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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

Santa Barbara Sage (Salvia Leucantha 'Santa Barbara') — is a compact perennial renowned for its vibrant purple and white flowers

Santa Barbara Sage

Salvia Leucantha 'Santa Barbara'

Full · Zones 8–10

Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Arborescens) — Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum arborescens) is a resilient native shrub, thriving in U.S

Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat

Eriogonum Arborescens

Full · Zones 7–10

Santa Fe Sunflower (Helianthus Maximilianii 'Santa Fe') — is a perennial noted for its robust

Santa Fe Sunflower

Helianthus Maximilianii 'Santa Fe'

Full · Zones 3–8

Sapphire Tower (Puya Alpestris) — Puya alpestris, commonly known as Sapphire Tower, is a striking evergreen perennial native to Chilean slopes

Sapphire Tower

Puya Alpestris

Full · Zones 10–11

Saratoga Ginkgo Tree (Ginkgo Biloba 'Saratoga') — The Saratoga Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'Saratoga') is a deciduous conifer with unique

Saratoga Ginkgo Tree

Ginkgo Biloba 'Saratoga'

Full · Zones 4–11

Sasanqua Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua) — Camellia sasanqua, a broad-leaved evergreen shrub, is esteemed for its elegant winter blooms

Sasanqua Camellia

Camellia Sasanqua

Full · Zones 8–8

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa Repens 'Silver Form') — commonly called the Silver Saw Palmetto

Saw Palmetto

Serenoa Repens 'Silver Form'

Full · Zones 9–10

Sawtooth Oak (Quercus Acutissima) — swiftly reaching 40-60 ft in height with a 40-60 ft spread

Sawtooth Oak

Quercus Acutissima

Full · Zones 7–10

Scarlet-Bugler (Penstemon Centranthifolius) — It stands 2-4 feet tall and thrives in full sun with well-drained soils

Scarlet-Bugler

Penstemon Centranthifolius

Full · Zones 5–10

Scarlet Larkspur, Red Delphinium (Delphinium Cardinale) — renowned for its vibrant red

Scarlet Larkspur, Red Delphinium

Delphinium Cardinale

Full · Zones 11–11

Scarlet Monardella (Monardella Macrantha) — Scarlet Monardella (Monardella macrantha) is a vibrant perennial native to California

Scarlet Monardella

Monardella Macrantha

Full · Zones 6–10

Scarlet Oak (Quercus Coccinea) — The Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea) is a majestic deciduous tree, appreciated for its vibrant autumn display

Scarlet Oak

Quercus Coccinea

Full · Zones 7–7

Scarlet River Lily (Schizostylis Coccinea) — The Kaffir Lily (Schizostylis coccinea) is a perennial boasting slender

Scarlet River Lily

Schizostylis Coccinea

Full · Zones 6–9

Scarlet Sage (Salvia Splendens) — Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens) is a vibrant perennial that thrives in USDA zones 10-11

Scarlet Sage

Salvia Splendens

Full · Zones 8–10

Scarlet Sage (Salvia Splendens 'Paul') — Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens 'Paul') is a vibrant perennial prized for its striking red blooms

Scarlet Sage

Salvia Splendens 'Paul'

Full · Zones 8–10

Scented Geranium (Pelargonium (Scented Types)) — Scented Geraniums (Pelargonium spp.), aromatic perennials, flaunt a bouquet of fragrances from citrus to spice

Scented Geranium

Pelargonium (Scented Types)

Full · Zones 9–11

Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — While hardy and drought-tolerant, it‚Äôs considered invasive in some regions

Scotch Broom

Cytisus Scoparius

Full · Zones 6–11

Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — Scotch broom (Cytisus x praecox) is a deciduous shrub, reaching heights of 4-6 feet with an equal spread

Scotch Broom

Cytisus X Praecox

Full · Zones 6–11

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — an ornamental deciduous tree

Scotch Laburnum

Laburnum Alpinum

Full · Zones 4–7

Screwbean Mesquite (Prosopis Pubescens) — The Screwbean Mesquite (Prosopis pubescens) is a drought-tolerant

Screwbean Mesquite

Prosopis Pubescens

Full · Zones 8–11

Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides) — The Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a hardy, deciduous shrub, growing 6-18 ft

Sea Buckthorn

Hippophae Rhamnoides

Full · Zones 3–8

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — The Sea Dahlia (Coreopsis maritima) is a coastal perennial with vibrant yellow blooms

Sea Dahlia

Dahlia Maritima

Full · Zones 9–10

Sea Holly (Eryngium Maritimum) — Sea Holly, or Eryngium maritimum, is a striking perennial suitable for coastal themes

Sea Holly

Eryngium Maritimum

Full · Zones 5–10

Sea Lavender (Limonium Perezii) — is a robust perennial showcasing clusters of purple flowers atop 18-inch tall stems

Sea Lavender

Limonium Perezii

Full · Zones 9–10