{"title":"Hot \u0026 Humid Climates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLove hot, humid summers? These plants do, too. Our heat- and humidity-tolerant collection features reliable performers that stay lush and colorful when temperatures climb and the air feels heavy. From tropical-style perennials to sun-loving groundcovers, each variety is chosen for strong growth and great looks in warm, moisture-rich conditions. 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Commonly called candy corn plant or cigar plant, it produces zillions of 2.5\" tubular bicolor flowers in warm orange and yellow tones along radiating red stems, creating a fiesta of bloom that looks especially fabulous from late summer into fall in colder areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up to about 4' tall and 5' wide, this glossy-leaved Cuphea makes a showy addition to sunny borders, pollinator gardens, low-water landscapes, large containers, and even challenging parking strip plantings. Hummingbirds absolutely adore the nectar-rich flowers, and the plant brings a lush, cheerful look with surprisingly little maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eCuphea micropetala\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant, clay tolerant, salt tolerant, and wonderfully easy once established. Cut back to about 1.5' tall in winter to maintain a smaller shape. 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Its 2\" golden-peach, bell-shaped flowers are boldly veined in red and held in charming calyces, dangling like jeweled ornaments from upright, branching stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn mild USDA Zones 9–11, this fast-growing abutilon can bloom nearly year-round, bringing warm tropical-looking color to shade gardens, side yards, fences, large containers, and espalier plantings. Left alone, it can reach 15' or more, but with annual pruning it is easily kept in the 6–10' range. Pinching the tips encourages an even bushier shape, while the small maple-like evergreen leaves keep the plant handsome between bloom flushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Redvein Indian Mallow in bright shade to part sun with rich, loamy, compost-amended soil for best growth. Side-dress with compost occasionally to keep it lush and floriferous. 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Also known as love-lies-bleeding, this dramatic amaranth produces long, trailing tassels of rich red to burgundy flowers that spill from tall, vigorous plants with glorious old-world flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown as an ornamental since the 1600s, love-lies-bleeding is fabulous in cutting gardens, cottage borders, dramatic annual beds, large containers, and late-season bouquets. Give it room to shine, and it becomes a bold vertical accent with cascading texture unlike almost anything else. The tassels are striking fresh or dried, pairing beautifully with sunflowers, cosmos, zinnias, celosia, grasses, and dark foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eAmaranthus caudatus\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with well-drained soil and regular water while establishing. It grows quickly in warm weather and may self-sow where happy. Big, romantic, and deliciously over the top, this heirloom amaranth brings instant drama to summer and fall plantings. Explore more seasonal showstoppers in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annuals\"\u003eAnnuals collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191013947,"sku":"AA090","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA090_33_Amaranthus_caudatus_2.jpg?v=1777769803"},{"product_id":"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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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. 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This French hybrid lavender produces long stems of dark purple flower spikes above aromatic silver-green foliage, bringing structure, scent, and pollinator activity to sunny gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Grosso Lavender or lavandin, this perennial is a fabulous choice for herb gardens, dry borders, Mediterranean plantings, cottage gardens, pollinator beds, and fragrant hedges. Bees adore the blooms, while gardeners love the richly scented flowers for fresh bouquets, dried bundles, sachets, and garden fragrance. Its tidy, shrubby form pairs beautifully with roses, santolina, yarrow, rosemary, salvias, and ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eLavandula\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003eintermedia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Grosso’ in full sun with sharply drained soil. Avoid heavy summer water and soggy roots for best performance. 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Each perfectly formed ½-inch bloom hovers against dramatic black calyxes, held aloft on inky, upright stems that give the whole plant a striking, couture-quality contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe habit is naturally compact and beautifully bushy, forming a rounded mound to about 30\" tall and wide, and in mild climates it blooms with remarkable persistence—flowering again and again as if it simply can’t help itself. Hummingbirds find it irresistible, while bees and butterflies circle constantly, turning this salvia into a living focal point of movement and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExceptionally easy to grow, ‘Royal Bumble’ thrives in well-drained soil, appreciates a spring side-dressing of compost, and benefits from a light annual prune to keep its shape refined. Drought tolerant, deer resistant, and hardy down to about 15–20°F, this is a plant with both presence and resilience—bold, elegant, and utterly unforgettable once you’ve seen it in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026lt;","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191865915,"sku":"AA249","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA282_4019_Salvia_Greggii___Royal_Bumble_1_1.jpg?v=1778001478"},{"product_id":"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. 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Reaching about 3' tall and 30\" wide, it produces elegant feathery plumes in rich wine-red tones that bring drama and depth to summer and fall plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as plume celosia or cockscomb, ‘Sunday Wine Red’ is fabulous in cutting gardens, cottage borders, bold annual beds, and large containers. The upright blooms are long-lasting in bouquets and add gorgeous texture to fresh or dried arrangements. Plant it with amaranth, zinnias, cosmos, gomphrena, sunflowers, ornamental grasses, and dark foliage for a lush, harvest-season palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eCelosia argentea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Sunday Wine Red’ in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and regular water. Heat-loving and fast-growing, it performs best when given room, warmth, and good soil. Velvety, architectural, and wonderfully bouquet-worthy, this celosia is a standout for gardeners who love rich color. 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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. 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Its clean form and luminous blue color pair beautifully with aloes, aeoniums, echeverias, ornamental grasses, silver foliage, and warm-toned flowers. Because it stays tidy and refined, it is especially useful where you want bold structure without a plant that sprawls everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Agave ‘Blue Glow’ in full sun to light shade with sharply drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant, low maintenance, and happiest with minimal summer water. Protect from soggy soil for best performance. 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Commonly known as Chilean Jasmine, this easygoing perennial vine produces big white flowers from late spring through much of summer, often continuing even longer in mild climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing about 10–15' tall, Chilean Jasmine is beautiful trained on a trellis, arbor, fence, pergola, or sturdy obelisk where its sweetly scented blooms can be enjoyed up close. It may go deciduous in colder areas, but can remain fairly evergreen in mild coastal gardens. The look is lush without becoming overwhelming, making it a lovely choice for gardeners who want fragrance, vertical interest, and a more refined climbing plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eMandevilla laxa\u003c\/em\u003e in sun to part shade with good soil, regular water, and occasional compost. Hardy to about 10°F, it can be pruned back hard in winter before new growth begins. 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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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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. 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This bold Mexican sage sends up upright flower spikes with 2.5\" blooms that positively glow against the chartreuse calyces, creating a late-season display that looks dramatic, fresh, and wonderfully unexpected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing into a big, handsome plant, ‘Limelight’ Salvia is a fabulous choice for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, cottage plantings, large containers, and mixed shrub borders where fall color is especially welcome. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies adore the nectar-rich blooms, while the strong vertical stems make a brilliant accent among grasses, dahlias, roses, purple foliage, and other long-blooming perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia mexicana\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Limelight’ in full sun to part shade with rich, well-drained soil and regular water for best bloom. Give it room, then let it be fabulous. 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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. 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Long-tubed, 2\" star-shaped flowers appear in generous clusters, creating a vivid display for borders, cutting gardens, cottage plantings, and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Crimson Bedder flowering tobacco, this annual grows a lovely 3–4' tall, adding height, fragrance, and saturated color without feeling stiff. The red blooms look fantastic with lime green nicotiana, blue salvias, orange zinnias, cosmos, grasses, and silver foliage. It is also a fine pollinator plant, inviting butterflies and other garden visitors to enjoy the long season of bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eNicotiana alata\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003esanderae\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Crimson Bedder’ in full sun to part shade with rich, well-drained soil and regular water. Deadhead or cut flowers to keep the display fresh. 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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. 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This beautiful snapdragon produces ruffled, luxurious amethyst-purple “butterfly” blooms that open widely, clustered atop exceptionally sturdy stems for a soft, romantic look with excellent presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Chantilly Purple Snapdragon, this cottage garden favorite is wonderful in cutting gardens, sunny borders, large containers, and mixed seasonal plantings. The open-faced blooms feel lighter and more graceful than traditional snapdragons, and the rich purple color pairs beautifully with peach, apricot, white, rose, silver foliage, grasses, and blue flowers. The tall stems make fabulous cut flowers for arrangements with old-fashioned charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eAntirrhinum majus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Chantilly Purple’ in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and compost for best growth. Cut back after the first heavy bloom to encourage another round of flowers. 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