Drought-Tolerant

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DROUGHT-TOLERANT PLANTS
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Trees	Shrubs		Vines		Annuals/Perennials
Mexican Sage Bush		Courtesy, Department of Water Resources Plants for California Landscapes, A Catalog of Drought Tolerant Plants and Sunset Western Garden Book Lawn and Garden Disclaimer: Some plants are invasive and/or discouraged in our area. Check with local experts before planting.		Flannel Bush

Common Misconceptions

All California native plants are drought-tolerant.
Many native plants which grow along streams use a great deal of water from the stream but need no irrigation or rain. However, planted away from a water source, they would not tolerate a drought. Many other native plants require as much water as some imported or hybrid ornamental plants.
All drought-tolerant plants are native.
Many imported plants come from Mediterranean climates similar to California's and are drought-tolerant here. Many have become naturalized, that is, they reproduce and flourish without assistance from people.
We will not have the same landscaping options as we have now if we use drought-tolerant plants.
Water-conserving grasses, turf substitutes, ground covers, hedges, shrubs, flowering plants, and shade trees are available for use in landscape design which are drought-tolerant. Some are even fire retardant, deer-resistant, or control erosion.
Planting landscapes with drought-tolerant species is a new idea.
Toyon, Juniper, Contoneaster, Rosemary shrubs, Western Redbud Raphiolepis or Indian Hawthorn, and Bottlebrush are just a few examples of plants you can commonly find in your own yard or neighborhood which require little or no supplemental watering after they are established.
Drought-tolerant plants never need to be watered.
All plants need some water to live. Young plants sometimes need more water than is usually available from rainfall, until they establish a good root system. After a drought-tolerant plant becomes established in its new environment, it will thrive with little or no irrigation.
Drought-tolerant plants can be successfully mixed with more water-demanding plants.
Drought-tolerant plants should be grouped together in the garden in order to conserve water. Some drought-tolerant species are susceptible to diseases and root rot when over-watered.

DROUGHT-TOLERANT PLANTS

TREES

Soil which has too much sand or clay content does not have a good ability to provide water to the plants. Adding an amendment such as fir bark, or manure may improve the soil. When planting, the amendment and a backfill soil should be evenly mixed. If the soil is too sandy a soil amendment can add the organic material needed to help hold the water in the soil. If the soil has too much clay an amendment can help break up the soil so that the water drains through easier.
Some trees are invasive and/or discouraged in our area. Check with local experts before planting.

Botanical Name

Common Name

Notes

Acacia baileyana	Bailey Acacia	Leaves feathery, blue-gray, flowers. aromatic.
Aesculus californica	California Buckeye	Flowers. aromatic, pinkish white - Tolerant of pollution.
Ailanthus altissima	Tree-of-heaven	Fast growing. Tolerant of pollution.
Albizia julibrissin	Silktree	Attracts hummingbirds.
Arbutus menziesii	Madrone, Madrona	Disease susceptibility.
Arbutus unedo	Strawberry Tree	Slow to moderate growth.
Broussonetia papyrifera	Paper Mulberry	Attracts birds.
Calocedrus decurrens	Incense Cedar	Grow in sun or shade.
Castanea millissima	Chinese Chestnut	Requires sun. Leaves red in spring.
Catalpa speciosa	Western Catalpa	Pest-free. Flowers white with purple spots.
Cedrus atlantica	Atlas Cedar	Slow to moderate growth.
Cedrus deodora	Deodar Cedar	Fast growing, grows in sun.
Celtis australis	European Hackberry	Tolerant of heat, wind, drought-full sun.
Celtis occidentalis	Common Hackberry	Full sun, needs some water.
Cercocarpus ledifolius	Curl-leaf Mahogany	Wide spreading -
Cinnamomum camphora	Camphor Tree	Casts deep shade. Leaves aromatic rose colored in spring. glowers tiny, yellow, in spring.

Cotinus coggygria	Smoke Tree	Leaves yellow to orange-red in fall.
Crataegus spp.	Hawthorn	Susceptible to pests.
Cupressus arizonica bonita	Smooth Arizona Cypress	Conical shape. Foliage-aromatic, grayish blue-green.
Eriobotrya deflexa	Bronze Loquat	Easily trained into small tree. Good for patios, & containers. Frost tolerant.

Eucalyptus calophylla	Eucalyptus	50' high. Leaves beautiful.
Euclyptus camaldulensis	Red gum, River Red Gum	Extremely drought tolerant.
Feijoa sellowiana	Pineapple Guava	18-25' high. Full sun or part shade -
Ficus carica	Common Fig	Makes dense shade, grows in sun.
Fraxinus dipetela	Foothill Ash	Flowers white, showy in clusters in spring.
Fraxinus velutina	Modesto Ash	Fall color yellow, some water needed.
Fremontondendron spp.	Flannel bush	see picture above -
Geijera parviflora	Australian Willow	Grace of weeping willow 25-30' high.
Ginkgo biloba	Maidenhair Tree, Ginkgo	Leaves fanshaped, pest free. Fall color - yellow, grow in sun-needs some water.
Gleditsia triacanthos	Thornless Honey	Fall color-yellow-full sun.
Grevillea robusta	Silk Oak	Fast growing, leaves fernlike.
Heteromeles arbutifolia	Toyon	15-25' high. Multi-trunked.
Juniperus californica	California Juniper	foliage-yellowish-green.
Juniperus occidentalis	Sierra Juniper	Foliage-blue-gray, needs some water.
Juniperus scopulorum	Weeping Rocky	Foliage-silvery. Branches thin, weeping.

Juniperus virginiana	Red Cedar Juniper	Conical shape. Foliage dark green. Some water needed.
Koelreuteria paniculata	Goldenrain Tree	Some water, Leaves reddish in spring, blue-green in summer.
Ligustrum lucidum	Glossy Privet	40' high. Fast growing, Flowers white aromatic clusters. Somewhat drought-tolerant.
Maclura pomifera	Osage Orange	Fall color yellow. Fast growing, full sun.
Melaleuca linarifolia	Flaxleaf Paperbark	30' high, crown-umbrella like. Bark white, shredding, Flowers showy in summer. Leaves green, needle like.
Melaleuca nesophila	Pink Melaleuca	Flowers mauve.
Melaleuca styphelioides	Prickly Melaleuca	Bark-papery tan. Flowers white, from summer thru fall.
Meilia azedarach	Texas Umbrella Tree	Fast growing, flowers lilac, aromatic.
Morus alba	Fruitless White Mulberry	Rapid growing, fruit edible, early summer.
Morus Nigra	Black Mulberry	Heart shaped leaves, large fruit.
Olea europaea	Olive	Leaves silvery-gray, flowers tiny white,
Parkinsonia aculeata	Jerusalem Thorn	Full sun, good drainage, yellow flowers.
Pinus aristata	Bristlecone Pine	Slow growing, requires sun, some water.
Pinus canariensis	Canary Island Pine	Fast growing, requires sun.

Pinus coulteri	Coulter Pine	Fast growth, tolerant of heat and wind, requires sun.
Pinus halepensis	Aleppo Pine	Fast growing, requires sun.
Pinus pinea	Italian Stone Pine	Moderate growth, leaves gray-green, shallow roots.
Pinus ponderosa	Ponderosa Pine, Yellow Pine	75'+ high, moderate to rapid growth. Requires sun, susceptible to a pest.
Pinus sabiniana	Digger Pine	Fast growing, very drought tolerant.
Pinus sylvestris	Scotch Pine	Picturesquely crooked. Requires sun and some water. Bark flaking orange brown.
Pinus thunbergiana	Japanese Black Pine	Irregular graceful outline. Bark black.
Pinus torreyana	Torrey Pine	Fast growing, requires sun.
Pistacia atlantica	Mount Atlas PIstache	Slow to moderate growth.
Pistacia chinensis	Chinese Pistache	Fall color-brilliant orange and red. Pest free. Grows best in sun.
Platanus x acerifolia	London Plant Tree	Bark-decorative, peeling, mottled white.
Platanus racemosa	California Sycamore	Bark decoratove, susceptible to disease.
Populus alba	White Poplar	Leaves red in fall. Invasive roots for septic systems.
Prunus cerasifera	Pissard Plum	Many varieties, short-lived.
Prunus ilicifolia	Hollyleaf Cherry	Flowers 3-6" spikes, creamy, March. Fruit-reddish purple, extremely drought-tolerant.
Prunus lusitanica	Portugal Laurel	Flowers 5-10" spikes, creamy.
Prunus lyonii	Catalina Cherry	Easy maintenance. Flowers creamy, 4-6" spikes, April/May.
Quercus agrifolia	Coast Live Oak	Moderate growth, bark rough, gray. Requires well-drained soil.
Quercus chrysolepis	Canyon Live Oak	Requires sun, slow growing.
Quercus douglasii	Blue Oak	Wide spreading, leaves bluish green, oval.
Quercus ilex	Holly Oak	Moderate growth.
Quercus lobata	Valley Oak, California White Oak	Picturesquely twisted branches. Bark-gray, checkered.

Quercus suber	Cork Oak	Grows best in gravelly soil.
Quercus wislizenii	Interior Live Oak	Slow growing.
Rhus lancea	African Sumac	Graceful, weeping outer branches.
Robinia pseudoacacia	Black Locust, False Acacia	Fast growing, thorny.
Schinus molle	Pepper Tree	25-40' high. Fast growing, gnarled trunk drooping branches. Needs little care.
Schinus polygamus	Peruvian Pepper Tree	15-25' high. Grows best in sun.
Sequoiadendron giganteum	Big Tree, Giant Seqouia	Grow in full sun, moderate to slow growing, attacked by a fungus.
Sophora japonica	Chinese Scholar Tree	Leaves fernlike, pest free.
Torreya californica	California Nutmeg	Slow growing, needs shade when young and occasional summer watering.
Ulmus parvifolia	Chinese Elm	Trunk-peeling bark, leaves purplish in fall. Some water, susceptible to Dutch Elm Disease.
Ulmus pumila	Siberian Elm	Leaves yellow in fall, tolerant of wind. susceptible to Dutch Elm Disease.
Umbellularia californica	California Bay, California Laurel	Pest free, aromatic. Best with occasional summer watering. Needs shade when young.
Yucca brevifolia	Joshua Tree	Slow growing-flowers Feb to April, greenish white, in 1' clusters.
Zelkova serrata	Japanese Zelkova, Japanese Keaki Tree, Sawleaf Zelkova	Vase shaped, needs occasional summer water. Leaves elm like, red fall color. Grow in full sun, susceptible to Dutch Elm Disease.

Zizphus jujuba

Chinese Jujube

Slow to moderate growth-flowers yellow, clusters, early summer. Needs some water.

DROUGHT-TOLERANT PLANTS

SHRUBS

The climate, type and depth of soil, age of plants, and the depth of their root systems all help determine how much irrigation should occur. Older established trees and shrubs with deep root systems often do not require watering. Shallow-rooted plants such as turfgrass, ground covers and annuals have a more shallow soil water reservoir and need watering more frequently but for shorter durations of time.
Some shrubs are invasive and/or discouraged in our area. Check with local experts before planting.

Botanical Name	Common Name	Notes
Abelia grandiflora	Glossy Abelis	3-8' - Redish bronze in spring and fall. Needs some water.
Abeliophyllum distichum	White Forsythia	3-4' - Flwrs. aromatic, sun or shade, some wtr.
Acanthopanax sieboldianus	Angelica Shrub	10' - Leaves glossy, fan-like. Yellow in fall.
Agapanathus africanus	Lily-of-the-Nile	Flowers blue-20-50 in cluster; some water, very hardy.
Aloe	Aloe	Clumps of fleshy pointed leaves.
Arctostaphylos densiflora	Manzanita	Bark of trunks and branches, smooth, reddish black. Flowers white or pink
Aronia melanocarpa	Black Chokeberry	1-3' - Full sun, Leaves pale green in fall. Flowers white or pink clusters.
Aronia prunifolia	Purple Chokeberry	10-12'- Leaves red in fall - full sun.
Artemisia		Leaves white or silvery - full sun.
Artemisia californica	Coastal Sage, California Sage Brush	Gray green scented foilage, tolerant of poor, shallow soil. Heat enduring!
Atriplex canescens	Four-Wing Saltbush	3-6 ' - Evergreen, Fires retardant, dense growth. Spreading 4-8 ft.
Baccharis pilularis	Coyote Bush	4-10' - 6-8' spread- good bank cover for minimum maintenance. Full sun.
Berberis ' Golden Abundance	Golden Abundance, Barberry	8' - equal spreading, leaves dark shiny green, yellow when young. Flowers large, golden, aromatic.

Buddleia alternifolia	Fountain Butterfly Bush	12' - Arching branches, flowers lilac-purple, in small clusters, profuse, fragrant. Full sun. Tolerates poor soil.
Callistemon citrinus	Lemon Bottle Brush	10-15' - Leaves copper colored when new. Flowers 6'' long, bright red brushes. Hummingbirds love flowers.
Calycanthus occidentalis	Western Spice Bush	4-12' - leaves bright green. Yellow in fall, flowers reddish brown, 2" across. Aromatic leaves and flowers, prefers shade.
Caragana aborescens	Siberian Pea-Shrub	20' - Fast growing, spiny twigs. Flowers yellow, aromatic in spring.
Carpenteria californica	Bush Anemone	3-6' - Moderate growing, Flowers white, aromatic-needs some water.
Ceanothus	Feltleaf Ceanothus	10-15 - Flowers bright blue, in clusters. Needs some water.
Cercocarpus betuloides	Mountain Mahogany, Hardhack, Mountain Ironwood	5-12' - Leaves wedgeshaped,
Chaenomeles japonica	Japanese Quince	5-6' - Full sun.
Cistus hybridus	White Rock Rose	2-5' - Fowers white w/yellow centers. Best in sandy soil.
Cistus purpureus	Orchid Spot Rock Rose	4' - Flowers reddish-purple w/red spot in center. Needs little care.
Coleonema pulchrum	Pink Breath of Heaven Pink Diosma	5' - Leaves aromatic, heathline, slender branches. Flowers pink, full sun.
Colutea arborescens	Bladder Senna	4-10' - Fast growing, flowers yellow in clusters.
Comarostaphylos diversifolia	Summer Holly	6-15' - Slow growing.
Comptonia peregrina	Sweet Fern	Acid soil, and full sun.
Convolvulus cneorum	Bush Morning Glory	2-4' - Leaves silvery gray, roundish, flowers white or pink-tinted w/yellow throats, funnel shaped.
Cornus stolonifera	Red Osier Dogwood	15' - Flowers creamy white, fall color
Corylus avellana	European filbert	10-15' - yellow in fall, some water, filtered shade.
Cotoneaster glaucophylla	Bright-bead Cotoneaster	6' - flowers pinkish, arching
Cotoneaster lactea	Red Clusterberry	6-8' - flowers white, clustered.
Contoneaster rotundifolia	Redbox Cotoneaster	5-8' - flowers white, long-lasting.
Cytisus praecox	Moonlight Broom	3-5' - invasive
Dendromecon harfordii	Island Bush Poppy	6-20' - Flowers bright yellow, poppy like, requires good drainage.

Dodonaea viscosa	Hopseed Bush	12-15' - Fast growing, willow like, wide tolerance to growing conditions.
Echium fastuosum	Pride of Madera	3-6' - Flowers spikes of flue-purple.
Elaeagnus angustifolia	Russian Olive, Oleaster	12-15' - fast growing, leaves silvery gray.
Elaeagnus multiflora	Cherry Elaeagnus, gumi	9' - Smog-resistant, flowers pale yellow, fruit cherry like, attracts birds.
Elaeagnus pungens	Thorny Elaeagnus	8-15', thorny, impenetrable.
Forsythia	Forsythia	Graceful branches, flowers yellow in early spring, tolerant of city conditions, nees some water.
Fremontodendron	Common Flannel Bush	See picture at top of page
Grevillea rosmarinifolia	Rosemary Grevillea	6' - Leaves norrow, dark green with silvery undersides-best in sandy soils.
Grevillea thelemanniana	Hummingbird Bush	5-8'-graceful, leaves dark green, flowers bright, red tipped yellow in clusters, can bloom any time. Best in sandy soils.
Hakea laurina	Sea Urchin Tree	30' - flowers crimson, with golden stamens, in clusters, in winter.
Halimium lasianthum	Yellow Rockrose	2-3'-flowers bright yellow w/brownish purple blotch at base of petals in loose clusters in spring.
Helianthemum nummularium	Sunrose	6-8'- flowers sunny colors.
Heteromeles arbutifolia	Toyon	6-10' - flowers white, small in flat clusters.
Kerria japonica	Kerria	3-5' - leaves yellow in fall, flowers yellow in midspring. Best in light shade.
Kolwitzia amabilis	Beauty bush	6-10' - fountain shaped. bark brown, peeling. leaves gray-green, dull red in fall. Flowers pink with yellow throats, in clusters, profuse in early spring, some water.
Lavandula officinalis	English Lavender	3' - aromatic, flowers small lavender in spikes. Long lasting.
Lespedeza bicolor	Shrub Bush clover	6-10'-best in sun. 3 leaflets, flowers purple in late summer, and early fall.

Leucophyllum frutescens	Texas Ranger	3-8' - mound shaped, leaves silvery, feltlike. flowers pinkish purple, bell shaped, in late spring and summer, grow in full sun.
Mahonia aquifolium	Oregon Holly Grape	2-6' - holly like, becomes bronze in cold weather, flowers excellent, bright, yellow clusters in spring.
Mahonia higginsae	Higgin's Mahonia	6-9' - leaves blue-green, holly-like. Flowers yellow, good barrier plant.
Myrtus communis	Myrtle	5-8'-rounded bush, leaves thick dark green, takes shearing well!
Phormium tenax	Flax	Leaves 9' long, 5" wide, swordlike.
Photinia serrulata	Chinese Photinia	20'-full sun or light shade, leaves reddish bronze when new, deeply sawtoothed.
Pittosporum	Pittosporum	Many sizes and different leaf textures, versatile shrubs.
Plumbago capensis	Cape Plumbago	2-3'-flowers blue or white in 3-4" cluster, full sun.
Potentilla arbuscula	Bush Cinquefoil	2-4'-leaves gray-green, flowers yellow or white, from early summer to late fall.
Prunus caroliniana	Carolina Laurel Cherry	12-20', fast growing, leaves shiny, dark green, dense. Flowers tiny white.

Prunus lusitanica	Portugal Laurel	6-60'-leave glossy, 5" long.
Punica granatum	Pomegranate	Various sizes, 3-10', leaves slender, glossy, reddish in spring, yellow in late fall. Flowers large, red, fruit edible.
Raphiolepis indica 'Rosea'	Pink Indian Hawthorn	3-5'-leaves leathery, glossy, pointed, bronzy when new. Flowers light to medium pink, profuse, fall to spring.
Rhamnus alaternus	Italian buckthorn	12-20'-fast growing, leves oval, shiny. flowers greenish yellow, tiny.
Rhamnus californica	California Coffeeberry	3-15'-upright or spreading.
Rhus copallina	Shining Sumac	30'-leaves lustrous green scarlet in fall, flowers green, in pyraamidal spikes, in early August.
Ribes sanguineum	Flowering Currant	3-12-grow in shade.
Ribes speciosum	Fuchsia Flowering	3-6'-erect, stems spiny, flowers fuchsia-like, drooping, deep crimson, Jan to May, good in light shade.
Ribes viburnifolium	Evergreen Currant	3' side, 12' spread, leaves aromatic, flowers light pink to purplish. Grow in shade.
Robinia hispida	Rose Acacia, Moss Locust	3-4'-full sun, flowers pink, in pendant clusters.
Rosmarinus officinalis	Rosemary	5-6'-full sun, leaves needlelike aromatic.
Salix tristis	Dwarf Gray Willow	Use for poor soil on a bank or in a rock garden.

Salvia greggii	Autumn Sage	3'-flowers red to purplish red, 1' long.
Salvia leucantha	Mexican Sage	See Picture at top of page
Senecio cineraria	Dusty Miller	2-3'-leaves wooly white, flowers yellow small in cluster heads.
Spartium junceum	Spanish Broom	10'-leaves bluish green, blowers bright yellow, profuse in summer, aromatic. Can become a weed.
Symphoricarpos albus	Common Snowberry	3-6'-arching stems, flowers tiny, pink, in early summer.
Vitex agnus-castus	Chaste Tree	20'-leaves gray-green, aromatic, flowers tiny, blue or white, dense spikes.
Xylosma senticosa	Shiny Xylosma	10-20'-leaves golden green tinted bronze, tolerant of desert conditions.
Yucca glauca	Small Soapweed, Yucca	Stemless or short-stemmed. Leaves 1' long.

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DROUGHT-TOLERANT PLANTS

ANNUALS PERENNIALS

Water when the weather is cool. Usually early morning is the time when the least amount of water will be evaporated by the sun. Try not to water on windy days when there is increased evaporation.
Some plants are invasive and/or discouraged in our area. Check with local experts before planting.

Botanical Name	Common Name	Plant Type	Notes
Achillea tomentosa	Wooly yarrow	Perennial	Great in clumps-golden flowers
Agave americana	Century Plant	Succulent	Succulent-flowers on 15-40' stalk, after 10 years, plant dies after flowering, replaces with new one.
Aloe arborescens	Tree aloe	Succulent	Withstands salt and shade.
Alaternanthera amoena	Alternanthera	Annual	Small. 6" high. leaves colorful
Althaea rosea	Hollyhock	Biennial	Up to 9'-various colors.
Alyssum	Alyssum	Perennial	Mounding. Usually white to purple.
Amaranthus caudatus	Loves-lies-bleeding, Tassel Flower	Annual	3-8'-flowers red, in drooping, tassel-like clusters.
Amaranthus hybridus	Prince's Feather	Annual	5'-leaves reddish, flowers red to brownish red in clusters.
Amaranthus salicifolius	Flaming Fountain, Fountain Plant	Annual	Leaves long, narrow, mounding turn from bronze green to orange red.
Amaranthus tricolor	Joseph's Coat, Summer Poinsettia	Annual	1-4'-leaves red and green, flowers small round clusters, red.
Amaryllis belladonna	Naked Lady, Belladonna Lady	Bulb	1-2' clump in fall/winter. Flowers 4-12 cluster, rosy-pink, in August.
Ammobium alatum	Winged Everlasting	Annual	3'- Stems winged. Leaves silvery, flowers white, with yellow centers.
Anacyclus depressus	Anacyclus	Perennial	Dense spreading mat, flowers white ray, with red on reverse side, yellow centers.
Anagallis arvensis	Scarlet Pimpernel	Annual	Weed, flowers small, salmon or pale scarlet.
Anagallis linifolia	Pimpernel	Perennial, Biennial	Flowers blue, 3/4 across.

Aphanostephus skirrhobasis	Lazy Daisy	Annual	15-18', requires sun, flowers daisy like, white with yellow centers, reverse side of petals is pink, 1' across.
Aquilegia formosa	Western Columbine	Perrennial	Flowers red and yellow, with red spurs, in spring early summer. Attracts hummingbirds, Needs some water.
Arcototis grandis	Arctotis, African Daisy	Annual	1'-leaves wooly gray, flowers white with blue center, 3' accross. Attracts goldfinches, best in sandy soil.
Argemone grandiflora	Prickly Poppy	Annual, biennial	3'-requires sun, flowers large, yellow to orange in summer.
Artemisia schmidtiana	Silver Mound	Woody Perennial	1'-full sun, leaves wooly, silvery white, finely cut.
Bapatista australis	False Indigo, Wild Indigo	Perennial	3-6'-leaves bluish green, flowers spikes, indigo blue, pea-shaped
Calandrinia grandiflora	Rock Purslane	Annual	18-24"-stems red, flowers rose-colored.
Calandrinia ciliata	Rock Purslane, Red Maids	Annual	3-12'- flowers deep purple crimson.
Calendula officinalis	Calendula, Pot Marigold	Annual	1-2'- orange, yellow,apricot, persimmon, cream
Catanache caerula	Cupid's Dart	Perennial	8-12"long leaves, gray green, flowers lavender blue on 2' stems.
Celosia argentia	Cockscomb, Woolflower	Annual	Best with water, 8-36"-flowers long lasting.
Cenia barbata	Pincushion Flower	Annual	Full sun.
Centaurea cineraria	Dusty Miller	Perennial	1'-requires sun,
Centaurea cyanus	Cornflower, Bachelor's Buttons	Annual	1-2'-requires sun, flowers blue, pink, rose, wine red or white.
Centranthus ruber	Jupiter's Beard, Red Valarian	Perennial	3'-flowers small, deep crimson, to pale red.

Cerinthe aspera	Honeywort	Annual	1-2'-requires sun, leaves gray-green, flowers yellow, tubular.
Charieis heterophylla	Charieis	Annual	6-12"-requires sun, flowers bright blue, aromatic.
Chrysanthemum parthenium	Feverfew	Perennial	Compact, leafy, flowers white.
Cladanthus arabicus	Cladanthus	Annual	2-3'-foliage-lacy, aromatic, flowers yellow, daisylike.
Clarkia elegans	Clarkia, Rocky Mountain Garland	Annual	2-3'-flowers 1" accross, salmon, pink, mauve, rose, crmine, purple, red, white.
Cleome lutea	Cleome, Spider Flower	Annual	3-5'-decorative seed pods, flowers golden yellow in clusters, 6-8" across.
Convolvulus tricolor	Dwarf Morning Glory	Annual	1'-bushy, trailing, flowers funnel-shaped.
Coreopsis	Coreopsis	Annual/Perennial	Flowers late spring to fall. Yellow, orange, maroon, reddish.
Cosmos bipinnatus	Cosmos	Annual	To 8'-Requires sun, flowers white, pink, rose, purple.
Cynoglossum amabile	Chinese Forget-me-not	Biennial	1-2'-flowers blue, pink, or white.
Cynoglossum grande	Western Hounds tongue	Perennial	1-2'-flowers blue,
Dimorphotheca	Cape Marigold, African Daisy	Annual	Full sun, flowers daisylike in winter and spring.

Echium plantagineum	Viper's Bugloss	Annual	12-18"-flowers bellshaped, blue, rose, lavender, purple or white.
Emilia flammea	Tassel Flower, Flora's Paintbrush	Annual	18-24"-leaves gray-green, flowers tassel-like, red, orange or yellow.
Erysimum asperum	Siberian Wallflower	Perennial	1-2'-flowers orange, abundant in spring.
Eschscholzia californica	California Poppy	Annual	Flowers gold, and other colors.
Euphorbia heterophylla	Mexican Fire Plant	Annual	To 3'-resembles poincettia in summer.
Euphorbia marginata	Snow-on-the-mountain	Annual	To 2'-leaves light gree, with upper ones striped with white.
Gaillardia amblyodon	Gaillardia, Blanketflower Indian Blanket	Annual	18"-flowers in various colors, full sun.
Gamolepis tagetes	Sunshine Daisy	Annual	4-10"-Foliage-lacy, flowers daisylike, yellow to orange, profuse.
Gazania	Gazania	Annual	Daisylike flowers, water twice a month, once established.
Gomphrena globosa	Globe Amaranth	Annual	1-3'-flowers cloverlike, pink, purple, violet, white in summer and fall
Gypsopphila elegans	Annual Baby's Breath	Annual	1-2'-flowers white, pink, or rose
Helianthemum nummularium	Sunrose	Evergreen	6-8'-3' spread, flowers sunny colored, in april-June
Helianthus debilis	Cucumberleaf Sunflower	Annual	1-4'-Flowers large, in various colors.
Helianthus	Sunflower	Annuals/perennials	Flowers in late summer, fall yeallow heads, needs some water.
Helichrysum bracteatum	Strawflower, Everlasting Flower	Annual	2-3'-grow in full sun, flowers sunny colors, stiff petals.
Helipterum manglesii	Swan River Everlasting	Annual	2'-full sun, leaves oval, poined. Flowers 2-3" across, white, pink.
Helipterum roseum	Rose Everlasting	Annual	To 2'-full sun, fowers daisylike, pink or white
Hunnemannia fumariaefolia	Mexican Tulip Poppy	Perennial	2-3'-bushy, flowers cup shaped, yellow, July-Oct.
Iris douglsiana	Douglas or Mountain Iris	Bulb	Full sun, part shade, clumping, flowers white, cream, yellow, lavender-blue to reddish purple, on 1-2' stalks.
Kniphofia uvaria	Red-hot Poker	Perennial	Several varieteies.

Kochia scoparia	Mexican Fire Bush	Annual	Gently rounded form, foliage-fine texture, turns red after first frost.
Layia platyglossa	Tidy Tips	Annual	12-18"-Flowers daisylike, yellow w/white tips.
Limonium bonduellii	Sea Lavender	Annual, Biennial	2'-Winged flower stem, flowers yellow.
Limonium sinuatum	Sea lavender	Annual	2'-Winged flower stem, flowers lavender, rose and white.
Limonium suworowii	Sea Lavender	Annual	1-2'-Flowers-clusters, rose and pink.
Linaria dalmatica	Toadflax	Perennial	2-4'-Flowers yellow with orange blotch. May to September.
Lobularia maritima	Sweet Alyssum	Annual	1'-trailing, flowers tiny white, in cluster, aromatic.
Lotus berthelotii	Lotus, Parrot's Beak	Perennial	Trailing, foliage-silvery gray, flowers scarlet, June-July.
Malcolmia maritima	Virginian Stock	Annual	8-15'-grow in full sun, flowers white, yellow, pinks, lilac, magenta. Needs some water.
Malope trifida	Malope, Mallow-wort	Annual	2-3'-full sun, flowers trumpet shaped, 3" across, rosy, purple, pink, red, white.
Mentzelia lindleyi	Blazing Star	Annual	12-18"-tolerates wind. Flowers golden, open in evening until noon.
Mimosa pudica	Sensitive Plant	Annual	Leaves finely cut, fold up when disturbed, needs some water.
Mirabilis jalapa	Four O'Clock	Perennial, Annual	3-4'-flowers trumpet shaped, red, yellow, or white, open mid-afternoon.
Monarda chriodora	Lemon Mint	Bienniala	Aromatic, 2-3'-flowers born in spikes.
Nierembergia	Cup Flower	Perennial	Flowers tubular, flaring into saucerlike cup.
Ocimum basilicum	Sweet Basil	Annual	To 2'-leaves shiny, green, flowers white, spikes. Some water.
Rudbeckia amplexicaulis	Clasping Cone Flower	Annual	Bushy habit, 1-2"-flowers have yellow petals and brown centers.

Rudbeckia hirta	Gloriosa Daisy, Black-eyed Susan	Biennial	To 3-4'-stems and leaves hairy, flowers daisylike, in sunny colors, with colored centers.
Sanvitalia procumbens	Creeping Zinnia	Annual	6"-trailing stems, flowers summer and fall, yellow with purple centers.
Satureja montana	Winter Savory	Perennial	6-15"-spreading , flowers white to lilac, in whorls.
Senecio cineraria	Dusty Miller	Perennial	Shrubby & spreading, leaves wooly, white, dissected. Flowers yellow, clustered.
Thymophilla tenuiloba	Dahlberg Daisy, Golden Fleece	Annual	To 1'-leaves dark green, thread-like. Flowers yellow, early summer/fall.
Thymus vulgaris	Common Thyme	Perennial	6-12"-shrubby, leaves gray-green, flowers tiny, lilac, June-July.
Tropaeolum majus	Garden Nasturtium	Perennial	Climbing or dwarf varieties, leaves round. Flowers aromatic, many colors.
Ursinia anathoides	Dill-leaf Ursinia	Annual	Foliage-feathery, fragrant. Flowers daisylike, 2-3" across, 18" high, orange or yellow with purple centers.
Venidium fastuosum	Monarch-of -the-veldt	Annual	2'-Leaves feathery, silver-white. Flowers 4-5" across, daisylike, orange with black band and black center.
Verbena	Verbena speies	Perennial	Spreading, flowers in clusters, variety of colors.

Vinca rosea	Madagascar Periwinkle	Perennial	1-2'-Bushy, needs some water, flowers white, pink or rose in summer and fall.
Xanthisma texanum	Star-of-Texas	Annual	18-30"-grow in full sun, flowers daisylike, yellow.
Yucca whipplei	Our Lord's Candle	Perennial	Stemless, dense cluster of rigid, gray-green leaves.1-2' long, flowers on 6-14' stems, drooping, bell-shaped, 1-2" creamy white flowers, on branched spikes 3-6' long.
Zauschneria	California Fuchsia, Hummingbird Flower	Perennial	Leaves small, gray, narrow. Flowers scarlet, trumpet-shaped Attracts hummingbirds.

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DROUGHT-TOLERANT PLANTS

VINES

Some vines are invasive and/or discouraged in our area. Check with local experts before planting.

Botanical Name	Common Name	Plant Type	Notes
Bougainvillea	Bougainvillea	Shrubby Vine	Vibrant color, dense cover. Freezes at 24�
Boussingaultia	Madeira Vine	Vine	Vigorous grower-flowers aromatic, white, full sun
Campsis	Trumpet Creeper	Vine	Flowers orange-red, August -September
Clematis armandii	Armand Clematis or Evergreen Blematis	Vine	Fast growing to 20'-flowers showy, white, in March to April.
Ficus pumila	Creeping fig	Vine	20-60'-dense cover.
Lantana	Lantana	Shrub-vine	Full sun - long flowering period.
Lonicera sempervirens	Trumpet Honeysuckle	Vine	To 50', Fruit-red berries, flowers showy, red-orange.
Pueraria lobata	Kudzu vine	Vine: Annual or Perenial	Requires full sun, leaves large and hairy, gives dense shade. Flowers only on 2 year old stems, 6-10" spikes, purple pealike, aromatic.
Tropaeolum peregrinum	Canary Bird Flower	Vine: Perennial	10-15'-Climbing, leaves 5-lobed, flowers 1" across, yellow, frilled and fringed with green.
Wisteria	Wisteria	Vine	40' long - fast growing. Flowers various color, pendant clusters.

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