{"title":"Drought Tolerant Shrubs \u0026 Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese drought-tolerant shrubs and trees laugh at dry spells, thriving with minimal water once established while creating structure, privacy, and year-round drama. They're the ultimate multitaskers—enriching soil, providing shelter and nesting sites for wildlife, and feeding pollinators with blooms, berries, and seeds. Perfect for water-wise landscapes, they deliver big impact with little fuss. Plant these workhorses and enjoy a stunning, sustainable garden that conserves precious water while supporting local ecosystems! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop our online selection of Drought Tolerant Shrubs \u0026amp; Trees below.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-all\"\u003edrought-tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e or explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plant-types\"\u003eplants by type\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e This collection may include garden-ready plants and seed packets when inventory is available. Each product page identifies its format and provides product-specific growing information.\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\n\u003cp\u003eThe spreading silver-gray foliage gives this sage almost as much presence as the flowers, especially along a sunny path or spilling from a large container. Its electric-blue color is the real prize: unusually clear, intense, and easy to admire against pale gravel, warm stone, apricot flowers, or other dry-garden foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eExplore more salvias and sages\u003c\/a\u003e.\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 accommodating for a California lilac, Ceanothus ‘Ray Hartman’ is one of the finest selections for garden use. This evergreen California native hybrid develops handsome dark foliage and great clouds of medium sky-blue flowers in early spring, when bees and other pollinators descend upon it with audible enthusiasm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast growth carries it to roughly 12–20 feet tall and 10–20 feet wide, depending on climate and training. Grow it as a broad screen, a commanding habitat shrub, or prune it up into a handsome small tree. Its glossy leaves provide year-round structure, while the spring flower clusters look marvelous above manzanitas, native grasses, buckwheats, and other dry-garden companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive ‘Ray Hartman’ full sun and well-drained soil. Once established it is highly drought tolerant and generally needs little summer irrigation; excessive water and soil disturbance can shorten the life of ceanothus. It is more adaptable to clay and occasional garden water than many members of the genus and tolerates temperatures around 10–15°F. Protect young growth where deer pressure is heavy. Quick, substantial, and spectacular in bloom, it earns its reputation as a superb landscape California lilac. Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-trees-ceanothus\"\u003eCeanothus 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":"euphorbia-miners-merlot","title":"Euphorbia - Miner's Merlot","description":"\u003cp\u003eEuphorbia ‘Miner’s Merlot’ brings moody foliage, compact structure, and chartreuse spring flowers to sunny or part-shade gardens. 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. Explore more reliable garden standouts in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/perennials-and-biennials\"\u003eperennials and biennials collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The milky sap can irritate skin and eyes and is harmful if ingested. Wear gloves when pruning, avoid eye contact, and keep away from children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478190358587,"sku":"AA150","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA177_5890_Euphorbia_2.jpg?v=1778000623"},{"product_id":"eriogonum-nudum-ella-nelsons-yellow","title":"Eriogonum nudum - Ella Nelson's Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003eShowy, airy, and absolutely beloved by pollinators, \u003cem\u003eEriogonum nudum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ella Nelson’s Yellow’ creates a cloud of electrifying yellow pom-poms above low native foliage. This delightful naked buckwheat selection was found by Eric Nelson and named in honor of his grandmother, a lifelong gardener — a sweet story for a seriously useful California native perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMassive sprays of flowers can reach about 3' tall and 2' wide, bursting into bloom in spring and continuing through summer above a low mound of foliage. As the season shifts, the blooms age into rich rusty red and golden umber tones, adding even more texture and interest. Excellent for native plant gardens, dry borders, rocky slopes, pollinator gardens, and habitat plantings, it attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects in abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eEriogonum nudum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ella Nelson’s Yellow’ in full sun with very well-drained soil. Drought tolerant and easy once established, it is happiest in open, lean, rocky conditions. Explore more habitat-friendly plants in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/california-native-perennials\"\u003eCalifornia Native Perennials collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478190719035,"sku":"AA068","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Eriogonumnudum-EllaNelson_sYellow.png?v=1778071423"},{"product_id":"salvia-mystic-spires","title":"Salvia - Mystic Spires","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn almost never-ending display of velvety purple flower spikes makes Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’ a big-bang-for-the-buck sage for sunny gardens. From late spring through fall, upright 14\" spikes reach skyward above handsome, heart-shaped green leaves that clothe the stems all the way to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Mystic Spires Sage, this long-blooming salvia grows into a useful, bushy plant about 4' tall and 30\" wide, fitting politely between neighbors while adding strong vertical color to the middle or back of the border. It is gorgeous in cottage gardens, pollinator beds, large containers, and mixed perennial plantings, where its rich purple blooms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’ in full sun with rich, composty, well-drained soil for the most gorgeous growth and bloom. Cut back to about 8\" tall in winter to refresh the plant for the next season. Colorful, reliable, and wonderfully floriferous, it belongs in every salvia lover’s garden. Explore more favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191571003,"sku":"AA334","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA016_4112_Salvia___Mystic_Spires_4.jpg?v=1778001238"},{"product_id":"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. Explore more pollinator 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":43478191734843,"sku":"AA286","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA278_4982_Salvia_bullulata_1.jpg?v=1778001436"},{"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. Drought tolerant once established, deer resistant, and deeply aromatic, it is a must-have lavender for fragrance lovers. Explore more scented favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-lavandula\"\u003eLavandula collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191833147,"sku":"AA228","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA217_2772_Lavandula_x_intermedia_1.jpg?v=1778001464"},{"product_id":"salvia-greggii-royal-bumble","title":"Salvia greggii - Royal Bumble","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew plants stop us in our tracks quite like this one. Salvia greggii ‘Royal Bumble’ delivers an astonishing scarlet red—rich, saturated, and glowing—with a depth of color that feels almost velvety in the garden. Each perfectly formed ½-inch bloom hovers against dramatic black calyxes, held aloft on inky, upright stems that give the whole plant a striking, couture-quality contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe habit is naturally compact and beautifully bushy, forming a rounded mound to about 30\" tall and wide, and in mild climates it blooms with remarkable persistence—flowering again and again as if it simply can’t help itself. Hummingbirds find it irresistible, while bees and butterflies circle constantly, turning this salvia into a living focal point of movement and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExceptionally easy to grow, ‘Royal Bumble’ thrives in well-drained soil, appreciates a spring side-dressing of compost, and benefits from a light annual prune to keep its shape refined. Drought tolerant, deer resistant, and hardy down to about 15–20°F, this is a plant with both presence and resilience—bold, elegant, and utterly unforgettable once you’ve seen it in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026lt;\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eExplore more Salvia - Sage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","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":"salvia-horminum-blue","title":"Salvia horminum - Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalvia horminum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Blue’ is an annual sage with a wonderfully fresh twist: the show comes from vivid blue bracts that stack along upright stems for weeks of color. Vigorous, quick-growing, and nicely branching, this garden-worthy annual salvia brings height, texture, and cool-toned drama to sunny beds, cutting gardens, cottage borders, and pollinator plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as blue painted sage or annual clary sage, it is especially useful for bouquets, where the colorful bracts last beautifully and add a soft, papery texture. In the garden, the blue spikes pair beautifully with roses, poppies, cosmos, bachelor buttons, white flowers, apricot tones, and ornamental grasses. It is a wonderful way to add sage family charm in a fast, seasonal form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia horminum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Blue’ in full sun with well-drained soil and average water. Cut often for arrangements and continued fresh growth. Easy, elegant, and surprisingly versatile, this blue annual sage deserves a place in every cutting garden. 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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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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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Once established, unnecessary summer irrigation is more likely to annoy it than impress it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-trees-ceanothus\"\u003eExplore more Ceanothus and California lilacs\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":"sphaeralcea-newleaze-coral","title":"Sphaeralcea - Newleaze Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003eWow, what a color. Sphaeralcea ‘Newleaze Coral’ is a free-flowering globe mallow with surprisingly intense coral-red blooms that glow from late spring into frost. 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":"eriogonum-latifolium-seaside-buckwheat","title":"Eriogonum latifolium - Seaside Buckwheat","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne could sell tickets to the summer pollination show staged by \u003cem\u003eEriogonum latifolium\u003c\/em\u003e. Bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects mob the flower clusters, while the plant also supports the caterpillars of several native butterflies, including blues and hairstreaks. Happily, this habitat value arrives in a very handsome package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeaside Buckwheat forms a compact mound about 12–18 inches tall and roughly 2 feet wide, clothed in softly felted blue-gray, spoon-shaped leaves. Rounded clusters of delicate pink and white flowers age to rusty rose and remain attractive as they dry into fall. The shifting colors look marvelous beside native grasses, coastal sages, California fuchsias, and silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive this California coastal native full sun and excellent drainage. Once established, it tolerates drought, salt spray, wind, and deer browsing remarkably well. In hot inland gardens, occasional summer water can keep it looking fuller; near the coast it generally wants much less. Use it along edges, on slopes, in habitat gardens, or in a broad container where the flowers can be watched at insect level. Durable, textural, and ecologically busy, it is a small shrub with an enormous amount going on. Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/california-native-perennials\"\u003eExplore more California native perennials\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\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":"salvia-amistad","title":"Salvia - Amistad","description":"\u003cp\u003ePretty much ever-blooming and absolutely loaded with color, Salvia ‘Amistad’ is a dramatic long-season sage with large, luscious upright spikes that appear from mid-spring into late fall. Midnight-dark calyces set off rich purple blooms, creating a velvety, high-contrast look that is pure garden theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Amistad Sage, this robust, multi-branching salvia makes a bold statement in sunny borders, pollinator gardens, cottage plantings, and large containers. The tall flower spikes are beloved by hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, while gardeners appreciate the steady bloom, handsome foliage, and richly saturated color. Pair it with grasses, dahlias, yarrow, cuphea, lantana, silver foliage, or lime green nicotiana for a striking seasonal display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Salvia ‘Amistad’ in full sun to part shade with rich, well-drained soil and regular water for best performance. Cut back as needed to refresh growth and encourage more blooms. 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Forming a low, silvery mat about 6–8\" tall and up to 3' wide, this evergreen rock rose looks good even when it is not in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen flowering, ‘Belgravia Rose’ is pure garden charm, with clusters of 1\" chiffony cerise-pink blooms and vivid yellow stamens that attract hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators. It is excellent for the front of sunny borders, dry garden beds, seaside plantings, hell strips, larger hanging baskets, and cascading over walls where its soft foliage can spill gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eHelianthemum nummularium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Belgravia Rose’ in full sun with well-drained, average to lean soil. Once established, it needs only low water and can handle salt spray in coastal gardens. Tough, tidy, and wonderfully floriferous, it is a beautiful choice for water-wise plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA light trim immediately after flowering keeps the evergreen mat compact and can encourage fresh growth. Its low 6–8-inch foliage and broad spread are particularly effective where a wall, gravel path, or stone edge lets the rosy flowers spill naturally. Browse more durable choices in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/drought-tolerant-groundcovers\"\u003eDrought-Tolerant Groundcovers collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478195667003,"sku":"AA208","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA208_4828_Helianthemum_nummularium___Belgravia_Rose_1.jpg?v=1777770228"},{"product_id":"artemisia-pycnocephala-davids-choice","title":"Artemisia pycnocephala - David's Choice","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoft, silvery, and beautifully low maintenance, \u003cem\u003eArtemisia pycnocephala\u003c\/em\u003e ‘David’s Choice’ is a California native foliage perennial with a refined coastal look. 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. 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. Explore more water-wise natives in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/california-native-perennials\"\u003eCalifornia Native Perennials collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foliage mound is generally 6–12 inches tall and may spread 2–3 feet, so give it enough room to soften a border edge. Shearing away the comparatively modest flower stems keeps the silver cushion dense and prevents the center from becoming woody.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478196224059,"sku":"AA119","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/ca01ec28-275b-4e7e-8ff0-ee8588758e15.jpg?v=1777763742"},{"product_id":"salvia-love-and-wishes","title":"Salvia - Love And Wishes","description":"\u003cp\u003eRich, velvety, and wonderfully dramatic, Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’ brings a dazzling show of deep pink-magenta blooms held in dark blue-purple calyces from spring through fall. This long-blooming perennial shrub has that lush, high-color look gardeners adore, with arching stems, handsome green foliage, and flowers that positively glow in sunny borders, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous choice for adding months of color, ‘Love and Wishes’ Salvia is especially appealing to hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. The jewel-toned flowers pair beautifully with ornamental grasses, yarrow, lavender, roses, verbena, and silver foliage, bringing both softness and bold contrast to mixed plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’ in full sun to part shade with rich, well-drained soil and regular water for best performance. Trim lightly to encourage fresh growth and more blooms. Colorful, pollinator-friendly, and easy to love, this salvia is a season-long garden standout. Explore more favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478196322363,"sku":"AA227","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA227_5953_Salvia___Love_And_Wishes_2.png?v=1786489590"},{"product_id":"ceanothus-x-pallidus-marie-simon","title":"Ceanothus x pallidus - Marie Simon","description":"\u003cp\u003eGorgeous, useful, hardy, and still not nearly well-known enough, \u003cem\u003eCeanothus\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003epallidus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Marie Simon’ is an adaptable California lilac hybrid with a softer, more romantic look than many ceanothus. 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 California fuchsia or hummingbird flower, it bursts into bloom from late summer into fall, just when the garden could use a fiery little encore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDense, shimmery gray-green foliage spreads quickly by the roots to form a rounded mat about 6\" tall and 4–5' wide, perfect for low-maintenance slopes, driveway edges, pathways, raised beds, and spilling over walls. The brilliant 1.5\" trumpet flowers are a hummingbird magnet, bringing motion, color, and wild delight to water-wise plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant ‘Everett’s Choice’ California fuchsia in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Tough, vigorous, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, and deer resistant, it appreciates at least occasional summer water for the lushest display. Cut back to about 1\" in winter. 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A garden-friendly hybrid between \u003cem\u003eSalvia clevelandii\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSalvia leucophylla\u003c\/em\u003e, this aromatic evergreen shrub brings silvery foliage, rugged good looks, and whorled lavender-blue flower spikes to dry gardens, native plantings, slopes, and pollinator borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Allen Chickering sage, it forms a handsome, rounded shrub with strongly fragrant leaves and a long-lasting bloom show that hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies adore. The soft gray foliage pairs beautifully with buckwheats, yarrow, California poppies, penstemons, grasses, and other water-wise companions. It is especially useful where you want structure, scent, and wildlife value without high-maintenance fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Salvia ‘Allen Chickering’ in full sun with well-drained soil and little summer water once established. Avoid soggy roots and overly rich conditions. 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Growing only about 2.5' tall and 3' wide, Euphorbia characias ‘Dwarf’ fits beautifully in the foreground of beds, parking strips, dry borders, and color-forward perennial plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flower heads are just as showy as the full-size species, reaching up to 16\" tall and 10\" wide, with that unmistakable glowing chartreuse presence gardeners love. Plant it in sweeps for a serious showstopper, or pair it with purple foliage, orange flowers, silver foliage, grasses, and drought tolerant perennials for maximum contrast. It is super easy, not fussy about soil, drought tolerant, deer resistant, and gopher resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant dwarf spurge in full sun to part shade, providing some shade in hotter areas. Deadhead by cutting the entire spent stem to the base, and remove seedlings if you do not want volunteers. Like all euphorbias, the sap can be irritating or toxic, so protect eyes and skin and never ingest. 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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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Stiff, branching stems form a handsome base about 2' tall and up to 5' wide, with tall spring flower spikes rising above the foliage and carrying small white blooms that bees happily visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Sage is a beautiful choice for native plant gardens, water-wise landscapes, dry slopes, habitat plantings, and sunny borders where bold foliage and fragrance matter as much as flowers. Its pale leaves glow beautifully against darker green shrubs, buckwheats, penstemons, California poppies, and ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia apiana\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with very well-drained soil. Good drainage is essential, and this heat-loving sage prefers little to no summer water once established. Prune spent flower spikes after bloom to encourage a compact shape. 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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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Rich raspberry-cherry blooms cover the plant in season, creating a vivid show that hummingbirds and butterflies find nearly impossible to ignore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as sticky monkey flower or bush monkeyflower, this vigorous native shrub is a natural fit for dry gardens, native plantings, slopes, habitat borders, rock gardens, and large containers. The colorful tubular flowers stand out beautifully against green foliage and pair well with sages, buckwheats, yarrow, California fuchsia, grasses, and other drought tolerant California natives. It brings that wild, sunny, chaparral charm without needing a pampered garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Mimulus ‘Cherry’ in full sun to part shade with excellent drainage. Once established, it is drought tolerant and happiest with little summer water, though occasional irrigation can keep it greener and bloomier. Avoid soggy soil for best performance. 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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 can’t 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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It is handsome, useful, and very much not a plant for a tiny gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis coastal California native is a splendid choice for slopes, banks, broad dry borders, and large native plantings where its spreading habit can suppress weeds and knit the landscape together. The flowers hum with bees and other beneficial insects, while the evergreen leaves provide structure all year. Pair it with manzanitas, sages, buckwheats, California poppies, and native grasses for layered foliage and a long season of habitat value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in sun near the coast or give some afternoon relief in hotter inland gardens. Excellent drainage is essential. Water regularly during the first year, then reduce summer irrigation as the plant establishes; frequent warm-season watering and heavy soil can shorten the life of a ceanothus. Choose its mature space carefully because established plants resent hard pruning and root disturbance. 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Also known as gentian sage, this easy perennial produces large 2\" blooms in an intensely saturated blue that looks stunning in the garden, in containers, and in fresh cut arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing into a lush, floriferous plant, gentian sage brings luminous color to sunny borders, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and large containers of 10 gallons or more. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies are drawn to the nectar-rich flowers, while gardeners love the bold color and long bloom season. Pair it with orange, yellow, white, silver, or chartreuse companions for maximum sparkle, or weave it among grasses and late-season perennials for a softer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia patens\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun to part shade with compost-amended, well-drained soil and regular water for best performance. Cut back spent stems to encourage fresh growth and more flowers. 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This exceptional lavender forms an elegant, rounded mound of aromatic silver-green foliage topped with abundant purple flower spikes, bringing classic Mediterranean beauty to sunny borders, herb gardens, pollinator plantings, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Phenomenal Lavender, this hardy perennial is prized for its tolerance of heat, humidity, and colder winters compared with many lavender varieties. Bees and butterflies adore the fragrant blooms, and gardeners love the cut flowers for fresh bouquets, dried bundles, sachets, and culinary-inspired garden displays. Its tidy habit pairs beautifully with roses, yarrow, salvia, ornamental grasses, thyme, and other drought tolerant perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eLavandula\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003eintermedia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Phenomenal’ in full sun with sharply drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and low maintenance. Avoid soggy soil and prune lightly after bloom to keep plants compact. Explore more fragrant classics in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-lavandula\"\u003eLavandula collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect a rounded mound about 2–3 feet tall and wide, topped by longer flowering stems in summer. Leave enough air around the crown, keep mulch away from the woody base, and let lean conditions preserve the fragrance and naturally compact form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478198648891,"sku":"AA025","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA025_4644_Lavandula_x_intermedia___Phenomenal_1.jpg?v=1777769728"},{"product_id":"salvia-mexicana-limelight","title":"Salvia mexicana - Limelight","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe electric combination of rich purple flowers and vivid lime-green calyces makes \u003cem\u003eSalvia mexicana\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Limelight’ one of the most eye-catching sages we grow. Tall flower spikes seem almost illuminated from within, delivering a fresh, unexpected jolt of color just when the late-season garden is ready for something dramatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a big, handsome salvia, reaching roughly 6–8 feet tall and wide in favorable conditions. Give it room at the back of a border, beside a fence, or among large shrubs where its strong vertical stems can rise above grasses, dahlias, roses, and dark foliage. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies adore the nectar-rich flowers, and the chartreuse calyces extend the visual show.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant ‘Limelight’ in full sun to part shade with rich, well-drained soil and regular water for the most audacious bloom. In hot inland areas, afternoon shade helps keep the foliage lush. Cut it back after flowering or in late winter to renew the framework and control size; protect the crown from hard frost. The plant may take up space, but it pays rent in hummingbirds and impossible color. Give it room, then let it be fabulous. Explore more bold sages in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478199205947,"sku":"AA094","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA094_926_Salvia_mexicana___Limelight_1.jpg?v=1777769833"},{"product_id":"salvia-celestial-blue","title":"Salvia - Celestial Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eA happy-accident hybrid with serious star power, Salvia ‘Celestial Blue’ brings the best of two California native favorites, \u003cem\u003eSalvia clevelandii\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSalvia pachyphylla\u003c\/em\u003e, into one tough, fragrant, wildly beautiful shrub. This evergreen sage grows about 3–4' tall, forming a handsome mound of silvery, aromatic foliage that thrives where fussier plants complain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom early spring through summer, ‘Celestial Blue’ Salvia sends up a dazzling show of 1–2' flower spikes packed with vivid blue-violet blooms bursting from ruby-tinged calyces. The contrast is electric, nectar-rich, and absolutely beloved by pollinators. Cut the stems for fresh or dried arrangements, and they’ll bring that heady sage scent and bright garden color indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Salvia ‘Celestial Blue’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It is a shoo-in for challenging garden spots, including clay, sandy, or rocky soils, and needs only occasional water once established. Deer resistant, drought-tolerant, aromatic, and luminous, this sage is celestial by name and gloriously garden-worthy by nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eExplore more salvias and sages\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478200123451,"sku":"AA621","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA279_5258_Salvia_1.jpg?v=1784654524"},{"product_id":"helianthemum-nummularium-henfield-brilliant","title":"Helianthemum nummularium - Henfield Brilliant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis showy, floriferous, mat-like perennial groundcover is as beautiful as it is functional. Known as the sun rose plant helianthemum, and botanically related to \u003cem\u003ehelianthemum nummularium\u003c\/em\u003e (commonly called the common rock rose helianthemum nummularium), it owes its name to the 1” rose-like, open-faced bright orange flowers that blanket the plant in summer. A standout variety, \u003cem\u003ehelianthemum henfield brilliant\u003c\/em\u003e, is especially prized for its vivid color and reliable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the RHS’s prestigious Award of Garden Merit, this eye-catching groundcover tops out at a modest 3–6” tall but can spread slowly to 2 feet wide. It thrives in full sun and is impressively durable and drought tolerant once established. The blooms are highly attractive to bees and butterflies, making it a lively addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplementary greyish-green, petite leaves form a dense blanket from which the flowers emerge. Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny location; while it tolerates poor soils, it does not perform well in consistently wet conditions. This makes it an excellent choice for areas prone to soil erosion or neglected spots that need a tough yet beautiful solution. Deer resistant and easy to grow, it’s no wonder this plant is at the top of many gardeners’ groundcover lists. Be the first to surprise your gardening friends by saying, “You HAVE to see my new ground cover!”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-groundcovers\"\u003eExplore more Drought Tolerant Groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478200418363,"sku":"AA099","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA099_5843_Helianthemum_nummularium___Henfield_Brilliant_1.jpg?v=1777769823"},{"product_id":"ceanothus-x-delileanus-gloire-de-versailles","title":"Ceanothus x delileanus - Gloire De Versailles","description":"\u003cp\u003eCan you get much better than a spring-through-fall blooming Ceanothus? \u003cem\u003eCeanothus\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003edelileanus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Gloire de Versailles’ is a beautiful, fast-growing shrub with a loose, rounded habit and a continuous display of fragrant powder-blue flower panicles that can reach 4–5\" long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as California lilac, this butterfly-friendly shrub brings soft blue color, fragrance, and graceful structure to mixed borders, pollinator gardens, cottage plantings, and informal screens. The flowers are well displayed against handsome green foliage and are especially lovely with roses, salvias, grasses, yarrow, lavender, and silver-leaved companions. Unlike many spring-only shrubs, ‘Gloire de Versailles’ keeps the show going for a wonderfully long season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eCeanothus\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003edelileanus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Gloire de Versailles’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Provide moderate water and avoid soggy conditions for best performance. Prune lightly after bloom to shape as needed. Fragrant, floriferous, and easy to love, this Ceanothus adds months of blue charm to the garden. Explore more favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-ceanothus\"\u003eCeanothus collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478200582203,"sku":"AA151","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/118ec03a-0677-4fd4-981d-e1ee0a1b46d0.jpg?v=1777775321"},{"product_id":"salvia-amethyst-lips","title":"Salvia - Amethyst Lips","description":"\u003cp\u003e‘Amethyst Lips’ is a confetti cannon disguised as a small shrub. Its two-lipped flowers play with color as temperatures change, appearing white, purple-violet, or crisply bicolored—often all on the same plant. Against the small, aromatic green leaves, the shifting pattern looks fresh and slightly mischievous from spring into fall, with especially generous flowering during mild weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis shrubby sage forms a rounded, branching plant about 2–3 feet tall and wide, large enough to make a cheerful statement but compact enough for a container, courtyard, or sunny border. It mingles beautifully with ornamental grasses, yarrows, penstemons, gaura, and silver-leaved Mediterranean plants. Hummingbirds and other pollinators find the tubular blooms just as irresistible as gardeners do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it sun, good drainage, and moderate water while it becomes established. Mature plants tolerate dry spells, though occasional deep watering supports a longer show in very dry climates. Flowering can pause during extreme heat and return when conditions moderate. A light trim after a major bloom flush encourages dense new growth; avoid cutting hard into old, leafless wood. In colder or wetter regions, a warm protected position and excellent winter drainage matter more than extra fertilizer. 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Starting in late spring, arresting 30\" candelabras of two-toned lavender and white flowers rise from showy violet-purple calyces, creating a display that lasts for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven after the flowers fade, the colorful calyces keep the show going into fall. Large fuzzy heart-shaped leaves add bold texture and a strong herbal fragrance, making ‘Piemont’ Clary Sage a standout for cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, herb gardens, dry borders, and architectural perennial beds. Growing up to about 4' tall and 3' wide, it attracts butterflies and bees, resists deer, and may self-sow where happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia sclarea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Piemont’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It is not fussy, but performs best with compost and some summer water. Deadhead regularly for the longest bloom show. 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Provides seed and shelter for the birds - including quail - and serves up nectar for the bees and butterflies. Unsurpassed for native, xeric and fire resistant landscaping where soil is infertile, drainage is fine (slopes especially) and Summer water is very low to non-existent. Hardy to 12-15 degrees F. 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Reaching about 30\" tall and wide, this colorful sage is a lovely choice for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, dry gardens, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as a shrubby salvia or jamensis sage, ‘Sierra San Antonio’ brings months of nectar-rich flowers that hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies visit happily. Its delicate grey-green foliage and pastel blooms pair beautifully with lavender, yarrow, ornamental grasses, roses, verbena, and silver-leaved companions. Use it where you want a long season of soft color with that easy salvia reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Salvia x jamensis ‘Sierra San Antonio’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Provide regular water while it establishes, then moderate to low water once settled in. Trim lightly to refresh growth and encourage continued bloom. Deer resistant, aromatic, and wonderfully cheerful, it is a garden workhorse with sunset charm. Explore more favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478201860155,"sku":"AA072","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Salvia_SierraSanAntonio.png?v=1778046975"},{"product_id":"ceanothus-dark-star","title":"Ceanothus - Dark Star","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep blue, fragrant, and absolutely smothered in bloom, Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’ is one of the most striking California native evergreen shrubs. 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\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\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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Its aromatic foliage forms a handsome 3' x 3' shrub, topped in May and June with whorls of tubular violet-blue flowers that hummingbirds find absolutely irresistible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Cleveland sage or Winifred Gilman sage, this evergreen native shrub makes an outstanding backbone for water-wise plantings, difficult sunny sites, dry borders, slopes, habitat gardens, and native landscapes. The fragrant foliage adds year-round presence, while the bloom spikes pair beautifully with buckwheats, penstemons, yarrow, California poppies, grasses, and silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia clevelandii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Winifred Gilman’ in full sun with excellent drainage. This sage dislikes soggy roots and performs best in lean, well-drained soil with little summer water once established. Deer resistant, pollinator-friendly, and aromatic, it is a classic native salvia for dry California gardens. 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Also known as Silver Sage, it forms a large, low rosette up to 3' across, with wavy leaves wrapped in downy silver fuzz that practically beg to be admired up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis unusual sage is perfect for dry gardens, Mediterranean-style plantings, rock gardens, gravel beds, sunny borders, and containers where excellent drainage can be provided. Place it near the front of the garden so its bold foliage can shine as a visual and textural focal point. In summer, dramatic candelabra stems rise 3' or taller, carrying white hooded flowers that add architectural interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia argentea\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with sharply drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and especially striking with agaves, grasses, lavenders, yarrows, and other low-water companions. Remove flower stems before they go to seed to help extend the life of the plant. 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Growing about 3–4' tall, it produces cheerful tubular blooms that are usually golden yellow, adding bright native color to dry gardens, slopes, rock gardens, and habitat plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as sticky monkey flower, this tough native shrub is a magnet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Its upright, natural habit makes it excellent for chaparral-style landscapes, native borders, coastal-influenced gardens, and low-water plantings where resilience matters. Pair it with California sages, buckwheats, yarrow, penstemons, grasses, and California fuchsia for a glowing, pollinator-rich display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eMimulus aurantiacus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Point Molate Form’ in full sun to part shade with excellent drainage. Once established, it needs little to no summer water, though occasional irrigation can keep plants greener and extend bloom. Avoid overly rich or soggy soil. Explore more colorful natives 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":43478202023995,"sku":"AA177","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA177_2916_Mimulus_aurantiacus___Point_Molate_Form_2.jpg?v=1777770013"},{"product_id":"salvia-x-hot-lips","title":"Salvia x - Hot Lips","description":"\u003cp\u003eClouds of red and white bicolor blooms make Salvia ‘Hot Lips’ one of the most cheerful, useful, and hummingbird-loved sages you can grow. This super easy perennial salvia flowers in abundance for an exceptionally long season, often nearly year-round in mild climates, with bright little blossoms that may appear red, white, or wonderfully two-toned on the same plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLikely a sport of \u003cem\u003eSalvia microphylla\u003c\/em\u003e, ‘Hot Lips’ grows about 2.5' tall and can spread up to 6' wide, forming a tough, aromatic shrub that brings lively color to dry gardens, sunny borders, pollinator plantings, cottage gardens, and large containers. It is one of the best salvias for attracting hummingbirds, and bees and butterflies are regular visitors, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Salvia ‘Hot Lips’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It is famously easy, heat tolerant, and low maintenance once established. Prune hard in late winter to encourage vigorous fresh growth and continuous bloom. Explore more colorful favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478202646587,"sku":"AA239","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA239_1884_Salvia_x___Hot_Lips_1.webp?v=1777971905"},{"product_id":"salvia-x-jamensis-nachtvlinder","title":"Salvia x jamensis - Nachtvlinder","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndescribably gorgeous, velvety plum flowers are the calling card of Salvia 'Nachtvlinder', often searched as salvia nachtvlinder. Flowering from June to first frost, this hardy sage produces glowing, hooded, two-lipped blooms that are especially beloved by hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bushy evergreen subshrub with aromatic, inch-long ovate green leaves, this sun-loving plant—native to Mexico—reaches about 2 feet tall and wide. It’s a perfect candidate for showing off, whether planted along a well-traveled walkway or featured in a thoughtfully placed container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most salvias, it thrives in fertile, freely draining soil and benefits from protection against hard frosts, cold drying winds, and excessive winter moisture. Deer resistant. Note: Some natural variation in flower color (including occasional purple and white bicolor blooms) may occur within this variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Earl, Curious Plantsman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor your convenience, Annie’s plants ship in boxes of 4, 6, 8, or 12 plants per box. See Shipping Information below for details regarding states requiring expedited shipping and other policies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eExplore more Salvia - Sage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478203334715,"sku":"AA277","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA289_5326_Salvia_X_Jamensis___Nachtvlinder_1.jpg?v=1777884374"},{"product_id":"eriogonum-grande-rubescens","title":"Eriogonum grande rubescens","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a California native that manages to be both perfectly civilized and a little bit wild. \u003cem\u003eEriogonum grande\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003erubescens\u003c\/em\u003e, or red-flowered buckwheat, makes a low cushion of softly textured gray-green leaves, then sends up a flotilla of rosy pink to deep red flower clusters. The rounded blooms age handsomely rather than collapsing overnight, so the plant keeps its good looks well beyond the first flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to California’s Channel Islands, this compact perennial is especially useful near the front of a sunny border, along a path, in a rock garden, or spilling over the edge of a dry garden bed. It generally stays about 10–18 inches tall but can widen to roughly 3 feet, creating a substantial patch without towering over its neighbors. Pair it with silvery sages, small grasses, dudleyas, or blue-flowered natives for a combination that looks unmistakably Californian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are busy little gathering places for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Give it full sun, sharp drainage, and modest water while it settles in; established plants prefer a leaner, drier summer routine. In heavy soil, a mound or raised position is worth the trouble. Explore more locally adapted beauties 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":43478204284987,"sku":"AA223","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA223_1485_Eriogonum_grande_rubescens_3.jpg?v=1777770393"},{"product_id":"salvia-nemorosa-rose-marvel","title":"Salvia nemorosa - Rose Marvel","description":"\u003cp\u003ePretty, pink, productive, and perennial, \u003cem\u003eSalvia nemorosa\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Rose Marvel’ is a compact Woodland Sage with big flower power in a beautifully small package. This dwarf, reblooming cultivar forms tidy clumps of fragrant, soft grey-green foliage, topped from late spring through fall with chunky spikes of rosy pink flowers that are much larger than you’d expect from such a petite plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching only about 10–12\" tall and wide, ‘Rose Marvel’ Salvia is perfect for perennial borders, pathway edges, pollinator gardens, cottage plantings, and containers where long-lasting color and low maintenance are both required. Bees and butterflies adore the blooms, while deer generally leave it alone — always a welcome little garden miracle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia nemorosa\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Rose Marvel’ in full sun with loamy, well-drained soil and regular water while it establishes. Once settled in, it can become more drought tolerant. Cut back after flowering to encourage repeat bloom, and divide clumps every 3–4 years to keep plants vigorous. Add compost or organic matter for the best show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eExplore more salvias and sages\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43522184020027,"sku":"AA311","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA337_5723_Salvia_nemorosa___Rose_Marvel_1.jpg?v=1779100891"},{"product_id":"artemisia-californica-canyon-grey","title":"Artemisia californica - Canyon Grey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilvery, soft, and impossibly graceful as it tumbles down a slope, \u003cem\u003eArtemisia californica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Canyon Grey' is a prostrate form of California Sagebrush selected from Santa Cruz Island for its low, spreading habit. \u003c\/strong\u003eFeathery, finely divided silver-gray foliage flows outward in a billowing mound just 1 to 2 feet tall but spreading 6 to 10 feet wide, releasing a clean, herbaceous sage fragrance the moment it's brushed. Tiny, inconspicuous yellowish flowers appear in late summer and fall, but it's the foliage that does the real work here — a beautiful, scented year-round groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bombproof California native perennial hardy in zones 7-10, 'Canyon Grey' is deeply drought-tolerant, fire-resistant, deer-resistant, and one of the toughest evergreen groundcovers around. \u003c\/strong\u003eIt thrives in full sun on lean, well-drained soil, asks for no summer water once established, and supports a remarkable diversity of native pollinators and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it to drape over retaining walls, soften the edge of a path, blanket a sunny bank, or carpet a dry slope where its silvery foliage will catch the light beautifully against deeper greens. \u003cstrong\u003eA true workhorse of the California-native landscape.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/california-native-groundcovers\"\u003eExplore more California Native Groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43541661548603,"sku":"AA651","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Artemisiacalifornica-CanyonGrey1.png?v=1779576104"},{"product_id":"eriogonum-fasciculatum-warriner-lytle","title":"Eriogonum fasciculatum - Warriner Lytle","description":"\u003cp\u003eTough, low-slung, and absolutely buzzing with pollinators, \u003cem\u003eEriogonum fasciculatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Warriner Lytle' is a prostrate selection of California Buckwheat that turns into a wildlife haven every summer. Dense, mounding cushions of needle-like evergreen foliage spread 4 to 6 feet across while staying just 1 to 2 feet tall, topped from summer through fall with cloud-like clusters of tiny white flowers that age to a soft rust-pink. It's a slow-motion fireworks show that lasts for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bombproof California native perennial hardy in zones 7-10, 'Warriner Lytle' is deeply drought-tolerant, fire-resistant, and one of the single most valuable pollinator plants in the dry-garden palette. Native bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects of all kinds adore the blooms — California Buckwheat supports more pollinator species than nearly any other native plant. It's deer-resistant and effectively maintenance-free once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a low evergreen groundcover, drape it over retaining walls, or plant it en masse on sun-baked slopes for erosion control and habitat in one. A workhorse of the California-native garden and a must-have for serious pollinator gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/california-native-groundcovers\"\u003eExplore more California Native Groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43541661614139,"sku":"AA653","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Eriogonumfasciculatum-WarrinerLytle2.png?v=1779576044"},{"product_id":"epilobium-canum-california-fuchsia","title":"Epilobium canum - California Fuchsia","description":"\u003cp\u003eFiery, fearless, and quintessentially Californian, \u003cem\u003eEpilobium canum\u003c\/em\u003e is the classic California Fuchsia gardeners have loved for generations. From late summer into fall, this scrappy native erupts with cascading clusters of slender, tubular flowers in vivid orange-red — exactly the color and shape that drives hummingbirds wild. Narrow gray-green foliage on upright to gently arching stems forms a 12- to 24-inch mound that practically vanishes beneath the bloom show at peak season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tough, drought-tolerant native perennial hardy in zones 7-10, California Fuchsia thrives in full sun on lean, well-drained soil and asks for almost no summer water once established. It's deer-resistant and one of the most important late-season nectar plants for hummingbirds preparing for migration. Bees and butterflies visit, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it on dry slopes, in sun-baked borders, or alongside other California natives like buckwheat, manzanita, and sage for a vibrant, water-wise garden that explodes with color just as summer is winding down. A true Western classic that deserves a spot in every dry garden. To see more California Fuschia plants, please enjoy our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/epilobium-canum-california-fuchsia\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Epilobium canum collection\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEpilobium canum\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43541661679675,"sku":"AA650","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Epilobiumcalifornica2.png?v=1784654109"},{"product_id":"epilobium-canum-everetts-choice","title":"Epilobium canum - Everett's Choice","description":"\u003cp\u003eLow, lush, and seriously prolific, \u003cem\u003eEpilobium canum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Everett's Choice' is a California Fuchsia selected for its glorious orange-red blooms and beautifully prostrate, spreading habit. Slender, tubular flowers in a bright, hot orange-red erupt from late summer into fall, blanketing a wide mat of silvery, narrow foliage that stays handsome even when the plant is between flushes. At just 6 to 12 inches tall but spreading 2 to 3 feet wide, this is a groundcover-style fuchsia that hugs slopes and borders like nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drought-tolerant California native perennial hardy in zones 7-10, 'Everett's Choice' thrives in full sun and the leanest, driest of soils — no summer water needed once established. Hummingbirds find it absolutely irresistible, with the tubular flowers seemingly engineered for them, and the silver foliage offers beautiful year-round contrast. It's deer-resistant and one of the easiest natives to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it to cover dry, sunny slopes, drape over retaining walls, or carpet the front of a low-water border. A standout selection for California-native and Mediterranean-style gardens, and a hummingbird magnet from August through frost.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e To see more California Fuschia plants, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/epilobium-canum-california-fuchsia\" title=\"Epilobium canum collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEpilobium canum\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43541661712443,"sku":"AA655","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Epilobiumcanum-Everett_sChoice1.png?v=1779569039"},{"product_id":"epilobium-canum-marin-pink","title":"Epilobium canum - Marin Pink","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoft, romantic, and gently glowing, \u003cem\u003eEpilobium canum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Marin Pink' offers a quieter, more delicate take on the classic California Fuchsia. Slender, tubular blooms in a clear, soft pink open in late summer and continue through fall, dancing above a tidy clump of narrow gray-green foliage. Reaching about 12 to 18 inches tall and gently spreading, 'Marin Pink' brings a graceful, almost ethereal quality to the California-native garden — like a sunset captured in plant form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drought-tolerant evergreen perennial is right at home in zones 7-10, where it thrives on full sun, lean soil, and minimal summer water once established. Hummingbirds adore the tubular flowers and visit constantly through the late season, when so many other plants have already finished blooming. It's deer-resistant, beginner-friendly, and a wonderful candidate for sustainable, water-wise gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair 'Marin Pink' with silvery artemisias, golden California buckwheats, and other natives for a soft, sunset-toned planting that practically takes care of itself. A graceful, generous performer for the late-season garden.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e To see more California Fuschia plants, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/epilobium-canum-california-fuchsia\" title=\"Epilobium canum collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEpilobium canum\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43541661745211,"sku":"AA658","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Epilobiumcanum-MarinPink1.png?v=1779568996"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/collections\/AA332_3315_Mimulus_bifidus___White_2.jpg?v=1786901050","url":"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/drought-tolerant-shrubs-trees.oembed?page=5","provider":"Annie's Annuals \u0026 Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}