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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

Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon Californicum) — commonly known as Linear Leaved Goldenbush

Yerba Santa

Eriodictyon Californicum

Full · Zones 9–11

Zagreb Thread Leaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis Verticillata 'Zagreb') — Drought-tolerant once established

Zagreb Thread Leaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis Verticillata 'Zagreb'

Full · Zones 6–10

Zexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — Native to the southern US and Mexico, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun

Zexmenia

Zexmenia Hispida

Full · Zones 8–11