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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

Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — is an evergreen shrub reaching 2 to 3 feet in height and spread

Spineless Butcher's Broom

Ruscus Hypoglossum

Deep Shade · Zones 7–10

Spineless Yucca (Yucca Recurvifolia) — The Spineless Yucca (Yucca recurvifolia) is a resilient evergreen shrub

Spineless Yucca

Yucca Recurvifolia

Full · Zones 7–10

Spiny Bear's Breech (Acanthus Spinosus) — spiky foliage and tall flower spikes

Spiny Bear's Breech

Acanthus Spinosus

Full · Zones 5–6

Spiny Grevillea (Grevillea Jun. 'Lava Cascade') — The Grevillea juniperina 'Lava Cascade'

Spiny Grevillea

Grevillea Jun. 'Lava Cascade'

Full · Zones 9–10

Spiny Redberry (Rhamnus Crocea) — Rhamnus crocea, or Spiny Redberry, is an evergreen shrub native to California

Spiny Redberry

Rhamnus Crocea

Full · Zones 9–10

Spiny Smoke Tree (Psorothamnus Spinosus) — growing 5-10 feet tall with an equal spread

Spiny Smoke Tree

Psorothamnus Spinosus

Full · Zones 9–10

Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — This perennial thrives in USDA zones 4-9, reaching up to 6 inches tall and 12 inches wide

Spinystar, Beehive Cactus

Escobaria Vivipara

Full · Zones 10–11

Spiral Aloe (Aloe Polyphylla) — The Spiral Aloe (Aloe polyphylla) is a stunning succulent, famous for its symmetrical spiral pattern of leaves

Spiral Aloe

Aloe Polyphylla

Full · Zones 9–11

Spiral Palm (Veitchia Spiralis) — commonly known as the Kajewskia Palm

Spiral Palm

Veitchia Spiralis

Full · Zones 10–11

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus maculata) is an imposing evergreen tree native to Australia

Spotted Gum

Eucalyptus Maculata

Full · Zones 9–10

Spotted Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium Maculatum) — is a robust perennial native to moist

Spotted Joe Pye Weed

Eutrochium Maculatum

Full · Zones 4–8

Sprawling Prickly Pear (Opuntia Phaeacantha) — The Sprawling Prickly Pear (Opuntia phaeacantha)

Sprawling Prickly Pear

Opuntia Phaeacantha

Full · Zones 9–11

Spreading Acacia (Acacia Redolens) — is an evergreen groundcover noted for its dense

Spreading Acacia

Acacia Redolens

Full · Zones 8–11

Spreading Emu Bush (Eremophila Divaricata) — Spreading Emu Bush (Eremophila divaricata) is an adaptable

Spreading Emu Bush

Eremophila Divaricata

Full · Zones 9–11

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — The Spreading English Yew (Taxus baccata 'Repandens') is an evergreen ground cover with dark green

Spreading English Yew

Taxus Baccata 'Repandens'

Full · Zones 6–10

Spreading Sunset® Lantana (Lantana 'Spreading Sunset') — The Spreading Sunset® Lantana, or Lantana 'Spreading Sunset', is a vibrant perennial ground

Spreading Sunset® Lantana

Lantana 'Spreading Sunset'

Full · Zones 9–11

Sprenger Asparagus (Asparagus Densiflorus 'Sprengeri') — commonly called Sprenger Asparagus

Sprenger Asparagus

Asparagus Densiflorus 'Sprengeri'

Full · Zones 9–11

Spring Beauty (Claytonia Virginica) — Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica) is a charming, native woodland perennial

Spring Beauty

Claytonia Virginica

Half · Zones 3–11

Springfire Lehua (Metrosideros Collina 'Springfire') — is a vibrant evergreen shrub

Springfire Lehua

Metrosideros Collina 'Springfire'

Full · Zones 9–11

Spring Starflower (Ipheion Uniflorum) — favored for its ability to herald spring with an abundance of star-shaped blooms

Spring Starflower

Ipheion Uniflorum

Full · Zones 3–9

Springtime Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime') — The Springtime Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica 'Springtime') is an evergreen shrub

Springtime Indian Hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime'

Full · Zones 8–9

Spurge (Euphorbia Characias 'Tasmanian Tiger') — When designing with 'Tasmanian Tiger'

Spurge

Euphorbia Characias 'Tasmanian Tiger'

Full · Zones 6–9

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — Ceanothus prostratus, or Squaw Carpet, is a low-growing evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 7-10

Squaw Carpet

Ceanothus Prostratus

Full · Zones 8–11

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — including dry and poor soils

Staghorn Sumac

Rhus Typhina

Full · Zones 3–8