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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

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — also known as Wine Cups (Callirhoe involucrata)

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups

Callirhoe Involucrata

Full · Zones 4–9

'Popstar' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — It matures at 10-12 inches tall and 16-20 inches wide

'Popstar' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full

Pork And Beans (Sedum X Rubrotinctum) — commonly known as Pork And Beans

Pork And Beans

Sedum X Rubrotinctum

Full · Zones 9–10

Portugal Laurel (Prunus Lusitanica) — The Portugal Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) is a lush, evergreen shrub or small tree, reaching 18-20 feet

Portugal Laurel

Prunus Lusitanica

Full · Zones 7–10

Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — The Post Oak (Quercus stellata) is a hardy deciduous tree, reaching 40-50 feet in height with a 35-foot spread

Post Oak

Quercus Stellata

Full · Zones 4–9

Potato Vine (Solanum Laxum) — The Solanum laxum, commonly known as Potato Vine, is a fast-growing evergreen climber

Potato Vine

Solanum Laxum

Full · Zones 9–10

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — Celebrated for its voluminous clusters of pink blossoms lasting mid-summer to fall

Potomac Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac'

Full · Zones 7–10

Poverty Weed, San Diego Marsh-Elder (Iva Hayesiana) — also known as Poverty Weed or San Diego Marsh-Elder

Poverty Weed, San Diego Marsh-Elder

Iva Hayesiana

Full · Zones 9–11

Powis Castle Artemisia (Artemisia 'Powis Castle') — The Powis Castle Artemisia (Artemisia 'Powis Castle') is an evergreen perennial featuring fine

Powis Castle Artemisia

Artemisia 'Powis Castle'

Full · Zones 6–10

Powwow White Coneflower (Echinacea Pur. 'Powwow White') — 'PowWow White' is a resilient perennial flaunting dazzling white blooms with golden-yellow centers

Powwow White Coneflower

Echinacea Pur. 'Powwow White'

Full · Zones 3–9

Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata)

Prairie Coneflower

Ratibida Pinnata

Full · Zones 3–10

Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus Heterolepis) — clumping perennial grass reaching 2‚Äì3 ft in height and 2‚Äì3 ft in width

Prairie Dropseed

Sporobolus Heterolepis

Full · Zones 3–9

Prairie Fire Crabapple (Malus 'Prairie Fire') — is a deciduous tree prized for its vibrant spring blossoms and fall foliage

Prairie Fire Crabapple

Malus 'Prairie Fire'

Full · Zones 4–9

'Prairie Princess' Ironweed (Vernonia hybrid) — It grows 26-30 inches tall and spreads 30-36 inches wide

'Prairie Princess' Ironweed

Vernonia hybrid

Full

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — smoke-like seed heads atop stems reaching 16-24 inches

Prairie Smoke

Geum Triflorum

Full · Zones 5–10

Prairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu (Panicum Amarum) — Prairie Switch Grass, Panicum amarum, thrives in full sun, tolerating drought with deep roots

Prairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu

Panicum Amarum

Full · Zones 8–11

Prairie Zinnia (Zinnia Grandiflora) — This sun-loving native thrives in USDA zones 4-9

Prairie Zinnia

Zinnia Grandiflora

Full · Zones 7–11

Pretty Face, Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia Ixioides) — Triteleia ixioides, commonly known as Pretty Face or Golden Brodiaea, is a charming bulbous perennial

Pretty Face, Golden Brodiaea

Triteleia Ixioides

Full · Zones 7–11

Prickly Mucronata (Gaultheria Mucronata) — Gaultheria mucronata, commonly known as Prickly Heath, is an evergreen shrub boasting small, spiny leaves

Prickly Mucronata

Gaultheria Mucronata

Full · Zones 5–9

Prickly Paperbark (Melaleuca Styphelioides) — white flowers in the garden

Prickly Paperbark

Melaleuca Styphelioides

Full · Zones 9–9

Prickly Phlox (Linanthus Californicus) — Prickly Phlox (Linanthus californicus) is an evergreen shrub native to California

Prickly Phlox

Linanthus Californicus

Full · Zones 9–11

Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — Prickly Poppy (Argemone munita) is a striking perennial with a bold presence

Prickly Poppy

Argemone Munita

Full · Zones 3–10

'Pride and Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — The Sedum hybrid 'Pride and Joy' is a compact

'Pride and Joy' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full

Pride Of Madeira (Echium Candicans) — silvery-green leaves that span up to 2 feet

Pride Of Madeira

Echium Candicans

Full · Zones 9–11