{"title":"Butterfly Garden Favorites","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf your dream garden is alive with fluttering wings and constant motion, this collection brings together some of the very best butterfly magnets Annie’s has to offer. Native milkweed provides an essential host plant for monarchs, while buckwheats, salvias, agastaches, and monardella offer abundant nectar for butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators. Airy verbenas float above the border, creating perfect landing pads for visiting butterflies, while colorful zinnias, cosmos, echinaceas, yarrow, lantana, and rudbeckias keep the buffet open from spring through fall. California natives mingle effortlessly with cottage garden favorites, creating a relaxed, naturalistic planting that is as beautiful as it is ecologically valuable. Expect a lively mix of colors, textures, and flower forms that will draw swallowtails, painted ladies, monarchs, skippers, and countless other pollinators to your garden. Whether planted in a dedicated habitat garden or woven into existing borders, these plants transform outdoor spaces into vibrant sanctuaries filled with life, movement, and seasonal color.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"calendula-officinalis-pink-surprise","title":"Calendula officinalis - Pink Surprise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalendula officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Pink Surprise’ is a sweet and unexpected twist on an old-fashioned favorite, with softly ruffled blooms in glowing shades of apricot, blush, peach, and rosy pink. Warm golden centers add a sunny finish, giving this calendula a romantic cottage garden look with plenty of cheerful charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as pot marigold, ‘Pink Surprise’ is an easy, long-blooming annual for beds, borders, containers, cutting gardens, pollinator plantings, and ornamental kitchen gardens. The flowers are lovely for fresh bouquets, and bees and beneficial insects appreciate the generous bloom season. Its soft warm colors pair beautifully with violas, bachelor buttons, sweet peas, poppies, snapdragons, and silvery foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eCalendula officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Pink Surprise’ in full sun to light shade with reasonably fertile, well-drained soil. It performs especially well in cool seasons and mild summer climates, reaching about 1–2' tall. Deadhead to encourage more blooms, or let a few flowers set seed where happy. Explore more sunny favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annual-calendula\"\u003eCalendula collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478189277243,"sku":"AA559","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Calendula_officinalis_Pink_Surprise_93b34e71-79b9-4b82-87ae-b4440e014085.png?v=1778733690"},{"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":"verbena-bonariensis-lollipop","title":"Verbena bonariensis - Lollipop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVerbena bonariensis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Lollipop’ gives you the much-loved butterfly power of tall verbena in a shorter, bushier, more container-friendly form. Also known as dwarf tall verbena or purpletop vervain, this compact selection reaches about 2' tall and 3' wide, making it easy to use at the front of beds, mid-border, along pathways, or in large pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom spring into late fall, and often close to December in mild climates, ‘Lollipop’ produces airy clusters of purple flowers that hover above a rounded mound of foliage. Butterflies love it, bees visit constantly, and hummingbirds may stop by too. Its relaxed habit looks fabulous with grasses, salvias, yarrow, echinacea, cosmos, and other pollinator garden favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eVerbena bonariensis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Lollipop’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It is easy, low maintenance, pest resistant, and drought tolerant once established, though prettier with occasional summer water and an annual side-dress of compost. Cut back to 6\" in winter. Explore more garden-worthy plants in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees\"\u003eShrubs \u0026amp; Trees collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478190587963,"sku":"AA285","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA309_4013_Verbena_Bonariensis___Lollipop_2_1.jpg?v=1778000777"},{"product_id":"eriogonum-nudum-ella-nelsons-yellow","title":"Eriogonum nudum - Ella Nelson's Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003eShowy, airy, and absolutely beloved by pollinators, \u003cem\u003eEriogonum nudum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ella Nelson’s Yellow’ creates a cloud of electrifying yellow pom-poms above low native foliage. This delightful naked buckwheat selection was found by Eric Nelson and named in honor of his grandmother, a lifelong gardener — a sweet story for a seriously useful California native perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMassive sprays of flowers can reach about 3' tall and 2' wide, bursting into bloom in spring and continuing through summer above a low mound of foliage. As the season shifts, the blooms age into rich rusty red and golden umber tones, adding even more texture and interest. Excellent for native plant gardens, dry borders, rocky slopes, pollinator gardens, and habitat plantings, it attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects in abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eEriogonum nudum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ella Nelson’s Yellow’ in full sun with very well-drained soil. Drought tolerant and easy once established, it is happiest in open, lean, rocky conditions. Explore more habitat-friendly plants in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/california-native-perennials\"\u003eCalifornia Native Perennials collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478190719035,"sku":"AA068","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Eriogonumnudum-EllaNelson_sYellow.png?v=1778071423"},{"product_id":"salvia-mystic-spires","title":"Salvia - Mystic Spires","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn almost never-ending display of velvety purple flower spikes makes Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’ a big-bang-for-the-buck sage for sunny gardens. From late spring through fall, upright 14\" spikes reach skyward above handsome, heart-shaped green leaves that clothe the stems all the way to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Mystic Spires Sage, this long-blooming salvia grows into a useful, bushy plant about 4' tall and 30\" wide, fitting politely between neighbors while adding strong vertical color to the middle or back of the border. It is gorgeous in cottage gardens, pollinator beds, large containers, and mixed perennial plantings, where its rich purple blooms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’ in full sun with rich, composty, well-drained soil for the most gorgeous growth and bloom. Cut back to about 8\" tall in winter to refresh the plant for the next season. Colorful, reliable, and wonderfully floriferous, it belongs in every salvia lover’s garden. Explore more favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191571003,"sku":"AA334","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA016_4112_Salvia___Mystic_Spires_4.jpg?v=1778001238"},{"product_id":"zinnia-elegans-benarys-giant-wine","title":"Zinnia elegans - Benary's Giant Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you love summer zinnias and have not tried Benary’s Giants, \u003cem\u003eZinnia elegans\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Benary’s Giant Wine’ is the one to make room for. This healthy, mildew-resistant annual produces huge, fully double blooms up to 6\" across in deep wine-magenta tones that bring rich, velvety color to cutting gardens, borders, and sunny seasonal plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing about 3' tall and 2' wide, Benary’s Giant Wine Zinnia is properly garden-sized, with extra-branching stems and a long bloom season that keeps the flowers coming for months. The large blooms are outstanding for bouquets, and the plants look fabulous paired with salmon, orange, blue, lime, white, and silver companions. Butterflies and bees love the flowers, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eZinnia elegans\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Benary’s Giant Wine’ in full sun with rich, compost-enhanced, well-drained soil. Deadhead spent blooms or cut flowers regularly for vases to encourage even more flowering. Deer resistant, floriferous, and gloriously saturated, this is a summer cutting garden essential. Explore more bold bloomers in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annual-zinnia\"\u003eZinnia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191767611,"sku":"AA308","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/4ef58f4d-12d4-4d94-aff8-03205d3c218c.jpg?v=1777742876"},{"product_id":"salvia-greggii-royal-bumble","title":"Salvia greggii - Royal Bumble","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew plants stop us in our tracks quite like this one. Salvia greggii ‘Royal Bumble’ delivers an astonishing scarlet red—rich, saturated, and glowing—with a depth of color that feels almost velvety in the garden. Each perfectly formed ½-inch bloom hovers against dramatic black calyxes, held aloft on inky, upright stems that give the whole plant a striking, couture-quality contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe habit is naturally compact and beautifully bushy, forming a rounded mound to about 30\" tall and wide, and in mild climates it blooms with remarkable persistence—flowering again and again as if it simply can’t help itself. Hummingbirds find it irresistible, while bees and butterflies circle constantly, turning this salvia into a living focal point of movement and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExceptionally easy to grow, ‘Royal Bumble’ thrives in well-drained soil, appreciates a spring side-dressing of compost, and benefits from a light annual prune to keep its shape refined. Drought tolerant, deer resistant, and hardy down to about 15–20°F, this is a plant with both presence and resilience—bold, elegant, and utterly unforgettable once you’ve seen it in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026lt;","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191865915,"sku":"AA249","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA282_4019_Salvia_Greggii___Royal_Bumble_1_1.jpg?v=1778001478"},{"product_id":"achillea-millefolium-little-moonshine","title":"Achillea millefolium - Little Moonshine","description":"\u003cp\u003eTiny, sunny, and ridiculously useful, \u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Little Moonshine’ is a compact mini yarrow with bright yellow flower clusters that bring cheerful color to small spaces. Reaching only about 8\" tall and 12\" wide, it forms a dense clump of short, ferny foliage topped with 3–4\" sunshine-yellow blooms from late spring through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Little Moonshine Yarrow, this tidy perennial is perfect for edging pathways, lighting up rock gardens, front-of-border plantings, dry garden beds, containers, and pollinator-friendly spaces. Its compact size makes it especially easy to tuck into smaller planting schemes, while the long bloom season and bright color give it plenty of garden impact. Bees and butterflies appreciate the flowers, and gardeners love the low-maintenance habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Little Moonshine’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It is heat tolerant, drought tolerant, and deer resistant once established. Deadhead for more bloom and cut back when needed to keep plants fresh. Explore more tough, colorful favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-achillea\"\u003eAchillea - Yarrow collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191898683,"sku":"AA082","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA078_5220_Achillea_Millefolium___Little_Moonshine_1_1.jpg?v=1778001525"},{"product_id":"agastache-peachie-keen","title":"Agastache - Peachie Keen","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eQuick, what has oodles of peachy flowers, heavenly fragrant foliage, and a standing invitation for bees and hummingbirds? Agastache ‘Peachie Keen’, of course — a compact, floriferous hummingbird mint with color, fragrance, and dry-garden charm all wrapped into one tidy little showoff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eGrowing about 18–24\" tall, ‘Peachie Keen’ Agastache forms a dense, aromatic mound of bright green foliage that looks fresh and refined in sunny borders, containers, pollinator gardens, and water-wise plantings. In early summer, the real party begins: masses of 1\/2\" tubular peach flowers emerge from handsome burgundy calyxes, creating a glowing contrast against the lush foliage. The bloom show continues well into fall, bringing long-lasting color and nectar-rich flowers when the garden needs them most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"1128\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant Agastache ‘Peachie Keen’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it is very drought tolerant, evergreen in mild climates, and deer resistant. Petite, fragrant, and wildly useful, this is a quick way to add warm color and hummingbird sparkle to any sunny bed or container.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478192160827,"sku":"AA024","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Agastache-PeachieKeen1.png?v=1777784083"},{"product_id":"echinacea-cantaloupe","title":"Echinacea - Cantaloupe","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning pompom flowers in a mouth-watering cantaloupe color make Echinacea ‘Cantaloupe’ a must-have for sunny perennial borders and pollinator gardens. This showy coneflower opens with individual petals surrounding a rounded central cone, then develops into full, fluffy blooms in warm shades of melon, peach, apricot, and soft orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Cantaloupe Coneflower, this long-blooming perennial brings bold color and sturdy texture to cottage gardens, cutting gardens, wildlife plantings, and summer borders. Bees and butterflies flock to the nectar-rich flowers, while the strong stems make excellent cut flowers for fresh arrangements. Its warm coloring pairs beautifully with purple salvia, blue grasses, yarrow, zinnias, rudbeckia, and silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Echinacea ‘Cantaloupe’ in full sun with rich, well-drained soil and moderate water. Deadhead to encourage more blooms, or leave late-season seed heads for winter interest and visiting birds. Durable, colorful, and wonderfully floriferous, this is a standout coneflower for long-season beauty. Explore more garden favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/best-selling-perennials-biennials\"\u003eBest Selling - Perennials \u0026amp; Biennials collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478192193595,"sku":"AA061","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA022_5430_Echinacea___Cantaloupe_1.jpg?v=1778001645"},{"product_id":"salvia-greggii-tangerine","title":"Salvia greggii - Tangerine","description":"\u003cp\u003eBright, cheerful, and wonderfully floriferous, \u003cem\u003eSalvia greggii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Tangerine’ brings warm coral-orange flowers to the garden with a tiny white throat that helps guide visiting bees. This autumn sage blooms generously over a long season, adding lively color to sunny borders, dry gardens, pollinator plantings, and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Tangerine Autumn Sage, this easy perennial salvia forms an aromatic, shrubby mound that is especially attractive to hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Its glowing orange flowers pair beautifully with blue salvias, purple verbena, ornamental grasses, yarrow, silver foliage, and other drought tolerant plants. Use it where you want color, movement, and pollinator action without a high-maintenance attitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia greggii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Tangerine’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Provide regular water while it establishes; after that, it becomes much more drought tolerant and easygoing. Trim lightly to refresh growth and encourage more bloom. Deer resistant, aromatic, and colorful, it is a reliable sage for water-wise gardens. Explore more favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478192717883,"sku":"AA264","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA283_5730_Salvia_Greggii___Tangerine_3.webp?v=1777995043"},{"product_id":"scabiosa-atropurpurea-florists-blue","title":"Scabiosa atropurpurea - Florist's Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate a big display of rich lavender pincushion flowers with \u003cem\u003eScabiosa atropurpurea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Florist’s Blue’. One happy plant can produce a hundred or more sweetly scented, 2\" spherical blooms, each held on long, branching stems that are perfect for cutting and arranging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Florist’s Blue Scabiosa or pincushion flower, this easy annual brings soft color, texture, and movement to cottage gardens, cutting gardens, pollinator plantings, and sunny mixed borders. It is not the commonly seen smaller bedding type; this beauty has real presence, with elegant flowers that bees and butterflies love and stems that look fabulous in bouquets. Pair it with roses, sweet peas, cosmos, larkspur, zinnias, grasses, and other romantic annuals for a graceful seasonal display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eScabiosa atropurpurea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Florist’s Blue’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Cut flowers often or deadhead to keep the blooms coming, and trim back if plants need refreshing. Airy, fragrant, and bouquet-worthy, it belongs in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-scabiosa\"\u003eScabiosa collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478193373243,"sku":"AA280","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA292_954_Scabiosa_atropurpurea_1.jpg?v=1777999995"},{"product_id":"scabiosa-caucasica-fama-blue","title":"Scabiosa caucasica - Fama Blue","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eOne of those plants that earns its keep immediately, \u003cem data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eScabiosa caucasica\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Fama Blue’ is an easy, reliable perennial “flower machine” with huge, richly colored blooms that can reach up to 4\" across. 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. Cut back to about 2\" tall in winter, and divide after a year or so to keep plants vigorous. Deer-resistant, long-blooming, and completely swoon-worthy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478193438779,"sku":"AA049","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA011_958_Scabiosa_Caucasica___Fama_Blue_1_1.jpg?v=1777784021"},{"product_id":"zinnia-queen-red-lime","title":"Zinnia - Queen Red Lime","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeloved by gardeners and florists alike, Zinnia ‘Queen Red Lime’ is startlingly different and completely beautiful. Its 3\" double and semi-double blooms appear generously on strong, multi-branching stems, blending antique rose, red, burgundy, lime green, and smoky blush tones in a way that feels both vintage and wildly fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Queen Red Lime Zinnia, this annual is fabulous for cutting gardens, cottage borders, pollinator plantings, and sunny mixed beds. The unusual color palette pairs beautifully with dahlias, cosmos, amaranth, grasses, dark foliage, cream blooms, and other zinnias. Strong stems make it excellent for bouquets, while the steady bloom season keeps bees and butterflies happily visiting the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Zinnia ‘Queen Red Lime’ in full sun with rich, well-drained soil and regular water. Cut flowers often or deadhead to encourage continued bloom through the warm season. Dramatic, productive, and wonderfully bouquet-worthy, this zinnia is a must for anyone who loves sophisticated color. Explore more garden favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annual-zinnia\"\u003eZinnia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478193799227,"sku":"AA065","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA091_5199_Zinnia___Queen_Red_Lime_2.jpg?v=1777995195"},{"product_id":"eriogonum-latifolium-seaside-buckwheat","title":"Eriogonum latifolium - Seaside Buckwheat","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne could sell tickets to the incredible Summer pollination show that this durable native Buckwheat puts on. Mobbed by butterflies, bees and other pollinators too numerous to mention, it's also an important larval food plant for the Acmon Blue and Hairstreak butterflies whose numbers are dwindling due to habitat loss. Attractive 1' x 2' compact mound of softly felted blue-grey spoon shaped leaves topped by a multitude of lovely 1\" clusters of delicate pink and white flowers that age to a showy rusty hue as they dry, persisting till Fall. An excellent choice for edging, containers and habitat garden, also useful for erosion control. Salt and wind tolerant. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Provide good drainage and Summer water in hotter areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant type: Flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot Size: 4-inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Span: Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Colors: Pink-Magenta, Silver Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: Summer, Spring, Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZones: Zone 8-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater needs: Low Water, No Summer Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194454587,"sku":"AA300","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Eriogonum_latifolium_-_Seaside.jpg?v=1777769631"},{"product_id":"centaurea-cyanus-blue-diadem","title":"Centaurea cyanus - Blue Diadem","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow hard is it to find old-fashioned TALL \"Bachelor Buttons\" these days? Unless you grow them from seed, you'll probably only find those squatty ones sprayed with dwarfing chemicals that will never look as charming as these! Bright, richest blue, 2.5\" wide, edible blooms on upright 3' branched stems is what you want and our favorite, 'Blue Diadem,' truly delivers! Perfect mid-bed, it makes the sweetest cut flowers. Rich soil is best, kiddies. To 1' wide. Dead-head to prolong flowering, and you'll have blooms Spring and Summer. Self-sows - woo-hoo!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant type: Flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot Size: 4-inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Span: Annuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Colors: Blue-Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZones: Zone 1–11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Part Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater needs: Regular Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more beautiful annual plants in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/collections\/annies-annuals-annual-plants-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnnie's Annuals - Annual Plants Collection\u003c\/a\u003e to find companion varieties that pair perfectly with your Bachelor Buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194847803,"sku":"AA009","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/46218949-7872-4fbd-99e2-0e4d47015e9d.webp?v=1777735165"},{"product_id":"achillea-millefolium-red-velvet","title":"Achillea millefolium - Red Velvet","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelected for holding its color beautifully without fading, \u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Red Velvet’ adds a bright flash of candy-apple red to almost any sunny garden. This hardy, carefree yarrow produces generous 3\" flat-topped flower umbels on upright stems above soft, ferny foliage, bringing strong color and fine texture from spring into summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Red Velvet Yarrow, this drought tolerant perennial is perfect for cottage gardens, dry borders, pollinator plantings, meadow-style beds, containers, and sunny groundcover plantings. Bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects love the flowers, while gardeners appreciate its toughness, long bloom season, and excellent bouquet potential. The rich red blooms pair beautifully with silver foliage, white flowers, blue salvias, grasses, and warm orange or yellow companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Red Velvet’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It tolerates heat, drought, and clay-ish conditions once established, and deadheading encourages more bloom. Deer and rabbit resistant, colorful, and easy to grow, it is a dependable garden workhorse. Explore more tough beauties in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/ground-covers-achillea\"\u003eAchillea collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194946107,"sku":"AA147","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA118_4810_Achillea_Millefolium___Red_Velvet_1_1.jpg?v=1777995628"},{"product_id":"monardella-villosa-russian-river","title":"Monardella villosa - Russian River","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"490\"\u003eMinty, fragrant, and beautifully useful, \u003cem data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eMonardella villosa\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Russian River’ is a vigorous California native sub-shrub perfect for edging low-water paths, tucking into dry borders, softening rocky slopes, or planting beneath oaks. More robust than the plain species, this charming Coyote Mint forms a semi-evergreen, small-scale groundcover about 15\" tall and 2' wide, with aromatic foliage that releases a fresh herbal scent when brushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eAll summer long, ‘Russian River’ Coyote Mint produces plentiful 2\" rich lavender puffball blooms that look wonderfully showy against the tidy green foliage. Bees and butterflies adore the nectar-rich flowers, making it a fabulous choice for pollinator gardens, native plantings, habitat borders, and water-wise landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"1204\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant \u003cem data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eMonardella villosa\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Russian River’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It tolerates clay-ish soil, though not hardpan, and also thrives in rocky conditions. Once established, it can handle low to no summer water, but stays greener and blooms longer with occasional irrigation. Deer resistant, fragrant, and easy to love, this native mint is dry-garden magic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478195077179,"sku":"AA029","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/62f1c475-323c-459f-a3b1-90c5b203b3b3.jpg?v=1777735167"},{"product_id":"salvia-amistad","title":"Salvia - Amistad","description":"\u003cp\u003ePretty much ever-blooming and absolutely loaded with color, Salvia ‘Amistad’ is a dramatic long-season sage with large, luscious upright spikes that appear from mid-spring into late fall. Midnight-dark calyces set off rich purple blooms, creating a velvety, high-contrast look that is pure garden theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Amistad Sage, this robust, multi-branching salvia makes a bold statement in sunny borders, pollinator gardens, cottage plantings, and large containers. The tall flower spikes are beloved by hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, while gardeners appreciate the steady bloom, handsome foliage, and richly saturated color. Pair it with grasses, dahlias, yarrow, cuphea, lantana, silver foliage, or lime green nicotiana for a striking seasonal display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Salvia ‘Amistad’ in full sun to part shade with rich, well-drained soil and regular water for best performance. Cut back as needed to refresh growth and encourage more blooms. Colorful, vigorous, and wonderfully wildlife-friendly, it is a standout in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478195109947,"sku":"AA057","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA057_4645_Salvia___Amistad_3.jpg?v=1769568102"},{"product_id":"achillea-millefolium-cameo","title":"Achillea millefolium - Cameo","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eSoft, sturdy, and wonderfully easy, \u003cem data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Cameo’ is a long-blooming yarrow with the kind of warm, shifting color that makes a garden feel instantly more romantic. Beginning in spring, plants send up masses of 4\" flower clusters in soft pinky-peach tones that gently age to dusky rose, floating 2–3' tall above finely cut, ferny foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eA fabulous choice for cottage gardens, California native plantings, dry gardens, habitat gardens, and even roomy containers, ‘Cameo’ Yarrow brings months of color with very little fuss. Deadhead regularly and the bloom show can continue into fall, keeping bees and butterflies happily busy through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"1117\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant \u003cem data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Cameo’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant, clay-ish soil tolerant, deer resistant, and rabbit resistant, though it blooms more generously with some summer water and compost-enriched soil. Cut plants to the ground in late fall, and divide as needed. Tough, pretty, and endlessly useful, ‘Cameo’ is a garden workhorse dressed in soft peachy-rose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478195208251,"sku":"AA008","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA021_4809_Achillea_Millefolium___Cameo_1.jpg?v=1777783213"},{"product_id":"achillea-millefolium-salmon-beauty","title":"Achillea millefolium - Salmon Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of our favorite yarrow colors, \u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Salmon Beauty’ brings shifting pastel magic to sunny gardens. Large 4\" flower umbels open in rich salmon pink, then gradually soften into blends of pale pink, peach, cream, and buttery yellow, often showing several delicious colors on the same plant at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Salmon Beauty Yarrow, this easy perennial is fabulous for cottage gardens, dry borders, pollinator plantings, cutting gardens, and low-water landscapes. Ferny foliage adds soft texture beneath the flat-topped blooms, while bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects visit throughout the long flowering season. The warm color pairs beautifully with lavender, blue salvia, grasses, roses, scabiosa, and silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Salmon Beauty’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established, deer resistant, and wonderfully low maintenance. Deadhead to encourage more flowers, or cut blooms for fresh and dried arrangements. Explore more tough, beautiful groundcovering perennials in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/ground-covers-achillea\"\u003eAchillea collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478195503163,"sku":"AA322","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA015_4896_Achillea_Millefolium___Salmon_Beauty_2_1.jpg?v=1777995796"},{"product_id":"salvia-love-and-wishes","title":"Salvia - Love And Wishes","description":"\u003cp\u003eRich, velvety, and wonderfully dramatic, Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’ brings a dazzling show of deep pink-magenta blooms held in dark blue-purple calyces from spring through fall. This long-blooming perennial shrub has that lush, high-color look gardeners adore, with arching stems, handsome green foliage, and flowers that positively glow in sunny borders, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous choice for adding months of color, ‘Love and Wishes’ Salvia is especially appealing to hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. The jewel-toned flowers pair beautifully with ornamental grasses, yarrow, lavender, roses, verbena, and silver foliage, bringing both softness and bold contrast to mixed plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’ in full sun to part shade with rich, well-drained soil and regular water for best performance. Trim lightly to encourage fresh growth and more blooms. Colorful, pollinator-friendly, and easy to love, this salvia is a season-long garden standout. Explore more favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478196322363,"sku":"AA227","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA227_5953_Salvia___Love_And_Wishes_2.png?v=1777770184"},{"product_id":"centaurea-cyanus-black-gem","title":"Centaurea cyanus - Black Gem","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow you do not have to wait for the black bachelor buttons to emerge from the mix. \u003cem\u003eCentaurea cyanus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Black Gem’ produces ruffled, darkest maroon blooms that look almost black in the garden, creating a rich, dramatic contrast against its fine foliage with a silvery cast. Blooming from spring through summer, this easy annual brings moody cottage garden charm with very little fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Black Gem Bachelor Button or cornflower, this variety is wonderful in cutting gardens, meadow-style plantings, pollinator borders, and sunny mixed beds. The deep wine-colored flowers are fabulous in bouquets, especially with pale pinks, creams, blues, silvers, and airy grasses. Growing about 2' tall and 1' wide, it slips easily into small spaces while still making a bold color statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eCentaurea cyanus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Black Gem’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It is easy to grow, beautiful for cutting, and may self-sow where happy, returning with more dark little treasures next season. Explore more classic cottage garden favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annuals-centaurea\"\u003eCentaurea - Bachelor Buttons collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478196617275,"sku":"AA203","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA203_221_Centaurea_cyanus___Black_Gem_1.jpg?v=1777769933"},{"product_id":"echinacea-rainbow-marcella","title":"Echinacea - Rainbow Marcella","description":"\u003cp\u003eWarm, glowing, and wonderfully productive, Echinacea ‘Rainbow Marcella’ is a coneflower that brings soft sunset color and reliable perennial performance to the garden. Large, nearly 4\" blooms open in heart-melting shades of orange, coral, peach, and raspberry, then gently shift as they age, creating a multicolored display on one very floriferous plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Rainbow Marcella Coneflower, this heavy-blooming perennial is beautiful in cottage gardens, pollinator borders, cutting gardens, and sunny mixed beds. The sturdy flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, while the warm tones pair beautifully with salvias, yarrow, grasses, lavender, rudbeckia, and other summer perennials. It also makes a cheerful, long-lasting cut flower for fresh bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Echinacea ‘Rainbow Marcella’ in full sun with well-drained soil and regular water while establishing. Once settled, it is easy, durable, and wonderfully rewarding. Deadhead for continued bloom, or leave some seed heads for seasonal interest. Explore more long-blooming garden stars in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/best-selling-perennials-biennials\"\u003eBest Selling Perennials \u0026amp; Biennials collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478196650043,"sku":"AA010","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA028_5116_Echinacea___Rainbow_Marcella_1.jpg?v=1777994395"},{"product_id":"salvia-allen-chickering","title":"Salvia - Allen Chickering","description":"\u003cp\u003eThink of Salvia ‘Allen Chickering’ as the slightly more petite California native sage you can take almost anywhere. A garden-friendly hybrid between \u003cem\u003eSalvia clevelandii\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSalvia leucophylla\u003c\/em\u003e, this aromatic evergreen shrub brings silvery foliage, rugged good looks, and whorled lavender-blue flower spikes to dry gardens, native plantings, slopes, and pollinator borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Allen Chickering sage, it forms a handsome, rounded shrub with strongly fragrant leaves and a long-lasting bloom show that hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies adore. The soft gray foliage pairs beautifully with buckwheats, yarrow, California poppies, penstemons, grasses, and other water-wise companions. It is especially useful where you want structure, scent, and wildlife value without high-maintenance fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Salvia ‘Allen Chickering’ in full sun with well-drained soil and little summer water once established. Avoid soggy roots and overly rich conditions. Deer resistant, drought tolerant, and wonderfully aromatic, this is a dependable California sage for beautiful low-water landscapes. Explore more favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478196781115,"sku":"AA168","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA275_5908_Salvia_1.jpg?v=1777994443"},{"product_id":"salvia-apiana","title":"Salvia apiana","description":"\u003cp\u003eArresting, aromatic, and unmistakably Western, \u003cem\u003eSalvia apiana\u003c\/em\u003e is the classic white sage, a California native sage prized for its silvery-white lance-shaped leaves, sculptural form, and serious dry-garden presence. Stiff, branching stems form a handsome base about 2' tall and up to 5' wide, with tall spring flower spikes rising above the foliage and carrying small white blooms that bees happily visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Sage is a beautiful choice for native plant gardens, water-wise landscapes, dry slopes, habitat plantings, and sunny borders where bold foliage and fragrance matter as much as flowers. Its pale leaves glow beautifully against darker green shrubs, buckwheats, penstemons, California poppies, and ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia apiana\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with very well-drained soil. Good drainage is essential, and this heat-loving sage prefers little to no summer water once established. Prune spent flower spikes after bloom to encourage a compact shape. Explore more aromatic favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478197010491,"sku":"AA183","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/b34b769a-ec31-4648-94f7-232826a136e6.jpg?v=1777761761"},{"product_id":"salvia-microphylla-mes-azur","title":"Salvia microphylla - Mes Azur","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoft, luminous, and beautifully refined, \u003cem\u003eSalvia microphylla\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Mes Azur’ brings exquisitely lavender-blue flowers to a compact, easy-growing shrubby sage. Forming a modest mound about 18\" to 24\" tall and wide, it begins its generous bloom show in late spring and continues with an endless array of 1\" two-lipped flowers through the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Mes Azur Sage, this long-blooming salvia is perfect for sunny borders, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, containers, and water-wise landscapes. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies love the nectar-rich blooms, while gardeners love the softer color, aromatic foliage, and manageable size. Pair it with yarrow, lavender, roses, ornamental grasses, catmint, and silver foliage for a fresh, romantic garden combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia microphylla\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Mes Azur’ in full sun with well-drained soil and moderate water while establishing. Once settled, it is low maintenance, drought tolerant, and deer resistant. Light pruning encourages fresh growth and more flowers. Explore more beautiful sages in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478197338171,"sku":"AA006","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA285_5463_Salvia_greggii_1.jpg?v=1777994774"},{"product_id":"clarkia-amoena-aurora","title":"Clarkia amoena - Aurora","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"408\"\u003eClarkia amoena ‘Aurora’ is a tall California native wildflower prized for its large, peach-blushed, cup-shaped blooms and easy, generous performance in the garden. Reaching about 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, this annual flower makes a striking spring and early summer display, with 6-inch clusters of soft pink flowers that bring a romantic, airy look to borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eBlooming from May into July and often longer, Clarkia ‘Aurora’ is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a drought-tolerant California native flower with real presence. It performs best in full sun and rich, well-drained soil, though it is also tolerant of clay. Once established, it is easygoing, self-sows readily, and returns with that effortless wildflower charm gardeners love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1105\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis deer-resistant annual is also a wonderful cut flower, producing long-lasting blooms that are as lovely in arrangements as they are in the garden. For a beautiful spring pairing, combine it with the clear blue flowers of Nemophila menziesii ‘Baby Blue Eyes’ for a distinctly California-style display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant type: Flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot Size: 4-inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Span: Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Colors: Pink-Magenta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: Spring, Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZones: Zone 1-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater needs: No Summer Water, Regular Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478197895227,"sku":"AA279","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/e47e7cb5-420d-466e-a55e-95cb9053395e.jpg?v=1777773853"},{"product_id":"asclepias-fascicularis","title":"Asclepias fascicularis - Narrow Leaved Milkweed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNarrowleaf Milkweed, also called California Narrowleaf Milkweed, is one of the easiest and most accommodating California natives you can grow. Happy with high water or low, heat, and nearly any garden soil—even stubborn clay—it forms a handsome, bushy 3' x 3' mound of many branching stems and long, slender leaves. From June to September, it carries plentiful 2\" clusters of soft creamy-pink flowers that hover above the foliage with a light, graceful charm. An important host plant for Monarch caterpillars and a nectar source for other butterflies, too, it brings both beauty and purpose to the garden. It gets bigger and better with age and will slowly spread to form small colonies. Deer resistant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLooking for creative planting inspiration? Visit our blog post on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/blogs\/news\/video\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"How To Make Can’t Go Wrong Plant Combinations\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebeautiful plant combinations\u003c\/a\u003e to see how unexpected pairings can transform a garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478198124603,"sku":"AA541","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Asclepias.png?v=1778056937"},{"product_id":"salvia-patens","title":"Salvia patens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalvia patens\u003c\/em\u003e offers one of the truest, brightest royal blues in the plant world. Also known as gentian sage, this easy perennial produces large 2\" blooms in an intensely saturated blue that looks stunning in the garden, in containers, and in fresh cut arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing into a lush, floriferous plant, gentian sage brings luminous color to sunny borders, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and large containers of 10 gallons or more. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies are drawn to the nectar-rich flowers, while gardeners love the bold color and long bloom season. Pair it with orange, yellow, white, silver, or chartreuse companions for maximum sparkle, or weave it among grasses and late-season perennials for a softer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia patens\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun to part shade with compost-amended, well-drained soil and regular water for best performance. Cut back spent stems to encourage fresh growth and more flowers. Brilliant, easy, and unforgettable, this blue sage is a garden showpiece. Explore more favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478198157371,"sku":"AA202","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Salviapatens.png?v=1778056949"},{"product_id":"zinnia-elegans-queeny-lemon-peach","title":"Zinnia elegans - Queeny Lemon Peach","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour garden and vases will be bursting with ornate flowers when you bring home \u003cem\u003eZinnia elegans\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Queeny Lemon Peach’. This elegant zinnia produces layered blooms in shifting shades of lemon, peach, apricot, cream, and soft rose, with colors deepening and changing as the flowers mature for a truly painterly effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Queeny Lemon Peach Zinnia, this sun-loving annual is a fabulous choice for cutting gardens, cottage borders, pollinator beds, containers, and summer flower plantings. The long-stemmed blooms are excellent for bouquets, while bees and butterflies happily visit the garden display. Pair it with cosmos, amaranth, bachelor buttons, salvia, grasses, and other warm-toned annuals for a romantic, harvest-season palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eZinnia elegans\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Queeny Lemon Peach’ in full sun with rich, well-drained soil and regular water. Deadhead or cut flowers often to encourage continuous bloom through the warm season. Colorful, productive, and bouquet-ready, this zinnia is a must for anyone who loves soft, unusual flower color. Explore more summer stars in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annual-zinnia\"\u003eZinnia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478198190139,"sku":"AA640","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA337_5867_Zinnia_elegans___Queeny_Lemon_Peach_3.webp?v=1778055523"},{"product_id":"cosmos-sulphureus-orange-klondike-cosmos","title":"Cosmos sulphureus orange - Klondike Cosmos","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd summer fire to the garden with \u003cem\u003eCosmos sulphureus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Klondike’, a classic orange cosmos and Mexican aster with bright, sunny blooms that practically glow above lacy green foliage. This easy annual grows into a bushy, vigorous plant about 2' wide and 1' tall, with flowers held high on multi-branching stems up to 3' tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Klondike Cosmos or orange Mexican aster, this heat-loving flower is a wonderful choice for cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, cutting gardens, meadow-style borders, and sunny dry garden beds. The cheerful orange blooms attract butterflies, bees, and birds, while the airy foliage keeps the planting light and graceful. Plant it with zinnias, bachelor buttons, salvias, sunflowers, or ornamental grasses for a bold, easy summer display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eCosmos sulphureus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Klondike’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant, forgiving of less-than-perfect soil, and blooms through autumn with deadheading. It may reseed where happy. Explore more bright, easy bloomers in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annual-cosmos\"\u003eCosmos - Mexican Aster collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478199959611,"sku":"AA113","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA150_2682_Cosmos_sulphureus_1.webp?v=1777985660"},{"product_id":"salvia-celestial-blue","title":"Salvia - Celestial Blue","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"403\"\u003eA happy-accident hybrid with serious star power, Salvia ‘Celestial Blue’ brings the best of two California native favorites, \u003cem data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eSalvia clevelandii\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eSalvia pachyphylla\u003c\/em\u003e, into one tough, fragrant, wildly beautiful shrub. This evergreen sage grows about 3–4' tall, forming a handsome mound of silvery, aromatic foliage that thrives where fussier plants complain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eFrom early spring through summer, ‘Celestial Blue’ Salvia sends up a dazzling show of 1–2' flower spikes packed with vivid blue-violet blooms bursting from ruby-tinged calyces. The contrast is electric, nectar-rich, and absolutely beloved by pollinators. Cut the stems for fresh or dried arrangements, and they’ll bring that heady sage scent and bright garden color indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"1118\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant Salvia ‘Celestial Blue’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It is a shoo-in for challenging garden spots, including clay, sandy, or rocky soils, and needs only occasional water once established. Deer resistant, drought-tolerant, aromatic, and luminous, this sage is celestial by name and gloriously garden-worthy by nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478200123451,"sku":"AA621","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA279_5258_Salvia_1.jpg?v=1777992822"},{"product_id":"clarkia-amoena-scarlet","title":"Clarkia amoena - Scarlet","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"433\"\u003eBrilliant, blazing, and absolutely impossible to ignore, \u003cem data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"107\"\u003eClarkia amoena\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Scarlet’ may be one of the showiest Clarkias of all. This California native wildflower bursts into bloom with intense scarlet, open-faced flowers, each petal edged in a thin pink border that leads to a soft pink heart. The effect is bold, romantic, and wildly cheerful — like a little wildfire of petals, but with manners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eAlso known as Godetia, Scarlet Clarkia blooms in spring to early summer, often producing 6\" wide clusters of 2\" flowers above finely textured green foliage. Growing up to 24\" tall and 30\" wide, it is stunning in sunny borders, dry garden beds, native plantings, wildflower gardens, and massed displays where its color can truly set the bed ablaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"1088\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant \u003cem data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eClarkia amoena\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Scarlet’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it is surprisingly drought tolerant and may reseed if allowed to set seed. Beloved by bees and especially butterflies, this easy annual brings bright California drama wherever you need a splash of scarlet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478200156219,"sku":"AA323","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA3382.png?v=1777781716"},{"product_id":"salvia-amethyst-lips","title":"Salvia - Amethyst Lips","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlashy, fragrant, and absolutely irresistible to hummingbirds, Salvia ‘Amethyst Lips’ is a colorful shrubby sage with two-lipped flowers in vivid wine-red and white. Part of the popular Lips series, this salvia sends blooms in opposite pairs along straight stems, creating a lively display that keeps pollinators returning again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Amethyst Lips Sage, this long-blooming perennial shrub is excellent for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, cottage plantings, containers, and low-water landscapes. Its bright flowers pair beautifully with yarrow, lavender, ornamental grasses, roses, catmint, and silver foliage, bringing both color and motion to mixed beds. The aromatic foliage adds another layer of classic salvia charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Salvia ‘Amethyst Lips’ in full sun with well-drained soil and moderate water while establishing. Once settled, it is easy, drought tolerant, deer resistant, and bloom-happy. Trim lightly to encourage fresh growth and a fuller shape. Explore more hummingbird-friendly favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478200746043,"sku":"AA324","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA276_5638_Salvia___Amethyst_Lips_1.webp?v=1777986072"},{"product_id":"agastache-aurantiaca-coronado","title":"Agastache aurantiaca - Coronado","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most profuse and longest-blooming hummingbird mints, \u003cem\u003eAgastache aurantiaca\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Coronado’ brings months of warm color with tangerine-brushed golden tubular flowers from summer into fall. The blooms rise above contrasting silvery-green foliage, creating a bright, aromatic display that looks fabulous in sunny borders, dry gardens, pollinator plantings, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Coronado Agastache or hummingbird mint, this upright perennial grows about 2.5' tall and 2' wide, forming a bushy, mint-scented plant that is a magnet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Its glowing orange-gold flowers pair beautifully with salvias, yarrow, ornamental grasses, blue flowers, purple blooms, and silver foliage for a heat-loving garden palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eAgastache aurantiaca\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Coronado’ in full sun with well-drained soil and some fertility. It loves heat and performs beautifully in containers with regular water and good drainage. Fragrant, floriferous, and wonderfully pollinator-friendly, it is a superb choice for long summer color. Explore more proven perennials in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/best-selling-perennials-biennials\"\u003eBest Selling - Perennials \u0026amp; Biennials collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478200877115,"sku":"AA130","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA130_3221_Agastache_aurantiaca___Coronado_2.jpg?v=1777769895"},{"product_id":"eschscholzia-californica-orange","title":"Eschscholzia californica - Orange","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eLike ribbons of sunlight spilled across the spring hills of California,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"98\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eEschscholzia californica\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e‘Orange’ glows with clear, satiny blooms above soft blue-green foliage. This iconic native poppy is as easygoing as it is beautiful, lighting up gardens, slopes, and even tough parking strips with waves of vivid orange-red flowers. Plant it alongside\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"371\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNemophila menziesii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/products\/nemophila-menziesii\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBaby Blue Eyes\u003c\/a\u003e” for a classic, heart-stopping California wildflower pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eFlowering generously from spring into summer, it thrives in poor or rich soil alike and asks for very little once established. Let plants dry down after bloom to maintain them as short-lived perennials, cutting back to the ground when fresh growth appears. Leave a few plants standing and they’ll happily self-sow, returning year after year in cheerful drifts. To 18\" tall x 9\" wide. Deer resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478201139259,"sku":"AA266","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/2298-_1_Orange_Glow_1.jpg?v=1777984569"},{"product_id":"verbena-bonariensis","title":"Verbena bonariensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou know this plant, and for good reason: \u003cem\u003eVerbena bonariensis\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the greatest all-purpose, make-the-garden-look-good plants around. Also known as tall verbena, purpletop vervain, or Brazilian verbena, it sends airy branching stems 3–5' tall above a tidy basal mound, topped with violet-purple flower clusters from late spring into fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis easy perennial adds height, movement, and see-through color without blocking the view, making it brilliant in cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, cutting gardens, meadow-style borders, and mixed perennial beds. Bees go wild for the nectar-rich blooms, butterflies visit constantly, and finches may enjoy the seeds later in the season. The long stems also add a light, natural texture to fresh flower arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eVerbena bonariensis\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with well-drained soil. Prune back the first spring shoots to encourage branching, then enjoy months of effortless bloom. It reseeds easily where happy. Explore more garden-making shrubs and perennials in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees\"\u003eShrubs \u0026amp; Trees collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478201172027,"sku":"AA088","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA309_4013_Verbena_Bonariensis___Lollipop_2.jpg?v=1777985203"},{"product_id":"zinnia-elegans-benarys-giant-salmon-rose","title":"Zinnia elegans - Benarys Giant Salmon Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003eSo gratifying, effusive, and long-blooming, \u003cem\u003eZinnia elegans\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Benary’s Giant Salmon Rose’ is one of those summer annuals everyone should grow at least once — and then probably every year after. Strong, multi-branching plants reach about 3' tall and produce huge, super-double blooms up to 6\" across in a glowing salmon-rose color that looks luscious in borders and bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Benary’s Giant Salmon Rose Zinnia, this mildew-resistant cut flower zinnia holds up well in heat and rain, making it a reliable choice for sunny cutting gardens, pollinator plantings, cottage beds, and large containers. Butterflies adore the blooms, and the long stems make generous, cheerful arrangements. It is especially stunning paired with Nicotiana ‘Lime Green’, blue flowers, white cosmos, and ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eZinnia elegans\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Benary’s Giant Salmon Rose’ in full sun with rich, well-drained soil. Deadhead or cut often to prolong bloom and keep the plant producing. Explore more bold summer bloomers in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annual-zinnia\"\u003eZinnia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478201401403,"sku":"AA105","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/BenarysGiantSalmonRose.png?v=1778047063"},{"product_id":"eschscholzia-californica-purple-gleam","title":"Eschscholzia californica - Purple Gleam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOh, what a charmer this one is! ‘Purple Gleam’ takes the easygoing spirit of our beloved California Poppy and dresses it up in the dreamiest wash of lavender-rose, as though each silky petal had been touched with a watercolor brush. The single flowers have a soft, painterly look that plays beautifully with lavender, cream, and primrose-toned companions, making it a natural for cottage gardens and romantic native-style plantings. Just like the species, it’s wonderfully unfussy—happy in poor, dry, or average soil and needing very little once established. Deadhead to keep the blooms coming, or let a few go to seed if you’d like a return engagement. Grows about 12\" to 16\" tall and wide. Deer resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDreaming of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/blogs\/news\/mediterranean-style-gardens-ca-natives-other-summer-dry-favorites\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"mediterranean style gardens\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMediterranean garden look\u003c\/a\u003e? Our blog shares ideas for mixing flowers and foliage to create that charming, layered garden style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478201565243,"sku":"AA550","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/PurpleGleam1.png?v=1777781205"},{"product_id":"salvia-x-jamensis-sierra-san-antonio","title":"Salvia x jamensis - Sierra San Antonio","description":"\u003cp\u003eCapturing the colors of a perfect sunset, Salvia x jamensis ‘Sierra San Antonio’ blooms with soft pink upper petals and pale yellow lower lips, creating a warm, glowing effect on a tidy, floriferous plant. Reaching about 30\" tall and wide, this colorful sage is a lovely choice for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, dry gardens, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as a shrubby salvia or jamensis sage, ‘Sierra San Antonio’ brings months of nectar-rich flowers that hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies visit happily. Its delicate grey-green foliage and pastel blooms pair beautifully with lavender, yarrow, ornamental grasses, roses, verbena, and silver-leaved companions. Use it where you want a long season of soft color with that easy salvia reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Salvia x jamensis ‘Sierra San Antonio’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Provide regular water while it establishes, then moderate to low water once settled in. Trim lightly to refresh growth and encourage continued bloom. Deer resistant, aromatic, and wonderfully cheerful, it is a garden workhorse with sunset charm. Explore more favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478201860155,"sku":"AA072","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Salvia_SierraSanAntonio.png?v=1778046975"},{"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. Its aromatic foliage forms a handsome 3' x 3' shrub, topped in May and June with whorls of tubular violet-blue flowers that hummingbirds find absolutely irresistible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Cleveland sage or Winifred Gilman sage, this evergreen native shrub makes an outstanding backbone for water-wise plantings, difficult sunny sites, dry borders, slopes, habitat gardens, and native landscapes. The fragrant foliage adds year-round presence, while the bloom spikes pair beautifully with buckwheats, penstemons, yarrow, California poppies, grasses, and silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia clevelandii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Winifred Gilman’ in full sun with excellent drainage. This sage dislikes soggy roots and performs best in lean, well-drained soil with little summer water once established. Deer resistant, pollinator-friendly, and aromatic, it is a classic native salvia for dry California gardens. Explore more fragrant favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478201925691,"sku":"AA216","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA281_912_Salvia_Clevelandii___Winifred_Gilman_2.jpg?v=1777992284"},{"product_id":"cosmos-bipinnatus-apricot-lemonade","title":"Cosmos - Apricot Lemonade","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eSoft, sunny, and completely charming, Cosmos ‘Apricot Lemonade’ brings watercolor beauty to the summer garden with blooms that look hand-painted in butter yellow, blush pink, apricot, and cream. Each flower features a sweet inner pink ring and pale lemony outer petals surrounding a golden, nectar-rich center — positively irresistible to bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eA prolific, sun-loving annual, ‘Apricot Lemonade’ Cosmos produces masses of blooms from late spring into mid-fall, floating above delicate, fern-like foliage. Reaching about 20\" tall, it is wonderfully useful in containers, cutting gardens, cottage borders, pollinator plantings, and sunny mixed beds where its soft color can glow without overwhelming its neighbors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"1200\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePair Cosmos ‘Apricot Lemonade’ with bachelor’s buttons, corncockle, coreopsis, strawflower, ornamental grasses, and silvery foliage for an easy, romantic garden palette. The tall-stemmed flowers are lovely for cutting, and this steady bloomer leaves plenty behind for visiting pollinators. Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil, and deadhead regularly to keep the floral lemonade flowing. It may reseed where happy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478202056763,"sku":"AA093","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA093_5657_Cosmos_bipinnatus___Apricot_Lemonade_2.jpg?v=1778133439"},{"product_id":"scabiosa-atropurpurea-black","title":"Scabiosa atropurpurea - Black Knight","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eDark, velvety, and deliciously dramatic, \u003cem data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eScabiosa atropurpurea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Black Knight’ brings moody garden glamour with dozens of deep crimson-black pincushion blooms held on long, branching stems. Each 2\" spherical flower is studded with contrasting pale “pins,” creating that classic scabiosa look — elegant, textural, and irresistible in both the garden and the vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eAn easy, fast-growing annual, ‘Black Knight’ Scabiosa reaches about 2–3' tall and 1' wide, making it perfect for cutting gardens, cottage borders, pollinator plantings, and romantic mixed beds. Butterflies and bees adore the nectar-rich blooms, while gardeners love the long stems and excellent vase life, often lasting up to two weeks in arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"1105\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant \u003cem data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eScabiosa atropurpurea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Black Knight’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Cut back to about 6\" whenever plants need refreshing, and enjoy a fresh flush of flowers. It may self-sow where happy, returning with more dark, mysterious little beauties. Easy, floriferous, and fabulously brooding — a true bouquet-worthy standout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478202155067,"sku":"AA231","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA290_952_Scabiosa_Atropurpurea___Black_2.jpg?v=1777985130"},{"product_id":"gomphrena-globosa-fireworks","title":"Gomphrena globosa - Fireworks","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeat tolerant, drought tolerant, and wildly floriferous, Gomphrena ‘Fireworks’ is a big-bang-for-the-buck annual that just keeps going. This easy globe amaranth grows quickly into a broad, airy plant covered in hot pink, clover-like blooms tipped with tiny golden sparks, creating a shimmering show from summer into fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Fireworks globe amaranth, this prolific bloomer is fabulous in pollinator gardens, cutting gardens, dry borders, cottage plantings, and large containers. Bees and butterflies love the nectar-rich flowers, while gardeners love the long stems, excellent vase life, and usefulness in both fresh and dried arrangements. Its open habit looks wonderful weaving among grasses, salvias, zinnias, cosmos, and other sun-loving annuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Gomphrena ‘Fireworks’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it handles heat and dry conditions beautifully, though occasional water keeps the display especially lush. Easy, long-blooming, and delightfully festive, this globe amaranth brings color and motion for months. Explore more summer favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annuals\"\u003eAnnuals collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478202286139,"sku":"AA081","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Gomphrena_Fireworks.jpg?v=1777985038"},{"product_id":"echinacea-guava-ice","title":"Echinacea - Guava Ice","description":"\u003cp\u003eEchinacea ‘Guava Ice’ is a robust, long-blooming coneflower with warm tropical color and excellent perennial presence. Large, double blooms open in rich coral, guava, and rosy-orange tones, bringing a lush, almost sherbet-like glow to summer borders, cutting gardens, pollinator plantings, and sunny perennial beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis showy coneflower adds bold color without fuss, with sturdy stems that hold the flowers beautifully in the garden and in bouquets. Bees and butterflies visit the nectar-rich blooms, while the seed heads can add late-season interest if left standing. Pair ‘Guava Ice’ with salvias, grasses, yarrow, rudbeckia, verbena, blue flowers, and silver foliage for a warm, high-impact summer planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Echinacea ‘Guava Ice’ in full sun with well-drained soil and regular water while establishing. Compost-enriched soil supports the strongest bloom show, and deadheading helps encourage more flowers. Colorful, durable, and wonderfully bouquet-worthy, this coneflower is a glowing addition to any sunny garden. Explore more standout perennials in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/best-selling-perennials-biennials\"\u003eBest Selling - Perennials \u0026amp; Biennials collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478202449979,"sku":"AA615","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Echinacea-GuavaIce.jpg?v=1777977917"},{"product_id":"salvia-x-hot-lips","title":"Salvia x - Hot Lips","description":"\u003cp\u003eClouds of red and white bicolor blooms make Salvia ‘Hot Lips’ one of the most cheerful, useful, and hummingbird-loved sages you can grow. This super easy perennial salvia flowers in abundance for an exceptionally long season, often nearly year-round in mild climates, with bright little blossoms that may appear red, white, or wonderfully two-toned on the same plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLikely a sport of \u003cem\u003eSalvia microphylla\u003c\/em\u003e, ‘Hot Lips’ grows about 2.5' tall and can spread up to 6' wide, forming a tough, aromatic shrub that brings lively color to dry gardens, sunny borders, pollinator plantings, cottage gardens, and large containers. It is one of the best salvias for attracting hummingbirds, and bees and butterflies are regular visitors, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Salvia ‘Hot Lips’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It is famously easy, heat tolerant, and low maintenance once established. Prune hard in late winter to encourage vigorous fresh growth and continuous bloom. Explore more colorful favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478202646587,"sku":"AA239","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA239_1884_Salvia_x___Hot_Lips_1.webp?v=1777971905"},{"product_id":"scabiosa-caucasica-perfecta-alba","title":"Scabiosa caucasica - Perfecta Alba","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh, frilly, and fabulous for cutting, \u003cem\u003eScabiosa caucasica\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Perfecta Alba’ brings large 3\" white pincushion flowers to the garden on long, elegant stems. This cottage garden perennial blooms from spring through fall with deadheading, keeping borders, bouquets, and pollinator plantings bright for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as white pincushion flower, ‘Perfecta Alba’ is a beautiful choice for cutting gardens, perennial borders, romantic cottage beds, and pollinator gardens. When given room to grow, plants can produce 10–20 blooms at a time, attracting butterflies and bees while adding soft, luminous color among salvias, yarrow, roses, delphiniums, grasses, and pastel annuals. The long stems make it especially useful for fresh flower arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eScabiosa caucasica\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Perfecta Alba’ in full sun with rich, well-drained soil. Side-dress with compost in spring and again in mid-summer for the best bloom show. Cut back to about 2\" in fall or winter, and divide every few years to maintain vigor. Explore more bouquet-worthy favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-scabiosa\"\u003eScabiosa - Pincushion Flowers collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478202744891,"sku":"AA012","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA012_3140_Scabiosa_caucasica___Perfecta_Alba_2.jpg?v=1777769706"},{"product_id":"zinnia-elegans-benarys-giant-lime","title":"Zinnia elegans - Benary's Giant Lime","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh, fancy, and utterly bouquet-worthy, \u003cem\u003eZinnia elegans\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Benary’s Giant Lime’ brings large, fully double blooms in the most marvelous chartreuse-lime green. This florist-favorite zinnia adds a cool, unexpected glow to summer gardens and makes every bouquet look instantly more interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Benary’s Giant Lime Zinnia, this easy annual grows about 36 to 48 inches tall, making it a standout for cutting gardens, cottage borders, pollinator plantings, and sunny flower beds. The strong stems and long-lasting blooms make it excellent for fresh arrangements, where the green flowers pair beautifully with apricot, peach, coral, white, lavender, burgundy, and deep purple blooms. In the garden, bees and butterflies happily visit the flowers through the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eZinnia elegans\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Benary’s Giant Lime’ in full sun with regular water. Cut flowers often and deadhead spent blooms to keep the show going. Explore more seasonal favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annuals\"\u003eAnnuals collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478203138107,"sku":"AA669","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/BenarysGiantLime.jpg?v=1777891423"},{"product_id":"scabiosa-atropurpurea-burgundy-beau","title":"Scabiosa atropurpurea - Burgundy Beau","description":"\u003cp\u003eRich burgundy, fully double, and wonderfully bouquet-worthy, \u003cem\u003eScabiosa atropurpurea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Burgundy Beau’ is a pincushion flower with moody color and nonstop charm. The 2\" domed blooms appear in deep wine, plum, and burnished burgundy tones, creating a romantic contrast against airy stems and fresh green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Burgundy Beau Scabiosa or pincushion flower, this easy annual is perfect for cutting gardens, cottage borders, pollinator plantings, and sunny mixed beds. Bees and butterflies are frequent visitors, while gardeners love the long stems, intricate flower form, and excellent vase life. The dark blooms are stunning with cream, blush, apricot, blue, silver, and ornamental grass companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eScabiosa atropurpurea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Burgundy Beau’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Cut flowers often and deadhead regularly to keep the blooms coming. Easy, elegant, and just dramatic enough, it brings rich color to both the garden and the vase. Explore more pincushion flower favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-scabiosa\"\u003eScabiosa collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478203826235,"sku":"AA263","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/scabiosa-atropurpurea-burgundy-beau.jpg?v=1777884209"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/collections\/AA635-2.png?v=1780296200","url":"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/butterfly-garden-favorites.oembed?page=5","provider":"Annie's Annuals \u0026 Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}