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Drought Tolerant

Drought Tolerant Plants Create resilient, water-wise gardens with our collection of drought tolerant plants that thrive in dry conditions. These hardy varieties are perfect for sustainable landscaping and reducing water usage while maintaining beautiful, vibrant displays. Benefits of Drought Tolerant Plants: Water conservation - significantly reduce irrigation needs Low maintenance - thrive with minimal care once established Climate resilient - withstand heat, wind, and dry conditions Cost effective - lower water bills and maintenance costs Extended growing season - perform well in challenging weather Sustainable gardening - environmentally responsible landscaping Drought Tolerant Categories: Mediterranean Plants: Heat-loving varieties with aromatic foliage Prairie Natives: Grassland species with deep root systems Desert Adaptations: Specialized plants for arid conditions Silver Foliage: Plants with reflective leaves for heat tolerance Ornamental Grasses: Textural elements that sway in breezes Perfect For: Xeriscapes and water-wise gardens Hot, sunny exposures and slopes Areas with poor or sandy soil Low-maintenance landscape zones Coastal gardens with salt exposure Rain gardens and naturalized areas This collection offers beauty without compromise, proving that water-wise gardening can be both sustainable and stunning. 

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  • Achillea 'Coronation Gold' – Fernleaf Yarrow

    Perennial

    Fernleaf Yarrow

    Achillea 'Coronation Gold'

    Low water
  • Achillea 'Moonshine' – Yarrow

    Perennial

    Yarrow

    Achillea 'Moonshine'

    Deer resistantLow water
  • Achillea millefolium 'Island Pink' (syn. A. mill. x borealis 'Pink Island Form') – Island Yarrow

    Perennial

    Island Yarrow

    Achillea millefolium 'Island Pink' (syn. A. mill. x borealis 'Pink Island Form')

    CA nativeDeer resistant
  • Achillea millefolium 'Sonoma Coast' – Yarrow

    Perennial

    Yarrow

    Achillea millefolium 'Sonoma Coast'

    CA nativeDeer resistant
  • Achillea millefolium Tutti Frutti 'Pink Grapefruit' – Yarrow

    Perennial

    Yarrow

    Achillea millefolium Tutti Frutti 'Pink Grapefruit'

    Deer resistantLow water
  • Ajuga reptans 'Mahogany' – Carpet Bugle

    Perennial

    Carpet Bugle

    Ajuga reptans 'Mahogany'

    Low water
  • Anigozanthos 'Bush Ranger' (Bush Gems Series) – Kangaroo Paw

    Perennial

    Kangaroo Paw

    Anigozanthos 'Bush Ranger' (Bush Gems Series)

    Low water
  • Marguerite Daisy 'Beauty Yellow' – live perennial, deer & drought resistant

    Perennial

    Marguerite Daisy

    Argyranthemum frutescens 'Beauty Yellow'

  • Armeria maritima 'Splendens' – Sea Thrift

    Grass / Sedge

    Sea Thrift

    Armeria maritima 'Splendens'

    Low water
  • Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Red' – Sea Thrift

    Grass / Sedge

    Sea Thrift

    Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Red'

    (1)
    Low water
  • Bellium minutum – Miniature Mat Daisy

    Groundcover

    Miniature Mat Daisy

    Bellium minutum

    (1)
    Groundcover
  • Bouteloua gracilis – Blue Grama Grass

    Grass / Sedge

    Blue Grama Grass

    Bouteloua gracilis

    Low water
  • Brachyscome hybrid 'Surdaisy White' – Swan River Daisy

    Perennial

    Swan River Daisy

    Brachyscome hybrid 'Surdaisy White'

    Deer resistantLow water
  • Bromus carinatus – California Brome

    Grass / Sedge

    California Brome

    Bromus carinatus

    CA nativeLow water
  • Calylophus drummondianus – Sundrops

    Perennial

    Sundrops

    Calylophus drummondianus

    Low water
  • Bellflower 'Dickson’s Gold' – live perennial, deer resistant

    Perennial

    Bellflower

    Campanula garganica 'Dickson’s Gold'

    Deer resistant
  • Peach-Leaved Bellflower – live perennial, deer resistant

    Perennial

    Peach-Leaved Bellflower

    Campanula persicifolia

    (1)
    Deer resistant
  • Serbian Bellflower – live perennial, deer resistant

    Perennial

    Serbian Bellflower

    Campanula poscharskyana

    Deer resistantLow water
  • Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' – Orange Sedge

    Grass / Sedge

    Orange Sedge

    Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire'

    Low water
  • Carex tumulicola – Foothill Sedge

    Grass / Sedge

    Foothill Sedge

    Carex tumulicola

    CA nativeLow water
  • Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Carmel Creeper' – California Lilac

    Tree / Shrub

    California Lilac

    Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Carmel Creeper'

    CA nativeLow water
  • Cordyline australis 'Salsa' (Dancing Series) – Torbay Palm

    Tree / Shrub

    Torbay Palm

    Cordyline australis 'Salsa' (Dancing Series)

    Low water
  • Coreopsis 'Jethro Tull' – Fluted Tickseed

    Perennial

    Fluted Tickseed

    Coreopsis 'Jethro Tull'

    Deer resistantLow water
  • Perennial

    Tickseed

    Coreopsis lanceolata 'Early Sunrise'

    Low water
  • Coreopsis verticillata 'Crazy Cayenne' – Tickseed

    Perennial

    Tickseed

    Coreopsis verticillata 'Crazy Cayenne'

    Low water
  • Erigeron glaucus 'Sea Breeze' – Seaside Daisy

    Groundcover

    Seaside Daisy

    Erigeron glaucus 'Sea Breeze'

    CA nativeLow water
  • Erigeron glaucus 'Wayne Roderick' – Seaside Daisy

    Groundcover

    Seaside Daisy

    Erigeron glaucus 'Wayne Roderick'

    CA nativeLow water
  • Euphorbia myrsinites – Myrtle Spurge

    Perennial

    Myrtle Spurge

    Euphorbia myrsinites

    Low water
  • Festuca rubra 'Patrick's Point' – Red Fescue

    Grass / Sedge

    Red Fescue

    Festuca rubra 'Patrick's Point'

    CA nativeGroundcover
  • Festuca rubra – Red Fescue Grass

    Grass / Sedge

    Red Fescue Grass

    Festuca rubra

    Low waterGroundcover
  • Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire' (syn. 'Saphirsprudel') – Blue Oat Grass

    Grass / Sedge

    Blue Oat Grass

    Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire' (syn. 'Saphirsprudel')

    Low water
  • Heuchera sanguinea 'Ruby Bells' – Coral Bells, Alum Root

    Perennial

    Coral Bells, Alum Root

    Heuchera sanguinea 'Ruby Bells'

    Deer resistantLow water
  • Lavandula allardii 'Meerlo' – Variegated Lavender

    Tree / Shrub

    Variegated Lavender

    Lavandula allardii 'Meerlo'

    Low water
  • Lavandula angustifolia 'Platinum Blonde' (syn. L. 'Momparler') – English Lavender

    Perennial

    English Lavender

    Lavandula angustifolia 'Platinum Blonde' (syn. L. 'Momparler')

    Low water
  • Lavandula x heterophylla 'Goodwin Creek Grey' – Hybrid Lavender

    Tree / Shrub

    Hybrid Lavender

    Lavandula x heterophylla 'Goodwin Creek Grey'

    Low water
  • Lavandula x intermedia 'Phenomenal' – Hybrid Lavender

    Perennial

    Hybrid Lavender

    Lavandula x intermedia 'Phenomenal'

    Low water
  • Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence' – Lavandin

    Tree / Shrub

    Lavandin

    Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence'

    Low water
  • Muhlenbergia sericea (syn. M. filipes, M. capillaris var. filipes) – Gulf Muhly

    Grass / Sedge

    Gulf Muhly

    Muhlenbergia sericea (syn. M. filipes, M. capillaris var. filipes)

    Low water
  • Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low' – Catmint

    Perennial

    Catmint

    Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low'

    Low water
  • Nepeta x faassenii 'Six Hills Giant' – Catmint

    Perennial

    Catmint

    Nepeta x faassenii 'Six Hills Giant'

    Low water
  • Nepeta x faassenii – Catmint

    Perennial

    Catmint

    Nepeta x faassenii

    (1)
    Low water