{"title":"Blue \u0026 Silver Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eCool, calming, and endlessly elegant, this collection celebrates the timeless beauty of blue flowers paired with shimmering silver foliage. Billowing Ceanothus, vibrant salvias, and long-blooming penstemons provide waves of blue from spring through fall, while towering delphiniums, airy nigellas, and delicate scabiosas add height and texture throughout the garden. Silvery accents from Artemisia, Dudleya, Lessingia, and Centaurea soften the palette and catch the light, creating a luminous contrast to the rich blues and violets. Beloved by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, these plants bring both beauty and wildlife to the landscape. The effect is tranquil yet striking, recalling coastal bluffs, mountain skies, and sunlit Mediterranean gardens. Whether planted as a soothing retreat, a pollinator haven, or a sophisticated mixed border, this collection offers season-long color, graceful textures, and a palette that never goes out of style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"salvia-chamaedryoides","title":"Salvia chamaedryoides","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn need of some sage advice? Plant this salvia! Native to the higher elevations of Mexico, this is a blue-tiful salvia with intense, electric blue flowers. \u003ci\u003eSalvia chamaedryoides\u003c\/i\u003e holds its blooms above delicate, silvery grey-green, fragrant foliage \u0026amp; reaches 1 - 2 feet high, spreading over time to make clumps 3 - 4 feet wide. The stems \u0026amp; leaves are covered with a very fine fuzz, which helps to protect them in hot \u0026amp; dry climates. Very heat \u0026amp; drought tolerant, it requires sharp drainage to thrive, \u0026amp; needs only occasional deep watering once established. Avoid overly wet or water-logged soils, \u0026amp; compost or fertilize in early spring for the best blooms. This salvia flowers nearly year-round in mild climates, only taking a short break during the coldest months. Deadheading encourages more blooms, \u0026amp; it can be cut back hard once a year to refresh. Hummingbirds \u0026amp; butterflies love it as much as we do, but deer do not! In colder areas, protect the roots with a layer of mulch in winter \u0026amp; prune in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478189408315,"sku":"AA149","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA280_5773_Salvia_chamaedryoides_1.jpg?v=1778000237"},{"product_id":"penstemon-catherine-de-la-mare","title":"Penstemon - Catherine De La Mare","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn elegant and long-blooming Penstemon, ‘Catherine De La Mare’ charms with upright spires of luminous lavender-blue flowers that seem to glow in the garden and draw in hummingbirds and other welcome pollinators. The tall, graceful stems rise above neat green foliage, bringing vertical interest and a soft, refined color note to borders, cottage gardens, and cutting beds. Wonderfully floriferous and easy to combine with other sun-loving perennials, it adds both structure and romance to mixed plantings. Best grown in full sun and well-drained soil, this lovely perennial thrives with regular water and rewards gardeners with a generous flowering season. Reaching about 2–3' tall, it is a beautiful choice for adding cool color and airy elegance to the summer garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts clear lavender-blue flowers pair beautifully with roses, salvias, and silvery foliage for a classic, layered garden composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478189506619,"sku":"AA563","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA563-1.png?v=1777769537"},{"product_id":"ceanothus-ray-hartman","title":"Ceanothus - Ray Hartman","description":"\u003cp\u003eBig, bold, beautiful, and blessedly easygoing for a California lilac, Ceanothus ‘Ray Hartman’ is one of the best ceanothus selections for garden use. This evergreen California native shrub can be grown as a large shrub or small tree, bringing handsome year-round structure and clouds of soft sky-blue to lavender-blue flowers in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hybrid of \u003cem\u003eCeanothus arboreus\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCeanothus griseus\u003c\/em\u003e, ‘Ray Hartman’ is fast growing, heat tolerant, and notably accommodating, even accepting occasional summer water once established. Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators adore the spring bloom, while gardeners appreciate its clean foliage, low maintenance habit, and long-lived performance by ceanothus standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Ceanothus ‘Ray Hartman’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Growing about 15' tall and wide, and sometimes larger with age, it makes a superb screen, focal point, habitat plant, or small garden tree. Hardy to about 10–15°F. Explore more blue-blooming natives in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-ceanothus\"\u003eCeanothus - California Lilac collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478189572155,"sku":"AA544","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA142_2597_Ceanothus_1.jpg?v=1778000265"},{"product_id":"lupinus-sericatus-cobb-mountain-lupine","title":"Lupinus sericatus - Cobb Mountain Lupine","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilvery, stately, and beautifully wild, \u003cem\u003eLupinus sericatus\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as Cobb Mountain Lupine, is a California native perennial with soft silvery-green foliage and upright spikes of violet-blue flowers in spring. Its cool-toned blooms and refined leaves bring a meadow-like charm to dry gardens, native plantings, and naturalistic borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to serpentine soils, Cobb Mountain Lupine thrives in lean, well-drained conditions where richer, fussier plants may struggle. Growing about 1–2' tall, it is especially useful in full-sun wildflower gardens, rocky slopes, pollinator plantings, and low-water landscapes. Bees and beneficial insects visit the pea-like flowers, while the blue-violet color pairs beautifully with golden poppies, white wildflowers, yarrow, native grasses, and buckwheats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eLupinus sericatus\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with excellent drainage and avoid overly rich or soggy soil. Resilient, visually rewarding, and deeply California in spirit, this native lupine brings soft silver texture and spring color. Explore more favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-lupinus\"\u003eLupinus - lupine (Perennial) collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478190850107,"sku":"AA602","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Lupinussericatus-CobbMountainLupine1.png?v=1777779947"},{"product_id":"ceanothus-gloriosus-anchor-bay","title":"Ceanothus gloriosus - Anchor Bay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe’re awfully fond of this ground-hugging California native, and with good reason. Ceanothus glorious ‘Anchor Bay’ makes a dense evergreen mound of dark, lustrous foliage that stays handsome all year, then absolutely lets loose in spring with a lavish display of bright blue flowers. It’s a pollinator magnet, drawing in bees, butterflies, and other welcome garden visitors, and it’s especially fine spilling over slopes, softening borders, or rambling through naturalistic plantings. Tough, tidy, and very good-looking, it thrives in well-drained soil with little water once established, though inland gardens appreciate a bit of shade and occasional summer water. Deer resistant, drought tolerant, and wonderfully useful in dry California gardens. About 1–2' tall and 6–8' wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLooking for plants for hot, dry, and hard-to-water areas? 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The lavender-blue flowers are beautifully studded with pale, pin-like centers, giving each bloom that classic pincushion look — elegant, airy, and absolutely fabulous for cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eGrowing on sturdy stems up to 3' tall, ‘Fama Blue’ Scabiosa brings long-lasting color to cottage gardens, cutting gardens, pollinator borders, and romantic perennial plantings. Blooming from late spring into summer, and often into fall with regular deadheading, it keeps the garden feeling fresh, soft, and abundantly floral. Bees and butterflies adore the blooms, while gardeners love its mildew-free foliage, generous flowering, and graceful movement in bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1150\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant \u003cem data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eScabiosa caucasica\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Fama Blue’ in full sun with rich, well-drained soil for best performance. 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Also known as Love-in-a-Mist, this easy annual produces intricate deep blue flowers surrounded by delicate, airy bracts that make each bloom look like it is floating in its own little cloud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for borders, cutting gardens, meadow-style plantings, and informal cottage beds, Miss Jekyll Dark Blue Nigella brings soft texture and rich color in early summer. It pairs beautifully with poppies, calendula, larkspur, foxgloves, sweet peas, bachelor buttons, and ornamental grasses. After flowering, decorative seed pods add another season of interest and are wonderful for fresh or dried arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eNigella damascena\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Miss Jekyll Dark Blue’ in full sun with well-drained soil, and sow in succession for a longer display. Light, lacy, and wonderfully nostalgic, this is a flower that makes the garden feel instantly more storied. 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Rich soil is best, kiddies. To 1' wide. Dead-head to prolong flowering, and you'll have blooms Spring and Summer. 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Each densely packed bloom has a center “bee” in white to purplish tones, creating a soft, luminous effect that looks magnificent in cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and pollinator borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis New Zealand hybrid delphinium was bred for strong stems, vigorous growth, and improved heat and humidity tolerance, making it a superb choice for gardeners who want real vertical drama without too much fuss. Plants reach about 4–5' tall, with dissected green foliage at the base and 3\" flowers crowded along upright spikes. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds all appreciate the show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eDelphinium elatum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Morning Lights’ in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Deadhead after the first bloom to encourage secondary spikes and a possible fall repeat. Deer resistant and fabulous as a cut flower, it is a true garden centerpiece. 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This graceful perennial sends up slender spikes of tiny violet-blue, snapdragon-like flowers above narrow blue-grey leaves, creating an airy, vertical texture that looks beautiful without ever feeling heavy or formal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up to 3' tall and about 1' wide, purple toadflax is especially smashing planted in groups, where its soft flower spikes can weave through cottage gardens, perennial borders, pollinator plantings, and sunny dry garden beds. Native to southeastern Europe, it brings that relaxed, self-sown garden charm that pairs beautifully with salvias, yarrow, roses, ornamental grasses, lavender, poppies, and other drought-tolerant perennials. Bees and beneficial insects appreciate the long summer bloom season, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eLinaria purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. 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Longer blooming, longer lived, and better adapted to clay-ish soil than many forms, it is a brilliant choice for water-wise gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom spring into mid-summer, 1.5\" snapdragon-like flowers appear in profusion on 18\" stems, opening bright blue and aging to rosy purple. Glossy blue-green linear foliage forms a handsome evergreen mat up to 2' across, making ‘Margarita Bop’ useful in dry borders, rock gardens, native plantings, slopes, pollinator gardens, and containers. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies love the nectar-rich blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003ePenstemon heterophyllus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Margarita Bop’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it thrives with low water and is especially valuable where unbeatable blue color is needed. Avoid soggy roots for best performance. 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Also known as Silver Bush Lupine, this shrubby perennial forms a handsome mound of silky, silver-gray leaves that looks beautiful even before the flowers arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eIn bloom, Silver Bush Lupine becomes pure coastal-meadow romance, sending up fragrant pea-like blossoms that bees and butterflies happily visit. It is a gorgeous choice for native plant gardens, dry slopes, sunny borders, pollinator plantings, and wild California-style landscapes where texture and toughness matter just as much as flower power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"1098\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant \u003cem data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eLupinus albifrons\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with excellent drainage, and avoid rich, soggy soil or heavy summer watering once established. Pair it with California poppies, buckwheats, native sages, yarrow, penstemons, and grasses for a luminous, water-wise planting. Elegant but untamed, this lupine brings silver foliage, violet blooms, and a little wild hillside poetry to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478200516667,"sku":"AA046","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA046_636_Lupinus_albifrons_2.jpg?v=1777770404"},{"product_id":"ceanothus-julia-phelps","title":"Ceanothus - Julia Phelps","description":"\u003cp\u003eYes, THIS is the \"California Lilac\" variety that creates such a mind-bending solid and textural cloud of richest indigo-purple bloom in Spring. To 6-8' tall and wide and well, incredibly gorgeous, it's also fragrant in and out of bloom. Toss in some contrast enhancing orange or yellow California poppies nearby and oooh baby baby! Handsome, dense, glossy and crinkly deep evergreen foliage. Provides seed and shelter for the birds - including quail - and serves up nectar for the bees and butterflies. Unsurpassed for native, xeric and fire resistant landscaping where soil is infertile, drainage is fine (slopes especially) and Summer water is very low to non-existent. Hardy to 12-15 degrees F. 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Mildew-resistant, deer-resistant, vigorous, and wildly elegant, this delphinium is pure blue garden drama.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478201466939,"sku":"AA016","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA016_4686_Delphinium_elatum___Blue_Lace_1.jpg?v=1777769717"},{"product_id":"salvia-clevelandii-winifred-gilman","title":"Salvia clevelandii - Winifred Gilman","description":"\u003cp\u003eRichly fragrant, beautifully rounded, and wonderfully useful in dry gardens, \u003cem\u003eSalvia clevelandii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Winifred Gilman’ is one of the most desirable California native sages. 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Also known as California aster or silver carpet lessingia, it forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat only a few inches tall while spreading 3' or more across, making it a fabulous choice for parking strips, dry garden beds, slopes, pathway edges, and coastal plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer into fall brings a sweet show of 1\" lavender daisy flowers on short stems, adding soft color above the silvery carpet. This tough native plant tolerates clay, heat, drought, salt spray, and deer, and it looks especially beautiful trailing over the edge of a bed or weaving beneath oaks. Butterflies appreciate the seasonal blooms, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eLessingia filaginifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Silver Carpet’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Provide occasional summer water inland for the best appearance. 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