{"title":"Deer Resistant Shrubs \u0026 Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eTransform your landscape with shrubs and trees that deer naturally avoid. These resilient plants offer structure, privacy, and year-round beauty without becoming a buffet for browsing wildlife. A plant is considered deer resistant when it is not a preferred food source for deer or when it can be grazed by deer and quickly recover without lasting effects. Deer typically steer clear of plants with strong scents, aromatic foliage, spines, leathery leaves, or dense wood. This deer-resistant collection will let you build a thriving garden that stays beautiful and intact. \u003cstrong\u003eShop our online selection of Drought Tolerant Shrubs \u0026amp; Trees below.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"salvia-chamaedryoides","title":"Salvia chamaedryoides","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn need of some sage advice? Plant this salvia! Native to the higher elevations of Mexico, this is a blue-tiful salvia with intense, electric blue flowers. \u003ci\u003eSalvia chamaedryoides\u003c\/i\u003e holds its blooms above delicate, silvery grey-green, fragrant foliage \u0026amp; reaches 1 - 2 feet high, spreading over time to make clumps 3 - 4 feet wide. The stems \u0026amp; leaves are covered with a very fine fuzz, which helps to protect them in hot \u0026amp; dry climates. Very heat \u0026amp; drought tolerant, it requires sharp drainage to thrive, \u0026amp; needs only occasional deep watering once established. Avoid overly wet or water-logged soils, \u0026amp; compost or fertilize in early spring for the best blooms. This salvia flowers nearly year-round in mild climates, only taking a short break during the coldest months. Deadheading encourages more blooms, \u0026amp; it can be cut back hard once a year to refresh. Hummingbirds \u0026amp; butterflies love it as much as we do, but deer do not! In colder areas, protect the roots with a layer of mulch in winter \u0026amp; prune in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478189408315,"sku":"AA149","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA280_5773_Salvia_chamaedryoides_1.jpg?v=1778000237"},{"product_id":"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":"cuphea-micropetala","title":"Cuphea micropetala","description":"\u003cp\u003eMadly blooming and wildly visited by hummingbirds, \u003cem\u003eCuphea micropetala\u003c\/em\u003e is an evergreen shrubby perennial with nonstop color in mild climates. Commonly called candy corn plant or cigar plant, it produces zillions of 2.5\" tubular bicolor flowers in warm orange and yellow tones along radiating red stems, creating a fiesta of bloom that looks especially fabulous from late summer into fall in colder areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up to about 4' tall and 5' wide, this glossy-leaved Cuphea makes a showy addition to sunny borders, pollinator gardens, low-water landscapes, large containers, and even challenging parking strip plantings. Hummingbirds absolutely adore the nectar-rich flowers, and the plant brings a lush, cheerful look with surprisingly little maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eCuphea micropetala\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant, clay tolerant, salt tolerant, and wonderfully easy once established. Cut back to about 1.5' tall in winter to maintain a smaller shape. Explore more hummingbird favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-cuphea\"\u003eCuphea - Cigar Plants collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478190882875,"sku":"AA172","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA155_4166_Cuphea_micropetala_4.jpg?v=1778000967"},{"product_id":"hebe-autumn-glory","title":"Hebe - Autumn Glory","description":"\u003cp\u003eHebe ‘Autumn Glory’ is the kind of evergreen shrub that earns its place with handsome foliage, colorful stems, and a generous bloom season. Upright and elegant, this showy hebe carries deep green glossy leaves on red stems, creating structure and year-round polish in borders, coastal gardens, cottage plantings, and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom summer into fall, rich violet-purple flower spikes appear in abundance, bringing a lively pop of color when many other shrubs are slowing down. Pollinators appreciate the nectar-rich blooms, while gardeners love its tidy habit, evergreen presence, and easygoing nature. Use Autumn Glory Hebe as a compact flowering shrub, low hedge, path accent, or mixed-border evergreen with salvias, grasses, yarrow, lavender, and other Mediterranean-style companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Hebe ‘Autumn Glory’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It performs best with moderate water and appreciates compost-enriched soil for a strong show. Prune lightly after bloom to maintain shape. Explore more handsome evergreen bloomers in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-hebe\"\u003eHebe collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191145019,"sku":"AA167","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA167_5729_Hebe___Autumn_Glory_2.jpg?v=1777770199"},{"product_id":"deutzia-scabra","title":"Deutzia scabra","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn explosion of starry white flowers in late spring, \u003cem\u003eDeutzia scabra\u003c\/em\u003e is a durable deciduous shrub with real old-garden romance. Also known as fuzzy deutzia, it produces 4–6\" panicles of nodding, fragrant white flowers in May or June, smothering the arching branches for a glorious 2–4 week display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adaptable flowering shrub grows quickly to about 6–10' tall and wide, with dark green, toothed oval leaves covered in tiny hairs that inspired its common name. Exfoliating brown bark adds seasonal interest after bloom, while bees happily visit the fragrant flowers. Use fuzzy deutzia as a spring focal point, mixed shrub border plant, flowering screen, or graceful background shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eDeutzia scabra\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun to part shade with fertile, well-drained soil, though it adapts to a range of garden conditions. Deer resistant and easy to prune, it regenerates quickly and can be shaped after flowering. Explore more garden structure and bloom 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":43478191669307,"sku":"AA204","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA160_5163_Deutzia_scabra_1.jpg?v=1778001375"},{"product_id":"salvia-bullulata-pale-form","title":"Salvia bullulata - Pale Form","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first time we saw turquoise blooms on a salvia, we were smitten. \u003cem\u003eSalvia bullulata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Pale Form’ is a rare and remarkable sage from northern Peru, producing copious white-tipped, turquoise sky-blue flowers on upright and arching wands from late spring into December in mild climates. The color is fresh, surprising, and completely garden-stopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Pale Form Salvia, this shrubby perennial grows about 2–3' tall and 3' wide, with a pleasingly bushy habit and handsome quilted deep green leaves. Hummingbirds love the tubular blooms, and the long flowering season makes it a treasure for pollinator gardens, part-sun borders, collector plantings, and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia bullulata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Pale Form’ in rich, well-drained soil with regular water and protection from hard frosts. Give it sun to part shade and enough room for its graceful arching stems. Deer resistant, unusual, and wonderfully floriferous, this sage is a true conversation plant. 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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":"buddleja-globosa","title":"Buddleja globosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing quite like \u003cem\u003eBuddleja globosa\u003c\/em\u003e in bloom. Also known as orange ball tree or orange ball butterfly bush, this delightful South American shrub produces loose clusters of round, honey-scented, golden-orange flower balls that look like tiny pom-poms arranged along the stems. The effect is cheerful, unusual, and completely irresistible to pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlooming through summer, \u003cem\u003eBuddleja globosa\u003c\/em\u003e brings bold texture and warm color to shrub borders, pollinator gardens, cottage plantings, and habitat-friendly landscapes. Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds are drawn to the fragrant nectar-rich blooms, while gardeners love its easygoing nature and wonderfully distinctive look. The rounded flowers pair beautifully with salvias, yarrow, grasses, roses, echinacea, and blue or purple companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant orange ball butterfly bush in full sun with well-drained soil and moderate water while establishing. Prune as needed after bloom to shape and encourage fresh growth. Unusual, fragrant, and full of wildlife value, it is a standout for anyone who loves shrubs with personality. Explore more pollinator favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-buddleja\"\u003eBuddleja - Butterfly Bush collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478192586811,"sku":"AA114","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA132_4865_Buddleja_globosa_1.jpg?v=1777999576"},{"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":"ceanothus-gloriosus-anchor-bay","title":"Ceanothus gloriosus - Anchor Bay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe’re awfully fond of this ground-hugging California native, and with good reason. Ceanothus glorious ‘Anchor Bay’ makes a dense evergreen mound of dark, lustrous foliage that stays handsome all year, then absolutely lets loose in spring with a lavish display of bright blue flowers. It’s a pollinator magnet, drawing in bees, butterflies, and other welcome garden visitors, and it’s especially fine spilling over slopes, softening borders, or rambling through naturalistic plantings. Tough, tidy, and very good-looking, it thrives in well-drained soil with little water once established, though inland gardens appreciate a bit of shade and occasional summer water. Deer resistant, drought tolerant, and wonderfully useful in dry California gardens. About 1–2' tall and 6–8' wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLooking for plants for hot, dry, and hard-to-water areas? 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The 1\" mini hollyhock-like flowers appear in plentiful waves on graceful, multi-branching stems, creating a warm, lively display that looks especially striking in dry gardens and native-style plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis western native perennial is low maintenance, heat tolerant, and drought tolerant once established, with soft grey-green lobed foliage that stays attractive even when the plant is between bloom cycles. Growing about 3–4' tall and wide, ‘Newleaze Coral’ is beautiful planted in groups, woven into pollinator gardens, or grown in large containers of 10 gallons or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Sphaeralcea ‘Newleaze Coral’ in full sun with excellent drainage and average to low fertility soil. In its second year, cut back to 12–18\" to maintain a bushy shape. Bees and butterflies love the blooms, and deer tend to leave it alone. 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":43478193733691,"sku":"AA256","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA300_5150_Sphaeralcea___Newleaze_Coral_1.jpg?v=1777995029"},{"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. 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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":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Mimulus-JellyBeanFiestaMarigold1.png?v=1777783337"},{"product_id":"lobelia-aguana","title":"Lobelia aguana","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare, unusual, and wonderfully garden-worthy, \u003cem\u003eLobelia aguana\u003c\/em\u003e is a tropical-looking perennial lobelia with a very special backstory and serious collector appeal. This vigorous beauty grows into a lush, leafy plant and produces striking tubular flowers that bring color, height, and hummingbird energy to bright shade and protected garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Aguana Lobelia, this uncommon species is fabulous for woodland edges, large containers, sheltered borders, and lush mixed plantings where its bold foliage and showy blooms can be admired up close. The flowers are excellent for attracting hummingbirds, while the plant’s rarity makes it especially exciting for gardeners who enjoy unusual perennials with personality and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eLobelia aguana\u003c\/em\u003e in bright shade to part sun with rich, well-drained soil and regular water. Give it protection from harsh inland afternoon sun and room to grow into its generous habit. Distinctive, elegant, and not something everyone has, this is a conversation-worthy lobelia for adventurous gardeners. Explore more trailing and garden-ready favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/ground-covers-lobelia\"\u003eLobelia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478195732539,"sku":"AA240","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA225_3826_Lobelia_aguana_1.jpg?v=1777993934"},{"product_id":"buddleja-davidii-hot-raspberry","title":"Buddleja davidii - Hot Raspberry","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompact, colorful, and wildly popular with pollinators, \u003cem\u003eBuddleja davidii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Hot Raspberry’ brings vivid fuchsia-pink flower power to smaller garden spaces. Part of the Buzz series of compact butterfly bushes, it produces sweetly scented, arching flower cones up to 10\" long from early summer into late fall, creating a long season of nectar-rich color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush, this shrub grows only about 3' to 5' tall, making it a fabulous choice for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, cottage plantings, large containers, and compact landscapes. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds flock to the bright blooms, while gardeners love its manageable size, easy care, and showy raspberry color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eBuddleja davidii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Hot Raspberry’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing, then enjoy a tough, floriferous shrub that asks for very little. Deadhead or lightly prune to encourage fresh flowers and a tidy shape. 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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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Airy clusters of pink flowers cover the shrub in season, bringing unusual color, pollinator value, and graceful structure to mixed borders, cottage gardens, and wildlife-friendly landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Marie Simon ceanothus or pink California lilac, this East Coast and West Coast hybrid is easygoing, cold hardy, and tolerant of poor clay-ish soil as well as richer loam. Its open habit fits beautifully among roses, salvias, grasses, yarrow, buckwheats, and other drought tolerant shrubs and perennials. Bees and butterflies appreciate the abundant blooms, while gardeners love its adaptable nature and elegant presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eCeanothus\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003epallidus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Marie Simon’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Provide moderate water while establishing, then reduce as appropriate. Hardy, graceful, and wonderfully uncommon, it deserves more garden fame. 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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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Native to the San Luis Obispo County coastline, this low-growing California native shrub forms a dense, spreading mat of small, dark green leaves that looks polished and handsome year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, clusters of soft blue flowers appear above the foliage, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while adding a gentle wash of color. Hearst’s Ceanothus is excellent for slopes, dry borders, native plant gardens, erosion control, coastal plantings, and low-water landscapes where a flat, evergreen ground cover is needed. Its tidy habit also makes it useful along paths and retaining walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eCeanothus hearstiorum\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and more clay tolerant than many ceanothus varieties, though good drainage is still appreciated. Avoid heavy summer water for best long-term performance. 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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. 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Originally developed at Las Pilitas Nursery, this California native hybrid brings gardeners the best of both worlds: the heady, resinous scent and whorled violet-blue blooms of clevelandii with the tough, adaptable nature of leucophylla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true survivor plant, Pozo Blue laughs in the face of heat, drought, and even clay-ish soils (yes, the kind that make other sages pout). Once established, its one of the most resilient and low-maintenance perennials you can grow. Deer tend to steer clear thanks to its aromatic foliage, but pollinators cant get enough! Expect a steady parade of hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees visiting from June through October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing to about 4 x 4, Pozo Blue makes a striking feature in waterwise landscapes, native gardens, and sunny slopes. It also thrives in large containers (15+ gallons)perfect for patios where you can enjoy that incredible, head-turning fragrance up close. 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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The result is a compact evergreen shrub with dark aromatic foliage and showy purple flowers held with long, curving stamens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Midnight Magic woolly blue curls, this unusual native-style perennial shrub blooms over a long season from spring through fall. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators are drawn to the vivid flowers, while gardeners appreciate the more manageable habit, growing about 3–5' tall and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant ‘Midnight Magic’ in sun to part sun with reasonably well-drained soil and moderate to occasional summer water. Protect from frost and avoid heavy, soggy conditions. It is a superb choice for pollinator gardens, California native plantings, aromatic borders, and adventurous dry garden designs. 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":43478198911035,"sku":"AA298","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA308_4687_Trichostema_lanatum_x_purpusii_1.webp?v=1777987141"},{"product_id":"callistemon-violaceus","title":"Callistemon violaceus","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrilliant, fragrant, and wonderfully showy, \u003cem\u003eCallistemon violaceus\u003c\/em\u003e is a violet bottlebrush shrub or small tree with vivid fuchsia-pink blooms that can appear almost all year in mild climates. 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Its unusual blue to violet-blue flowers sparkle against fresh green foliage, bringing jewel-toned color to cool, protected spaces where many bright annuals cannot perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming busy lizzie is wonderful in shade containers, woodland gardens, sheltered borders, hanging baskets, and greenhouse collections. The branching plants create a soft, floriferous display over a long season, especially when given regular moisture and protection from harsh afternoon sun. Use it where you can admire the blooms up close, paired with ferns, violets, heucheras, coleus, begonias, or other shade-loving companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eImpatiens namchabarwensis\u003c\/em\u003e in bright shade to filtered light with rich, well-drained soil and consistent water. It prefers mild conditions and appreciates shelter from drying winds. 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From late winter into early spring, royal blue flower clusters cover the plant, creating a dazzling display for gardeners and a feast for butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as California lilac, ‘Dark Star’ grows up to 8' tall and 6' wide, with tiny glossy dark green leaves and a structure that can become tree-like with age. It looks especially dramatic planted near gray foliage, white flowers, grasses, sages, manzanitas, and other water-wise native plants. Best suited to coastal gardens and mild climates, it brings bold color, habitat value, and year-round structure to dry borders and native landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’ in full sun with excellent drainage. Once established, it prefers little to no summer water and resents soggy conditions. Prune lightly after bloom if needed. 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