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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

Bitter Cherry (Prunus Emarginata) — The Bitter Cherry (Prunus emarginata) is a North American native deciduous tree

Bitter Cherry

Prunus Emarginata

Full · Zones 8–10

Bitter Condalia Or B. Snakewood (Condalia Globosa) — radiates a rugged charm with its dense and thorny growth habit

Bitter Condalia Or B. Snakewood

Condalia Globosa

Full · Zones 8–11

Blackberry Lily (Iris Domestica) — Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica)

Blackberry Lily

Iris Domestica

Full · Zones 5–10

Blackbrush Acacia (Acacia Rigidula) — The Blackbrush Acacia (Acacia rigidula) is a native Texan shrub reaching heights of 10-15 ft

Blackbrush Acacia

Acacia Rigidula

Full · Zones 9–11

Blackcurrant (Ribes Nigrum) — Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) is a deciduous shrub

Blackcurrant

Ribes Nigrum

Half · Zones 3–8

Black Dalea (Dalea Frutescens) — Black Dalea (Dalea frutescens), a compact, evergreen shrub, thrives in zones 7-11

Black Dalea

Dalea Frutescens

Full · Zones 11–11

Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Nitida 'Herbstonne') — is a striking perennial displaying bright yellow petals with a prominent green cone

Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia Nitida 'Herbstonne'

Full · Zones 4–10

Black Flowering Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides 'Moudry') — is a perennial ornamental grass growing 2-3 feet tall and wide

Black Flowering Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Alopecuroides 'Moudry'

Full · Zones 5–10

Blackfoot Daisy (Melampodium Leucanthum) — Blackfoot Daisy (Melampodium leucanthum) thrives in arid conditions, suitable for xeriscaping

Blackfoot Daisy

Melampodium Leucanthum

Full · Zones 5–11

Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — Black Hawthorn (Crataegus douglasii) is a versatile deciduous shrub or a small tree

Black Hawthorn

Crataegus Douglasii

Full · Zones 3–9

Blackjack Oak (Quercus Marilandica) — Adaptable to various soils

Blackjack Oak

Quercus Marilandica

Full · Zones 6–9

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — is a fast-growing deciduous tree

Black Locust

Robinia Pseudoacacia

Full · Zones 3–10

Black Or Honey Sage (Salvia Mellifera) — Salvia mellifera, commonly called Black or Honey Sage, is a hardy evergreen shrub native to California

Black Or Honey Sage

Salvia Mellifera

Full · Zones 9–9

Black-Spine Prickly Pear (Opuntia Macrocentra) — It features large, flat, blue-green pads, with contrasting long black spines up to 2 inches long

Black-Spine Prickly Pear

Opuntia Macrocentra

Full · Zones 8–11

Black Taffeta Alum Root (Heuchera 'Black Taffeta') — The Heuchera 'Black Taffeta' offers luxurious, silky black foliage that gives depth to landscape designs

Black Taffeta Alum Root

Heuchera 'Black Taffeta'

Half · Zones 4–9

Blackwood Acacia (Acacia Melanoxylon) — Blackwood Acacia (Acacia melanoxylon) is an evergreen

Blackwood Acacia

Acacia Melanoxylon

Full · Zones 8–11

Bladderpod (Isomeris Arborea) — commonly known as Bladder Pod

Bladderpod

Isomeris Arborea

Full · Zones 7–10

Bladderpod (Peritoma Arborea) — Peritoma arborea, commonly known as Bladderpod, is a perennial shrub thriving in USDA zones 7-10

Bladderpod

Peritoma Arborea

Full · Zones 7–10

Blatant Bearded Iris (Iris Bearded 'Blatant') — The Bearded Iris 'Blatant' is a striking perennial, boasting showy bicolor blooms up to 6 inches wide

Blatant Bearded Iris

Iris Bearded 'Blatant'

Full · Zones 3–10

Blazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — The Orange Freesia, or Tritonia deusta, is a striking cormous perennial, reaching up to 12 inches in height

Blazing Star

Tritonia Deusta

Full · Zones 3–10

Bloodgood London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica 'Bloodgood') — The Bloodgood London Plane Tree (Platanus x hispanica 'Bloodgood') is a magnificent hybrid

Bloodgood London Plane Tree

Platanus X Hispanica 'Bloodgood'

Full · Zones 7–10

Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — The Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca') is a striking conifer with silvery-blue evergreen needles

Blue Atlas Cedar

Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca'

Full · Zones 6–11

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — Erigeron glaucus, the Seaside Daisy, enchants with lavender-blue petals circling yellow centers

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy

Erigeron Glaucus

Full · Zones 6–10

Blueberry Sundae False Indigo (Baptisia 'Blueberry Sundae') — deciduous perennial featuring vibrant indigo-blue flowers resembling pea blossoms

Blueberry Sundae False Indigo

Baptisia 'Blueberry Sundae'

Full · Zones 4–9