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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

Red Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Pulcherrima) — Low maintenance and drought-resistant, it's ideal for a warm, sunny landscape spot

Red Bird Of Paradise

Caesalpinia Pulcherrima

Full · Zones 8–11

Redbirds In A Tree (Scrophularia Macrantha) — commonly known as Redbirds In A Tree

Redbirds In A Tree

Scrophularia Macrantha

Half · Zones 5–10

Red-Capped Gum (Eucalyptus Erythrocorys) — This small to medium-sized tree typically reaches 15-30 feet tall, with a spread of 10-20 feet

Red-Capped Gum

Eucalyptus Erythrocorys

Full · Zones 9–10

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — Juniperus virginiana, commonly known as the Eastern Red Cedar, is a robust coniferous evergreen

Red Cedar

Juniperus Virginiana

Full · Zones 4–11

Red Creeping Thyme (Thymus Praecox 'Coccineus') — Red Creeping Thyme (Thymus praecox 'Coccineus') is a dense ground cover with aromatic, evergreen foliage

Red Creeping Thyme

Thymus Praecox 'Coccineus'

Full · Zones 5–10

Red Diervilla (Diervilla sp.) — Proven Winners - Kodiak® Red - Diervilla sp

Red Diervilla

Diervilla sp.

Deep Shade

Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — This plant is characterized by its narrow leaves with vivid red edges, emanating from a central cane

Red-Edged Dracaena

Dracaena Marginata

Half · Zones 10–11

Red Edge Echeveria (Echeveria Subrigida) — Echeveria subrigida 'Red Edge,' a striking succulent, forms large rosettes reaching up to 12 inches wide

Red Edge Echeveria

Echeveria Subrigida

Full · Zones 9–11

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — The Red Emu (Eremophila glabra) is a highly adaptable Australian native shrub

Red Emu

Eremophila Glabra

Full · Zones 9–11

Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — is an evergreen shrub with glossy leaves reaching 8-10 ft in height and 4-6 ft in width

Red Escallonia

Escallonia Rubra

Half · Zones 8–10

Red Firecracker Plant (Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢) — is a vibrant perennial that boasts cascading branches with tubular red flowers

Red Firecracker Plant

Russelia X 'St. Elmo's Fire'‚Ñ¢

Full · Zones 8–11

Red Flowering Currant (Ribes 'Pulborough Scarlet') — It boasts scarlet tubular flowers in early spring, attracting hummingbirds

Red Flowering Currant

Ribes 'Pulborough Scarlet'

Half · Zones 7–10

Red Flowering Currant (Ribes Sanguineum) — reaching a height of 6-10 feet and a spread of 4-6 feet

Red Flowering Currant

Ribes Sanguineum

Half · Zones 7–10

Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia Ficifolia) — Mature specimens typically reach heights of 25 to 40 feet with a canopy spread of 20 to 30 feet

Red-Flowering Gum

Corymbia Ficifolia

Full · Zones 9–10

Red Hooks Grevillea (Grevillea 'Red Hooks') — Grevillea 'Red Hooks' is an evergreen shrub

Red Hooks Grevillea

Grevillea 'Red Hooks'

Full · Zones 9–10

Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — commonly known as the Red Hot Poker

Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia Uvaria

Full · Zones 5–10

Red-Hot-Poker, Torch Lily (Kniphofia Thompsoni) — commonly known as Red-Hot-Poker or Torch Lily

Red-Hot-Poker, Torch Lily

Kniphofia Thompsoni

Full · Zones 5–9

Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea') — is a robust evergreen tree reaching heights up to 30-45 feet with an equivalent canopy spread

Red Ironbark

Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea'

Full · Zones 9–11

Red Mallow (Pavonia Missionum) — Red Mallow (Pavonia missionum) is a vibrant, herbaceous perennial that thrives in full sun to partial shade

Red Mallow

Pavonia Missionum

Full · Zones 7–11

Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — admired for its vibrant fall foliage ranging from bright red to purple

Red Maple

Acer Rubrum

Full · Zones 3–10

Red Mexican Lobelia (Lobelia Laxiflora) — tubular flowering perennial

Red Mexican Lobelia

Lobelia Laxiflora

Full · Zones 8–11

Red Mistletoe Cactus (Pseudorhipsalis Ramulosa) — The Red Mistletoe Cactus (Pseudorhipsalis ramulosa), native to tropical regions, is a unique epiphyte

Red Mistletoe Cactus

Pseudorhipsalis Ramulosa

Half · Zones 10–11

Red Monkey Flower (Mimulus Puniceus) — The Red Monkey Flower (Mimulus puniceus) is a vibrant perennial native to California's wet habitats

Red Monkey Flower

Mimulus Puniceus

Full · Zones 9–10

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — low-maintenance succulent boasting vibrant red-tinged green stems; typically reaching heights of 6 to 9, image 77

Red Pencil Tree

Euphorbia tirucalli

Full · Zones 9–10