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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

Pin Oak (Quercus Palustris) — The Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) is a deciduous tree reaching heights of 60-70 feet with a 25-40 foot spread

Pin Oak

Quercus Palustris

Full · Zones 4–10

Pinon Pine, Pinyon Or Nut Pine (Pinus Edulis) — The Pinon Pine (Pinus edulis)

Pinon Pine, Pinyon Or Nut Pine

Pinus Edulis

Full · Zones 3–10

Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — commonly known as the Pinwheel

Pinwheel

Aeonium Haworthii

Full · Zones 9–11

Pipestem Clematis (Clematis Lasiantha) — Pipestem Clematis (Clematis lasiantha) is an enchanting climbing vine

Pipestem Clematis

Clematis Lasiantha

Full · Zones 5–9

Plains Lovegrass (Eragrostis Intermedia) — commonly called Plains Lovegrass

Plains Lovegrass

Eragrostis Intermedia

Full · Zones 7–10

Platt's Black Flax (Phormium 'Platts Black') — Phormium 'Platt's Black' is a striking ornamental grass, revered for its dark burgundy-black leaves

Platt's Black Flax

Phormium 'Platts Black'

Full · Zones 8–11

Plum Delight Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense 'Pink') — plum-colored foliage and vibrant pink strap-like blooms in spring

Plum Delight Fringe Flower

Loropetalum Chinense 'Pink'

Full · Zones 7–10

Plume Albizia (Albizia Distachya) — It is noted for its feathery bipinnate leaves and fluffy

Plume Albizia

Albizia Distachya

Full · Zones 7–11

Plum Passion Winter Nandina (Nandina Domestica 'Plum Passion') — stands out with vibrant purple foliage that intensifies in winter

Plum Passion Winter Nandina

Nandina Domestica 'Plum Passion'

Full · Zones 6–10

Plum Perfect Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Plum Perfect') — commonly known as Plum Perfect Daylily

Plum Perfect Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Plum Perfect'

Full · Zones 5–11

Plum Petals Aeonium (Aeonium 'Plum Petals') — The Aeonium 'Plum Petals' is a succulent with rich burgundy rosettes that resemble flowers

Plum Petals Aeonium

Aeonium 'Plum Petals'

Full · Zones 9–11

Plush Plant (Echeveria Harmsii) — is a succulent featuring lanceolate green leaves with vivid red edges

Plush Plant

Echeveria Harmsii

Full · Zones 9–10

Poco Sunset Hot Poker (Kniphofia 'Poco Sunset') — orange to coral flower spikes

Poco Sunset Hot Poker

Kniphofia 'Poco Sunset'

Full · Zones 5–9

Poet's Jasmine (Jasminum Grandiflora) — is a cherished addition to any garden; with its intoxicating scent and captivating blossoms, image 57

Poet's Jasmine

Jasminum Grandiflora

Full · Zones 8–10

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus gloriosus) is an evergreen shrub native to California

Point Reyes Creeper

Ceanothus Gloriosus

Full · Zones 8–11

Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron Radicans) — native North American plant

Poison Ivy

Toxicodendron Radicans

Full · Zones 8–10

Poison Oak (Toxicodendron Diversilobum) — commonly known as Poison Oak

Poison Oak

Toxicodendron Diversilobum

Full · Zones 8–10

Pojo Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Pojo') — commonly known as Pojo Daylily

Pojo Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Pojo'

Full · Zones 3–10

Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — 2-5 inches wide fruit adds culinary interest

Pomegranate

Punica Granatum

Full · Zones 7–10

Pom Pom Conebush (Leucadendron Discolor 'Pom Pom') — The Leucadendron discolor 'Pom Pom' is an eye-catching

Pom Pom Conebush

Leucadendron Discolor 'Pom Pom'

Full · Zones 9–11

Ponderosa Pine (Pinus Ponderosa) — The Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa), an impressive evergreen, towers to majestic heights of 60-125 feet

Ponderosa Pine

Pinus Ponderosa

Full · Zones 3–5

Pony Tail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata) — Maturing at 6-8 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide, it's ideal for xeriscapes or as a focal point

Pony Tail Palm

Beaucarnea Recurvata

Full · Zones 9–11

Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — is a vibrant perennial shrub reaching up to 6-10 feet tall and spreading 3-5 feet wide

Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia

Senna Didymobotrya

Full · Zones 10–11

Popcorn Lantana (Lantana Patriot Weeper 'Popcorn') — Thriving in USDA Zones 9-11, it reaches up to 18 inches tall and spreads 24 inches

Popcorn Lantana

Lantana Patriot Weeper 'Popcorn'

Full · Zones 9–11