{"title":"Heat-Loving Summer Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen the temperatures climb and the garden settles into the long days of summer, these sun-loving bloomers truly hit their stride. Bold zinnias, cheerful cosmos, towering sunflowers, and fiery Mexican sunflowers provide months of nonstop color, while airy verbenas weave through the planting, adding movement and attracting butterflies by the dozen. Salvias, agastaches, cupheas, and California fuchsias keep hummingbirds busy from morning to dusk, thriving even through the hottest stretches of the season. Amaranths, celosias, gomphrenas, and rudbeckias contribute rich texture and vibrant color, creating a garden that feels exuberant and full of life. Many of these plants flourish in heat that causes others to fade, rewarding gardeners with an extended display well into late summer and autumn. Perfect for sunny borders, cutting gardens, pollinator plantings, and water-wise landscapes, this collection celebrates the warmth, energy, and abundance of the summer garden at its very best.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"calendula-officinalis-pink-surprise","title":"Calendula officinalis - Pink Surprise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalendula officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Pink Surprise’ is a sweet and unexpected twist on an old-fashioned favorite, with softly ruffled blooms in glowing shades of apricot, blush, peach, and rosy pink. Warm golden centers add a sunny finish, giving this calendula a romantic cottage garden look with plenty of cheerful charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as pot marigold, ‘Pink Surprise’ is an easy, long-blooming annual for beds, borders, containers, cutting gardens, pollinator plantings, and ornamental kitchen gardens. The flowers are lovely for fresh bouquets, and bees and beneficial insects appreciate the generous bloom season. Its soft warm colors pair beautifully with violas, bachelor buttons, sweet peas, poppies, snapdragons, and silvery foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eCalendula officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Pink Surprise’ in full sun to light shade with reasonably fertile, well-drained soil. It performs especially well in cool seasons and mild summer climates, reaching about 1–2' tall. Deadhead to encourage more blooms, or let a few flowers set seed where happy. 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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! 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Also known as dwarf tall verbena or purpletop vervain, this compact selection reaches about 2' tall and 3' wide, making it easy to use at the front of beds, mid-border, along pathways, or in large pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom spring into late fall, and often close to December in mild climates, ‘Lollipop’ produces airy clusters of purple flowers that hover above a rounded mound of foliage. Butterflies love it, bees visit constantly, and hummingbirds may stop by too. Its relaxed habit looks fabulous with grasses, salvias, yarrow, echinacea, cosmos, and other pollinator garden favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eVerbena bonariensis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Lollipop’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It is easy, low maintenance, pest resistant, and drought tolerant once established, though prettier with occasional summer water and an annual side-dress of compost. Cut back to 6\" in winter. 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Commonly called candy corn plant or cigar plant, it produces zillions of 2.5\" tubular bicolor flowers in warm orange and yellow tones along radiating red stems, creating a fiesta of bloom that looks especially fabulous from late summer into fall in colder areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up to about 4' tall and 5' wide, this glossy-leaved Cuphea makes a showy addition to sunny borders, pollinator gardens, low-water landscapes, large containers, and even challenging parking strip plantings. Hummingbirds absolutely adore the nectar-rich flowers, and the plant brings a lush, cheerful look with surprisingly little maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eCuphea micropetala\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant, clay tolerant, salt tolerant, and wonderfully easy once established. Cut back to about 1.5' tall in winter to maintain a smaller shape. 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This healthy, mildew-resistant annual produces huge, fully double blooms up to 6\" across in deep wine-magenta tones that bring rich, velvety color to cutting gardens, borders, and sunny seasonal plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing about 3' tall and 2' wide, Benary’s Giant Wine Zinnia is properly garden-sized, with extra-branching stems and a long bloom season that keeps the flowers coming for months. The large blooms are outstanding for bouquets, and the plants look fabulous paired with salmon, orange, blue, lime, white, and silver companions. Butterflies and bees love the flowers, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eZinnia elegans\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Benary’s Giant Wine’ in full sun with rich, compost-enhanced, well-drained soil. Deadhead spent blooms or cut flowers regularly for vases to encourage even more flowering. Deer resistant, floriferous, and gloriously saturated, this is a summer cutting garden essential. 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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. 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This tidy shrub grows about 2' tall and 3' wide, filling out with dark green leaves and an endless summer parade of reddish-pink tubular flowers tipped in yellow and marked with burgundy throats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as a cuphea or cigar plant, this cheerful bloomer is a fabulous choice for pollinator gardens, sunny borders, patio containers, and low-maintenance shrub plantings. The 1.5\" flowers keep coming nonstop until first frost, drawing hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies in happy numbers. Its warm flower color pairs beautifully with salvias, ornamental grasses, yarrow, lavender, and other long-blooming perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Cuphea ‘Hummingbird’s Lunch’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil and regular water for best bloom. Easy, floriferous, and wonderfully useful, it is a bright little feast for garden visitors. 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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. 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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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This easy annual grows into a bushy, vigorous plant about 2' wide and 1' tall, with flowers held high on multi-branching stems up to 3' tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Klondike Cosmos or orange Mexican aster, this heat-loving flower is a wonderful choice for cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, cutting gardens, meadow-style borders, and sunny dry garden beds. The cheerful orange blooms attract butterflies, bees, and birds, while the airy foliage keeps the planting light and graceful. Plant it with zinnias, bachelor buttons, salvias, sunflowers, or ornamental grasses for a bold, easy summer display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eCosmos sulphureus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Klondike’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant, forgiving of less-than-perfect soil, and blooms through autumn with deadheading. It may reseed where happy. 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The blooms rise above contrasting silvery-green foliage, creating a bright, aromatic display that looks fabulous in sunny borders, dry gardens, pollinator plantings, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Coronado Agastache or hummingbird mint, this upright perennial grows about 2.5' tall and 2' wide, forming a bushy, mint-scented plant that is a magnet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Its glowing orange-gold flowers pair beautifully with salvias, yarrow, ornamental grasses, blue flowers, purple blooms, and silver foliage for a heat-loving garden palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eAgastache aurantiaca\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Coronado’ in full sun with well-drained soil and some fertility. It loves heat and performs beautifully in containers with regular water and good drainage. Fragrant, floriferous, and wonderfully pollinator-friendly, it is a superb choice for long summer color. 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Also known as tall verbena, purpletop vervain, or Brazilian verbena, it sends airy branching stems 3–5' tall above a tidy basal mound, topped with violet-purple flower clusters from late spring into fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis easy perennial adds height, movement, and see-through color without blocking the view, making it brilliant in cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, cutting gardens, meadow-style borders, and mixed perennial beds. Bees go wild for the nectar-rich blooms, butterflies visit constantly, and finches may enjoy the seeds later in the season. The long stems also add a light, natural texture to fresh flower arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eVerbena bonariensis\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with well-drained soil. Prune back the first spring shoots to encourage branching, then enjoy months of effortless bloom. It reseeds easily where happy. Explore more garden-making shrubs and perennials in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees\"\u003eShrubs \u0026amp; Trees collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478201172027,"sku":"AA088","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA309_4013_Verbena_Bonariensis___Lollipop_2.jpg?v=1777985203"},{"product_id":"zinnia-elegans-benarys-giant-salmon-rose","title":"Zinnia elegans - Benarys Giant Salmon Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003eSo gratifying, effusive, and long-blooming, \u003cem\u003eZinnia elegans\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Benary’s Giant Salmon Rose’ is one of those summer annuals everyone should grow at least once — and then probably every year after. Strong, multi-branching plants reach about 3' tall and produce huge, super-double blooms up to 6\" across in a glowing salmon-rose color that looks luscious in borders and bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Benary’s Giant Salmon Rose Zinnia, this mildew-resistant cut flower zinnia holds up well in heat and rain, making it a reliable choice for sunny cutting gardens, pollinator plantings, cottage beds, and large containers. Butterflies adore the blooms, and the long stems make generous, cheerful arrangements. It is especially stunning paired with Nicotiana ‘Lime Green’, blue flowers, white cosmos, and ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eZinnia elegans\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Benary’s Giant Salmon Rose’ in full sun with rich, well-drained soil. Deadhead or cut often to prolong bloom and keep the plant producing. Explore more bold summer bloomers in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annual-zinnia\"\u003eZinnia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478201401403,"sku":"AA105","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/BenarysGiantSalmonRose.png?v=1778047063"},{"product_id":"salvia-x-jamensis-sierra-san-antonio","title":"Salvia x jamensis - Sierra San Antonio","description":"\u003cp\u003eCapturing the colors of a perfect sunset, Salvia x jamensis ‘Sierra San Antonio’ blooms with soft pink upper petals and pale yellow lower lips, creating a warm, glowing effect on a tidy, floriferous plant. 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Each flower features a sweet inner pink ring and pale lemony outer petals surrounding a golden, nectar-rich center — positively irresistible to bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eA prolific, sun-loving annual, ‘Apricot Lemonade’ Cosmos produces masses of blooms from late spring into mid-fall, floating above delicate, fern-like foliage. Reaching about 20\" tall, it is wonderfully useful in containers, cutting gardens, cottage borders, pollinator plantings, and sunny mixed beds where its soft color can glow without overwhelming its neighbors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"1200\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePair Cosmos ‘Apricot Lemonade’ with bachelor’s buttons, corncockle, coreopsis, strawflower, ornamental grasses, and silvery foliage for an easy, romantic garden palette. 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This easy globe amaranth grows quickly into a broad, airy plant covered in hot pink, clover-like blooms tipped with tiny golden sparks, creating a shimmering show from summer into fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Fireworks globe amaranth, this prolific bloomer is fabulous in pollinator gardens, cutting gardens, dry borders, cottage plantings, and large containers. Bees and butterflies love the nectar-rich flowers, while gardeners love the long stems, excellent vase life, and usefulness in both fresh and dried arrangements. Its open habit looks wonderful weaving among grasses, salvias, zinnias, cosmos, and other sun-loving annuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Gomphrena ‘Fireworks’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it handles heat and dry conditions beautifully, though occasional water keeps the display especially lush. Easy, long-blooming, and delightfully festive, this globe amaranth brings color and motion for months. 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Birds adore the seedheads, while floral designers treasure the long-lasting blooms for both fresh and dried arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast growing and delightfully easy, this striking annual reaches about 3–5' tall and thrives in full sun with average to moderately rich soil. Heat tolerant and drought resilient once established, ‘Hot Chili’ performs beautifully during the hottest stretch of summer when many flowers begin to fade. We especially love it paired with ornamental grasses, sunflowers, zinnias, and dark-leaved plants for a bold, exuberant display. 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There is something wonderfully nostalgic about these classic black-eyed Susans — pure late-summer happiness in flower form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast growing and easy as can be, this award-winning annual or short-lived perennial reaches up to 4' tall and blooms for months in full sun with average, well-drained soil. Deadheading keeps the flowers coming, though leaving some seedheads behind invites goldfinches to feast later in the season. ‘Indian Summer’ mixes beautifully with ornamental grasses, salvias, cosmos, and other prairie-style companions. 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The flowers are dinner-plate-sized, long-stemmed, and sturdy enough to hold up in a vase for days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy annual that thrives in full sun with regular water, 'Benary's Giant Orange' is a workhorse from summer through fall, blooming prolifically the more you cut it. It's a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds, and pollinators of every stripe can't resist those fat, pollen-rich blooms. Deer-resistant, beginner-friendly, and heat-loving, it excels in hot, humid climates where other flowers throw in the towel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in generous sweeps for maximum visual impact, tuck into containers for patio drama, or grow it as a dedicated cutting garden staple. 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Held above clouds of ferny, feathery foliage, the effect is utterly dreamy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all Cosmos, 'Antiquity' is wonderfully easy to sow in sun or part shade, give it regular water, and stand back. It reseeds generously, so once you plant it, you'll likely have it for years. Bees and butterflies adore it, and it makes a gorgeous, long-lasting cut flower with a wispy, informal grace that suits cottage and wildflower-style arrangements perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 'Antiquity' to weave antique rose tones through late-summer borders, pair it with soft purples, silvers, and warm whites, or let it mingle freely with other cosmos for a wildly romantic effect. This one's a keeper, literally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43503378497595,"sku":"AA631","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA631-1.png?v=1778553857"},{"product_id":"cosmos-capriola","title":"Cosmos - Capriola","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's a light-footed grace to \u003cem\u003eCosmos bipinnatus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Capriola', its name means \"little leap\" in Italian, and the flowers really do seem to dance. Delicate pink blooms flutter above the characteristic feathery cosmos foliage on tall, wiry stems that sway with every passing breeze, giving borders and plantings a wonderfully animated, meadow-in-motion feeling from summer through fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy, generous, and unfussy, 'Capriola' is a dream for beginner and expert gardeners alike. 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A joyful, dancing plant for gardens of all sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43503378563131,"sku":"AA337","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA337-1.png?v=1778553945"},{"product_id":"cosmos-fizzy-rose-picotee","title":"Cosmos - Fizzy Rose Picotee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCosmos bipinnatus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fizzy Rose Picotee' is the kind of flower that makes people lean in for a closer look. Each silky bloom is white to blush at the center, deepening to vivid rose-pink at the petal edges in a classic picotee pattern, a detail so precise and pretty it looks almost hand-painted. The semi-double, ruffled flowers have a delightful fullness that sets them apart from standard cosmos, while still keeping that signature airy, feathery foliage and carefree summer spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWonderfully easy to grow in sun to part shade, 'Fizzy Rose Picotee' blooms from summer through fall and reseeds reliably, giving you more garden magic each season. Pollinators love it, it cuts beautifully, and it thrives with regular water and very little fuss. A true beginner-friendly plant that rewards generously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with deep burgundy, soft lavender, or pure white companions for a sophisticated color story, or let it mingle freely in a cutting garden where its two-toned blooms will steal the show. Fizzy by name, fabulous by nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43503378595899,"sku":"AA199","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA199-1.png?v=1778553918"},{"product_id":"epilobium-californica","title":"Epilobium canum - California Fuschia","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. 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