{"title":"California Natives","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen talking about California native plants, we include plants that are naturally occurring crosses and subspecies as well as cultivated selections that include California native plant parentage. California boasts well over 6,000 native species, subspecies, and selections of native plants, making it one of the most species-rich regions in the world. While Annie’s Annuals and Perennials may not offer each and every species of California native plant, we do offer a huge selection of garden-ready native plants all year round! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop our online selection of California Native plants and flowers below.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nemophila-menziesii","title":"Nemophila menziesii","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe could not live without this favorite California wildflower. \u003cem\u003eNemophila menziesii\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly called baby blue eyes, brings clear spring-sky blue flowers to the garden, each 1–1.5\" bloom glowing beautifully above soft, low foliage. It is sweet, easy, and absolutely perfect for filling open spaces with fresh seasonal color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby blue eyes is wonderful at the front of borders, along pathways, in containers, under spring-blooming shrubs, or spilling gently over bed edges. Its true blue flowers pair beautifully with California poppies, tidy tips, clarkias, lupines, violas, grasses, and other meadow-style annuals. Bees and beneficial insects appreciate the blooms, while gardeners love the soft, natural look and cheerful spring presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eNemophila menziesii\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil and regular moisture during active growth. In mild climates, it is especially lovely as a cool-season annual and may self-sow where happy. Charming, native, and wonderfully blue, it is a must for California wildflower plantings. Explore more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annuals-nemophila\"\u003eNemophila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478188916795,"sku":"AA125","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA112_716_Nemophila_Menziesii_2.webp?v=1777995222"},{"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":"helianthus-annuus-floristan","title":"Helianthus annuus - 'Floristan'","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eA cheerful and dependable annual sunflower, \u003cem data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"63\"\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Floristan’ is a classic cut flower variety that brings bright, sunlit color to the summer garden. Rich golden-yellow petals surround dark, velvety centers, creating the iconic look of a traditional sunflower. Borne on sturdy, well-branched stems, the blooms are excellent for cutting—perfect for fresh bouquets, market bunches, and homegrown floral arrangements. This tall sunflower also adds height, warmth, and structure to borders, cottage gardens, and meadow-style plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eHighly pollinator-friendly, the open flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, while the seed heads that follow provide a valuable food source for birds. Easy to grow and rewarding, this sun-loving annual thrives in full sun and average, well-drained soil. Once established, it is notably heat- and drought-tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1230\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eGrowing 4–6 feet tall, ‘Floristan’ has a strong, upright presence without feeling coarse, blending beautifully with ornamental grasses, cosmos, zinnias, and other summer annual flowers. Versatile and reliable, it is an excellent choice for cutting gardens, pollinator plantings, and any sunny space that could use a bold touch of summer charm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478190620731,"sku":"AA557","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/HEI-FLO-001_c6d25dcd-cfc3-4142-b22c-685152f21b4f.jpg?v=1777769531"},{"product_id":"eschscholzia-californica-red-glow","title":"Eschscholzia californica - Red Glow","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis California Native Poppy variety adds just the right eye-catching animation and flash to your garden with a long-blooming display of vivid 2\" tangerine-red satiny flowers for several months. Eschscholzia, better known as the California Poppy, are wildflowers native to Western North America that bloom in many colors beyond the iconic orange, including the softest of pinks to the boldest of reds, with pops of purple and yellow splashed in there too! The foliage is an attractive blue-green that adds interest to your garden even before the blooms appear.  The bees love to dance in its pollen and some local butterflies will also seek out its nectar for nutrition. Once established, they need little water.  Deadhead to keep those flowers coming! Drought tolerant, deer resistant and self-sows! Plants will live several years if cut back and kept dry-ish in Summer. To maintain as a perennial, avoid watering once leaves begin to dry out. Cut back dead growth to the ground once you see a flush of new growth. Looks fabulous planted together with the blues of Penstemon heterophyllus - Blue Springs Foothill Penstemon  \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e California Poppies are easy to grow in your full-sun location!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478190686267,"sku":"AA325","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA325_159_Eschscholzia_californica___Red_Glow_1.jpg?v=1777770368"},{"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":"eschscholzia-californica-lady-marmalade","title":"Eschscholzia californica - Lady Marmalade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e‘Lady Marmalade’ is a deliciously glowing California Poppy in sunset shades of apricot, amber, peach, and gold, with flowers that seem to hold the light long after the sun has moved on. The silky blooms hover over finely cut blue-green foliage, making a soft, shimmering mound that looks right at home in any sunny planting. As easygoing as only a California native can be, it thrives in poor to average well-drained soil and asks for very little once established. Lovely in wildflower gardens, borders, and naturalistic drifts, it may also self-sow if it finds the spot to its liking. Grows about 12\" to 14\" tall and wide. Deer-resistant and adored by pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIf you enjoy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/blogs\/news\/combination-nation\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Combination Nation – Perfect Plant Pairings for Your Garden\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ediscovering flowers\u003c\/a\u003e, our blog post highlights some of our favorite garden stars and how to combine them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478190784571,"sku":"AA548","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Marmalade3.png?v=1778000925"},{"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":"lupinus-succulentus-arroyo-lupine","title":"Lupinus succulentus - Arroyo Lupine","description":"\u003cp\u003eProbably the easiest lupine you can grow, \u003cem\u003eLupinus succulentus\u003c\/em\u003e brings classic California wildflower beauty with impressive speed and generosity. Also known as arroyo lupine or succulent lupine, this native annual can quickly reach 3–4' tall in good soil, carrying masses of fragrant bloom spikes that bring spring gardens to life for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers range from rich blue to lavender-purple and are held above lush green foliage, creating a bold meadow-style display in native plant gardens, pollinator borders, sunny slopes, and cottage plantings. Bees adore the pea-like blooms, and gardeners love the way one planting can create a full, natural look with very little fuss. It is especially beautiful with California poppies, clarkias, baby blue eyes, tidy tips, grasses, and other annual wildflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eLupinus succulentus\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with well-drained soil. Let plants set seed if you want future volunteers. Fragrant, fast, and wonderfully easy, this arroyo lupine is pure California spring abundance. Explore more favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annual-lupinus\"\u003eLupinus - Lupine (Annual) collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191243323,"sku":"AA198","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA198_Lupinussucculentus-ArroyoLupine-1.webp?v=1777770132"},{"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":"eschscholzia-californica-white-linen","title":"Eschscholzia californica - White Linen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e‘White Linen’ is a beautifully ethereal California Poppy, with soft creamy-white blooms that seem to hover above its fine blue-green foliage like little scraps of silk caught in the light. We adore the way its elegant flowers lend a pale, airy shimmer to wildflower plantings and cottage gardens, softening everything around them without losing that wonderfully easy California charm. The satiny blooms open wide in full sunshine, then gently fold themselves closed toward evening, so the display is always shifting a little with the day. Like all California Poppies, it thrives in lean-to-average soil and prefers dry conditions once established. An easy annual that may self-sow and return in friendly spots. Grows about 12\" to 14\" tall and wide. Deer resistant and pollinator friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eInterested in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/blogs\/news\/wild-for-california-native-wildflowers\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Celebrating the Beauty of California Native Wildflowers\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egrowing more native plants\u003c\/a\u003e? Our blog highlights how native species support pollinators and bring natural beauty to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191996987,"sku":"AA553","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Eschscholziacalifornica-WhiteLinen1_0198cd81-2b4f-41d1-bf15-9aa82ef078c5.png?v=1777777663"},{"product_id":"penstemon-heterophyllus-gmr-white","title":"Penstemon heterophyllus - GMR White","description":"\u003cp\u003eElegant, versatile, and beautifully easy to place, \u003cem\u003ePenstemon heterophyllus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘GMR White’ brings a graceful display of bright white blooms to the garden with all the charm of a California native foothill penstemon. Its clean, tubular flowers add a fresh, luminous look to borders, native plant gardens, pollinator plantings, woodland edges, and companion plantings where softer color is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as white foothill penstemon, this hardy perennial is a lovely choice for gardeners who want long-lasting seasonal color with a natural, low-fuss feel. The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, while the tidy growth habit makes it easy to weave among sages, yarrow, buckwheats, grasses, California poppies, and other drought-tolerant native perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003ePenstemon heterophyllus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘GMR White’ in part shade to sun with well-drained soil and average water. Hardy in USDA Zones 6–10, it returns season after season with enduring charm and fresh garden sparkle. 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Bushy, multi-branching plants reach about 15\" tall and 12\" wide, with dense, ferny, almost lacy green foliage that looks fresh and soft in spring plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom spring well into summer, Blue Thimble Flower produces scented lavender-blue blooms held in rounded spherical clusters. The flowers are loved by butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects, making this gilia a wonderful choice for native annual gardens, wildflower borders, meadow-style plantings, and habitat-friendly beds. It combines beautifully with tidy tips, clarkias, phacelia, poppies, grasses, and other easy California wildflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eGilia capitata\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun for the best display, with well-drained soil and average garden care. Allow a few blooms to go to seed if you would like it to self-sow and return in future seasons. Explore more airy native annuals in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annuals-gilia\"\u003eGilia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478192128059,"sku":"AA291","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Gilia_capitata_450-_1.jpg?v=1777769667"},{"product_id":"verbena-lilacina-paseo-rancho","title":"Verbena lilacina - Paseo Rancho","description":"\u003cp\u003eGraceful, glowing, and wonderfully pollinator-friendly, Verbena lilacina ‘Paseo Rancho’ is a striking perennial verbena with vibrant pink-magenta blooms that bring color and movement to the garden. Its airy clusters of flowers appear over a long season, lighting up borders, habitat plantings, dry gardens, and mixed shrub beds with cheerful, nectar-rich color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as lilac verbena or Cedros Island verbena, ‘Paseo Rancho’ has a relaxed, natural habit that looks beautiful woven among sages, buckwheats, grasses, yarrows, and other water-wise perennials. The bright blooms are especially attractive to butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects, making it a smart choice for pollinator gardens and wildlife-friendly landscapes. Its soft texture and vivid color also work beautifully in cottage-style plantings and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Verbena lilacina ‘Paseo Rancho’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Once established, it is low maintenance and water-wise, with occasional trimming encouraging fresh growth and more bloom. Colorful, easy, and habitat-rich, it is a lovely addition to 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":43478192226363,"sku":"AA254","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA254_5946_Verbena_lilacina___Paseo_Rancho_1.jpg?v=1777770293"},{"product_id":"sedum-spathulifolium-cape-blanco","title":"Sedum spathulifolium - Cape Blanco","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd bright silvery contrast and cushiony texture with \u003cem\u003eSedum spathulifolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Cape Blanco’, a standout Pacific Coast native succulent with serious small-scale charm. This compact stonecrop forms tight rosettes of powdery silver foliage, slowly spreading into a well-behaved mat about 6\" tall and 1–2' wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Cape Blanco Stonecrop, this drought tolerant native sedum is wonderful in rock gardens, succulent containers, dry borders, gravel plantings, pathway edges, and crevice gardens. In season, vivid yellow star-shaped flowers rise above the pale foliage, creating a cheerful contrast that pollinators appreciate. Its cool silver color pairs beautifully with blue succulents, dark foliage, terracotta pots, native grasses, and warm orange or pink blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSedum spathulifolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Cape Blanco’ in full sun to light shade with sharply drained soil. Easy, low-growing, and wonderfully useful, it self-propagates slowly for charming little freebies over time. Explore more water-wise favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/succulents-sedum\"\u003eSedum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478192291899,"sku":"AA260","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA293_4653_Sedum_spathulifolium_1.jpg?v=1777999336"},{"product_id":"heuchera-rosada","title":"Heuchera - Rosada","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the showiest and longest blooming native coral bells, Heuchera ‘Rosada’ is a beautiful evergreen alum root for shade, oak gardens, woodland edges, and low-water plantings. It forms a dense mound of pretty scalloped foliage about 12–15\" tall and 2' wide, keeping the garden looking fresh even when not in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom spring into summer, tall 2–3' sprays of soft pink flowers rise above the foliage and wave gracefully in the breeze. Hummingbirds love the delicate blooms, while gardeners love how easily this California native heuchera handles difficult low-light locations, including under oak trees. Planted in groups, it makes a lovely long-blooming evergreen ground cover with a soft, natural look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Heuchera ‘Rosada’ in bright shade to part shade with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established, largely resistant to insects and disease, and not fussy about soil. It also performs beautifully in containers. Explore more shade-loving favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/ground-covers-heuchera\"\u003eHeuchera - Coral Bells collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478192390203,"sku":"AA080","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA080_5449_Heuchera___Rosada_1.jpg?v=1777994647"},{"product_id":"solidago-californica","title":"Solidago californica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA fine native treasure for sunny, dry gardens, \u003cem\u003eSolidago californica\u003c\/em\u003e lights up the late-season landscape with arching sprays of rich golden-yellow flowers carried above handsome green foliage. Far from coarse or weedy, this California native has a graceful, natural presence and is invaluable for supporting bees, butterflies, and a wide range of beneficial pollinators when much of the garden is winding down. Its warm color and easy-going nature make it an excellent choice for native plantings, meadow-style borders, and habitat gardens, where it mingles beautifully with grasses and other drought-tolerant companions. Best grown in full sun and well-drained soil, it is tough, adaptable, and especially suited to hot, dry conditions. Growing about 2'-4' tall, it brings brightness, movement, and ecological value to the garden year after year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts glowing late-season flowers combine beautifully with native grasses, asters, and salvias for a naturalistic planting full of color and life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478192619579,"sku":"AA564","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA564-1.png?v=1777999635"},{"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? Our blog shares tips for choosing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/blogs\/news\/problem-solving-plants-for-neglected-areas-and-hot-and-dry-hillsides\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Problem-Solving Plants for Hot, Dry, and Hard-to-Water Areas\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eeye-catching tough plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478193307707,"sku":"AA542","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AnchorBay1.png?v=1777783934"},{"product_id":"erigeron-glaucus-cape-sebastian","title":"Erigeron glaucus - Cape Sebastian","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd easy coastal color with \u003cem\u003eErigeron glaucus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Cape Sebastian’, a hardy California native seaside daisy with cheerful blue-purple, lavender-pink daisy flowers that return year after year. This long-blooming perennial brings a soft, natural look to sunny borders, native plant gardens, coastal plantings, pollinator beds, pathway edges, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as seaside fleabane or beach aster, ‘Cape Sebastian’ forms a tidy mound of handsome green foliage topped with bright, open-faced blooms from spring through fall. The flowers are wonderfully useful for adding low, colorful texture at the front of the garden, and they pair beautifully with California poppies, yarrow, native sages, buckwheats, grasses, and other drought-tolerant perennials. Bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects appreciate the steady supply of nectar-rich blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eErigeron glaucus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Cape Sebastian’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Once established, it is durable, low-maintenance, and water-wise, though occasional water keeps it looking freshest. Explore more habitat-friendly favorites 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":43478193471547,"sku":"AA205","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA172_5934_Erigeron_glaucus_1.jpg?v=1777994896"},{"product_id":"satureja-douglasii","title":"Satureja douglasii","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"423\"\u003eYerba Buena is a fragrant, evergreen California native ground cover valued for its beauty, toughness, and versatility in shaded gardens. Botanically known as \u003cem data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eClinopodium douglasii\u003c\/em\u003e and formerly \u003cem data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"294\"\u003eSatureja douglasii\u003c\/em\u003e, this low-growing herb forms a lush mat of rich green, scalloped leaves that stay about 2\" tall while spreading up to 6' wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eAn excellent choice for shade gardens, oak understory plantings, woodland edges, hanging baskets, and containers, Yerba Buena ground cover tolerates clay soil, sandy soil, and dry shade better than many ornamental plants. It roots along its stems as it spreads, but does not travel by invasive rhizomes, making it easier to manage in the landscape. Delicate white to pale purple tubular flowers appear from summer through fall, adding seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1209\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant \u003cem data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eClinopodium douglasii\u003c\/em\u003e in shade to part shade with well-drained soil. While drought-tolerant once established, it looks best with occasional summer water. Deer-resistant, low-maintenance, aromatic, and long-lived, Yerba Buena is a useful native plant for naturalistic gardens and shaded ground cover plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194094139,"sku":"AA014","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Saturejadouglasi1.png?v=1777783696"},{"product_id":"achillea-millefolium-sonoma-coast","title":"Achillea millefolium - Sonoma Coast","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompact, graceful, and beautifully native, \u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Sonoma Coast’ is a tidy California yarrow selection with a crisp, low habit and plenty of natural charm. First admired for its compact form, this coastal selection keeps the soft grace of native yarrow while fitting neatly into smaller gardens, pathway edges, dry borders, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Sonoma Coast Yarrow, it forms a refined mound of ferny foliage and produces flat-topped flower clusters that attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Its easygoing texture blends beautifully with California poppies, sages, buckwheats, native grasses, penstemons, and other drought tolerant perennials. Use it in native plant gardens, meadow-style borders, habitat plantings, and water-wise landscapes where low maintenance beauty is the goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Sonoma Coast’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant, deer resistant, and easy to care for. Deadhead for continued bloom or cut back to refresh growth. Explore more useful native-style favorites 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":43478194323515,"sku":"AA098","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA098_3838_Achillea_millefolium___Sonoma_Coast_1.jpg?v=1777770446"},{"product_id":"sidalcea-malviflora-purpetta","title":"Sidalcea malviflora - Purpetta","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of our recent thrills, \u003cem\u003eSidalcea malviflora\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Purpetta’ is a super easy West Coast native checkermallow with sturdy stems and larger, richer flowers than you might expect from such a graceful plant. Strong, multi-branching stems carry vivid fuchsia-pink blooms that bring cheerful color and native charm to sunny borders and habitat gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Purpetta Checkermallow or checkerbloom, this California native perennial is wonderful in cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, meadow-style beds, dry borders, and mixed native plantings. The upright flower spikes add vertical rhythm without feeling heavy, and the open blooms are loved by bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Pair it with California poppies, yarrow, native sages, buckwheats, grasses, and penstemons for a lively, locally rooted planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSidalcea malviflora\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Purpetta’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it is easygoing and well suited to low-water gardens, though occasional water can extend its fresh look and bloom. Elegant, colorful, and habitat-friendly, it belongs 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":43478194356283,"sku":"AA229","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA229_4528_Sidalcea_malviflora___Purpetta_1.jpg?v=1777770264"},{"product_id":"mimulus-bifidus-white","title":"Mimulus bifidus - White","description":"\u003cp\u003eGraceful, bright, and wonderfully garden-worthy, Mimulus bifidus ‘White’ produces clear white, 2\" azalea-style blooms from spring through the end of summer. This drought tolerant, deer resistant native perennial brings a fresh, luminous look to dry borders, native plantings, oak understory gardens, rock gardens, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as white monkey flower or sticky monkey flower, this fine and fancy selection thrives in well-drained soil and brings steady flower power without demanding much attention. The clean white blooms are beautiful against green foliage and pair easily with sages, buckwheats, penstemons, yarrow, grasses, and colorful monkey flower cultivars. Hummingbirds and butterflies appreciate the tubular flowers, making it a lovely choice for habitat-friendly gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Mimulus bifidus ‘White’ in full sun to part shade with excellent drainage. It appreciates little to no summer water once established, though occasional irrigation can keep it greener and bloomier. Cut back as needed to refresh growth. Elegant, tough, and pollinator-friendly, it is a bright addition to water-wise gardens. Explore more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/mimulus-monkey-flowers\"\u003eMimulus - Monkey Flowers collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194421819,"sku":"AA332","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA102_3315_Mimulus_Bifidus___White_2.jpg?v=1777995415"},{"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":"gilia-tricolor-birds-eyes","title":"Gilia tricolor - Bird's Eyes","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you grown \u003cem\u003eGilia tricolor\u003c\/em\u003e yet? 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It is magical with roses and beautiful with California poppies, calendula, clarkia, and other native annuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eGilia tricolor\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant, neglect tolerant, and may self-sow where happy. Explore more delicate native annuals in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annuals-gilia\"\u003eGilia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194618427,"sku":"AA153","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/GiliaTricolor-Birds-Eye1.jpg?v=1777783393"},{"product_id":"mimulus-jelly-bean-fiesta-marigold","title":"Mimulus - Jelly Bean Fiesta Marigold","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eThanks to the patient breeding of the late, great Rick Pershoff, Mimulus ‘Jelly Bean Fiesta Marigold’ brings flamboyant, garden-friendly color to places that appreciate a plant with grit and glamour. Profuse 2\" blooms glow in eye-popping amber-red, edged in gold like tiny festival lanterns, creating a warm, fiery display that can bloom year-round along the coast and spring through fall in hotter areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eBranching to about 18\" x 18\", ‘Jelly Bean Fiesta Marigold’ Mimulus forms a tidy, showy mound of glossy emerald leaves, perfect for low-fertility gardens, native plantings, rock gardens, dry borders, and containers. It handles heat and can tolerate zero summer moisture once established, though a little summer water keeps it greener and bloomier. It will tolerate clayish soil, but performs best with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1061\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDeer resistant, fire resistant, and hardy to 20 degrees F, this dazzling mimulus is tough, bright, and deliciously dramatic — a little marigold-colored firecracker for water-wise gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194651195,"sku":"AA071","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Mimulus-JellyBeanFiestaMarigold1.png?v=1777783337"},{"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. 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The 2\" flowers appear in generous numbers through the warmer months of summer and autumn, floating above delicate grey-green, lacy foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis deer resistant annual is a beautiful way to add almost instant color to dry garden beds, sunny borders, containers, native-inspired plantings, and massed displays. Like other California poppies, ‘Champagne’ can self-seed where happy, giving you the possibility of more free flowers in future seasons. Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the bright, open blooms, while gardeners love its soft color and easygoing nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eEschscholzia californica\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Champagne’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Tough and adaptable, it can prosper in poor soil and low-water conditions once established. Explore more glowing favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-eschscholzia\"\u003eEschscholzia - California Poppy collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478195044411,"sku":"AA157","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA174_5318_Eschscholzia_californica_1.webp?v=1777991485"},{"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":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/62f1c475-323c-459f-a3b1-90c5b203b3b3.jpg?v=1777735167"},{"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. 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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. 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The effect is fresh, playful, and wonderfully eye-catching at the front of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as five spot wildflower or baby five spot, this low-growing beauty reaches about 1' tall and spreads up to 2' wide, with scalloped spring-green foliage that can be solid green or sweetly speckled. Let it bubble through neighboring plants, trail over the edge of a bed, soften oak garden plantings, or spill from large pots. It pairs beautifully with California poppies, baby blue eyes, Chinese houses, meadowfoam, and other spring wildflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eNemophila maculata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Baby Five Spot’ in sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It may self-sow where happy and even makes lovely pressed flowers. Explore more cheerful native annuals in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annuals-nemophila\"\u003eNemophila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478195994683,"sku":"AA302","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA302_714_Nemophila_maculata___Baby_Five_Spot_1.jpg?v=1777770046"},{"product_id":"asclepias-speciosa","title":"Asclepias speciosa - Showy Milkweed","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eBig, fragrant, and beautifully Western, \u003cem data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eAsclepias speciosa\u003c\/em\u003e is the straight species Showy Milkweed, native across much of the western half of the United States. In bloom, it is absolutely stunning, with pink, starry flower clusters up to 4\" across topping upright, thick stems to about 3' tall. 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Its bright silver-gray leaves form a handsome, textural mound that brings year-round contrast to dry gardens, native plantings, sunny borders, and low-water landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as beach sagewort, this hardy artemisia is excellent for pairing with California poppies, native sages, buckwheats, penstemons, yarrow, grasses, and other drought tolerant perennials. In summer, subtle yellow flowers add seasonal interest, but the real prize is the luminous foliage, which softens plantings and makes neighboring flower colors look even richer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eArtemisia pycnocephala\u003c\/em\u003e ‘David’s Choice’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9, it needs little water once established and is a strong choice for gardeners who want durable, beautiful foliage with minimal fuss. Trim as needed to keep it tidy. 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Its glossy, aromatic leaves release a spicy, resinous fragrance when brushed, making it a pleasure along shaded paths, under oaks, or near seating areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis low, spreading evergreen shrub forms a handsome groundcover-like mass, perfect for oak understory plantings, native gardens, slopes, dry borders, and shaded banks where many plants struggle. Small burgundy to reddish flowers appear in season, attracting hummingbirds and beneficial insects, while the dense foliage provides year-round texture and habitat value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eRibes viburnifolium\u003c\/em\u003e in shade to part shade with well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and beautifully adapted to low-water California gardens, though occasional summer water can keep it looking fuller. Avoid overwatering and give it room to spread naturally. 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Also known as yellow coastal bush lupine or tree lupine, it quickly grows into a substantial, multi-branching shrub about 4' tall and 4' wide, often developing a stout, tree-like base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis showy perennial lupine is a fabulous choice for dry gardens, coastal plantings, hillsides, parking strips, native plant borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. The 6–8\" bloom spikes attract butterflies, bumblebees, and other beneficial insects, while the bold form adds structure and sunny color to low-water gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eLupinus arboreus\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with excellent drainage. It is deer resistant, drought tolerant, and tolerant of neglect once established, but dislikes overly wet soil. In irrigated gardens, add extra drainage such as lava rock at planting. Cut back in fall or winter to maintain a bushy shape. 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Its silvery-green, textured foliage provides year-round appeal, contrasting beautifully with other California natives like Eriogonum, Artemisia, or Penstemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, plant in full sun and well-draining soil. Once established, deep but infrequent watering will keep it happy. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.  If you're into sensory gardening, Pozo Blue is a must. Just brushing the leaves releases a burst of that signature sage scent that says California summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun Fact: The name Pozo Blue comes from the Pozo region in San Luis Obispo County, where the hybrid was first discovered, an area known for its rugged beauty and wildflower diversity. 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Also known as Great Valley Phacelia, it forms dense, ferny mounds about 16\" tall and wide, then bursts into clusters of slightly cupped lavender-blue flowers from spring into summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis self-sowing wildflower is a wonderful choice for California native annual plantings, meadow gardens, pollinator borders, habitat gardens, and sunny open spaces where bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects can visit often. The blooms are lightly scented with a playful grape-soda fragrance, adding one more reason to plant it where you can enjoy the show up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003ePhacelia ciliata\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with well-drained soil. It adapts to many soil types, including clay-ish soil, and is deer resistant. Sensitive gardeners should wear gloves and long sleeves when handling, as the fine hairs may cause skin irritation. 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Satin 2–3\" flowers open above low mounds of finely cut blue-green foliage, creating a fresh, elegant drift that pairs beautifully with nearly any garden palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as white California poppy, this easy native annual is perfect for wildflower gardens, dry borders, pollinator plantings, meadow-style beds, containers, and sunny pathway edges. The creamy white blooms are especially lovely with soft blues, greens, pastels, grasses, lupines, baby blue eyes, yarrow, and other California native flowers. Long-blooming and relaxed, it brings a clean, glowing look without fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eEschscholzia californica\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Alba’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It thrives in lean soil but also performs beautifully with light care, and deadheading can extend the bloom season. Allow seedheads to mature if you want it to self-sow for future displays. 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