Beauty That Sips, Not Guzzles.

Four low-water ways to build a lush, waterwise California garden, from tough native shrubs to sculptural desert plants that thrive on almost nothing.

Dragon Tree

An architectural evergreen with spiky, arching rosettes on a sculptural trunk. Thrives on heat and neglect, adding bold vertical drama to a desert garden.

Dragon Tree Dragon Tree $74.95

Sculptural Cactus & Succulents

San Pedro Cactus

A fast-growing columnar cactus with striking blue-green ribs. Grows tall into a bold living sculpture that thrives on sun and almost no water.

San Pedro Cactus 15 Gallon Container Size San Pedro Cactus $199.95

Modern Desert Accents

New Gold Lantana

A low spreader covered in golden blooms from spring to frost. Heat and drought-proof, it blankets slopes with color while drawing butterflies.

New Gold Lantana (7909601116415) New Gold Lantana $15.95

Slopes & Hillsides

Desert Museum Palo Verde

A thornless shade tree with smooth green bark and golden spring flowers. Fast, waterwise, and elegant, it casts light shade over a desert entry.

Desert Museum Palo Verde Desert Museum Palo Verde $149.95

Desert Garden Classics