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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

Wintergreen Barberry (Berberis Julianae) — The Wintergreen Barberry, 'Berberis julianae', is an evergreen shrub, ideal for hedges

Wintergreen Barberry

Berberis Julianae

Half · Zones 5–10

Winter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — Typically reaching 20-30 feet tall and wide, it boasts silver-gray bark and dense, glossy green

Winter King Green Hawthorn

Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King'

Full · Zones 4–7

Winter Sun Mahonia (Mahonia 'Winter Sun') — The Winter Sun Mahonia (Mahonia x media 'Winter Sun') is an evergreen shrub

Winter Sun Mahonia

Mahonia 'Winter Sun'

Full · Zones 7–9

Winterthur Viburnum (Viburnum Nudum 'Winterthur') — The Viburnum nudum 'Winterthur' is a compact, multi-stemmed shrub, reaching 5-6 feet tall and wide

Winterthur Viburnum

Viburnum Nudum 'Winterthur'

Full · Zones 2–8

Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — creating a low-mounded form

Woadwaxen

Genista Lydia

Full · Zones 7–9

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — which can be irritating to skin and toxic if ingested

Wood Spurge

Euphorbia Robbiae

Full · Zones 6–10

Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — is a North American native shrub with soft pink to deep rose blooms

Woods Rose

Rosa Woodsii

Full · Zones 3–11

Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema lanatum) is a striking California native

Woolly Blue Curls

Trichostema Lanatum

Full · Zones 8–8

Woolly Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Marrubiifolia) — is a resilient shrub reaching up to 5 feet with a spread of 6 feet

Woolly Butterfly Bush

Buddleia Marrubiifolia

Full · Zones 11–11

Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — The Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') is an eye-catching

Woolly Grevillea

Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha'

Full · Zones 10–11

Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Tomentosa) — The Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos tomentosa) is a sculptural evergreen shrub

Woollyleaf Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Tomentosa

Full · Zones 7–11

Woolly Thyme (Thymus Pseudolanuginosus) — Woolly Thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus) is a low-growing, evergreen groundcover with a soft, fuzzy texture

Woolly Thyme

Thymus Pseudolanuginosus

Full · Zones 3–9

Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — Woolly Yarrow (Achillea tomentosa) is a low-growing perennial

Woolly Yarrow

Achillea Tomentosa

Full · Zones 2–10

Worcester Gold Blue Mist (Caryopteris 'Worcester Gold') — also known as the Worcester Gold Blue Mist

Worcester Gold Blue Mist

Caryopteris 'Worcester Gold'

Full · Zones 5–9

Wright Buckwheat (Eriogonum Wrightii) — Eriogonum wrightii, commonly known as Wright Buckwheat, is a resilient native perennial suited for xeriscapes

Wright Buckwheat

Eriogonum Wrightii

Full · Zones 6–10

Wright's Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Microcephalum) — It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and spreads up to 1 foot wide

Wright's Cudweed

Pseudognaphalium Microcephalum

Full · Zones 8–10

Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — The Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii)

Wright's Paurotis Palm

Acoelorrhaphe wrightii

Half · Zones 9–11

Wright's Penstemon (Penstemon Wrightii) — Wright's Penstemon (Penstemon wrightii) is a vibrant perennial offering tubular, hot pink to violet blooms

Wright's Penstemon

Penstemon Wrightii

Full · Zones 8–11

Wyn's Wonder Australian Fuchsia (Correa 'Wyn's Wonder') — The Correa 'Wyn's Wonder', or Wyn' Wonder Australian Fuchsia, is a striking evergreen shrub

Wyn's Wonder Australian Fuchsia

Correa 'Wyn's Wonder'

Full · Zones 9–10

Yarrow (Achillea X Taygetea) — Blooms from early summer to fall

Yarrow

Achillea X Taygetea

Full · Zones 3–11

Yarrow Hybrids (Achillea Hybrids) — are popular perennials offering an array of colors from white to pink

Yarrow Hybrids

Achillea Hybrids

Full · Zones 3–10

Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — The Yaupon Holly, Ilex vomitoria, is an evergreen native to southeastern North America

Yaupon

Ilex Vomitoria

Full · Zones 7–9

Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis umbellata) is an evergreen shrub

Yeddo Hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis Umbellata

Full · Zones 9–11

Yellow African Daisy (Arctotis Acaulis) — The Yellow African Daisy (Arctotis acaulis)

Yellow African Daisy

Arctotis Acaulis

Full · Zones 9–10