{"title":"Shrubs \u0026 Trees for Pollinators \u0026 Wildlife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese shrubs and trees are nature's hotels offering year-round shelter, nesting sites, and dining options for birds, bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. They're the backbone of a thriving wildlife garden, providing structure, privacy, and seasonal drama while feeding pollinators with nectar, pollen, berries, and seeds. From screening neighbors to creating shady retreats, they're multitasking marvels that boost curb appeal while nurturing local ecosystems. Plant these living landmarks and watch your garden transform into a buzzing, chirping sanctuary! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop our online selection of Shrubs \u0026amp; Trees that are good for pollinators and wildlife below.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-trees\"\u003eshrubs and trees\u003c\/a\u003e or explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/good-for-pollinators-wildlife-all\"\u003epollinator and wildlife plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"salvia-chamaedryoides","title":"Salvia chamaedryoides","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn need of some sage advice? Plant this salvia! Native to the higher elevations of Mexico, this is a blue-tiful salvia with intense, electric blue flowers. \u003ci\u003eSalvia chamaedryoides\u003c\/i\u003e holds its blooms above delicate, silvery grey-green, fragrant foliage \u0026amp; reaches 1 - 2 feet high, spreading over time to make clumps 3 - 4 feet wide. The stems \u0026amp; leaves are covered with a very fine fuzz, which helps to protect them in hot \u0026amp; dry climates. Very heat \u0026amp; drought tolerant, it requires sharp drainage to thrive, \u0026amp; needs only occasional deep watering once established. Avoid overly wet or water-logged soils, \u0026amp; compost or fertilize in early spring for the best blooms. This salvia flowers nearly year-round in mild climates, only taking a short break during the coldest months. Deadheading encourages more blooms, \u0026amp; it can be cut back hard once a year to refresh. Hummingbirds \u0026amp; butterflies love it as much as we do, but deer do not! In colder areas, protect the roots with a layer of mulch in winter \u0026amp; prune in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spreading silver-gray foliage gives this sage almost as much presence as the flowers, especially along a sunny path or spilling from a large container. Its electric-blue color is the real prize: unusually clear, intense, and easy to admire against pale gravel, warm stone, apricot flowers, or other dry-garden foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eExplore more salvias and sages\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478189408315,"sku":"AA149","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA280_5773_Salvia_chamaedryoides_1.jpg?v=1778000237"},{"product_id":"ceanothus-ray-hartman","title":"Ceanothus - Ray Hartman","description":"\u003cp\u003eBig, bold, beautiful, and blessedly accommodating for a California lilac, Ceanothus ‘Ray Hartman’ is one of the finest selections for garden use. This evergreen California native hybrid develops handsome dark foliage and great clouds of medium sky-blue flowers in early spring, when bees and other pollinators descend upon it with audible enthusiasm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast growth carries it to roughly 12–20 feet tall and 10–20 feet wide, depending on climate and training. Grow it as a broad screen, a commanding habitat shrub, or prune it up into a handsome small tree. Its glossy leaves provide year-round structure, while the spring flower clusters look marvelous above manzanitas, native grasses, buckwheats, and other dry-garden companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive ‘Ray Hartman’ full sun and well-drained soil. Once established it is highly drought tolerant and generally needs little summer irrigation; excessive water and soil disturbance can shorten the life of ceanothus. It is more adaptable to clay and occasional garden water than many members of the genus and tolerates temperatures around 10–15°F. Protect young growth where deer pressure is heavy. Quick, substantial, and spectacular in bloom, it earns its reputation as a superb landscape California lilac. Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-trees-ceanothus\"\u003eCeanothus collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478189572155,"sku":"AA544","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA142_2597_Ceanothus_1.jpg?v=1778000265"},{"product_id":"eriogonum-nudum-ella-nelsons-yellow","title":"Eriogonum nudum - Ella Nelson's Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003eShowy, airy, and absolutely beloved by pollinators, \u003cem\u003eEriogonum nudum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ella Nelson’s Yellow’ creates a cloud of electrifying yellow pom-poms above low native foliage. This delightful naked buckwheat selection was found by Eric Nelson and named in honor of his grandmother, a lifelong gardener — a sweet story for a seriously useful California native perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMassive sprays of flowers can reach about 3' tall and 2' wide, bursting into bloom in spring and continuing through summer above a low mound of foliage. As the season shifts, the blooms age into rich rusty red and golden umber tones, adding even more texture and interest. Excellent for native plant gardens, dry borders, rocky slopes, pollinator gardens, and habitat plantings, it attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects in abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eEriogonum nudum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ella Nelson’s Yellow’ in full sun with very well-drained soil. Drought tolerant and easy once established, it is happiest in open, lean, rocky conditions. Explore more habitat-friendly plants in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/california-native-perennials\"\u003eCalifornia Native Perennials collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478190719035,"sku":"AA068","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Eriogonumnudum-EllaNelson_sYellow.png?v=1778071423"},{"product_id":"abutilon-davids-red","title":"Abutilon - David's Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very flashy flowering maple for brightening those shadier garden spots, Abutilon ‘David’s Red’ brings radiant color and hummingbird appeal in a big, beautiful way. Large, widely flaring red blooms, up to 3\" across, face outward from the branches so they can properly grab your attention — and entice every neighborhood hummer in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis showy abutilon shrub can bloom nearly year-round in mild climates, creating a long-lasting display of lantern-like flowers against classic maple-shaped green leaves. Multi-branching to about 8' tall and 6' wide, it makes a lush evergreen backdrop, privacy screen, espalier subject, or bold container plant, and can easily be pruned smaller to fit tighter garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Abutilon ‘David’s Red’ in bright shade to part sun with compost-amended, loamy, well-drained soil for best performance. Regular water keeps it looking its most floriferous and fresh. Colorful, hummingbird-friendly, and wonderfully useful in shade gardens, this red-flowering maple is a standout for gardeners who want vivid blooms where sun-loving plants may sulk. Explore more shade-loving bloomers in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-abutilon\"\u003eAbutilon - Flowering Maples collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478190751803,"sku":"AA104","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA114_4787_Abutilon_1.jpg?v=1777995668"},{"product_id":"abutilon-striatum-redvein-indian-mallow","title":"Abutilon striatum - Redvein Indian Mallow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbutilon striatum\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly called Redvein Indian Mallow or flowering maple, is a dazzling shrub for gardeners who love color, height, and hummingbird action. 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. In warm, mild climates it commonly reaches 8–10 feet, while annual pruning can keep it smaller and fuller. 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. Find more hummingbird-friendly bloomers in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-abutilon\"\u003eAbutilon - Flowering Maples collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn ordinary garden conditions, expect roughly 8–10 feet unless pruning keeps it smaller. The pendant bells are best viewed from below or at eye level, making this an especially pleasing shrub beside steps, a raised terrace, or a path used every day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478190915643,"sku":"AA327","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA115_2885_Abutilon_Striatum___Redvein_Indian_Mallow_1.webp?v=1777995834"},{"product_id":"hebe-autumn-glory","title":"Hebe - Autumn Glory","description":"\u003cp\u003eHebe ‘Autumn Glory’ is the kind of evergreen shrub that earns its place with handsome foliage, colorful stems, and a generous bloom season. Upright and elegant, this showy hebe carries deep green glossy leaves on red stems, creating structure and year-round polish in borders, coastal gardens, cottage plantings, and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom summer into fall, rich violet-purple flower spikes appear in abundance, bringing a lively pop of color when many other shrubs are slowing down. Pollinators appreciate the nectar-rich blooms, while gardeners love its tidy habit, evergreen presence, and easygoing nature. Use Autumn Glory Hebe as a compact flowering shrub, low hedge, path accent, or mixed-border evergreen with salvias, grasses, yarrow, lavender, and other Mediterranean-style companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Hebe ‘Autumn Glory’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It performs best with moderate water and appreciates compost-enriched soil for a strong show. Prune lightly after bloom to maintain shape. Explore more handsome evergreen bloomers in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-hebe\"\u003eHebe collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191145019,"sku":"AA167","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA167_5729_Hebe___Autumn_Glory_2.jpg?v=1777770199"},{"product_id":"salvia-mystic-spires","title":"Salvia - Mystic Spires","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn almost never-ending display of velvety purple flower spikes makes Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’ a big-bang-for-the-buck sage for sunny gardens. From late spring through fall, upright 14\" spikes reach skyward above handsome, heart-shaped green leaves that clothe the stems all the way to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Mystic Spires Sage, this long-blooming salvia grows into a useful, bushy plant about 4' tall and 30\" wide, fitting politely between neighbors while adding strong vertical color to the middle or back of the border. It is gorgeous in cottage gardens, pollinator beds, large containers, and mixed perennial plantings, where its rich purple blooms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’ in full sun with rich, composty, well-drained soil for the most gorgeous growth and bloom. Cut back to about 8\" tall in winter to refresh the plant for the next season. Colorful, reliable, and wonderfully floriferous, it belongs in every salvia lover’s garden. Explore more favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191571003,"sku":"AA334","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA016_4112_Salvia___Mystic_Spires_4.jpg?v=1778001238"},{"product_id":"deutzia-scabra","title":"Deutzia scabra","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn explosion of starry white flowers in late spring, \u003cem\u003eDeutzia scabra\u003c\/em\u003e is a durable deciduous shrub with real old-garden romance. Also known as fuzzy deutzia, it produces 4–6\" panicles of nodding, fragrant white flowers in May or June, smothering the arching branches for a glorious 2–4 week display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adaptable flowering shrub grows quickly to about 6–10' tall and wide, with dark green, toothed oval leaves covered in tiny hairs that inspired its common name. Exfoliating brown bark adds seasonal interest after bloom, while bees happily visit the fragrant flowers. Use fuzzy deutzia as a spring focal point, mixed shrub border plant, flowering screen, or graceful background shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eDeutzia scabra\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun to part shade with fertile, well-drained soil, though it adapts to a range of garden conditions. Deer resistant and easy to prune, it regenerates quickly and can be shaped after flowering. Explore more garden structure and bloom 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":43478191669307,"sku":"AA204","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA160_5163_Deutzia_scabra_1.jpg?v=1778001375"},{"product_id":"salvia-bullulata-pale-form","title":"Salvia bullulata - Pale Form","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first time we saw turquoise blooms on a salvia, we were smitten. \u003cem\u003eSalvia bullulata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Pale Form’ is a rare and remarkable sage from northern Peru, producing copious white-tipped, turquoise sky-blue flowers on upright and arching wands from late spring into December in mild climates. The color is fresh, surprising, and completely garden-stopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Pale Form Salvia, this shrubby perennial grows about 2–3' tall and 3' wide, with a pleasingly bushy habit and handsome quilted deep green leaves. Hummingbirds love the tubular blooms, and the long flowering season makes it a treasure for pollinator gardens, part-sun borders, collector plantings, and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia bullulata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Pale Form’ in rich, well-drained soil with regular water and protection from hard frosts. Give it sun to part shade and enough room for its graceful arching stems. Deer resistant, unusual, and wonderfully floriferous, this sage is a true conversation plant. Explore more pollinator favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191734843,"sku":"AA286","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA278_4982_Salvia_bullulata_1.jpg?v=1778001436"},{"product_id":"lavandula-x-intermedia-grosso","title":"Lavandula x intermedia - Grosso","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery fragrant and wonderfully low maintenance, \u003cem\u003eLavandula\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003eintermedia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Grosso’ is the classic lavandin grown for its deep color, strong perfume, and excellent oil quality. This French hybrid lavender produces long stems of dark purple flower spikes above aromatic silver-green foliage, bringing structure, scent, and pollinator activity to sunny gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Grosso Lavender or lavandin, this perennial is a fabulous choice for herb gardens, dry borders, Mediterranean plantings, cottage gardens, pollinator beds, and fragrant hedges. Bees adore the blooms, while gardeners love the richly scented flowers for fresh bouquets, dried bundles, sachets, and garden fragrance. Its tidy, shrubby form pairs beautifully with roses, santolina, yarrow, rosemary, salvias, and ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eLavandula\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003eintermedia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Grosso’ in full sun with sharply drained soil. Avoid heavy summer water and soggy roots for best performance. Drought tolerant once established, deer resistant, and deeply aromatic, it is a must-have lavender for fragrance lovers. Explore more scented favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-lavandula\"\u003eLavandula collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191833147,"sku":"AA228","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA217_2772_Lavandula_x_intermedia_1.jpg?v=1778001464"},{"product_id":"salvia-greggii-royal-bumble","title":"Salvia greggii - Royal Bumble","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew plants stop us in our tracks quite like this one. Salvia greggii ‘Royal Bumble’ delivers an astonishing scarlet red—rich, saturated, and glowing—with a depth of color that feels almost velvety in the garden. Each perfectly formed ½-inch bloom hovers against dramatic black calyxes, held aloft on inky, upright stems that give the whole plant a striking, couture-quality contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe habit is naturally compact and beautifully bushy, forming a rounded mound to about 30\" tall and wide, and in mild climates it blooms with remarkable persistence—flowering again and again as if it simply can’t help itself. Hummingbirds find it irresistible, while bees and butterflies circle constantly, turning this salvia into a living focal point of movement and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExceptionally easy to grow, ‘Royal Bumble’ thrives in well-drained soil, appreciates a spring side-dressing of compost, and benefits from a light annual prune to keep its shape refined. Drought tolerant, deer resistant, and hardy down to about 15–20°F, this is a plant with both presence and resilience—bold, elegant, and utterly unforgettable once you’ve seen it in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026lt;\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eExplore more Salvia - Sage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478191865915,"sku":"AA249","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA282_4019_Salvia_Greggii___Royal_Bumble_1_1.jpg?v=1778001478"},{"product_id":"fuchsia-galfrey-lye","title":"Fuchsia - Galfrey Lye","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuminous, graceful, and gall mite resistant, Fuchsia ‘Galfrey Lye’ is one of those flowering shrubs that earns its garden space immediately. Fast growing to about 4' tall and 3' wide, it forms an elegant shrub with arching wine-red stems and a generous display of 3\" fairy-lantern flowers. White-blushed-pink tubes and sepals surround smoky carmine petals, creating a bright contrast that is visible even from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis showy fuchsia is excellent for bright shade gardens, woodland edges, large containers, hummingbird plantings, and mixed shrub borders. In mild climates, it can bloom nearly year-round, while in USDA Zone 8 it starts flowering early and keeps the garden lively for a long season. The dangling flowers bring movement, charm, and steady nectar for hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Fuchsia ‘Galfrey Lye’ in bright shade to part sun with rich, well-drained soil and regular water. Elegant, resilient, and beautifully floriferous, it is a standout for gardeners who love fuchsia flowers with real landscape presence. 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Vigorous, quick-growing, and nicely branching, this garden-worthy annual salvia brings height, texture, and cool-toned drama to sunny beds, cutting gardens, cottage borders, and pollinator plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as blue painted sage or annual clary sage, it is especially useful for bouquets, where the colorful bracts last beautifully and add a soft, papery texture. In the garden, the blue spikes pair beautifully with roses, poppies, cosmos, bachelor buttons, white flowers, apricot tones, and ornamental grasses. It is a wonderful way to add sage family charm in a fast, seasonal form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia horminum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Blue’ in full sun with well-drained soil and average water. Cut often for arrangements and continued fresh growth. Easy, elegant, and surprisingly versatile, this blue annual sage deserves a place in every cutting garden. Explore more favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478192259131,"sku":"AA110","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA110_919_Salvia_horminum___Blue_2.jpg?v=1777769734"},{"product_id":"fuchsia-magellanica-hawkshead","title":"Fuchsia magellanica - Hawkshead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFuchsia magellanica\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Hawkshead’ is a graceful hardy fuchsia with masses of elegant white blooms that bring cool brightness to shaded gardens. Its slender dangling flowers have a delicate, lantern-like look, creating a soft display from summer into fall while hummingbirds happily visit again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Hawkshead Hardy Fuchsia, this shrub is a beautiful choice for bright shade, woodland borders, cottage gardens, large containers, and partially shaded patios. The fine branching habit and fresh green foliage give it an airy, natural look, while the pale flowers pair wonderfully with ferns, heucheras, violets, hydrangeas, abutilons, and other shade-loving bloomers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eFuchsia magellanica\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Hawkshead’ in bright shade to part sun with rich, well-drained soil and regular water. In colder areas it may die back in winter, then return from the roots as the weather warms. Easy, refined, and hummingbird-friendly, this white hardy fuchsia is a lovely way to add long-season bloom to shade. Explore more beautiful bloomers in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-fuchsia\"\u003eFuchsia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478192455739,"sku":"AA174","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA184_5563_Fuchsia_Magellanica___Hawkshead_1.webp?v=1777994680"},{"product_id":"buddleja-globosa","title":"Buddleja globosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing quite like \u003cem\u003eBuddleja globosa\u003c\/em\u003e in bloom. Also known as orange ball tree or orange ball butterfly bush, this delightful South American shrub produces loose clusters of round, honey-scented, golden-orange flower balls that look like tiny pom-poms arranged along the stems. The effect is cheerful, unusual, and completely irresistible to pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlooming through summer, \u003cem\u003eBuddleja globosa\u003c\/em\u003e brings bold texture and warm color to shrub borders, pollinator gardens, cottage plantings, and habitat-friendly landscapes. Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds are drawn to the fragrant nectar-rich blooms, while gardeners love its easygoing nature and wonderfully distinctive look. The rounded flowers pair beautifully with salvias, yarrow, grasses, roses, echinacea, and blue or purple companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant orange ball butterfly bush in full sun with well-drained soil and moderate water while establishing. Prune as needed after bloom to shape and encourage fresh growth. Unusual, fragrant, and full of wildlife value, it is a standout for anyone who loves shrubs with personality. Explore more pollinator favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-buddleja\"\u003eBuddleja - Butterfly Bush collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478192586811,"sku":"AA114","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA132_4865_Buddleja_globosa_1.jpg?v=1777999576"},{"product_id":"cantua-buxifolia-sacred-flowers-of-the-andes","title":"Cantua buxifolia - Sacred Flowers Of The Andes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe stunning Cantua buxifolia, also known as the Sacred Flowers Of The Andes, is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its brilliant magenta blooms. In spring—and often intermittently throughout the year—it produces clusters of 3\" flaring trumpet-shaped flowers, with twelve or more blossoms per cluster, each showcasing bright blue pollen on the stamens. These vivid flowers are adored by hummingbirds and bring bold color and movement to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly referred to simply as Cantua, this fast-growing shrub can reach about 6’ x 6’ with multibranching growth, though it can be pruned to maintain a smaller size or trained in a large container (15 gallons or larger) or as an espalier. It prefers a sunny, sheltered location and rich soil, though it can tolerate less-than-ideal conditions. Native to the Andes, it is hardy down to about 20°F, but does not perform well in hot, humid climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor your convenience, Annie’s plants ship in boxes of 4, 6, 8, or 12 plants per box. See Shipping Information below for additional details regarding states necessitating expedited shipping and other shipping policies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-trees-cantua\"\u003eExplore more Cantua - Chilean Bellflower\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478192685115,"sku":"AA075","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA137_202_Cantua_buxifolia_1.jpg?v=1777999661"},{"product_id":"salvia-greggii-tangerine","title":"Salvia greggii - Tangerine","description":"\u003cp\u003eBright, cheerful, and wonderfully floriferous, \u003cem\u003eSalvia greggii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Tangerine’ brings warm coral-orange flowers to the garden with a tiny white throat that helps guide visiting bees. This autumn sage blooms generously over a long season, adding lively color to sunny borders, dry gardens, pollinator plantings, and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Tangerine Autumn Sage, this easy perennial salvia forms an aromatic, shrubby mound that is especially attractive to hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Its glowing orange flowers pair beautifully with blue salvias, purple verbena, ornamental grasses, yarrow, silver foliage, and other drought tolerant plants. Use it where you want color, movement, and pollinator action without a high-maintenance attitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia greggii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Tangerine’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Provide regular water while it establishes; after that, it becomes much more drought tolerant and easygoing. Trim lightly to refresh growth and encourage more bloom. Deer resistant, aromatic, and colorful, it is a reliable sage for water-wise gardens. Explore more favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478192717883,"sku":"AA264","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA283_5730_Salvia_Greggii___Tangerine_3.webp?v=1777995043"},{"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. \u003cem\u003eCeanothus gloriosus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘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\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a California lilac for spreading sideways rather than reaching for the sky. ‘Anchor Bay’ forms a broad, ground-hugging evergreen shrub with glossy, dark leaves and a handsome, muscular texture that looks good even when the flowers are finished. In spring, the foliage nearly disappears beneath clusters of intense cobalt-blue bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it on banks, over retaining walls, along a dry border, or wherever a low woody groundcover can help cover soil without looking flat. It is particularly well suited to coastal gardens and other mild, summer-dry settings. Once established, unnecessary summer irrigation is more likely to annoy it than impress it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-trees-ceanothus\"\u003eExplore more Ceanothus and California lilacs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478193307707,"sku":"AA542","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AnchorBay1.png?v=1777783934"},{"product_id":"abutilon-talinis-pink","title":"Abutilon - Talini's Pink","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge, pendulous, and deliciously pink, Abutilon ‘Talini’s Pink’ is a flowering maple that brings nonstop charm to bright shade, part sun, patios, and hummingbird-friendly gardens. The generous 3\" blooms hang like rosy lanterns from graceful branches, appearing throughout the year in mild climates and adding soft tropical color where many sun-lovers would sulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vigorous evergreen shrub grows quickly to about 6' tall and 5' wide, with a dense, graceful branching habit and attractive maple-like foliage. Use ‘Talini’s Pink’ Flowering Maple beside a patio, outside a window, along a sheltered fence, or in a large container where you can enjoy both the flowers and the hummingbird visits up close. Its soft pink blooms pair beautifully with fragrant heliotrope, fuchsias, salvias, and other shade-tolerant bloomers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Abutilon ‘Talini’s Pink’ in bright shade to part sun with rich, loamy, well-drained soil. Add a 2\" layer of compost once or twice a year, and avoid letting it get too dry. Explore more shade-loving bloomers in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-abutilon\"\u003eAbutilon - Flowering Maples collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478193635387,"sku":"AA116","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA116_4594_Abutilon_1.jpg?v=1777994955"},{"product_id":"sphaeralcea-newleaze-coral","title":"Sphaeralcea - Newleaze Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003eWow, what a color. Sphaeralcea ‘Newleaze Coral’ is a free-flowering globe mallow with surprisingly intense coral-red blooms that glow from late spring into frost. The 1\" mini hollyhock-like flowers appear in plentiful waves on graceful, multi-branching stems, creating a warm, lively display that looks especially striking in dry gardens and native-style plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis western native perennial is low maintenance, heat tolerant, and drought tolerant once established, with soft grey-green lobed foliage that stays attractive even when the plant is between bloom cycles. Growing about 3–4' tall and wide, ‘Newleaze Coral’ is beautiful planted in groups, woven into pollinator gardens, or grown in large containers of 10 gallons or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Sphaeralcea ‘Newleaze Coral’ in full sun with excellent drainage and average to low fertility soil. In its second year, cut back to 12–18\" to maintain a bushy shape. Bees and butterflies love the blooms, and deer tend to leave it alone. Explore more habitat-friendly favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/california-native-perennials\"\u003eCalifornia Native Perennials collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478193733691,"sku":"AA256","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA300_5150_Sphaeralcea___Newleaze_Coral_1.jpg?v=1777995029"},{"product_id":"fuchsia-mendonoma-belle","title":"Fuchsia - Mendonoma Belle","description":"\u003cp\u003eVigorous, graceful, and gall mite resistant, Fuchsia ‘Mendonoma Belle’ is a large landscape fuchsia bred by mite-resistant master breeder Peter Baye and highly recommended by experts in the American Fuchsia Society. Growing about 6' tall and 4' wide, it forms a big, bushy shrub with an abundant display of elegant dangling flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Mendonoma Belle Fuchsia, this hummingbird-friendly shrub is ideal for bright shade gardens, woodland edges, mixed borders, large containers, and sheltered foundation plantings. The showy blooms bring movement, color, and nectar over a long season, while the vigorous habit makes it a strong choice for gardeners who want a fuchsia with real landscape presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Fuchsia ‘Mendonoma Belle’ in bright shade to part sun with rich, well-drained soil and regular water. Mulch to keep roots cool and prune as needed to shape the plant or refresh growth. Hardy, beautiful, and impressively useful, it is a standout for fuchsia lovers. Explore more flowering shade shrubs in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-fuchsia\"\u003eFuchsia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478193864763,"sku":"AA200","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA185_4193_Fuchsia_2.jpg?v=1777995238"},{"product_id":"mimulus-bifidus-white","title":"Mimulus bifidus - White","description":"\u003cp\u003eGraceful, bright, and wonderfully garden-worthy, Mimulus bifidus ‘White’ produces clear white, 2\" azalea-style blooms from spring through the end of summer. This drought tolerant, deer resistant native perennial brings a fresh, luminous look to dry borders, native plantings, oak understory gardens, rock gardens, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as white monkey flower or sticky monkey flower, this fine and fancy selection thrives in well-drained soil and brings steady flower power without demanding much attention. The clean white blooms are beautiful against green foliage and pair easily with sages, buckwheats, penstemons, yarrow, grasses, and colorful monkey flower cultivars. Hummingbirds and butterflies appreciate the tubular flowers, making it a lovely choice for habitat-friendly gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Mimulus bifidus ‘White’ in full sun to part shade with excellent drainage. It appreciates little to no summer water once established, though occasional irrigation can keep it greener and bloomier. Cut back as needed to refresh growth. Elegant, tough, and pollinator-friendly, it is a bright addition to water-wise gardens. Explore more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/mimulus-monkey-flowers\"\u003eMimulus - Monkey Flowers collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194421819,"sku":"AA332","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA102_3315_Mimulus_Bifidus___White_2.jpg?v=1777995415"},{"product_id":"eriogonum-latifolium-seaside-buckwheat","title":"Eriogonum latifolium - Seaside Buckwheat","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne could sell tickets to the summer pollination show staged by \u003cem\u003eEriogonum latifolium\u003c\/em\u003e. Bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects mob the flower clusters, while the plant also supports the caterpillars of several native butterflies, including blues and hairstreaks. Happily, this habitat value arrives in a very handsome package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeaside Buckwheat forms a compact mound about 12–18 inches tall and roughly 2 feet wide, clothed in softly felted blue-gray, spoon-shaped leaves. Rounded clusters of delicate pink and white flowers age to rusty rose and remain attractive as they dry into fall. The shifting colors look marvelous beside native grasses, coastal sages, California fuchsias, and silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive this California coastal native full sun and excellent drainage. Once established, it tolerates drought, salt spray, wind, and deer browsing remarkably well. In hot inland gardens, occasional summer water can keep it looking fuller; near the coast it generally wants much less. Use it along edges, on slopes, in habitat gardens, or in a broad container where the flowers can be watched at insect level. Durable, textural, and ecologically busy, it is a small shrub with an enormous amount going on. 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Profuse 2\" blooms glow in eye-popping amber-red, edged in gold like tiny festival lanterns, creating a warm, fiery display that can bloom year-round along the coast and spring through fall in hotter areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBranching to about 18\" x 18\", ‘Jelly Bean Fiesta Marigold’ Mimulus forms a tidy, showy mound of glossy emerald leaves, perfect for low-fertility gardens, native plantings, rock gardens, dry borders, and containers. It handles heat and can tolerate zero summer moisture once established, though a little summer water keeps it greener and bloomier. It will tolerate clayish soil, but performs best with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeer resistant, fire resistant, and hardy to 20 degrees F, this dazzling mimulus is tough, bright, and deliciously dramatic — a little marigold-colored firecracker for water-wise gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are dramatically spotted and patterned when viewed up close, while the compact foliage keeps the overall presentation neat. Give it room near a path or container edge where its little firework faces can be properly admired. 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Midnight-dark calyces set off rich purple blooms, creating a velvety, high-contrast look that is pure garden theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Amistad Sage, this robust, multi-branching salvia makes a bold statement in sunny borders, pollinator gardens, cottage plantings, and large containers. The tall flower spikes are beloved by hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, while gardeners appreciate the steady bloom, handsome foliage, and richly saturated color. Pair it with grasses, dahlias, yarrow, cuphea, lantana, silver foliage, or lime green nicotiana for a striking seasonal display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Salvia ‘Amistad’ in full sun to part shade with rich, well-drained soil and regular water for best performance. Cut back as needed to refresh growth and encourage more blooms. 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The backlit flowers are absolutely fabulous, giving the shrub a lantern-like sparkle when the sun catches them just right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lax, graceful Cantua has a looser habit than more upright forms and can become a 7' tall and wide shrub in ideal conditions, though pruning will keep it much more manageable. Bloom time is usually around March, with spring offering the biggest and showiest display, followed by sporadic flowers for several months. Use it in cool-climate gardens, protected borders, large containers, or part-shade inland plantings where its rare color combination can shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Cantua ‘Hot Pants’ in well-drained soil with regular water and protection from harsh inland heat. It is best in cooler areas, or in shade where summers are hot. Distinctive, unusual, and completely memorable, this Chilean bellflower is a collector’s delight. 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The tapered clusters are sweetly fragrant and appear over a long summer-to-fall season, held above gray-green foliage on arching stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis selection generally matures around 3–4 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide, a useful scale for smaller gardens, large containers, pollinator plantings, and the middle of a sunny mixed border. It pairs beautifully with gold grasses, orange milkweeds, pale pink echinaceas, or silver foliage. Butterflies and bees visit the nectar-rich flowers enthusiastically, and the stems can also be cut for informal bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull sun and well-drained soil give the best growth and bloom. Water regularly while the root system establishes; mature plants handle periods of drought but flower more generously with occasional deep watering. Deadheading keeps the display fresh, and a firm late-winter or early-spring prune encourages vigorous new flowering wood. 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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. Explore more favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-salvia\"\u003eSalvia - Sage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478196322363,"sku":"AA227","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA227_5953_Salvia___Love_And_Wishes_2.png?v=1786489590"},{"product_id":"ceanothus-x-pallidus-marie-simon","title":"Ceanothus x pallidus - Marie Simon","description":"\u003cp\u003eGorgeous, useful, hardy, and still not nearly well-known enough, \u003cem\u003eCeanothus\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003epallidus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Marie Simon’ is an adaptable California lilac hybrid with a softer, more romantic look than many ceanothus. Airy clusters of pink flowers cover the shrub in season, bringing unusual color, pollinator value, and graceful structure to mixed borders, cottage gardens, and wildlife-friendly landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Marie Simon ceanothus or pink California lilac, this East Coast and West Coast hybrid is easygoing, cold hardy, and tolerant of poor clay-ish soil as well as richer loam. Its open habit fits beautifully among roses, salvias, grasses, yarrow, buckwheats, and other drought tolerant shrubs and perennials. Bees and butterflies appreciate the abundant blooms, while gardeners love its adaptable nature and elegant presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eCeanothus\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003epallidus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Marie Simon’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Provide moderate water while establishing, then reduce as appropriate. Hardy, graceful, and wonderfully uncommon, it deserves more garden fame. 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Also known as California fuchsia or hummingbird flower, it bursts into bloom from late summer into fall, just when the garden could use a fiery little encore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDense, shimmery gray-green foliage spreads quickly by the roots to form a rounded mat about 6\" tall and 4–5' wide, perfect for low-maintenance slopes, driveway edges, pathways, raised beds, and spilling over walls. The brilliant 1.5\" trumpet flowers are a hummingbird magnet, bringing motion, color, and wild delight to water-wise plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant ‘Everett’s Choice’ California fuchsia in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Tough, vigorous, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, and deer resistant, it appreciates at least occasional summer water for the lushest display. Cut back to about 1\" in winter. Explore more habitat-friendly favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/california-native-perennials\"\u003eCalifornia Native Perennials collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478196682811,"sku":"AA073","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA073_5262_Zauschneria_californica_var_latifolium___Everetts_Choice_1.jpg?v=1777769817"},{"product_id":"salvia-allen-chickering","title":"Salvia - Allen Chickering","description":"\u003cp\u003eThink of Salvia ‘Allen Chickering’ as the slightly more petite California native sage you can take almost anywhere. A garden-friendly hybrid between \u003cem\u003eSalvia clevelandii\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSalvia leucophylla\u003c\/em\u003e, this aromatic evergreen shrub brings silvery foliage, rugged good looks, and whorled lavender-blue flower spikes to dry gardens, native plantings, slopes, and pollinator borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Allen Chickering sage, it forms a handsome, rounded shrub with strongly fragrant leaves and a long-lasting bloom show that hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies adore. The soft gray foliage pairs beautifully with buckwheats, yarrow, California poppies, penstemons, grasses, and other water-wise companions. It is especially useful where you want structure, scent, and wildlife value without high-maintenance fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Salvia ‘Allen Chickering’ in full sun with well-drained soil and little summer water once established. Avoid soggy roots and overly rich conditions. 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Native to the San Luis Obispo County coastline, this low-growing California native shrub forms a dense, spreading mat of small, dark green leaves that looks polished and handsome year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, clusters of soft blue flowers appear above the foliage, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while adding a gentle wash of color. Hearst’s Ceanothus is excellent for slopes, dry borders, native plant gardens, erosion control, coastal plantings, and low-water landscapes where a flat, evergreen ground cover is needed. Its tidy habit also makes it useful along paths and retaining walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eCeanothus hearstiorum\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and more clay tolerant than many ceanothus varieties, though good drainage is still appreciated. Avoid heavy summer water for best long-term performance. Explore more native California lilacs in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-ceanothus\"\u003eCeanothus collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478196944955,"sku":"AA315","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA141_4920_Ceanothus_Hearstiorum_1.jpg?v=1777994474"},{"product_id":"salvia-apiana","title":"Salvia apiana - White Sage","description":"\u003cp\u003eArresting, aromatic, and unmistakably Western, \u003cem\u003eSalvia apiana\u003c\/em\u003e is the classic white sage, a California native sage prized for its silvery-white lance-shaped leaves, sculptural form, and serious dry-garden presence. Stiff, branching stems form a handsome base about 2' tall and up to 5' wide, with tall spring flower spikes rising above the foliage and carrying small white blooms that bees happily visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Sage is a beautiful choice for native plant gardens, water-wise landscapes, dry slopes, habitat plantings, and sunny borders where bold foliage and fragrance matter as much as flowers. Its pale leaves glow beautifully against darker green shrubs, buckwheats, penstemons, California poppies, and ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia apiana\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with very well-drained soil. Good drainage is essential, and this heat-loving sage prefers little to no summer water once established. Prune spent flower spikes after bloom to encourage a compact shape. 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Forming a modest mound about 18\" to 24\" tall and wide, it begins its generous bloom show in late spring and continues with an endless array of 1\" two-lipped flowers through the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Mes Azur Sage, this long-blooming salvia is perfect for sunny borders, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, containers, and water-wise landscapes. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies love the nectar-rich blooms, while gardeners love the softer color, aromatic foliage, and manageable size. Pair it with yarrow, lavender, roses, ornamental grasses, catmint, and silver foliage for a fresh, romantic garden combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia microphylla\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Mes Azur’ in full sun with well-drained soil and moderate water while establishing. Once settled, it is low maintenance, drought tolerant, and deer resistant. Light pruning encourages fresh growth and more flowers. 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Rich raspberry-cherry blooms cover the plant in season, creating a vivid show that hummingbirds and butterflies find nearly impossible to ignore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as sticky monkey flower or bush monkeyflower, this vigorous native shrub is a natural fit for dry gardens, native plantings, slopes, habitat borders, rock gardens, and large containers. The colorful tubular flowers stand out beautifully against green foliage and pair well with sages, buckwheats, yarrow, California fuchsia, grasses, and other drought tolerant California natives. It brings that wild, sunny, chaparral charm without needing a pampered garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Mimulus ‘Cherry’ in full sun to part shade with excellent drainage. Once established, it is drought tolerant and happiest with little summer water, though occasional irrigation can keep it greener and bloomier. Avoid soggy soil for best performance. Explore more colorful California natives in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/mimulus-monkey-flowers\"\u003eMimulus - Monkey Flowers collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478197567547,"sku":"AA226","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/7993e70c-0fc1-4fb1-9fb6-9bcbfb9d2794.webp?v=1777735189"},{"product_id":"salvia-leucophylla-x-clevelandii-pozo-blue","title":"Salvia leucophylla x clevelandii - Pozo Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve ever struggled to keep Salvia clevelandii happy, meet its easy-going cousin, Salvia ‘Pozo Blue’, a superstar hybrid between S. clevelandii and S. leucophylla that’s as rugged as it is gorgeous! Originally developed at Las Pilitas Nursery, this California native hybrid brings gardeners the best of both worlds: the heady, resinous scent and whorled violet-blue blooms of clevelandii with the tough, adaptable nature of leucophylla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true survivor plant, Pozo Blue laughs in the face of heat, drought, and even clay-ish soils (yes, the kind that make other sages pout). Once established, its one of the most resilient and low-maintenance perennials you can grow. Deer tend to steer clear thanks to its aromatic foliage, but pollinators can’t get enough! Expect a steady parade of hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees visiting from June through October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing to about 4 x 4, Pozo Blue makes a striking feature in waterwise landscapes, native gardens, and sunny slopes. It also thrives in large containers (15+ gallons)perfect for patios where you can enjoy that incredible, head-turning fragrance up close. Its silvery-green, textured foliage provides year-round appeal, contrasting beautifully with other California natives like Eriogonum, Artemisia, or Penstemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, plant in full sun and well-draining soil. Once established, deep but infrequent watering will keep it happy. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.  If you're into sensory gardening, Pozo Blue is a must. Just brushing the leaves releases a burst of that signature sage scent that says California summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun Fact: The name Pozo Blue comes from the Pozo region in San Luis Obispo County, where the hybrid was first discovered, an area known for its rugged beauty and wildflower diversity. 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It is handsome, useful, and very much not a plant for a tiny gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis coastal California native is a splendid choice for slopes, banks, broad dry borders, and large native plantings where its spreading habit can suppress weeds and knit the landscape together. The flowers hum with bees and other beneficial insects, while the evergreen leaves provide structure all year. Pair it with manzanitas, sages, buckwheats, California poppies, and native grasses for layered foliage and a long season of habitat value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in sun near the coast or give some afternoon relief in hotter inland gardens. Excellent drainage is essential. Water regularly during the first year, then reduce summer irrigation as the plant establishes; frequent warm-season watering and heavy soil can shorten the life of a ceanothus. Choose its mature space carefully because established plants resent hard pruning and root disturbance. 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A worldwide favorite since the 1940s, it produces pretty recurved rosy-red sepals and large semi-double to fully double violet corollas that dangle like elegant little lanterns from spring into fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing about 5' tall and 3' wide, this bushy fuchsia has shiny bright green leaves and exuberant 2–2.5\" flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It is especially useful in bright shade gardens, containers, woodland borders, sheltered patios, and old-fashioned cottage plantings where long bloom and vivid color are welcome. Though it may go deciduous in colder months, it leafs out again as soon as the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Fuchsia ‘Santa Cruz’ in bright shade to morning sun with fertile, well-drained soil and regular water. This hardy, mite-resistant variety is easy to grow and wonderfully floriferous when kept out of harsh afternoon heat. 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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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Tall flower spikes seem almost illuminated from within, delivering a fresh, unexpected jolt of color just when the late-season garden is ready for something dramatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a big, handsome salvia, reaching roughly 6–8 feet tall and wide in favorable conditions. Give it room at the back of a border, beside a fence, or among large shrubs where its strong vertical stems can rise above grasses, dahlias, roses, and dark foliage. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies adore the nectar-rich flowers, and the chartreuse calyces extend the visual show.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant ‘Limelight’ in full sun to part shade with rich, well-drained soil and regular water for the most audacious bloom. In hot inland areas, afternoon shade helps keep the foliage lush. Cut it back after flowering or in late winter to renew the framework and control size; protect the crown from hard frost. The plant may take up space, but it pays rent in hummingbirds and impossible color. 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Against glossy green leaves, the effect is tropical, exuberant, and almost impossible to ignore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarmalade Bush is a branching evergreen shrub that commonly reaches about 4–6 feet tall and wide in the garden, though supported plants can climb higher in very mild climates. Use it against a warm wall, on a sheltered slope, beside garden stairs, or in a large container where the saturated color can be appreciated up close. It flowers heavily from spring into fall and may continue for much of the year where winters are gentle. Hummingbirds are frequent admirers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it sun or bright part shade, regular water, and well-drained soil. Protection from hard frost is the large consideration: foliage can be damaged around freezing, so colder gardens should choose a sheltered microclimate or grow it in a container that can be protected. Light pruning after flowering keeps it branching and full. 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This evergreen sage grows about 3–4' tall, forming a handsome mound of silvery, aromatic foliage that thrives where fussier plants complain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom early spring through summer, ‘Celestial Blue’ Salvia sends up a dazzling show of 1–2' flower spikes packed with vivid blue-violet blooms bursting from ruby-tinged calyces. The contrast is electric, nectar-rich, and absolutely beloved by pollinators. Cut the stems for fresh or dried arrangements, and they’ll bring that heady sage scent and bright garden color indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Salvia ‘Celestial Blue’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It is a shoo-in for challenging garden spots, including clay, sandy, or rocky soils, and needs only occasional water once established. 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Blooming over a long season, it adds serious hummingbird appeal to sunny borders, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as magenta Cape fuchsia, this South African perennial forms a lush, upright plant with graceful stems carrying clusters of dangling flowers. The bright blooms look beautiful with salvias, grasses, roses, yarrow, dahlias, and silver foliage, and they provide a reliable nectar source for visiting hummingbirds. It is a great choice where you want height, color, and an easygoing habit without fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003ePhygelius capensis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Magenta’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil and regular to moderate water. Trim as needed to shape and refresh growth. Long-blooming, colorful, and wonderfully useful, this Cape fuchsia earns its space. 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This showy flowering maple shrub produces extra-large, outward-facing, soft tangerine blooms up to 2.5–3\" across, glowing beautifully against deep green maple-shaped leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Victor Reiter Flowering Maple, this multi-branching abutilon grows about 6' tall and 4' wide, bringing warm color, evergreen structure, and hummingbird appeal to shade gardens, part-sun borders, large containers, screens, and espalier plantings. Tip pruning keeps the plant full and bushy, while the long bloom season makes it a reliable source of color in mild-climate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Abutilon ‘Victor Reiter’ in bright shade to part sun with loamy, well-drained soil. Side-dress with compost once or twice a year to keep it looking lush and floriferous, and provide regular water for the best show. Irresistible to hummingbirds and easy to love, this flowering maple is a warm-toned garden classic. 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The flowers are well displayed against handsome green foliage and are especially lovely with roses, salvias, grasses, yarrow, lavender, and silver-leaved companions. Unlike many spring-only shrubs, ‘Gloire de Versailles’ keeps the show going for a wonderfully long season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eCeanothus\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003edelileanus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Gloire de Versailles’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Provide moderate water and avoid soggy conditions for best performance. Prune lightly after bloom to shape as needed. Fragrant, floriferous, and easy to love, this Ceanothus adds months of blue charm to the garden. 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Against the small, aromatic green leaves, the shifting pattern looks fresh and slightly mischievous from spring into fall, with especially generous flowering during mild weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis shrubby sage forms a rounded, branching plant about 2–3 feet tall and wide, large enough to make a cheerful statement but compact enough for a container, courtyard, or sunny border. It mingles beautifully with ornamental grasses, yarrows, penstemons, gaura, and silver-leaved Mediterranean plants. Hummingbirds and other pollinators find the tubular blooms just as irresistible as gardeners do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it sun, good drainage, and moderate water while it becomes established. Mature plants tolerate dry spells, though occasional deep watering supports a longer show in very dry climates. Flowering can pause during extreme heat and return when conditions moderate. A light trim after a major bloom flush encourages dense new growth; avoid cutting hard into old, leafless wood. In colder or wetter regions, a warm protected position and excellent winter drainage matter more than extra fertilizer. 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Starting in late spring, arresting 30\" candelabras of two-toned lavender and white flowers rise from showy violet-purple calyces, creating a display that lasts for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven after the flowers fade, the colorful calyces keep the show going into fall. Large fuzzy heart-shaped leaves add bold texture and a strong herbal fragrance, making ‘Piemont’ Clary Sage a standout for cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, herb gardens, dry borders, and architectural perennial beds. Growing up to about 4' tall and 3' wide, it attracts butterflies and bees, resists deer, and may self-sow where happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSalvia sclarea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Piemont’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It is not fussy, but performs best with compost and some summer water. Deadhead regularly for the longest bloom show. 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