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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

Vine Maple (Acer Circinatum) — The Vine Maple (Acer circinatum) is a sculptural deciduous shrub to small tree

Vine Maple

Acer Circinatum

Half · Zones 5–10

Violet Silverleaf (Leucophyllum Candidum) — The Violet Silverleaf (Leucophyllum candidum) is a compact evergreen shrub

Violet Silverleaf

Leucophyllum Candidum

Full · Zones 9–11

Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia Virginica) — Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) thrive in USDA zones 3-8

Virginia Bluebells

Mertensia Virginica

Full · Zones 3–8

Walker's Low Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Walker's Low') — award-winning ca™int

Walker's Low Catmint

Nepeta Racemosa 'Walker's Low'

Full · Zones 4–8

Wall Germander (Teucrium X Lucidrys) — is a robust evergreen sub-shrub reaching 12-18 inches tall

Wall Germander

Teucrium X Lucidrys

Full · Zones 7–7

Warty Barberry (Berberis Verruculosa) — Berberis verruculosa, or Warty Barberry, is an evergreen shrub reaching up to 3 feet in height and spread

Warty Barberry

Berberis Verruculosa

Full · Zones 5–7

Washington Thorn (Crataegus Phaenopyrum) — multi-stemmed tree reaching heights of 20-30 ft

Washington Thorn

Crataegus Phaenopyrum

Full · Zones 3–8

Water Oak (Quercus Nigra) — Quercus nigra, commonly known as Water Oak, is a fast-growing deciduous hardwood

Water Oak

Quercus Nigra

Full · Zones 7–10

Waverly Sage (Salvia Microphylla) — Salvia microphylla, or Waverly Sage, is a perennial shrub reaching 2-3 ft in height and width

Waverly Sage

Salvia Microphylla

Full · Zones 8–10

Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — a versatile evergreen shrub

Wax Myrtle

Morella Cerifera

Full · Zones 7–10

Weaver's Bamboo (Bambusa Textilis) — is a clumping bamboo valued for its slender

Weaver's Bamboo

Bambusa Textilis

Full · Zones 9–10

Weber Agave (Agave Weberi) — Weber Agave (Agave weberi) is a striking succulent that commands attention with its impressive size

Weber Agave

Agave Weberi

Full · Zones 6–11

Weber's Blue Tequila Agave (Agave Tequilana) — succulent perennial prized for its distinctive rosette of pointed blue-green leaves

Weber's Blue Tequila Agave

Agave Tequilana

Full · Zones 9–11

Wedding Party® Wedding Bells (Helleborus hybrid) — Helleborus 'Wedding Bells'

Wedding Party® Wedding Bells

Helleborus hybrid

Full · Zones 4–9

Weeping Acacia (Acacia Pendula) — Weeping Acacia (Acacia pendula), a drought-tolerant Australian native, showcases a graceful, weeping habit

Weeping Acacia

Acacia Pendula

Full · Zones 9–11

Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca Pendula') — Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula') is a dramatic

Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar

Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'

Full · Zones 6–11

Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — Its distinctive red brush-like flowers bloom spring through summer, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies

Weeping Bottlebrush

Callistemon Viminalis

Full · Zones 9–11

Weeping Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara 'Pendula') — The Weeping Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara 'Pendula') is a graceful, evergreen specimen tree

Weeping Deodar Cedar

Cedrus Deodara 'Pendula'

Full · Zones 7–11

Weeping Eastern White Pine (Pinus Strobus 'Pendula') — Ideal for focal points in gardens

Weeping Eastern White Pine

Pinus Strobus 'Pendula'

Full · Zones 3–8

Weeping Sequoia (Sequoiadendron Gig. 'Pendulum') — The Weeping Sequoia 'Pendulum' is a unique conifer featuring a narrow

Weeping Sequoia

Sequoiadendron Gig. 'Pendulum'

Full · Zones 6–9

Weeping Tea Tree (Leptospermum 'Dark Shadows') — is an elegant evergreen with pendulous branches reaching up to 10 feet high and spreading 8 feet wide

Weeping Tea Tree

Leptospermum 'Dark Shadows'

Full · Zones 10–10

Weeping White Spruce (Picea Glauca 'Pendula') — exhibits a distinctive slender form with pendulous

Weeping White Spruce

Picea Glauca 'Pendula'

Full · Zones 2–6

Wendy Alum Root (Heuchera 'Wendy') — flaunts ruffled evergreen foliage with a silver sheen

Wendy Alum Root

Heuchera 'Wendy'

Half · Zones 7–10

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — delicate sky-blue flowers on slender stems

Western Blue Flax

Linum Perenne

Full · Zones 3–9