{"title":"Drought Tolerant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDrought-tolerant plants are those that can persist even when experiencing extended periods without water. Most of the state of California experiences a relatively mild and short rainy season stretching from November through March, with some lighter rain happening on the shoulders of this stretch of time. Most California Native plants have adapted to live several months without any rainfall. \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-81fadd7f-7fff-7a7a-24d7-12925d3e6b92\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop our online selection of drought tolerant plants and flowers below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"festuca-glauca-elijah-blue","title":"Festuca glauca - Elijah Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eCool, compact, and intensely silvery blue, \u003cem\u003eFestuca glauca\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Elijah Blue’ is one of the best blue fescue grasses for adding year-round color and fine texture to the garden. Its narrow, soft blades form tidy clumps about 8–10\" tall, creating a superb color accent for edging, small groundcover areas, rock gardens, containers, and dry garden borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Elijah Blue Fescue or blue fescue grass, this evergreen ornamental grass is especially beautiful in cool coastal climates, where the foliage color stays crisp and bright. Use it along pathways, in mass plantings, at the front of perennial beds, or beside silver foliage, succulents, lavender, yarrow, California poppies, and other water-wise plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eFestuca glauca\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Elijah Blue’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Avoid heavy clay and overly wet conditions. Space plants about 12\" apart for a denser effect, and shear back in late winter to keep the clumps neat and long-lived. Explore more texture-rich choices in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-grasses\"\u003eOrnamental Grasses collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081402974267,"sku":"AA160","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA160_4917_Festuca_glauca___Elijah_Blue_1.jpg?v=1766114227"},{"product_id":"eryngium-planum-blue-glitter","title":"Eryngium planum - Blue Glitter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEryngium planum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Blue Glitter’ is a bold sea holly with intense violet-blue flower heads and silvery branching stems that look fabulous fresh or dried. Though the blooms have a thistle-like appearance, they are wonderfully ouchless, making them one of the best dried flowers for long-lasting arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vigorous perennial matures quickly and flowers more profusely than many varieties, producing a seemingly endless parade of egg-shaped blue blooms on stiff stems up to 32\" tall. A basal clump of deeply toothed leaves stays low and tidy, while the flowers add striking structure to sunny borders, dry gardens, cutting gardens, and pollinator plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eEryngium planum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Blue Glitter’ in full sun with sharply drained soil. Once established, it is tough, drought tolerant, and needs only a little summer water. Bees and butterflies love the blooms, and gardeners love the sculptural texture. Use it with grasses, salvias, yarrow, coneflowers, and silver foliage for dramatic contrast. Explore more reliable 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":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081403596859,"sku":"AA197","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA197_5389_Eryngium_planum___Blue_Glitter_1.jpg?v=1766114227"},{"product_id":"thymus-praecox-elfin-thyme","title":"Thymus praecox - Elfin Thyme","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"393\"\u003eThe TEENIEST thyme, and one of the most charming groundcovers we know. \u003cem data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eThymus praecox\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Elfin’ forms an ultra-low, dense, well-behaved mat of tiny green leaves, perfect for tucking between pavers, edging pathways, filling rock gardens, softening containers, or covering small spaces where you want something green, tidy, and not remotely bossy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eUnlike many groundcovers, Elfin Thyme stays delightfully compact and does not try to eat the entire garden. Its flat, creeping habit makes it especially useful in stepping-stone paths and courtyard plantings, where it slowly fills in with a soft, textured carpet. In bloom, small pink flowers add a sweet seasonal touch and attract honeybees and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"1131\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant \u003cem data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eThymus praecox\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Elfin’ in full sun to light shade with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established, though occasional water will help it spread more quickly. Tolerant of many soil types, including heavy clay, this culinary thyme can handle gentle foot traffic. Low, fragrant, useful, and ridiculously cute — what more could a pathway want?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081408938043,"sku":"AA060","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA060_2673_Thymus_paecox___Elfin_Thyme_2.jpg?v=1769555862"},{"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":"silene-maritima-ice-cups","title":"Silene maritima - Ice Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet, sturdy, and full of personality, \u003cem\u003eSilene maritima\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ice Cups’ is a white-blooming sea campion that works beautifully as a sunny groundcover. In spring, it forms a mat of slender gray-green leaves, followed by masses of inch-long tubular flowers that open into crisp white, cheerful faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as bladder campion, this vigorous perennial is native to the U.K., where it grows on cliffs, rocky outcrops, and sand dunes. That toughness makes ‘Ice Cups’ a great choice for dry garden beds, rock gardens, sunny slopes, hanging baskets, mixed containers, and places where you want a low, spreading plant with charm and resilience. Hummingbirds visit the flowers, and deer tend to leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSilene maritima\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ice Cups’ in sun to light shade with poor to fertile, well-drained soil. Once established, it is very drought tolerant. Cut to the ground in winter to encourage vibrant fresh growth in spring. 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Purple-tinged, papery bracts surround delicate flowers, creating a cascading, layered effect that is both textural and romantic in sunny borders, dry gardens, containers, and herb-inspired plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Barbara Tingey oregano, this useful and beautiful perennial brings aromatic foliage, long-lasting color, and wonderful movement to low-water gardens. The trailing flower clusters are especially lovely spilling over walls, edging paths, or softening the sides of pots. Bees and other pollinators visit the blooms, while gardeners appreciate its drought tolerance, fragrance, and excellent performance in lean, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Origanum ‘Barbara Tingey’ in full sun with sharp drainage. It is a great choice for rock gardens, Mediterranean plantings, pollinator borders, and container combinations with salvias, thyme, lavender, grasses, and silver foliage. Pretty, aromatic, and wonderfully useful, it earns its keep beautifully. Explore more practical garden favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/edible-useful\"\u003eEdible \u0026amp; Useful collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478189998139,"sku":"AA222","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA249_5933_Origanum___Barbara_Tingey_1_8.webp?v=1777995503"},{"product_id":"rumex-sanguineus-ssp-sanguineus-red-veined-dock","title":"Rumex sanguineus ssp. sanguineus - Red-veined Dock","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Wow, what is that?” is the usual response to \u003cem\u003eRumex sanguineus\u003c\/em\u003e ssp. \u003cem\u003esanguineus\u003c\/em\u003e, and for good reason. Also known as Red-veined Dock or bloody dock, this striking edible foliage plant produces bright green leaves dramatically traced with deep red veins, creating a bold, graphic look in garden beds, containers, and mixed plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA superb alternative to ornamental grasses or ordinary filler plants, Red-veined Dock adds color, texture, and useful foliage to herb gardens, edible landscapes, cottage gardens, damp borders, and patio pots. Its upright clumps are especially handsome when paired with lettuces, parsley, violas, heucheras, ornamental kale, and other foliage-forward companions. Young leaves can be harvested in moderation for culinary use, adding tart flavor and vivid color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eRumex sanguineus\u003c\/em\u003e ssp. \u003cem\u003esanguineus\u003c\/em\u003e in sun to part shade with rich, moist, well-drained soil. Regular water keeps the foliage lush and beautiful. 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Its deep merlot leaves, tipped and flushed with red, create dramatic contrast against green perennials, silver foliage, grasses, and soft pastel blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing about 20\" tall and wide, this upright spurge has a dense, tidy habit that works beautifully as a low border, container accent, or striking backdrop for smaller companions. In midspring, brilliant chartreuse flower heads rise above the dark foliage, creating one of those delicious color combinations gardeners never tire of. As the season progresses, older leaves can marble with copper and bronze tones for even more interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Euphorbia ‘Miner’s Merlot’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and adaptable to many garden settings, but avoid soggy roots for best performance. Handsome, evergreen, and deer resistant, this spurge is a wonderful foliage plant with serious color attitude. 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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. 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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. 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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. 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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. 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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. 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Its impressive 3\" rounded blue flower heads stand like richly colored little tennis balls on strong, branching, ghostly-white stems above finely cut, shimmering silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as blue globe thistle, this deer resistant perennial grows about 3' tall and 2' wide, blooming from mid-summer into fall when butterflies are very happy to find it. The architectural flowers are fabulous fresh or dried, adding unusual texture to bouquets, meadow-style plantings, and low-water garden designs. Pair it with yarrow, salvias, ornamental grasses, lavender, and other drought tolerant perennials for a bold, silvery-blue display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant globe thistle in full sun with well-drained soil. It tolerates heat and poor soil as long as drainage is good, and it is drought tolerant once established, though prettier with occasional summer water. 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Also known as love-lies-bleeding, this dramatic amaranth produces long, trailing tassels of rich red to burgundy flowers that spill from tall, vigorous plants with glorious old-world flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown as an ornamental since the 1600s, love-lies-bleeding is fabulous in cutting gardens, cottage borders, dramatic annual beds, large containers, and late-season bouquets. Give it room to shine, and it becomes a bold vertical accent with cascading texture unlike almost anything else. The tassels are striking fresh or dried, pairing beautifully with sunflowers, cosmos, zinnias, celosia, grasses, and dark foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eAmaranthus caudatus\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with well-drained soil and regular water while establishing. It grows quickly in warm weather and may self-sow where happy. Big, romantic, and deliciously over the top, this heirloom amaranth brings instant drama to summer and fall plantings. Explore more seasonal showstoppers 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":43478191013947,"sku":"AA090","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA090_33_Amaranthus_caudatus_2.jpg?v=1777769803"},{"product_id":"osteospermum-zion-copper-amethyst","title":"Osteospermum - Zion Copper Amethyst","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlowing, color-shifting, and wonderfully showy, Osteospermum ‘Zion Copper Amethyst’ is an African daisy with 2\" tricolor blooms that look almost lit from within. Flowers open in bronzy orange, then age with hot pink and rich purple tones moving outward from the center, creating a changing display that keeps the garden interesting through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Zion Copper Amethyst African Daisy, this compact perennial is ideal for sunny borders, dry garden edges, containers, slopes, and pollinator-friendly plantings. The grayish-green scalloped foliage provides a handsome base for the saturated flowers, while the shifting bloom color pairs beautifully with grasses, salvias, lavender, yellow daisies, silver foliage, and other drought tolerant perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Osteospermum ‘Zion Copper Amethyst’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it is low maintenance and water-wise, though occasional water keeps it looking fresh and bloomier. Deadhead or shear lightly to refresh growth. 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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":"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":"echibeckia-summerina-glow-sugar-shake","title":"Echibeckia - Summerina Glow Sugar Shake","description":"\u003cp\u003eLayer upon layer of petals creates a rich display of color and depth, from dusky pinks to melony oranges, all crowned with a chartreuse center that matures to yellow. 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Explore more landscape favorites 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":43478191374395,"sku":"AA190","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA202_4505_Hydrangea_quercifolia_1.jpg?v=1778001163"},{"product_id":"crassula-tenelli-bling","title":"Crassula - Tenelli Bling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e‘Tenelli Bling’ is the kind of succulent that looks as though it has been dusted in silver and tipped with pink just for drama. Its compact, mounding habit forms a tidy little cushion of plump, fuzzy gray-green foliage, giving containers and small garden spaces a bright, textural lift. We especially love the way the soft leaves catch the light, while late-season red flowers add an extra flash of charm. Drought-tolerant, easygoing, and beautifully self-contained, this Crassula is a natural for sunny pots, rock gardens, and succulent combinations with excellent drainage. It offers handsome color and structure with very little maintenance, staying attractive through the seasons. Grows about 12 inches tall and wide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCurious what’s blooming and thriving in the garden right now? Take a peek at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/blogs\/news\/in-the-garden\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"In the Garden: Preparing for a Spectacular Spring Bloom\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epre-spring garden\u003c\/a\u003e update for inspiration and planting ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191407163,"sku":"AA546","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Crassula_-_Tenelli_Bling.png?v=1777784354"},{"product_id":"geranium-maderense-ginormous-geranium","title":"Geranium maderense - Ginormous Geranium","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you've never grown the geranium maderense plant in your garden, this is the year to bring one home. The geranium maderense is a true showstopper, often called the giant geranium, and it’s considered one of the largest geranium species you can grow. There's nothing quite like its massive 4' across spherical crown of showy pink flowers from April to mid-summer. Blooms in year 2, but you won’t mind since its large, tropicalesque leaves are stunning on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as the Madeira geranium or Madeira cranesbill, this impressive plant thrives as a bold focal point in the landscape. This geranium maderense plant is self-sowing and reliably adaptable to sun or shade, performing best in rich, moist soil while still tolerating clayish or slightly dry conditions. Mature size reaches about 4' x 4', making it a striking architectural feature in any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're searching for geraniums for sale online, looking for a geranium for sale, or browsing geraniums plants for sale, this rare and dramatic species stands out as a premium choice for collectors and garden enthusiasts alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191472699,"sku":"AA129","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA129_437_Geranium_maderense___Ginormous_Geranium_2.jpg?v=1777770149"},{"product_id":"calandrinia-spectabilis","title":"Calandrinia spectabilis","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpectacular, easy, and almost endlessly blooming, \u003cem\u003eCalandrinia spectabilis\u003c\/em\u003e is a Chilean succulent perennial that brings serious color to dry gardens and difficult spots. From late spring into fall, and often far beyond in mild climates, it produces hundreds of bright cerise, rose-like flowers that bounce above attractive blue-green succulent foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as rock purslane, this deer-resistant succulent forms a dense, spreading groundcover about 15\" tall and up to 4' wide, making it fabulous for slopes, dry borders, retaining walls, rock gardens, large containers, and water-wise landscapes. The vivid flowers look gorgeous against gravel, silver foliage, grasses, agaves, aeoniums, and other drought tolerant plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eCalandrinia spectabilis\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with sharply drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant, low maintenance, and wonderfully generous, with no deadheading required for a long bloom show. Cut back as needed to refresh the plant and keep it tidy. Explore more bold, water-wise beauties in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eSucculents collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191538235,"sku":"AA131","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA133_1930_Calandrinia_spectabilis_2.webp?v=1777995979"},{"product_id":"antirrhinum-majus-double-azalea-red","title":"Antirrhinum majus - Double Azalea Red","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eNeed more vertical interest with a little old-fashioned drama? \u003cem data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eAntirrhinum majus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Double Azalea Red’ is a seductive, mulberry-red snapdragon with full, fluffy blooms that look more like tiny azaleas than classic snaps. Fragrant, richly colored, and wonderfully showy, this cottage garden beauty brings height, texture, and romantic color from spring into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eGrowing on tall, branching stems up to 36\" high, ‘Double Azalea Red’ Snapdragon is fabulous in sunny borders, cutting gardens, cottage plantings, and large containers where its deep, velvety color can really shine. The ruffled blooms make amazing cut flowers, adding moody richness to bouquets and floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1114\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant \u003cem data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eAntirrhinum majus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Double Azalea Red’ in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and a little compost for best performance. After the first full flush of blooms, cut plants back to about 8\" tall to encourage another round of flowers. Bold, fragrant, and beautifully upright, this is a must-have snapdragon for gardeners who like their blooms with a little flair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191636539,"sku":"AA123","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA123-2.png?v=1778560894"},{"product_id":"falkia-repens","title":"Falkia repens","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeed a fast-spreading groundcover that actually stays lush and useful? \u003cem\u003eFalkia repens\u003c\/em\u003e, charmingly known as Little Ears, forms a dense, rich green, cushiony mat of rounded leaves that quickly softens bare soil, pot edges, and dry garden spaces without the disappointing woody gaps of many groundcovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to South Africa, this low-growing succulent groundcover is excellent for containers, rock gardens, hanging baskets, pathway edges, and sunny to lightly shaded beds where a fresh green carpet is needed. Its small, rounded leaves create a smooth, tidy texture, and delicate pale flowers add a sweet seasonal bonus. Let it spill over the rim of a pot, weave between larger succulents, or fill a small area with easy evergreen softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eFalkia repens\u003c\/em\u003e in sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It appreciates occasional water but is far less demanding than many traditional groundcovers. Trim lightly as needed to keep it dense and fresh. Explore more low-water beauties in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eSucculents collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191800379,"sku":"AA179","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA179_4958_Falkia_repens_1.jpg?v=1777770356"},{"product_id":"lavandula-x-intermedia-grosso","title":"Lavandula x intermedia - Grosso","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery fragrant and wonderfully low maintenance, \u003cem\u003eLavandula\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003eintermedia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Grosso’ is the classic lavandin grown for its deep color, strong perfume, and excellent oil quality. This French hybrid lavender produces long stems of dark purple flower spikes above aromatic silver-green foliage, bringing structure, scent, and pollinator activity to sunny gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Grosso Lavender or lavandin, this perennial is a fabulous choice for herb gardens, dry borders, Mediterranean plantings, cottage gardens, pollinator beds, and fragrant hedges. Bees adore the blooms, while gardeners love the richly scented flowers for fresh bouquets, dried bundles, sachets, and garden fragrance. Its tidy, shrubby form pairs beautifully with roses, santolina, yarrow, rosemary, salvias, and ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eLavandula\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003eintermedia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Grosso’ in full sun with sharply drained soil. Avoid heavy summer water and soggy roots for best performance. 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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":"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. 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Scrumptious purple-maroon flowers, almost black, are edged in bright cerise, creating a rich, theatrical display that looks positively hand-painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Lord Bute Regal Geranium, this showy pelargonium is fabulous in containers, patio plantings, porch pots, protected borders, and collector gardens where its dramatic flowers can be admired up close. Blooming generously from late spring into summer, it brings vintage glamour and jewel-toned color to sunny or lightly shaded spaces. Pair it with silver foliage, pale pinks, apricot blooms, chartreuse accents, or other fancy-leaved pelargoniums for a truly delicious combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Pelargonium ‘Lord Bute’ in full sun to part shade with rich, well-drained soil and regular water. Protect from hard frost and avoid soggy roots. Elegant, unusual, and wildly photogenic, this is a container star with serious presence. Explore more beauties in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-pelargonium\"\u003ePelargonium collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191964219,"sku":"AA085","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA085_5195_Pelargonium___Lord_Bute_1.jpg?v=1778133506"},{"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? 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Forming clumps that spread to a foot or more over time, Sisyrinchiums can be divided every 2-3 years to keep them healthy and to share.Easy to grow and deer and rabbit resistant,these Iris relatives attract butterflies and beneficial insects wherever they are grown - whether it's a sunny border, in containers, a low-water rock garden, around stone pathways or even tucked into crevices in a retaining wall. Drought resistant, we find they do best with consistent water in well-draining soil. Give them full sun to part shade and you will have a permanent accent with texture, form and delightfully unique color! Marti B. 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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. 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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":"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. 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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. 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Found as a chance seedling of wild carrot, ‘Dara’ opens deep red, then slowly fades to pink, with some umbels occasionally appearing white for a dreamy multicolored effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing about 3' tall and 1' wide, Dara Queen Anne’s Lace looks best planted in groups where its 3\" umbels can mingle and shift in color. It is fabulous in wildflower gardens, cottage borders, cutting gardens, meadow-style plantings, and mixed beds with other tall flowers or ornamental grasses. Pollinators flock to the open blooms, and the stems are excellent for fresh summer bouquets or dried arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Dara’ in full sun. Adaptable to many soil types, this easy annual may reseed where happy, bringing more airy charm to future gardens. 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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. 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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":"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. 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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. 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