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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

Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — cloud-like plumes and vibrant foliage

Smoke Bush

Cotinus Coggygria

Full · Zones 3–11

Smooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — Smooth Agave (Agave desmetiana) is a rosette-forming succulent featuring robust

Smooth Agave

Agave Desmetiana

Half · Zones 8–11

Smooth Sotol, Desert Candle (Dasylirion Leiophyllum) — slender leaves that form a dense rosette

Smooth Sotol, Desert Candle

Dasylirion Leiophyllum

Full · Zones 8–10

Smooth Sumac (Rhus Glabra) — Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra) is a deciduous shrub native to North America

Smooth Sumac

Rhus Glabra

Full · Zones 3–8

Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — Snake's Head Fritillary, Fritillaria meleagris, is a perennial bulb standing at 12-16 inches tall

Snake's Head Fritillary

Fritillaria Meleagris

Full · Zones 3–8

Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — presenting a subtle bluish-green hue that complements an array of color schemes

Snowberry

Symphoricarpos Albus

Full · Zones 3–7

Snowflake Bacopa (Sutera Cordata 'Snowflake') — Ideal for hanging baskets and borders

Snowflake Bacopa

Sutera Cordata 'Snowflake'

Full · Zones 9–11

Snow Sprite Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara 'Snow Sprite') — The 'Snow Sprite' Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara) offers stunning visual appeal with its dense

Snow Sprite Deodar Cedar

Cedrus Deodara 'Snow Sprite'

Full · Zones 7–9

Snowy River Wattle (Acacia Boormanii) — is a hardy Australian native with a graceful weeping habit

Snowy River Wattle

Acacia Boormanii

Full · Zones 8–10

Soap Aloe (Aloe Saponaria) — lance-shaped leaves edged with small teeth

Soap Aloe

Aloe Saponaria

Full · Zones 9–11

Soap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — The Soap Aloe (Aloe maculata) is a hardy succulent characterized by rosettes of fleshy

Soap Aloe, African Aloe

Aloe Maculata

Full · Zones 9–11

Soap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe 'Grassy Lassie') — is a clump-forming perennial with narrow

Soap Aloe, African Aloe

Aloe 'Grassy Lassie'

Full · Zones 9–11

Soap Plant (Chlorogalum Pomeridianum) — grass-like leaves up to 3 feet long

Soap Plant

Chlorogalum Pomeridianum

Full · Zones 6–10

Soaptree Yucca (Yucca Elata) — The Soaptree Yucca (Yucca elata) is a resilient desert perennial, reaching up to 15 feet tall

Soaptree Yucca

Yucca Elata

Full · Zones 6–11

Socal Clematis (Clematis Pauciflora) — The SoCal Clematis (Clematis pauciflora) is a delicate, evergreen vine native to Southern California

Socal Clematis

Clematis Pauciflora

Full · Zones 8–10

Soft Caress' Mahonia (Mahonia 'Soft Caress') — Mahonia 'Soft Caress' delivers a tropical appeal with spine-free, feathery foliage

Soft Caress' Mahonia

Mahonia 'Soft Caress'

Full · Zones 7–11

Soft Rush (Juncus Effusus) — It thrives in USDA Zones 4-9, reaching 2-4 feet tall with a 1-2 foot spread

Soft Rush

Juncus Effusus

Full · Zones 8–10

Soledad Purple Ti Plant (Cordyline 'Soledad') — The Cordyline 'Soledad,' commonly known as the Soledad Purple Ti Plant

Soledad Purple Ti Plant

Cordyline 'Soledad'

Full · Zones 8–11

Sombrero® Adobe Orange (Echinacea hybrid) — cinnamon-brown central cone

Sombrero® Adobe Orange

Echinacea hybrid

Full · Zones 3–9

Sombrero® Granada Gold (Echinacea hybrid) — golden-yellow flowers with a prominent copper cone center

Sombrero® Granada Gold

Echinacea hybrid

Full · Zones 3–9

Sombrero® Salsa Red (Echinacea hybrid) — red flowers with orange centers

Sombrero® Salsa Red

Echinacea hybrid

Full · Zones 4–9

Sombrero® Sangrita (Echinacea hybrid) — The Echinacea 'Sombrero Sangrita'

Sombrero® Sangrita

Echinacea hybrid

Full · Zones 3–9

Sombrero® Tres Amigos (Echinacea hybrida) — Hardy in zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade and requires well-drained soil

Sombrero® Tres Amigos

Echinacea hybrida

Full · Zones 3–9

Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — Salvia sonomensis, or Sonoma Sage, is an evergreen perennial renowned for its fragrant, silver-green foliage

Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage

Salvia Sonomensis

Full · Zones 9–9