*Eucalyptus spp. - Most species have silver or EVEN DROUGHT With increasing grey-green leaves and beautiful bark. TOLERANT PLANTS temperatures and Ficus carica, Edible Fig- Large hand-shaped water prices, drought leaves. Edible fruit in fall. Fast to 20’ tall/ NEED WATER tolerant plants are wide. becoming more Gleditsia triacanthos, Honey locust- Thin This is especially important in the first popular. The following leaves and an airy structure. Fast to 35- year while the plants are sending out lists provide some 50’tall/wide. that deep taproot. We recommend Koelreuteria paniculata, Golden rain tree- suggestions for hot, dry, and sunny areas. Sprays of yellow flowers in summer. Fast to watering new trees and shrubs for one Please refer to tags, books, or employees 20-35’ tall 10-40’ wide. Zones 5-9 hour per week. Administer water for growth info. Also keep in mind that *Pinus spp, Pine species- Zones vary slowly so it does not run off. Drought plants are subject to seasonal availability. Robinia spp., Locust species- Compound tolerant plants may need infrequent watering in the hottest parts of the These lists are by no means complete, leaves. Pea shaped flowers in summer. Fast to but include suggestions to get you started. 45’+ tall/wide. Zones 3-8. summer for the second and third years as well. If the plants are starting to Many natives are drought tolerant as *Sequoiadendron giganteum, Giant Redwood- well. Some are included in this brochure, Scaly foliage. Very fast reaching 60-100’+tall. wilt, give them a good long drink. Zones 6-8. but there is also an entire section of Mulching beds that are in hot and natives located in the yard. Plants with an * are evergreen. dry situations helps maintain soil moisture, and promotes healthy soil Have fun! microbes. We recommend mulching ESTABLISHING with compost at least once a year in DROUGHT TOLERANT the fall. GROUNDCOVERS

Drought tolerant plants can survive hot and dry situations due to various adaptations of Compiled by Laura Altvater *Arcostaphylos uva-ursi, Kinnikinnick the plant form or growth habit. Many drought Trees, shrubs, and Cotoneaster dameri tolerant plants have small, leathery or hairy *Epimedium spp, Barrenwort leaves, which help reduce the loss of water. perennials for hot, Almost all drought tolerant plants send out an dry, and sunny areas Galium odoratum, Sweet woodruff extensive taproot in search of water deep Hypericum calycinum, St. Johnswort below the soil surface. This taproot is the key *Juniperus spp, Juniper to the survival of your drought tolerant plants. *Pachysandra terminalis, Japanese Spurge Most tap rooted plants need good drainage so *Rhubus calycinoides the root does not rot in our wet winters. This *Thymus spp, Thyme means adding compost or pumice to the planting area because our soil is often heavy *Vinca major, Periwinkle clay. It is even important to amend on a *Vinca minor, Dwarf Periwinkle sloped site to ensure some water will get to the plant roots. Plants with an * are evergreen. PERENNIALS *Kniphofia uvaria, Red-hot poker- Spikes of Cassia corymbosa- Slender leaves, yellow Pyracantha coccinea, Firethorn- Sharp thorns, orange/yellow flowers late summer. Zones flowers. Fast to 8-12’ tall/wide zone 7. red berries. From 3-10’ tall/wide. Zones 6-9. Achillea millefolium, Yarrow– Various flower 5-8. Ceratositgma plumbaganoides, Plumbago- Rhamnus frangula ‘Angustifolia’, Buckthorn- colors. Zones 3-9 Lavatera thuringiaca, Tree Mallow- Funnel Blue flowers, red fall color. Fast, 6-12”tall. Thin leaves, yellow in fall. Fast 10-12’ tall 6- Agastache rupestris, Rock Anise Hyssop- shaped pink flowers in summer. *Cistus spp, Rockrose- Simple rose-like 10’ wide. Zones 2-8. Orange flowers. Oenothera spp, Evening Primrose- Yellow flowers in shades of pink and white. Size *Taxus spp, Yew- Dark green needles. Slow Arabis spp, Rock-Cress- Early spring flowers. cup-shaped flowers in summer. Zones 4-8. ranges from 2’-5’ tall/wide. Zones vary growing. Many types and sizes. Zones 5-8. Zones 5-7. Perovskia atriplicifolia, Russian Sage- *Convolvulus cneorum, Bush Morning glory- Vitex angus-castus, Chaste Tree- Finger-like Armeria spp, Sea Thrift- Spring, pink ball- Sprays of violet flowers late summer to fall. Small silver foliage, white flowers. 2-4’tall/ leaves, spikes of blue or white flowers. Fast, 8- shaped flowers. Zones 4-8. Grey foliage. Zones 5-9. wide. Zones 6-9. 10’ tall/wide. Zones 7-9 Artemisia spp, Wormwood, mugwort- Many *Phlomis fruticosa, Jerusalem Sage- Yellow Cotinus coggygria, Smoketree- Maroon or differences with species. Zones vary. flowers in summer. blue green foliage. Airy flowers. Fall color. Asclepias tuberosa, Butterfly weed- Orange Phygelius spp, Cape Fuchsia- Orange or To 15’ tall/wide. Zones 4-9. flowers in late summer. yellow tubular flowers summer-fall. *Elaeagnus spp- Most have silvery leaves. Aurinia saxatilis, Basket-of-Gold- Yellow Romneya coulteri, Matillahija poppy- Fried Fast to 5-6’ tall/wide. Zones 6-9. flowers late spring. egg flowers in summer. *Escallonia spp. - Pink flowers spring- Baptisia australis, False Indigo- Purple spikes Sisyrinchium spp, Blue/yellow-eye grass- summer. 5-8’ tall/wide. Blue or yellow flowers in spring. in summer, seed pods. *Fremontodendron californica, Flannel bush Centranthus ruber, Jupiter’s Beard- Deep rose Stachys byzantina, Lamb’s ears- Fuzzy grey – Large yellow flowers, lobed leaves. Fast to flowers spring through summer. Zones 5-8. leaves. Small lavender flowers. Zones 4-7. 6’+ tall/wide. Zones 6-10. Coreopsis verticillata- Yellow daisy-like *Teucrium chamaedrys, Wall Germander- Summer purple or white flowers. *Garrya elliptcia, Silk Tassel- Long, drooping flowers in summer. Zones 5-9. flowers in winter. Slow to 4-8’ tall/wide. TREES Verbascum spp, Mullein- Summer spikes of Dianthus spp, Pinks- Many kinds, sizes. Zones 6-9. Echinops spp, Globe Thistle- Sharp, ball- yellow, apricot, or mauve flowers. Albizia julibrissin, Silk Tree. Fast to 20-35’ Verbena bonariensis- Purple summer *Genista tinctora or G. pilosa- Yellow tall/wide. Pink, puffy flowers. shaped flowers mid to late summer. flowers. Ranges from 1’-3’ tall and 3’ wide. Echium spp, Viper’s Bugloss- Size varies. flowers. Zones 6-9. *Arbutus menziesii, Madrone. Slow growing Zauschneria californica, California fuchsia- Grevillea victoriae- Silvery leaves, winter to 35-45’ tall. Red bark, white bell-shaped Spikes of purple flowers in summer. bloom. Slow 5-6’ tall/wide. Zone 7. Eryngium amethystinum, Sea Holly- Metallic Bright orange flowers in late summer. Grey flowers. Lagerstroemia indica, Crape Myrtle- Peeling blue or white flowers in late summer. foliage. Zones 6-9. *Calocedrus decurrens, Incense Cedar. bark, late flowers in white and pinks. Fall Dense conifer to 75-90’ tall 50’ wide. Erysimum hieraciifolium, Wallflower- Winter- color. Size ranges from 4-18’ tall/wide. summer flowers range from yellow, orange, to *Cedrus deodora, Deodar Cedar. Clusters of SHRUBS *Mahonia spp, Oregon grape- Holly-like purple. Zones 4-7. bluish needles. Fast growing to 40-80’ tall leaves, yellow flowers. Size ranges from 1½ Gaillardia grandiflora, Blanket flower- Orange and 40’ wide. *Arbutus unedo ‘Compacta’, Strawberry -8’ tall/wide. Sun, part shade. Zones 4-8. -red daisy flowers summer–fall. Zones 2-9. bush- Reddish peeling bark. White/pink, *Myrica californica, California wax myrtle- Cercis occidentalis, Western Redbud. Gypsophila paniculata, Baby’s breath- Sprays red fruits. Slow to 8-10’ tall/wide. Zones 7 Fragrant dark green leaves. 6-15’ tall/wide. Native. Pink flowers in spring. Green, heart- of white flowers in summer. -9. shaped leaves. 10-18’ tall/wide. *Photinia x fraseri- Red new growth. Fast Halimium spp. - Summer rose-like flowers in *Callistemon citrinus, Bottlebrush- Thin 10’+ tall/wide. Zones 7-9. *Cupressus glabra, Arizona Cypress- Steel many colors. leaves, bright red, bristle-like flowers. blue thread-like foliage. Fast growing to 40’ Potentilla fruticosa- Profuse small flowers in *Iberis sempervirens, Candytuft- White Grows 10-15’ tall/wide. Zones 9-10. tall and 20’ wide. a wide range of colors. 2-3’ tall/wide. flowers in spring. Zones 3-8. Caryopteris x clandonensis, Bluebeard- Punica granatum, Flowering pomegranate- Deep blue flowers, grayish leaves. Fast to 2- Plants with an * are evergreen. 4’ tall/wide. Zones 6-9. Orange or apricot flowers. Fall color. 8-10’ tall/wide. Zones 8-10.