{"title":"Groundcovers","description":"\u003cp\u003eNature’s living carpets, groundcovers are the garden’s problem-solvers—spreading across bare soil, suppressing weeds, and transforming difficult spaces while adding year-round texture, color, and erosion control. They work beautifully as landscaping ground covers, especially in tricky spots like ground covering for shaded areas or areas needing ground covers for partial sun and ground cover for part sun. Gardeners can also choose seasonal color options like annual ground cover flowers and annual ground cover plants to quickly fill gaps with vibrant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese versatile plants enrich soil, support pollinators, and bring cohesion to any design. Whether you need drought-tolerant spreaders or shade-loving creepers, groundcovers deliver effortless charm across the landscape. \u003cstrong\u003eShop Annie’s Annuals selection of groundcover plants below.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gaillardia-x-grandiflora-mesa-peach","title":"Gaillardia X grandiflora - Mesa Peach","description":"\u003cp\u003eBright, peachy, and almost too cheerful to behave, \u003cem\u003eGaillardia\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003egrandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Mesa Peach’ is a compact blanket flower loaded with warm, orangey-yellow blooms and glowing peach centers. From spring into fall, this easy perennial covers itself in 3\" flowers, bringing long-lasting color to sunny borders, dry gardens, pollinator plantings, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Mesa Peach Blanket Flower, this unusually compact gaillardia forms a dense, rounded mound about 18\" tall and 2' wide, becoming bedazzled with flowers from top to bottom. It is a fabulous choice for the front of a low-water bed, mixed perennial border, cottage garden, or patio pot where steady color and easy care are both welcome. Bees and butterflies love the blooms, while deer tend to leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eGaillardia\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003egrandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Mesa Peach’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It tolerates poor soil, heat, and drought once established, but good drainage is essential. Deadhead to encourage continued bloom. Explore more sun-loving color in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-gaillardia\"\u003eGaillardia - Blanket Flower collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081401696315,"sku":"AA163","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA163_4665_Gaillardia_x_grandiflora___Mesa_Peach_1.jpg?v=1769557063"},{"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":"felicia-echinata","title":"Felicia Echinata","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt was love at first sight with \u003cem\u003eFelicia echinata\u003c\/em\u003e, a South African native with glossy little leaves, cheerful blue daisies, and just enough spiky texture to make things interesting. Growing about 1.5–2' tall and wide, this uncommon perennial forms a tidy, rounded shrublet covered in bright, open-faced blooms that bring fresh color and charm to sunny plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as blue felicia daisy, \u003cem\u003eFelicia echinata\u003c\/em\u003e is lovely in dry gardens, coastal plantings, cottage borders, pollinator gardens, containers, and mixed beds where its clear blue flowers can sparkle among warmer colors. The blooms pair beautifully with orange, yellow, white, silver, and apricot companions, while the compact habit makes it easy to fit into smaller spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eFelicia echinata\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with well-drained soil and moderate to low water once established. Unusual, bright, and wonderfully garden-friendly, this South African daisy is a charming choice for collectors and pollinator-minded gardeners. Explore more distinctive treasures in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/south-african-plants\"\u003eSouth African Plants collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081403138107,"sku":"AA207","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA207_416_Felicia_echinata_1.jpg?v=1780069762"},{"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":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA060_2673_Thymus_paecox___Elfin_Thyme_2.jpg?v=1769555862"},{"product_id":"nemophila-menziesii","title":"Nemophila menziesii","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe could not live without this favorite California wildflower. \u003cem\u003eNemophila menziesii\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly called baby blue eyes, brings clear spring-sky blue flowers to the garden, each 1–1.5\" bloom glowing beautifully above soft, low foliage. It is sweet, easy, and absolutely perfect for filling open spaces with fresh seasonal color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby blue eyes is wonderful at the front of borders, along pathways, in containers, under spring-blooming shrubs, or spilling gently over bed edges. Its true blue flowers pair beautifully with California poppies, tidy tips, clarkias, lupines, violas, grasses, and other meadow-style annuals. Bees and beneficial insects appreciate the blooms, while gardeners love the soft, natural look and cheerful spring presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eNemophila menziesii\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil and regular moisture during active growth. In mild climates, it is especially lovely as a cool-season annual and may self-sow where happy. Charming, native, and wonderfully blue, it is a must for California wildflower plantings. Explore more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annuals-nemophila\"\u003eNemophila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478188916795,"sku":"AA125","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA112_716_Nemophila_Menziesii_2.webp?v=1777995222"},{"product_id":"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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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. Explore more sunny, low-growing color in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/ground-covers-osteospermum\"\u003eOsteospermum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191046715,"sku":"AA076","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Osteospermum_Zion_Copper_Amethyst_800x800_82b823a7-1980-4c2f-87a7-fc67dad2d78e.jpg?v=1769569017"},{"product_id":"viola-etain","title":"Viola - Etain","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eA true little gem, Viola ‘Etain’ brings months of luminous color with primrose-yellow petals beautifully edged in soft lavender. Each lightly fragrant bloom looks like a miniature watercolor, glowing above tidy, compact foliage that stays neat and charming through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eReliably perennial and wonderfully floriferous, ‘Etain’ Viola blooms heavily from spring through fall across much of the country, and nearly year-round in mild coastal California. Growing about 10\" tall and 12\" wide, it is perfect for the front of borders, shady pathways, woodland gardens, containers, and small bouquets where its sweet fragrance can be enjoyed up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"1091\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant Viola ‘Etain’ in partial shade to full shade with rich, well-drained soil and even moisture. In cool-summer or coastal gardens, it can tolerate a bit more sun. For refreshed growth and more blooms, trim plants back to about 3\" tall occasionally and top-dress with compost. Cold hardy, easy to grow, and beloved by bees and beneficial insects, ‘Etain’ is one of the most garden-worthy violas around.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191079483,"sku":"AA092","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA094_1266_Viola___Etain_3.jpg?v=1777779794"},{"product_id":"arctotis-ultra-violet","title":"Arctotis - Ultra Violet","description":"\u003cp\u003eResilient, drought tolerant, long blooming, and deer resistant, Arctotis ‘Ultra Violet’ delivers the perfect marriage of beauty and practicality. This perennial African daisy lights up the garden from spring through fall with glistening violet-purple, daisy-like flowers up to 3.5\" across, each one positively glowing against silvery foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, colorful, and tough, ‘Ultra Violet’ African Daisy is excellent for dry borders, sunny slopes, rock gardens, containers, pathway edges, and low-water landscapes. Its saturated purple flowers pair beautifully with orange, yellow, white, silver, and chartreuse companions, bringing bold contrast to water-wise plantings. Butterflies appreciate the open blooms, and gardeners appreciate the long season of color with very little fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Arctotis ‘Ultra Violet’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and heat tolerant, though occasional water can keep the bloom show fresher. Deadhead or shear lightly to encourage continued flowering and tidy growth. Explore more durable groundcovers in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/ground-covers-arctotis\"\u003eArctotis collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191341627,"sku":"AA003","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA128_5140_Arctotis_2.jpg?v=1778001102"},{"product_id":"viola-nature-rose-picotee","title":"Viola - Nature Rose Picotee","description":"\u003cp\u003eViola ‘Nature Rose Picotee’ is a charming cool-season bloomer with irresistible drama. Velvety rose-purple petals are crisply edged in white, making each flower look as if it were outlined by an artist with perfect hand control. The blooms hover just above neat green foliage for a tidy, colorful display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing about 6\" tall and 10\" wide, this compact annual viola is ideal for containers, window boxes, pathway edges, borders, and early season garden beds. In cool-summer climates it can bloom for months, while in hotter regions it is best treated as a hardy annual for fall, winter, and spring color. Pair it with pansies, alyssum, calendula, snapdragons, ornamental kale, and small bulbs for a cheerful seasonal planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Viola ‘Nature Rose Picotee’ in full sun in cool climates, or provide midday to afternoon shade in warmer areas. Give regular water and well-drained soil for best bloom. Sweet, crisp, and wonderfully floriferous, it brings polished color to small spaces. Explore more cool-season favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annual-viola\"\u003eViola - Pansy (Annuals) collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191439931,"sku":"AA316","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA316_5952_Viola_Rose_PIcotee-850x980_2.jpg?v=1777769688"},{"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. 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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. 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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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This compact stonecrop forms tight rosettes of powdery silver foliage, slowly spreading into a well-behaved mat about 6\" tall and 1–2' wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Cape Blanco Stonecrop, this drought tolerant native sedum is wonderful in rock gardens, succulent containers, dry borders, gravel plantings, pathway edges, and crevice gardens. In season, vivid yellow star-shaped flowers rise above the pale foliage, creating a cheerful contrast that pollinators appreciate. Its cool silver color pairs beautifully with blue succulents, dark foliage, terracotta pots, native grasses, and warm orange or pink blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSedum spathulifolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Cape Blanco’ in full sun to light shade with sharply drained soil. Easy, low-growing, and wonderfully useful, it self-propagates slowly for charming little freebies over time. Explore more water-wise favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/succulents-sedum\"\u003eSedum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478192291899,"sku":"AA260","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA293_4653_Sedum_spathulifolium_1.jpg?v=1777999336"},{"product_id":"viola-odorata-comte-de-brazza","title":"Viola odorata - Comte De Brazza","description":"\u003cp\u003eRefined, fragrant, and hard to find, \u003cem\u003eViola odorata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Comte De Brazza’ is a treasured Parma Violet originally bred by Italian nobleman and passionate botanist Filippo Savorgnan di Brazza. Its snowy double blooms, possibly the largest among Parma violets at about 1.25\" across, look like tiny white roses and release a heavenly sweet perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Comte De Brazza Sweet Violet, this charming perennial blooms from early spring into summer and is perfect for shaded borders, woodland gardens, containers, and fragrant posies. Deep green leaves form a handsome groundcover that spreads to about 15\" across, thriving beautifully beneath shrubs or in a shady garden corner. The flowers are especially lovely cut for small bouquets where their fragrance can be savored up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eViola odorata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Comte De Brazza’ in partial shade to shade with rich, loamy, well-drained soil. Cut back anytime to refresh growth, and divide easily to share with friends. 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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. Explore more shade-loving favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/ground-covers-heuchera\"\u003eHeuchera - Coral Bells collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478192390203,"sku":"AA080","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA080_5449_Heuchera___Rosada_1.jpg?v=1777994647"},{"product_id":"geranium-rozanne","title":"Geranium - Rozanne","description":"\u003cp\u003eDoes any hardy geranium lavish more bold blue color over such a long season than the beloved Geranium ‘Rozanne’? We think not. This massively popular cranesbill geranium blooms from late spring until frost, producing a generous spread of intense 2\" violet-blue flowers with pale centers and fine veining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy, robust, and reliable, Geranium ‘Rozanne’ grows about 18\" tall and can spread 3' or more, trailing and mingling beautifully through perennial borders, cottage gardens, pathway edges, containers, and pollinator plantings. Its long-blooming habit makes it a superb groundcover geranium for softening edges, filling gaps, and adding months of cool color around roses, salvias, grasses, nepeta, and other garden companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Geranium ‘Rozanne’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. A 1\" boost of compost helps encourage a massive display, and plants can be cut back to about 2\" tall anytime they need refreshing. It may ship dormant until May. Explore more easy, long-blooming favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/ground-covers-geranium\"\u003eGeranium - Cranesbill collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478193143867,"sku":"AA035","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/geranium_rozanne_flowers_4x5_d860641f-1cab-4206-9c4e-0d3cc1d820d4.jpg?v=1769559793"},{"product_id":"ceanothus-gloriosus-anchor-bay","title":"Ceanothus gloriosus - Anchor Bay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe’re awfully fond of this ground-hugging California native, and with good reason. Ceanothus glorious ‘Anchor Bay’ makes a dense evergreen mound of dark, lustrous foliage that stays handsome all year, then absolutely lets loose in spring with a lavish display of bright blue flowers. It’s a pollinator magnet, drawing in bees, butterflies, and other welcome garden visitors, and it’s especially fine spilling over slopes, softening borders, or rambling through naturalistic plantings. Tough, tidy, and very good-looking, it thrives in well-drained soil with little water once established, though inland gardens appreciate a bit of shade and occasional summer water. Deer resistant, drought tolerant, and wonderfully useful in dry California gardens. About 1–2' tall and 6–8' wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLooking for plants for hot, dry, and hard-to-water areas? Our blog shares tips for choosing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/blogs\/news\/problem-solving-plants-for-neglected-areas-and-hot-and-dry-hillsides\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Problem-Solving Plants for Hot, Dry, and Hard-to-Water Areas\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eeye-catching tough plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478193307707,"sku":"AA542","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AnchorBay1.png?v=1777783934"},{"product_id":"nasturtium-empress-of-india","title":"Nasturtium - Empress of India","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn enchanting heirloom nasturtium, ‘Empress of India’ brings deep blue-green, rounded leaves and myriads of brilliant vermilion-red, long-spurred flowers to the garden. Compact, colorful, and wonderfully old-fashioned, it is perfect for containers, edible flower gardens, cottage beds, borders, and sunny pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Tropaeolum ‘Empress of India’, this classic annual nasturtium offers glowing red blooms that hummingbirds adore, plus spicy edible leaves and flowers for gardeners who enjoy ornamental edibles. Its tidy habit makes it easier to place than sprawling types, and the striking contrast of dark foliage and scarlet flowers creates instant drama in pots, window boxes, and front-of-border plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Nasturtium ‘Empress of India’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Avoid overly rich soil, which can encourage leaves at the expense of flowers. Provide regular water, especially in containers, and enjoy a long season of cheerful bloom. It may self-sow where happy. Explore more colorful annual favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annuals\"\u003eAnnuals collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478193340475,"sku":"AA295","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/5ef1c4d6-b601-4017-83d9-ce2a266d21b6.jpg?v=1777775020"},{"product_id":"erigeron-glaucus-cape-sebastian","title":"Erigeron glaucus - Cape Sebastian","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd easy coastal color with \u003cem\u003eErigeron glaucus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Cape Sebastian’, a hardy California native seaside daisy with cheerful blue-purple, lavender-pink daisy flowers that return year after year. This long-blooming perennial brings a soft, natural look to sunny borders, native plant gardens, coastal plantings, pollinator beds, pathway edges, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as seaside fleabane or beach aster, ‘Cape Sebastian’ forms a tidy mound of handsome green foliage topped with bright, open-faced blooms from spring through fall. The flowers are wonderfully useful for adding low, colorful texture at the front of the garden, and they pair beautifully with California poppies, yarrow, native sages, buckwheats, grasses, and other drought-tolerant perennials. Bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects appreciate the steady supply of nectar-rich blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eErigeron glaucus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Cape Sebastian’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Once established, it is durable, low-maintenance, and water-wise, though occasional water keeps it looking freshest. 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Growing about 1' tall and spreading up to 3' across, it is especially eye-catching along walkways, patios, dry borders, rock gardens, and sunny slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eAlso known as Blue Chalk Sticks, \u003cem data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eSenecio mandraliscae\u003c\/em\u003e is a fabulous choice for water-wise landscapes and container plantings where bold foliage matters as much as flowers. Its powdery blue color pairs beautifully with terracotta pots, gravel mulch, dark foliage, orange blooms, silver companions, and architectural succulents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1117\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant \u003cem data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eSenecio mandraliscae\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with sharply drained soil. Heat tolerant, drought tolerant, deer resistant, and hardy to about 15–20 degrees F, this low-maintenance succulent can also make a striking houseplant in bright light. Clip back as needed to keep it compact and tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478193668155,"sku":"AA245","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA295_1593_Senecio_mandraliscae_1.jpg?v=1777783874"},{"product_id":"rubus-calycinoides-creeping-bramble","title":"Rubus calycinoides - Creeping Bramble","description":"\u003cp\u003eA standout evergreen groundcover with texture, toughness, and a little fruiting surprise, \u003cem\u003eRubus calycinoides\u003c\/em\u003e forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat of deep green, leathery leaves only about 3\" tall and up to 4' wide. Also known as creeping raspberry or creeping bramble, it roots along its stems as it spreads, making it useful for slopes, containers, hanging baskets, and difficult garden edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis dependable groundcover is beautiful cascading over walls, softening hillsides, or filling spaces where a low, evergreen carpet is needed. In summer, small 1\" flowers appear close to the foliage, followed by showy bright orange edible berries. In fall, the leaves can take on charming red and bronze tones, adding seasonal interest without fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eRubus calycinoides\u003c\/em\u003e in sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It is tough, deer resistant, drought tolerant once established, and not invasive. Use it as a low-maintenance groundcover where beauty and practicality need to work together. Explore more useful spreaders in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-groundcovers\"\u003eGround Covers collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478193831995,"sku":"AA274","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA273_3196_Rubus_Calycinoides___Creeping_Bramble_1.jpg?v=1777995223"},{"product_id":"heuchera-marmalade","title":"Heuchera - Marmalade","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlowing, ruffled, and impossible to ignore, Heuchera ‘Marmalade’ is a colorful coral bells perennial with foliage in warm shades of amber, copper, peach, and rose. Its scalloped leaves form a richly textured mound that brings year-round color to shade borders, woodland gardens, containers, pathway edges, and mixed perennial beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Marmalade Coral Bells, this eye-catching Heuchera reaches about 12–18\" tall and wide, adding a warm tapestry of color wherever green foliage needs a little spark. Airy sprays of small flowers rise above the foliage, attracting pollinators and adding graceful movement. The foliage pairs beautifully with ferns, hellebores, blue hostas, purple heucheras, grasses, and deep green companions for a layered shade garden palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Heuchera ‘Marmalade’ in partial shade with rich, well-drained soil and regular water. Colorful, compact, and wonderfully useful, this coral bells variety brightens containers and garden beds with very little fuss. Explore more foliage favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/ground-covers-heuchera\"\u003eHeuchera - Coral Bells collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478193930299,"sku":"AA604","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Heuchera-Marmalade-coral-bells-3.jpg?v=1777739185"},{"product_id":"arctotis-large-marge","title":"Arctotis - Large Marge","description":"\u003cp\u003eBig, bright, and wonderfully cheerful, Arctotis ‘Large Marge’ brings giant canary-yellow African daisy blooms to the garden from spring through fall and beyond. These are the biggest flowers of any Arctotis we know, held on short stems above a dense carpet of silvery-green, wavy foliage with a flashy dark eye and golden-orange anthers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing about 10\" tall and spreading up to 3' across, ‘Large Marge’ African Daisy is excellent for parking strips, dry garden beds, slopes, low-maintenance borders, and sunny containers. Vigorous, tough, drought tolerant, and deer resistant, it creates a bright ground cover effect while keeping the garden looking lively for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Arctotis ‘Large Marge’ in full sun with decent drainage, from poor to fertile soil, but avoid heavy clay. Deadhead for a neat appearance and to keep the blooms coming. Cut back to about 5\" tall and side-dress with compost anytime the plant needs refreshing. Hardy to about 25°F. 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This creeping stonecrop forms a dense mat of reddish mahogany foliage to about 18\" across, creating bold contrast along paths, in rock gardens, over walls, and in succulent containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Voodoo Sedum or two-row stonecrop, this drought tolerant perennial is especially striking when its almost neon rosy-red flowers appear from June through August, held tight and low against the dark foliage. The color combination is dramatic, compact, and wonderfully useful for small spaces, gravel gardens, edging, and water-wise plantings. It pairs beautifully with silver succulents, blue foliage, ornamental grasses, and hot-colored blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSedum spurium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Voodoo’ in full sun to light shade with well-drained soil. Easy, hardy, and deer resistant, it asks for very little while delivering rich texture and seasonal flower power. 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Botanically known as \u003cem data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eClinopodium douglasii\u003c\/em\u003e and formerly \u003cem data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"294\"\u003eSatureja douglasii\u003c\/em\u003e, this low-growing herb forms a lush mat of rich green, scalloped leaves that stay about 2\" tall while spreading up to 6' wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eAn excellent choice for shade gardens, oak understory plantings, woodland edges, hanging baskets, and containers, Yerba Buena ground cover tolerates clay soil, sandy soil, and dry shade better than many ornamental plants. It roots along its stems as it spreads, but does not travel by invasive rhizomes, making it easier to manage in the landscape. Delicate white to pale purple tubular flowers appear from summer through fall, adding seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1209\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant \u003cem data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eClinopodium douglasii\u003c\/em\u003e in shade to part shade with well-drained soil. While drought-tolerant once established, it looks best with occasional summer water. Deer-resistant, low-maintenance, aromatic, and long-lived, Yerba Buena is a useful native plant for naturalistic gardens and shaded ground cover plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194094139,"sku":"AA014","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Saturejadouglasi1.png?v=1777783696"},{"product_id":"dymondia-margaretae","title":"Dymondia margaretae","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDymondia margaretae\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the best low-water groundcovers you can grow, especially where you need something flat, dense, and durable. This South African native forms a tight, weed-suppressing mat of curled blue-green leaves with silvery undersides, creating a subtle glowy effect that looks handsome year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing less than a couple inches tall and spreading steadily over time, Dymondia is excellent as a lawn alternative, between pavers, along pathways, in parking strips, around patios, or even as a tough container accent. It tolerates foot traffic, resists deer, and brings a clean, tailored look without the thirst of a traditional lawn. In summer, small yellow daisy-like flowers appear tucked close to the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eDymondia margaretae\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun near the coast, with afternoon shade appreciated in hotter inland gardens. Provide regular water while establishing to encourage spreading, then reduce irrigation as plants settle in. 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First admired for its compact form, this coastal selection keeps the soft grace of native yarrow while fitting neatly into smaller gardens, pathway edges, dry borders, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Sonoma Coast Yarrow, it forms a refined mound of ferny foliage and produces flat-topped flower clusters that attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Its easygoing texture blends beautifully with California poppies, sages, buckwheats, native grasses, penstemons, and other drought tolerant perennials. Use it in native plant gardens, meadow-style borders, habitat plantings, and water-wise landscapes where low maintenance beauty is the goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Sonoma Coast’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant, deer resistant, and easy to care for. Deadhead for continued bloom or cut back to refresh growth. Explore more useful native-style favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/ground-covers-achillea\"\u003eAchillea collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194323515,"sku":"AA098","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA098_3838_Achillea_millefolium___Sonoma_Coast_1.jpg?v=1777770446"},{"product_id":"eriogonum-latifolium-seaside-buckwheat","title":"Eriogonum latifolium - Seaside Buckwheat","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne could sell tickets to the incredible Summer pollination show that this durable native Buckwheat puts on. Mobbed by butterflies, bees and other pollinators too numerous to mention, it's also an important larval food plant for the Acmon Blue and Hairstreak butterflies whose numbers are dwindling due to habitat loss. Attractive 1' x 2' compact mound of softly felted blue-grey spoon shaped leaves topped by a multitude of lovely 1\" clusters of delicate pink and white flowers that age to a showy rusty hue as they dry, persisting till Fall. An excellent choice for edging, containers and habitat garden, also useful for erosion control. Salt and wind tolerant. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Provide good drainage and Summer water in hotter areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant type: Flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot Size: 4-inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Span: Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Colors: Pink-Magenta, Silver Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: Summer, Spring, Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZones: Zone 8-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater needs: Low Water, No Summer Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194454587,"sku":"AA300","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Eriogonum_latifolium_-_Seaside.jpg?v=1777769631"},{"product_id":"cotula-lineariloba-big-yellow-moon","title":"Cotula lineariloba - Big Yellow Moon","description":"\u003cp\u003eUltra-fun, tactile, and wonderfully easy to grow, Cotula lineariloba ‘Big Yellow Moon’ is a low, spreading groundcover with soft miniature ferny foliage and loads of golden button flowers. It quickly forms a dense mat about 6\" tall and 2' wide, bringing playful texture to beds, borders, rock gardens, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as brass buttons, ‘Big Yellow Moon’ produces prolific 1\" golden dome-like blooms on short, wiry stems from spring through summer. Let it trail over the edge of a bed, creep around rocks, soften a container, or fill a quirky planting vessel where its fine foliage and cheerful flowers can be admired up close. It is evergreen in mild climates and especially useful where a low, textural filler is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Cotula lineariloba ‘Big Yellow Moon’ in sun to part shade with well-drained soil and regular to occasional water. After a strong bloom season, trim it back to refresh the plant and keep it tidy. Explore more low-growing treasures in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-groundcovers\"\u003eGround Covers collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194782267,"sku":"AA106","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA106_1907_Cotula_lineariloba___Big_Yellow_Moon_1.jpg?v=1777769972"},{"product_id":"viola-odorata-queen-charlotte","title":"Viola odorata - Queen Charlotte","description":"\u003cp\u003eExtremely scented and wonderfully carefree, \u003cem\u003eViola odorata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Queen Charlotte’ is the reigning sovereign of sweet violets. This charming perennial forms a dense clump of pretty heart-shaped leaves about 6\" tall and 15\" wide, topped in spring with upward-facing lavender-blue blooms held beautifully above the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Queen Charlotte Sweet Violet, this old-fashioned favorite is perfect for woodland gardens, shady borders, pathway edges, underplanting shrubs, cottage gardens, and containers placed where the fragrance can be enjoyed up close. The richly scented flowers are lovely for posies and small bouquets, while the tidy foliage creates a lush, green groundcover effect in cool, sheltered spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eViola odorata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Queen Charlotte’ in part shade to full shade with rich, well-drained soil and regular moisture. Easy, fragrant, and long-lived, it brings classic violet romance to the garden year after year. Explore more sweet little treasures in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-viola\"\u003eViola collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194880571,"sku":"AA278","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA315_3906_Viola_Odorata___Queen_Charlotte_2.jpg?v=1777995535"},{"product_id":"achillea-millefolium-red-velvet","title":"Achillea millefolium - Red Velvet","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelected for holding its color beautifully without fading, \u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Red Velvet’ adds a bright flash of candy-apple red to almost any sunny garden. This hardy, carefree yarrow produces generous 3\" flat-topped flower umbels on upright stems above soft, ferny foliage, bringing strong color and fine texture from spring into summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Red Velvet Yarrow, this drought tolerant perennial is perfect for cottage gardens, dry borders, pollinator plantings, meadow-style beds, containers, and sunny groundcover plantings. Bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects love the flowers, while gardeners appreciate its toughness, long bloom season, and excellent bouquet potential. The rich red blooms pair beautifully with silver foliage, white flowers, blue salvias, grasses, and warm orange or yellow companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Red Velvet’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It tolerates heat, drought, and clay-ish conditions once established, and deadheading encourages more bloom. Deer and rabbit resistant, colorful, and easy to grow, it is a dependable garden workhorse. Explore more tough beauties in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/ground-covers-achillea\"\u003eAchillea collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194946107,"sku":"AA147","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA118_4810_Achillea_Millefolium___Red_Velvet_1_1.jpg?v=1777995628"},{"product_id":"mentha-spicata-spearmint","title":"Mentha spicata - Spearmint","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh, fragrant, and wonderfully useful, \u003cem\u003eMentha spicata\u003c\/em\u003e is the classic spearmint herb valued for its deep green, spear-shaped leaves and clean, sweet mint aroma. Growing about 18\" tall and spreading up to 4' wide, this vigorous perennial herb is perfect for containers, restricted beds, herb gardens, pollinator plantings, and edible landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpearmint is a favorite culinary mint for tea, drinks, sauces, salads, and kitchen seasoning, and its tiny pinkish-white summer flowers are loved by bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Because it spreads by underground runners, it is best grown where it can roam freely or in a pot where its enthusiastic nature is easy to manage. The lush foliage also makes a beautiful, aromatic filler in patio containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eMentha spicata\u003c\/em\u003e in sun to part shade with rich, moist, well-drained soil. Regular water keeps the foliage fresh and abundant. Trim often to encourage bushy new growth and harvest frequently for the best flavor. 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":43478195011643,"sku":"AA234","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA241_4274_Mint__Spearmint__1.jpg?v=1777995642"},{"product_id":"monardella-villosa-russian-river","title":"Monardella villosa - Russian River","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"490\"\u003eMinty, fragrant, and beautifully useful, \u003cem data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eMonardella villosa\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Russian River’ is a vigorous California native sub-shrub perfect for edging low-water paths, tucking into dry borders, softening rocky slopes, or planting beneath oaks. More robust than the plain species, this charming Coyote Mint forms a semi-evergreen, small-scale groundcover about 15\" tall and 2' wide, with aromatic foliage that releases a fresh herbal scent when brushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eAll summer long, ‘Russian River’ Coyote Mint produces plentiful 2\" rich lavender puffball blooms that look wonderfully showy against the tidy green foliage. Bees and butterflies adore the nectar-rich flowers, making it a fabulous choice for pollinator gardens, native plantings, habitat borders, and water-wise landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"1204\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant \u003cem data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eMonardella villosa\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Russian River’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It tolerates clay-ish soil, though not hardpan, and also thrives in rocky conditions. Once established, it can handle low to no summer water, but stays greener and blooms longer with occasional irrigation. Deer resistant, fragrant, and easy to love, this native mint is dry-garden magic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478195077179,"sku":"AA029","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/62f1c475-323c-459f-a3b1-90c5b203b3b3.jpg?v=1777735167"},{"product_id":"achillea-millefolium-cameo","title":"Achillea millefolium - Cameo","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eSoft, sturdy, and wonderfully easy, \u003cem data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Cameo’ is a long-blooming yarrow with the kind of warm, shifting color that makes a garden feel instantly more romantic. Beginning in spring, plants send up masses of 4\" flower clusters in soft pinky-peach tones that gently age to dusky rose, floating 2–3' tall above finely cut, ferny foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eA fabulous choice for cottage gardens, California native plantings, dry gardens, habitat gardens, and even roomy containers, ‘Cameo’ Yarrow brings months of color with very little fuss. Deadhead regularly and the bloom show can continue into fall, keeping bees and butterflies happily busy through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"1117\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant \u003cem data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Cameo’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant, clay-ish soil tolerant, deer resistant, and rabbit resistant, though it blooms more generously with some summer water and compost-enriched soil. Cut plants to the ground in late fall, and divide as needed. Tough, pretty, and endlessly useful, ‘Cameo’ is a garden workhorse dressed in soft peachy-rose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478195208251,"sku":"AA008","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA021_4809_Achillea_Millefolium___Cameo_1.jpg?v=1777783213"},{"product_id":"achillea-millefolium-salmon-beauty","title":"Achillea millefolium - Salmon Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of our favorite yarrow colors, \u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Salmon Beauty’ brings shifting pastel magic to sunny gardens. Large 4\" flower umbels open in rich salmon pink, then gradually soften into blends of pale pink, peach, cream, and buttery yellow, often showing several delicious colors on the same plant at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Salmon Beauty Yarrow, this easy perennial is fabulous for cottage gardens, dry borders, pollinator plantings, cutting gardens, and low-water landscapes. Ferny foliage adds soft texture beneath the flat-topped blooms, while bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects visit throughout the long flowering season. The warm color pairs beautifully with lavender, blue salvia, grasses, roses, scabiosa, and silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Salmon Beauty’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established, deer resistant, and wonderfully low maintenance. Deadhead to encourage more flowers, or cut blooms for fresh and dried arrangements. Explore more tough, beautiful groundcovering perennials in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/ground-covers-achillea\"\u003eAchillea collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478195503163,"sku":"AA322","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA015_4896_Achillea_Millefolium___Salmon_Beauty_2_1.jpg?v=1777995796"},{"product_id":"helianthemum-nummularium-belgravia-rose","title":"Helianthemum nummularium - Belgravia Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelianthemum nummularium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Belgravia Rose’ is a perennially lovely Mediterranean groundcover with handsome grey-green foliage and bright spring-to-summer flowers. 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. 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Introduced by Huntington Botanical Gardens and named for breeder John “Jack” Catlin, this exceptional aeonium forms striking rosettes of red and green foliage that bring rich color and sculptural texture to the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Jack Catlin Aeonium, this groundcovering succulent is especially useful in water-wise gardens, coastal plantings, rock gardens, patio pots, and succulent combinations. Its higher tolerance for heat and dry conditions makes it a strong performer where bold foliage needs to carry the show. The colorful rosettes pair beautifully with blue chalk sticks, sedums, agaves, echeverias, gravel mulch, and orange or yellow blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Aeonium ‘Jack Catlin’ in full sun to part shade with sharply drained soil. Water occasionally during active growth and protect from hard freezes. Easy, colorful, and wonderfully textural, it is a handsome choice for gardeners who love foliage with drama. Explore more sculptural favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/grasses-and-foliage-aeonium\"\u003eAeonium collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478195765307,"sku":"AA102","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA119_4993_Aeonium_1.jpg?v=1777994022"},{"product_id":"mint-lavender-mint","title":"Mint - Lavender Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003eLavender Mint is the mint for cooks in the know, bringing a soft floral note to one of the easiest herbs you can grow. This fragrant culinary mint is especially useful in savory dishes, teas, desserts, and garden cocktails, with aromatic foliage that offers a lovely lavender-mint character when brushed or harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Lavender Mint herb, this vigorous perennial is a wonderful choice for herb gardens, edible containers, kitchen gardens, and patio pots where its scent and flavor can be enjoyed up close. Like most mints, it is best grown in a container or contained area, where its enthusiastic spreading habit can be appreciated without letting it wander through the whole garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Lavender Mint in sun to part shade with rich, moist soil and regular water. Harvest often to keep plants bushy, fresh, and full of tender new growth. Its aromatic leaves make it both practical and beautiful, perfect for gardeners who love useful plants with sensory charm. 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Its bright silver-gray leaves form a handsome, textural mound that brings year-round contrast to dry gardens, native plantings, sunny borders, and low-water landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as beach sagewort, this hardy artemisia is excellent for pairing with California poppies, native sages, buckwheats, penstemons, yarrow, grasses, and other drought tolerant perennials. In summer, subtle yellow flowers add seasonal interest, but the real prize is the luminous foliage, which softens plantings and makes neighboring flower colors look even richer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eArtemisia pycnocephala\u003c\/em\u003e ‘David’s Choice’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9, it needs little water once established and is a strong choice for gardeners who want durable, beautiful foliage with minimal fuss. Trim as needed to keep it tidy. 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This charming Greek germander forms a fragrant, low-growing groundcover covered in masses of mauve, two-lipped flowers over an impressively long season, adding soft color and texture to sunny borders, rock gardens, path edges, and dry garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as creeping germander, this Mediterranean perennial has aromatic foliage and a tidy spreading habit that works beautifully between stones, along walls, in containers, or at the front of a water-wise border. Bees and other pollinators appreciate the nectar-rich flowers, while gardeners love its toughness, fragrance, and relaxed, natural look. Pair it with thyme, lavender, yarrow, salvia, grasses, and silver foliage for a classic dry-garden combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eTeucrium aroanium\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant, low maintenance, and well suited to lean conditions. 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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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