SucculentSucculent
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- Dependent on variety × Dependent on variety
Plant Collection
Drought-Tolerant Full Sun Plants
Sun-loving plants that sip water once established, ideal for hot, dry spots and water-conscious gardens.
In this collection
186 varieties
Succulent
ShrubSumac
Rhus
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 7-15 feet (shrub form typical in cultivation; occasionally to 30+ feet as small tree) × 10-20 feet
TreeSweet Acacia
Vachellia farnesiana
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 15-25 feet × 20-30 feet
ShrubTexas Sage
Leucophyllum frutescens
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 4-6 feet × 4-5 feet (naturally compact)
ShrubThryallis
Galphimia gracilis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 5-9 feet × 4-6 feet
HerbThyme
Thymus vulgaris
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 0.5-1 feet
GroundcoverTwinflower
Dyschoriste oblongifolia
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 1-2 feet
PerennialWall Germander
Teucrium chamaedrys
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet
TreeWild Lime
Zanthoxylum fagara
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 15-25 feet × 15-20 feet
AnnualWild Poinsettia
Euphorbia cyathophora
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-3.5 feet × 1-2 feet
HerbWinter Savory
Satureja montana
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-1.5 feet × 1-2 feet
PerennialYarrow
Achillea millefolium
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet (varies by cultivar)
ShrubYaupon Holly
Ilex vomitoria
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 15-25 feet × 15-25 feet
PerennialYellowtop
Flaveria linearis
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 3-4 feet
TreeArizona Cypress
Hesperocyparis arizonica
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 40-60 feet × 15-20 feet
Bachelor's Button
Centaurea cyanus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-3 ft × 0.5-1 ft
GrassBahiagrass
Paspalum notatum
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 2-3 feet
GroundcoverBeach Tea
Croton punctatus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 3-4 feet
ShrubBeaked Yucca
Yucca thompsoniana
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 10-15 feet × 3-5 feet
TreeBluejack Oak
Quercus incana
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 15-30 feet × 15-25 feet
ShrubButtonsage
Lantana involucrata
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 3-5 feet × 1-5 feet
PerennialCalamint
Calamintha nepeta
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet
California Lilac
Ceanothus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-12 ft × 4-10 ft
Candytuft
Iberis sempervirens
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 6-12 in × 12-24 in
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