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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

Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — rounded rosettes up to 18 inches across

Parasol Aeonium

Aeonium Urbicum

Full · Zones 9–11

Pardon Me Hybrid Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me') — Each flower spans approximately 3 inches across and stands on 18-inch tall scapes

Pardon Me Hybrid Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me'

Full · Zones 4–10

Paris Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Paris') — popularly known as Paris Coral Bells

Paris Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Paris'

Half · Zones 4–9

Parry's Beargrass (Nolina Parryi) — It forms a dense rosette with long, slender blue-green leaves reaching up to 4 ft in length

Parry's Beargrass

Nolina Parryi

Full · Zones 8–11

Parry's Penstemon (Penstemon Parryi) — Native to the desert Southwest, it thrives under full sun and requires well-drained soil

Parry's Penstemon

Penstemon Parryi

Full · Zones 8–11

Parson's Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Parsonii') — The Parson's Juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Parsonii') is a durable evergreen ground cover known for its

Parson's Juniper

Juniperus Chinensis 'Parsonii'

Full · Zones 10–10

Partridge Breast Aloe, Tiger Aloe (Aloe Variegata) — Partridge Breast Aloe (Aloe variegata)

Partridge Breast Aloe, Tiger Aloe

Aloe Variegata

Half · Zones 9–11

Paul's Scarlet English Hawthorn (Crataegus Laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet') — commonly called Paul's Scarlet English Hawthorn

Paul's Scarlet English Hawthorn

Crataegus Laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet'

Full · Zones 5–8

Peach Drift Rose (Rosa 'Peach Drift') — spreading shrub reaching 1.5 feet in height with a 2.5 feet spread

Peach Drift Rose

Rosa 'Peach Drift'

Full · Zones 5–10

Peaches And Cream Grevillea (Grevillea 'Peaches And Cream') — Grevillea 'Peaches and Cream' is an evergreen shrub prized for its bicolored blooms

Peaches And Cream Grevillea

Grevillea 'Peaches And Cream'

Full · Zones 8–10

Peachie Keen Hummingbird Mint (Agastache 'Peachie Keen') — Agastache 'Peachie Keen' is a vibrant perennial with perennial appeal

Peachie Keen Hummingbird Mint

Agastache 'Peachie Keen'

Full · Zones 5–10

Pearl Acacia (Acacia Podalyriifolia) — oval-shaped foliage complements clusters of fragrant

Pearl Acacia

Acacia Podalyriifolia

Full · Zones 10–10

Peking Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Acutifolius) — The Peking Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster acutifolius, is a resilient deciduous shrub, thriving in zones 4-7

Peking Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Acutifolius

Full · Zones 4–8

Pencil Cholla (Cylindropuntia Arbuscula) — The Pencil Cholla (Cylindropuntia arbuscula) is a compact

Pencil Cholla

Cylindropuntia Arbuscula

Full · Zones 9–10

Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — Adds architectural interest to xeriscapes with minimal maintenance

Pencil Tree

Euphorbia Tirucalli

Full · Zones 8–10

Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — The Peppermint Tree (Agonis flexuosa) is a graceful Australian native

Peppermint Tree

Agonis Flexuosa

Full · Zones 10–10

Perennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — low-growing legume groundcover that reaches 6-12 inches in height

Perennial Peanut

Arachis Glabrata

Full · Zones 8–11

'Perfect Edging' Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea) — It grows 14-18 inches tall and spreads 18-24 inches wide

'Perfect Edging' Tall Fescue

Festuca arundinacea

Periwinkle (Vinca Major) — Periwinkle, or Vinca major, is a fast-spreading evergreen ground cover

Periwinkle

Vinca Major

Half · Zones 4–9

Perle von Nurnberg (Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg') — The Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg' is a stunning succulent prized for its rosettes up to 6 inches in

Perle von Nurnberg

Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg'

Full · Zones 9–11

Peruvian-Apple Cactus, Pitaya (Cereus Peruvianus) — commonly called Peruvian-Apple Cactus

Peruvian-Apple Cactus, Pitaya

Cereus Peruvianus

Full · Zones 9–10

Peruvian Feather Grass (Stipa Ichu) — is a perennial ornamental grass standing at 2 to 3 feet tall

Peruvian Feather Grass

Stipa Ichu

Full · Zones 8–9

Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria 'Florist's Champagne') — Alstroemeria 'Florist's Champagne,' a perennial reaching 2-3 feet tall

Peruvian Lily

Alstroemeria 'Florist's Champagne'

Full · Zones 8–10

Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria Hybrids) — flowering perennial with funnel-shaped blooms in varied hues

Peruvian Lily

Alstroemeria Hybrids

Full · Zones 8–10