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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

White Lace Flower (Orlaya Grandiflora) — it makes an excellent filler in garden borders and cut flower arrangements

White Lace Flower

Orlaya Grandiflora

Full · Zones 8–10

Whiteleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Viscida) — The Whiteleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos viscida) is a striking evergreen shrub

Whiteleaf Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Viscida

Full · Zones 11–11

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — The White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus albidus) is a drought-tolerant shrub, growing 2-3 feet tall and wide

White-Leaved Rockrose

Cistus Albidus

Full · Zones 8–10

White Long Stemmed Lavender (Lavandula X Intermedia 'Alba') — a striking white-flowered lavender

White Long Stemmed Lavender

Lavandula X Intermedia 'Alba'

Full · Zones 5–9

White Mazus (Mazus Reptans 'Alba') — The White Mazus, Mazus reptans 'Alba', is a robust, low-growing perennial spreading up to 12 inches wide

White Mazus

Mazus Reptans 'Alba'

Half · Zones 5–8

White Meadowsweet (Spiraea Alba) — White Meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) is a North American native deciduous shrub, thriving in zones 3-8

White Meadowsweet

Spiraea Alba

Full · Zones 3–8

White Monkey Flower (Mimulus Bifidus 'White') — commonly known as White Monkey Flower

White Monkey Flower

Mimulus Bifidus 'White'

Full · Zones 3–10

White Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum 'Albus') — evergreen groundcover with delicate white flowers

White Mother Of Thyme

Thymus Serpyllum 'Albus'

Full · Zones 4–8

White Oak (Quercus Alba) — Mature specimens can attain heights of 80-100 feet with an equal spread

White Oak

Quercus Alba

Full · Zones 3–9

White Oleander (Nerium Oleander 'White') — The White Oleander (Nerium oleander 'White') is an evergreen shrub

White Oleander

Nerium Oleander 'White'

Full · Zones 8–11

White Paintbrush (Haemanthus Albiflos) — is an intriguing perennial bulb featuring lush green leaves and striking white flowers

White Paintbrush

Haemanthus Albiflos

Half · Zones 9–10

White Pampas Grass (Cortaderia Selloana 'Silver Comet') — variegated leaves with creamy white stripes

White Pampas Grass

Cortaderia Selloana 'Silver Comet'

Full · Zones 5–11

White Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Alba') — The White Periwinkle, or Vinca minor 'Alba', is an evergreen ground cover with a trailing habit

White Periwinkle

Vinca Minor 'Alba'

Deep Shade · Zones 4–9

White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — attracting butterflies and providing a low-maintenance

White Plumbago

Plumbago Scandens

Half · Zones 9–10

White Poplar (Populus Alba) — The White Poplar, or Populus alba, is a deciduous tree native to Eurasia

White Poplar

Populus Alba

Full · Zones 3–8

White Rockrose (Cistus X Hybridus) — The White Rockrose (Cistus x hybridus) is an evergreen shrub with a robust

White Rockrose

Cistus X Hybridus

Full · Zones 7–10

White Sage (Salvia Apiana) — White Sage (Salvia apiana), a perennial evergreen native to the Southwestern US, thrives in arid conditions

White Sage

Salvia Apiana

Full · Zones 9–9

White Spiraea (Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida) — White Spiraea (Spiraea betulifolia var

White Spiraea

Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida

Full · Zones 3–8

White Striped Dwarf Bamboo (Sasaella Masamuneana 'Albostriata') — adds elegance with its variegated

White Striped Dwarf Bamboo

Sasaella Masamuneana 'Albostriata'

Full · Zones 7–10

White Thorn (Vachella Constricta) — Vachellia constricta, or White Thorn, is a hardy shrub native to the Southwest

White Thorn

Vachella Constricta

Full · Zones 11–11

White Thorn Acacia (Vachella constricta) — The White Thorn Acacia (Acacia constricta) is a hardy

White Thorn Acacia

Vachella constricta

Full · Zones 7–11

White Valerian (Centranthus Ruber 'Albus') — is a robust perennial featuring dense clusters of fragrant

White Valerian

Centranthus Ruber 'Albus'

Full · Zones 4–10

Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — prized for its whorls of lilac-purple blooms and its robust

Whorled Sage

Salvia Verticillata

Full · Zones 5–8

Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — bright orange to red flowers; which are a magnet for local pollinators like hummingbirds and bees

Wickens' Aloe

Aloe Wickensii

Full · Zones 9–11