Paprika') — The Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' is a vibrant perennial known for its fiery red flowers with

Paprika Red Common Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Paprika'

Full · Zones 3–11

Paraguay Cactus (Opuntia Paraguayensis) — is a drought-tolerant plant boasting flat green pads and vibrant yellow flowers

Paraguay Cactus

Opuntia Paraguayensis

Full · Zones 9–10

Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — is a striking succulent featuring rosettes of waxy

Parasol Aeonium

Aeonium Arboreum

Full · Zones 9–11