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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

Purple Haze Hummingbird Mint (Agastache 'Purple Haze') — commonly known as Purple Haze Hummingbird Mint

Purple Haze Hummingbird Mint

Agastache 'Purple Haze'

Full · Zones 5–10

Purple Hop Bush (Dodonaea Viscosa 'Purpurea') — commonly known as Purple Hop Bush

Purple Hop Bush

Dodonaea Viscosa 'Purpurea'

Full · Zones 8–11

Purple Iceplant (Drosanthemum Hispidum) — Ideal for rock gardens or as a colorful, low-maintenance landscape accent

Purple Iceplant

Drosanthemum Hispidum

Full · Zones 9–10

Purple Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Purpurea) — is a hardy perennial showcasing stunning whorls of tubular

Purple Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis Purpurea

Full · Zones 8–10

Purple Lampranthus (Lampranthus Productus) — ideal for adding a splash of color with its dazzling purple flowers

Purple Lampranthus

Lampranthus Productus

Full · Zones 8–10

Purple Leaf Acacia (Acacia Baileyana 'Purpurea') — small to medium-sized tree

Purple Leaf Acacia

Acacia Baileyana 'Purpurea'

Full · Zones 8–11

Purple-Leaf Winter Creeper (Euonymus Fortunei 'Colorata') — With a spread of 4-6 feet and a height reaching 1-2 feet

Purple-Leaf Winter Creeper

Euonymus Fortunei 'Colorata'

Full · Zones 5–10

Purple Lovegrass (Eragrostis Spectabilis) — Eragrostis spectabilis, or Purple Lovegrass, is a charming perennial grass that thrives in USDA zones 5-9

Purple Lovegrass

Eragrostis Spectabilis

Full · Zones 7–10

Purple Needlegrass (Nassella Pulchra) — commonly known as Purple Needlegrass

Purple Needlegrass

Nassella Pulchra

Full · Zones 7–10

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — Solanum xanti, commonly called 'Purple Nightshade,' is a perennial shrub native to California

Purple Nightshade

Solanum Xanti

Full · Zones 10–11

Purple Or Gray Sage (Salvia Leucophylla) — commonly called Purple or Gray Sage

Purple Or Gray Sage

Salvia Leucophylla

Full · Zones 8–10

Purple People Eater Mangave (Mangave 'Purple People Eater') — Mangave 'Purple People Eater' is a striking succulent hybrid featuring rosettes with long

Purple People Eater Mangave

Mangave 'Purple People Eater'

Full · Zones 8–10

Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) — or Hibiscus syriacus Purple Pillar®

Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

Full · Zones 5–8

Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea Purpurea) — This hardy perennial thrives in full sun, preferring well-drained soils

Purple Prairie Clover

Dalea Purpurea

Full · Zones 3–8

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — Notable for its purple-tinged

Purple Prickly Pear

Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™

Full · Zones 9–11

Purple Queen Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea 'Purple Queen') — The Bougainvillea 'Purple Queen' is an evergreen climber known for vibrant magenta-purple bracts

Purple Queen Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea 'Purple Queen'

Full · Zones 10–11

Purple Robe Locust (Robinia X Ambigua 'Purple Robe') — Robinia x ambigua 'Purple Robe,' is a captivating deciduous tree

Purple Robe Locust

Robinia X Ambigua 'Purple Robe'

Full · Zones 11–11

Purple Rockrose (Cistus X Purpureus) — The Purple Rockrose (Cistus x purpureus) is a vibrant evergreen shrub

Purple Rockrose

Cistus X Purpureus

Full · Zones 8–10

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — Purple Rockrose (Cistus incanus)

Purple Rockrose

Cistus Incanus

Full · Zones 8–10

Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Purpureus') — features multi-season appeal with its purplish foliage and feathery "smoke" blooms

Purple Smoketree

Cotinus Coggygria 'Purpureus'

Full · Zones 3–11

Purple Stonecrop (Sedum Spathulifolium 'Purpureum') — is a hardy perennial succulent with fleshy

Purple Stonecrop

Sedum Spathulifolium 'Purpureum'

Full · Zones 5–9

Purple Three Awn Grass (Aristida Purpurea) — Aristida purpurea, or Purple Three Awn Grass, is a drought-tolerant perennial

Purple Three Awn Grass

Aristida Purpurea

Full · Zones 9–10

Purple Toadflax (Linaria Purpurea) — It blooms from late spring to early fall, reaching heights of 2-3 feet with a spread of 12 inches

Purple Toadflax

Linaria Purpurea

Full · Zones 5–9

Purple Top Verbena (Verbena Bonariensis) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it is drought-tolerant and attracts pollinators

Purple Top Verbena

Verbena Bonariensis

Full · Zones 7–9