{"title":"Under Oaks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe dry shade under oak trees is notoriously tricky, but these plants are up for the challenge. This collection features tough, adaptable performers that thrive in the dappled light and root-competitive conditions beneath oak canopies. From woodland perennials to shade-loving groundcovers, these selections handle summer drought, dense shade, and those famously greedy oak tree roots. Perfect for transforming that barren patch under your oak into a lush, low-maintenance garden that actually looks intentional. Oak-compatible and surprisingly beautiful. \u003cstrong\u003eShop our online selection of plants that thrive under oaks trees today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nemophila-menziesii","title":"Nemophila menziesii","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe could not live without this favorite California wildflower. \u003cem\u003eNemophila menziesii\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly called baby blue eyes, brings clear spring-sky blue flowers to the garden, each 1–1.5\" bloom glowing beautifully above soft, low foliage. It is sweet, easy, and absolutely perfect for filling open spaces with fresh seasonal color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby blue eyes is wonderful at the front of borders, along pathways, in containers, under spring-blooming shrubs, or spilling gently over bed edges. Its true blue flowers pair beautifully with California poppies, tidy tips, clarkias, lupines, violas, grasses, and other meadow-style annuals. Bees and beneficial insects appreciate the blooms, while gardeners love the soft, natural look and cheerful spring presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eNemophila menziesii\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil and regular moisture during active growth. In mild climates, it is especially lovely as a cool-season annual and may self-sow where happy. Charming, native, and wonderfully blue, it is a must for California wildflower plantings. 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This evergreen California native shrub can be grown as a large shrub or small tree, bringing handsome year-round structure and clouds of soft sky-blue to lavender-blue flowers in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hybrid of \u003cem\u003eCeanothus arboreus\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCeanothus griseus\u003c\/em\u003e, ‘Ray Hartman’ is fast growing, heat tolerant, and notably accommodating, even accepting occasional summer water once established. Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators adore the spring bloom, while gardeners appreciate its clean foliage, low maintenance habit, and long-lived performance by ceanothus standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Ceanothus ‘Ray Hartman’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Growing about 15' tall and wide, and sometimes larger with age, it makes a superb screen, focal point, habitat plant, or small garden tree. Hardy to about 10–15°F. 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Eschscholzia, better known as the California Poppy, are wildflowers native to Western North America that bloom in many colors beyond the iconic orange, including the softest of pinks to the boldest of reds, with pops of purple and yellow splashed in there too! The foliage is an attractive blue-green that adds interest to your garden even before the blooms appear.  The bees love to dance in its pollen and some local butterflies will also seek out its nectar for nutrition. Once established, they need little water.  Deadhead to keep those flowers coming! Drought tolerant, deer resistant and self-sows! Plants will live several years if cut back and kept dry-ish in Summer. To maintain as a perennial, avoid watering once leaves begin to dry out. Cut back dead growth to the ground once you see a flush of new growth. Looks fabulous planted together with the blues of Penstemon heterophyllus - Blue Springs Foothill Penstemon  \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e California Poppies are easy to grow in your full-sun location!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478190686267,"sku":"AA325","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA325_159_Eschscholzia_californica___Red_Glow_1.jpg?v=1777770368"},{"product_id":"eriogonum-nudum-ella-nelsons-yellow","title":"Eriogonum nudum - Ella Nelson's Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003eShowy, airy, and absolutely beloved by pollinators, \u003cem\u003eEriogonum nudum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ella Nelson’s Yellow’ creates a cloud of electrifying yellow pom-poms above low native foliage. This delightful naked buckwheat selection was found by Eric Nelson and named in honor of his grandmother, a lifelong gardener — a sweet story for a seriously useful California native perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMassive sprays of flowers can reach about 3' tall and 2' wide, bursting into bloom in spring and continuing through summer above a low mound of foliage. As the season shifts, the blooms age into rich rusty red and golden umber tones, adding even more texture and interest. Excellent for native plant gardens, dry borders, rocky slopes, pollinator gardens, and habitat plantings, it attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects in abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eEriogonum nudum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ella Nelson’s Yellow’ in full sun with very well-drained soil. Drought tolerant and easy once established, it is happiest in open, lean, rocky conditions. 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The blooms rise in ascending rows on strong upright stems, creating a bold vertical accent for cottage gardens, mixed borders, woodland edges, and pollinator plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional foxgloves with nodding blooms, ‘Candy Mountain’ shows off its white-speckled throats beautifully, guiding bees and hummingbirds right into the flowers. Plants first form handsome rosettes of downy, oblong green leaves, then send up sturdy 3–4' flower spikes in early summer, often continuing for months with good care. It is excellent in front of fences, behind lower perennials, or anywhere a garden needs height, color, and romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Digitalis ‘Candy Mountain’ in sun to part shade with fertile, well-drained soil and regular water. The flowers are gorgeous in bouquets and irresistible in cottage-style plantings. Add compost for best growth and enjoy the long, elegant bloom show. Explore more vertical beauties in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-digitalis\"\u003eDigitalis collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478190981179,"sku":"AA154","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA154_5602_Digitalis_hybrida___Candy_Mountain_2.jpg?v=1777769947"},{"product_id":"geranium-maderense-ginormous-geranium","title":"Geranium maderense - Ginormous Geranium","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you've never grown the geranium maderense plant in your garden, this is the year to bring one home. The geranium maderense is a true showstopper, often called the giant geranium, and it’s considered one of the largest geranium species you can grow. There's nothing quite like its massive 4' across spherical crown of showy pink flowers from April to mid-summer. 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From late spring into fall, and often far beyond in mild climates, it produces hundreds of bright cerise, rose-like flowers that bounce above attractive blue-green succulent foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as rock purslane, this deer-resistant succulent forms a dense, spreading groundcover about 15\" tall and up to 4' wide, making it fabulous for slopes, dry borders, retaining walls, rock gardens, large containers, and water-wise landscapes. The vivid flowers look gorgeous against gravel, silver foliage, grasses, agaves, aeoniums, and other drought tolerant plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eCalandrinia spectabilis\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with sharply drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant, low maintenance, and wonderfully generous, with no deadheading required for a long bloom show. Cut back as needed to refresh the plant and keep it tidy. 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Its snowy double blooms, possibly the largest among Parma violets at about 1.25\" across, look like tiny white roses and release a heavenly sweet perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Comte De Brazza Sweet Violet, this charming perennial blooms from early spring into summer and is perfect for shaded borders, woodland gardens, containers, and fragrant posies. Deep green leaves form a handsome groundcover that spreads to about 15\" across, thriving beautifully beneath shrubs or in a shady garden corner. The flowers are especially lovely cut for small bouquets where their fragrance can be savored up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eViola odorata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Comte De Brazza’ in partial shade to shade with rich, loamy, well-drained soil. Cut back anytime to refresh growth, and divide easily to share with friends. 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Explore more long-blooming favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-alstroemeria\"\u003eAlstroemeria - Peruvian Lily collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478193995835,"sku":"AA027","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA027_2892_Alstroemeria___Tricolor_1.jpg?v=1777769789"},{"product_id":"satureja-douglasii","title":"Satureja douglasii","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"423\"\u003eYerba Buena is a fragrant, evergreen California native ground cover valued for its beauty, toughness, and versatility in shaded gardens. Botanically known as \u003cem data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eClinopodium douglasii\u003c\/em\u003e and formerly \u003cem data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"294\"\u003eSatureja douglasii\u003c\/em\u003e, this low-growing herb forms a lush mat of rich green, scalloped leaves that stay about 2\" tall while spreading up to 6' wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eAn excellent choice for shade gardens, oak understory plantings, woodland edges, hanging baskets, and containers, Yerba Buena ground cover tolerates clay soil, sandy soil, and dry shade better than many ornamental plants. It roots along its stems as it spreads, but does not travel by invasive rhizomes, making it easier to manage in the landscape. Delicate white to pale purple tubular flowers appear from summer through fall, adding seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1209\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant \u003cem data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eClinopodium douglasii\u003c\/em\u003e in shade to part shade with well-drained soil. While drought-tolerant once established, it looks best with occasional summer water. Deer-resistant, low-maintenance, aromatic, and long-lived, Yerba Buena is a useful native plant for naturalistic gardens and shaded ground cover plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194094139,"sku":"AA014","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Saturejadouglasi1.png?v=1777783696"},{"product_id":"dymondia-margaretae","title":"Dymondia margaretae","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDymondia margaretae\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the best low-water groundcovers you can grow, especially where you need something flat, dense, and durable. This South African native forms a tight, weed-suppressing mat of curled blue-green leaves with silvery undersides, creating a subtle glowy effect that looks handsome year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing less than a couple inches tall and spreading steadily over time, Dymondia is excellent as a lawn alternative, between pavers, along pathways, in parking strips, around patios, or even as a tough container accent. It tolerates foot traffic, resists deer, and brings a clean, tailored look without the thirst of a traditional lawn. In summer, small yellow daisy-like flowers appear tucked close to the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eDymondia margaretae\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun near the coast, with afternoon shade appreciated in hotter inland gardens. Provide regular water while establishing to encourage spreading, then reduce irrigation as plants settle in. Extremely drought tolerant and wonderfully useful, this groundcover is a true dry-garden workhorse. Explore more water-wise textures in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eSucculents collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194225211,"sku":"AA169","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA168_2855_Dymondia_margaretae_2.jpg?v=1777995355"},{"product_id":"achillea-millefolium-sonoma-coast","title":"Achillea millefolium - Sonoma Coast","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompact, graceful, and beautifully native, \u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Sonoma Coast’ is a tidy California yarrow selection with a crisp, low habit and plenty of natural charm. First admired for its compact form, this coastal selection keeps the soft grace of native yarrow while fitting neatly into smaller gardens, pathway edges, dry borders, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Sonoma Coast Yarrow, it forms a refined mound of ferny foliage and produces flat-topped flower clusters that attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Its easygoing texture blends beautifully with California poppies, sages, buckwheats, native grasses, penstemons, and other drought tolerant perennials. Use it in native plant gardens, meadow-style borders, habitat plantings, and water-wise landscapes where low maintenance beauty is the goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Sonoma Coast’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant, deer resistant, and easy to care for. Deadhead for continued bloom or cut back to refresh growth. Explore more useful native-style favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/ground-covers-achillea\"\u003eAchillea collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194323515,"sku":"AA098","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA098_3838_Achillea_millefolium___Sonoma_Coast_1.jpg?v=1777770446"},{"product_id":"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 incredible Summer pollination show that this durable native Buckwheat puts on. Mobbed by butterflies, bees and other pollinators too numerous to mention, it's also an important larval food plant for the Acmon Blue and Hairstreak butterflies whose numbers are dwindling due to habitat loss. Attractive 1' x 2' compact mound of softly felted blue-grey spoon shaped leaves topped by a multitude of lovely 1\" clusters of delicate pink and white flowers that age to a showy rusty hue as they dry, persisting till Fall. An excellent choice for edging, containers and habitat garden, also useful for erosion control. Salt and wind tolerant. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Provide good drainage and Summer water in hotter areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant type: Flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot Size: 4-inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Span: Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Colors: Pink-Magenta, Silver Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: Summer, Spring, Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZones: Zone 8-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater needs: Low Water, No Summer Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194454587,"sku":"AA300","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Eriogonum_latifolium_-_Seaside.jpg?v=1777769631"},{"product_id":"mimulus-jelly-bean-fiesta-marigold","title":"Mimulus - Jelly Bean Fiesta Marigold","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eThanks to the patient breeding of the late, great Rick Pershoff, Mimulus ‘Jelly Bean Fiesta Marigold’ brings flamboyant, garden-friendly color to places that appreciate a plant with grit and glamour. 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 data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"872\"\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 data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1061\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\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","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194651195,"sku":"AA071","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Mimulus-JellyBeanFiestaMarigold1.png?v=1777783337"},{"product_id":"nigella-damascena-miss-jekyll-dark-blue","title":"Nigella damascena - Miss Jekyll Dark Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eRomantic, ruffled, and wrapped in a mist of ferny foliage, \u003cem\u003eNigella damascena\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Miss Jekyll Dark Blue’ is an old-fashioned cottage garden favorite with true blue charm. Also known as Love-in-a-Mist, this easy annual produces intricate deep blue flowers surrounded by delicate, airy bracts that make each bloom look like it is floating in its own little cloud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for borders, cutting gardens, meadow-style plantings, and informal cottage beds, Miss Jekyll Dark Blue Nigella brings soft texture and rich color in early summer. It pairs beautifully with poppies, calendula, larkspur, foxgloves, sweet peas, bachelor buttons, and ornamental grasses. After flowering, decorative seed pods add another season of interest and are wonderful for fresh or dried arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eNigella damascena\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Miss Jekyll Dark Blue’ in full sun with well-drained soil, and sow in succession for a longer display. Light, lacy, and wonderfully nostalgic, this is a flower that makes the garden feel instantly more storied. 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This charming perennial forms a dense clump of pretty heart-shaped leaves about 6\" tall and 15\" wide, topped in spring with upward-facing lavender-blue blooms held beautifully above the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Queen Charlotte Sweet Violet, this old-fashioned favorite is perfect for woodland gardens, shady borders, pathway edges, underplanting shrubs, cottage gardens, and containers placed where the fragrance can be enjoyed up close. The richly scented flowers are lovely for posies and small bouquets, while the tidy foliage creates a lush, green groundcover effect in cool, sheltered spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eViola odorata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Queen Charlotte’ in part shade to full shade with rich, well-drained soil and regular moisture. Easy, fragrant, and long-lived, it brings classic violet romance to the garden year after year. Explore more sweet little treasures in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-viola\"\u003eViola collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194880571,"sku":"AA278","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA315_3906_Viola_Odorata___Queen_Charlotte_2.jpg?v=1777995535"},{"product_id":"achillea-millefolium-red-velvet","title":"Achillea millefolium - Red Velvet","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelected for holding its color beautifully without fading, \u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Red Velvet’ adds a bright flash of candy-apple red to almost any sunny garden. This hardy, carefree yarrow produces generous 3\" flat-topped flower umbels on upright stems above soft, ferny foliage, bringing strong color and fine texture from spring into summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Red Velvet Yarrow, this drought tolerant perennial is perfect for cottage gardens, dry borders, pollinator plantings, meadow-style beds, containers, and sunny groundcover plantings. Bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects love the flowers, while gardeners appreciate its toughness, long bloom season, and excellent bouquet potential. The rich red blooms pair beautifully with silver foliage, white flowers, blue salvias, grasses, and warm orange or yellow companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Red Velvet’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It tolerates heat, drought, and clay-ish conditions once established, and deadheading encourages more bloom. Deer and rabbit resistant, colorful, and easy to grow, it is a dependable garden workhorse. Explore more tough beauties in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/ground-covers-achillea\"\u003eAchillea collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478194946107,"sku":"AA147","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA118_4810_Achillea_Millefolium___Red_Velvet_1_1.jpg?v=1777995628"},{"product_id":"monardella-villosa-russian-river","title":"Monardella villosa - Russian River","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"490\"\u003eMinty, fragrant, and beautifully useful, \u003cem data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eMonardella villosa\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Russian River’ is a vigorous California native sub-shrub perfect for edging low-water paths, tucking into dry borders, softening rocky slopes, or planting beneath oaks. More robust than the plain species, this charming Coyote Mint forms a semi-evergreen, small-scale groundcover about 15\" tall and 2' wide, with aromatic foliage that releases a fresh herbal scent when brushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eAll summer long, ‘Russian River’ Coyote Mint produces plentiful 2\" rich lavender puffball blooms that look wonderfully showy against the tidy green foliage. Bees and butterflies adore the nectar-rich flowers, making it a fabulous choice for pollinator gardens, native plantings, habitat borders, and water-wise landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"1204\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant \u003cem data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eMonardella villosa\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Russian River’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It tolerates clay-ish soil, though not hardpan, and also thrives in rocky conditions. Once established, it can handle low to no summer water, but stays greener and blooms longer with occasional irrigation. Deer resistant, fragrant, and easy to love, this native mint is dry-garden magic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478195077179,"sku":"AA029","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/62f1c475-323c-459f-a3b1-90c5b203b3b3.jpg?v=1777735167"},{"product_id":"achillea-millefolium-cameo","title":"Achillea millefolium - Cameo","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eSoft, sturdy, and wonderfully easy, \u003cem data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Cameo’ is a long-blooming yarrow with the kind of warm, shifting color that makes a garden feel instantly more romantic. Beginning in spring, plants send up masses of 4\" flower clusters in soft pinky-peach tones that gently age to dusky rose, floating 2–3' tall above finely cut, ferny foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eA fabulous choice for cottage gardens, California native plantings, dry gardens, habitat gardens, and even roomy containers, ‘Cameo’ Yarrow brings months of color with very little fuss. Deadhead regularly and the bloom show can continue into fall, keeping bees and butterflies happily busy through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"1117\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant \u003cem data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Cameo’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant, clay-ish soil tolerant, deer resistant, and rabbit resistant, though it blooms more generously with some summer water and compost-enriched soil. Cut plants to the ground in late fall, and divide as needed. Tough, pretty, and endlessly useful, ‘Cameo’ is a garden workhorse dressed in soft peachy-rose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478195208251,"sku":"AA008","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA021_4809_Achillea_Millefolium___Cameo_1.jpg?v=1777783213"},{"product_id":"nemophila-maculata-baby-five-spot","title":"Nemophila maculata - Baby Five Spot","description":"\u003cp\u003eBouncy, merry, and completely charming, \u003cem\u003eNemophila maculata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Baby Five Spot’ is a California native annual with masses of 1\" white blooms marked by iridescent purple spots at the petal tips. The effect is fresh, playful, and wonderfully eye-catching at the front of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as five spot wildflower or baby five spot, this low-growing beauty reaches about 1' tall and spreads up to 2' wide, with scalloped spring-green foliage that can be solid green or sweetly speckled. Let it bubble through neighboring plants, trail over the edge of a bed, soften oak garden plantings, or spill from large pots. It pairs beautifully with California poppies, baby blue eyes, Chinese houses, meadowfoam, and other spring wildflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eNemophila maculata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Baby Five Spot’ in sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It may self-sow where happy and even makes lovely pressed flowers. Explore more cheerful native annuals in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annuals-nemophila\"\u003eNemophila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478195994683,"sku":"AA302","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA302_714_Nemophila_maculata___Baby_Five_Spot_1.jpg?v=1777770046"},{"product_id":"asclepias-speciosa","title":"Asclepias speciosa - Showy Milkweed","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eBig, fragrant, and beautifully Western, \u003cem data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eAsclepias speciosa\u003c\/em\u003e is the straight species Showy Milkweed, native across much of the western half of the United States. In bloom, it is absolutely stunning, with pink, starry flower clusters up to 4\" across topping upright, thick stems to about 3' tall. Large, smooth, oval green leaves give the plant a lush, bold look and provide essential host plant foliage for Monarch butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eA must-have for pollinator gardens, native plantings, meadow-style borders, and wildlife-friendly landscapes, Showy Milkweed attracts Monarchs and supports their caterpillars, chrysalises, and remarkable life cycle. The fragrant blooms are also visited by bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003ePlant \u003cem data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eAsclepias speciosa\u003c\/em\u003e in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it needs little to no summer water and tolerates many soil types, including clay-ish soils. If happy, it will slowly form spreading clumps over time. Deer-resistant and wonderfully habitat-rich, this is a powerful native plant for gardeners who want beauty with purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1264\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMonarch note: Wait one growing season before introducing Monarch caterpillars to newly purchased milkweed plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478196158523,"sku":"AA036","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA025_125_Asclepias_Speciosa_1.jpg?v=1777994142"},{"product_id":"ribes-viburnifolium","title":"Ribes viburnifolium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibes viburnifolium\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly called Catalina Perfume or evergreen currant, is a wonderfully useful California native shrub for dry shade and woodland-style gardens. Its glossy, aromatic leaves release a spicy, resinous fragrance when brushed, making it a pleasure along shaded paths, under oaks, or near seating areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis low, spreading evergreen shrub forms a handsome groundcover-like mass, perfect for oak understory plantings, native gardens, slopes, dry borders, and shaded banks where many plants struggle. Small burgundy to reddish flowers appear in season, attracting hummingbirds and beneficial insects, while the dense foliage provides year-round texture and habitat value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eRibes viburnifolium\u003c\/em\u003e in shade to part shade with well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and beautifully adapted to low-water California gardens, though occasional summer water can keep it looking fuller. Avoid overwatering and give it room to spread naturally. Fragrant, evergreen, and quietly elegant, Catalina Perfume is a superb native shrub for tough shaded spaces. Explore more useful woody plants 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":43478196289595,"sku":"AA272","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA272_5774_Ribes_viburnifolium_1.jpg?v=1777994200"},{"product_id":"centaurea-cyanus-black-gem","title":"Centaurea cyanus - Black Gem","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow you do not have to wait for the black bachelor buttons to emerge from the mix. \u003cem\u003eCentaurea cyanus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Black Gem’ produces ruffled, darkest maroon blooms that look almost black in the garden, creating a rich, dramatic contrast against its fine foliage with a silvery cast. Blooming from spring through summer, this easy annual brings moody cottage garden charm with very little fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Black Gem Bachelor Button or cornflower, this variety is wonderful in cutting gardens, meadow-style plantings, pollinator borders, and sunny mixed beds. The deep wine-colored flowers are fabulous in bouquets, especially with pale pinks, creams, blues, silvers, and airy grasses. Growing about 2' tall and 1' wide, it slips easily into small spaces while still making a bold color statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eCentaurea cyanus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Black Gem’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It is easy to grow, beautiful for cutting, and may self-sow where happy, returning with more dark little treasures next season. Explore more classic cottage garden favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/annuals-centaurea\"\u003eCentaurea - Bachelor Buttons collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478196617275,"sku":"AA203","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA203_221_Centaurea_cyanus___Black_Gem_1.jpg?v=1777769933"},{"product_id":"ceanothus-hearstiorum","title":"Ceanothus hearstiorum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCeanothus hearstiorum\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful and useful evergreen groundcover California lilac for tough sites, including heavy clay. 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":"fragaria-chiloensis-carole-ann","title":"Fragaria chiloensis - Carole Ann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful California native beach strawberry, \u003cem\u003eFragaria chiloensis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Carole Ann’ brings glossy foliage, large white flowers, and vigorous groundcover performance to coastal gardens, native plantings, slopes, containers, and hanging baskets. Introduced by Tilden Botanic Garden in 2015 and found in the dunes at Bodega Bay, this special selection is both ornamental and wonderfully useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Carole Ann’ Beach Strawberry forms a dense, low mat about 4\" tall, spreading by runners to fill between rocks, edge garden beds, stabilize slopes, or soften container plantings. The shiny leaves are highly showy and may blush red in winter, adding year-round interest. In spring, large 2\" white flowers appear generously, followed by red-seeded white berries for even more charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eFragaria chiloensis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Carole Ann’ in sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Once established, it is very drought tolerant and easy to grow in garden conditions. Explore more groundcover favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/ground-covers-fragaria\"\u003eFragaria - Strawberry plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478197370939,"sku":"AA166","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA181_4503_Fragaria_chiloensis_2.webp?v=1777990572"},{"product_id":"clarkia-amoena-aurora","title":"Clarkia amoena - Aurora","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"408\"\u003eClarkia amoena ‘Aurora’ is a tall California native wildflower prized for its large, peach-blushed, cup-shaped blooms and easy, generous performance in the garden. Reaching about 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, this annual flower makes a striking spring and early summer display, with 6-inch clusters of soft pink flowers that bring a romantic, airy look to borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eBlooming from May into July and often longer, Clarkia ‘Aurora’ is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a drought-tolerant California native flower with real presence. It performs best in full sun and rich, well-drained soil, though it is also tolerant of clay. Once established, it is easygoing, self-sows readily, and returns with that effortless wildflower charm gardeners love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1105\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis deer-resistant annual is also a wonderful cut flower, producing long-lasting blooms that are as lovely in arrangements as they are in the garden. For a beautiful spring pairing, combine it with the clear blue flowers of Nemophila menziesii ‘Baby Blue Eyes’ for a distinctly California-style display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant type: Flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot Size: 4-inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Span: Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Colors: Pink-Magenta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: Spring, Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZones: Zone 1-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater needs: No Summer Water, Regular Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478197895227,"sku":"AA279","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/e47e7cb5-420d-466e-a55e-95cb9053395e.jpg?v=1777773853"},{"product_id":"digitalis-purpurea-camelot-lavender","title":"Digitalis purpurea - Camelot Lavender","description":"\u003cp\u003eJust like ‘Camelot Rose’, \u003cem\u003eDigitalis purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Camelot Lavender’ blooms soon after planting, which suits us perfectly. This vigorous foxglove produces extra plentiful spikes of lovely lavender flowers, each one beautifully spotted in maroon and held in full circles around the upright stems. The effect is enchanting, vertical, and wonderfully cottage-garden classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Camelot Lavender Foxglove, this biennial or short-lived perennial forms a big-leaved foliage mound up to 2' across and sends flower spikes 3–4' tall. More blooms often follow in the second year, giving you a generous show in borders, woodland edges, cutting gardens, pollinator plantings, and large containers. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds adore the tubular flowers, and the stems are beautiful in arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eDigitalis purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Camelot Lavender’ in sun to part shade with rich, well-drained soil for the best show. It is deer and rabbit resistant, dramatic without being difficult, and fabulous for vertical color. Explore more romantic spires in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-digitalis\"\u003eDigitalis collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478197927995,"sku":"AA175","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA166_4681_Digitalis_purpurea_2.jpg?v=1777993336"},{"product_id":"eschscholzia-californica-alba","title":"Eschscholzia californica - Alba","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoft, romantic, and glowing with creamy white blooms, \u003cem\u003eEschscholzia californica\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Alba’ is a luminous twist on the classic California poppy. Satin 2–3\" flowers open above low mounds of finely cut blue-green foliage, creating a fresh, elegant drift that pairs beautifully with nearly any garden palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as white California poppy, this easy native annual is perfect for wildflower gardens, dry borders, pollinator plantings, meadow-style beds, containers, and sunny pathway edges. The creamy white blooms are especially lovely with soft blues, greens, pastels, grasses, lupines, baby blue eyes, yarrow, and other California native flowers. Long-blooming and relaxed, it brings a clean, glowing look without fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eEschscholzia californica\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Alba’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It thrives in lean soil but also performs beautifully with light care, and deadheading can extend the bloom season. Allow seedheads to mature if you want it to self-sow for future displays. Explore more native charmers in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/california-native-annuals\"\u003eCalifornia Native Annuals collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478198419515,"sku":"AA312","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA318_152_Eschscholzia_Californica_1.jpg?v=1777993617"},{"product_id":"heuchera-maxima","title":"Heuchera maxima","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"422\"\u003eOur favorite \u003cem data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"48\"\u003eHeuchera\u003c\/em\u003e? Very possibly. \u003cem data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"86\"\u003eHeuchera maxima\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderfully garden-worthy California native with handsome year-round foliage and an exceptionally generous bloom season. From early spring into summer, airy spikes of cream to soft pink flowers rise up to 20\" tall above dense mounds of rich green leaves, bringing a light, graceful look to shaded borders and woodland plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eAlso known as Island Alum Root, \u003cem data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eHeuchera maxima\u003c\/em\u003e grows about 14\" tall and spreads up to 30\" wide, making it a beautiful choice for bright shade, part sun, oak understory gardens, native plantings, pathway edges, and naturalistic containers. Its evergreen foliage keeps the garden looking fresh even when not in bloom, while the delicate flower spikes add movement and charm for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"1097\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant \u003cem data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eHeuchera maxima\u003c\/em\u003e in bright shade to part sun with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established, but looks its best with occasional water and a little compost. Deer resistant, long-blooming, and easy to love, this native heuchera is quietly spectacular.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478198976571,"sku":"AA053","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Heucheramaxima.png?v=1778047183"},{"product_id":"penstemon-heterophyllus-margarita-bop","title":"Penstemon heterophyllus - Margarita Bop","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuminous, true sky blue, and wonderfully adaptable, \u003cem\u003ePenstemon heterophyllus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Margarita Bop’ is a standout California native foothill penstemon discovered as a chance seedling by the late Bert Wilson of Las Pilitas Nursery. Longer blooming, longer lived, and better adapted to clay-ish soil than many forms, it is a brilliant choice for water-wise gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom spring into mid-summer, 1.5\" snapdragon-like flowers appear in profusion on 18\" stems, opening bright blue and aging to rosy purple. Glossy blue-green linear foliage forms a handsome evergreen mat up to 2' across, making ‘Margarita Bop’ useful in dry borders, rock gardens, native plantings, slopes, pollinator gardens, and containers. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies love the nectar-rich blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003ePenstemon heterophyllus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Margarita Bop’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it thrives with low water and is especially valuable where unbeatable blue color is needed. Avoid soggy roots for best performance. 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":43478199009339,"sku":"AA059","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/MargaritaBop.png?v=1778049736"},{"product_id":"nigella-hispanica-alabaster","title":"Nigella hispanica - Alabaster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA statuesque and rather glamorous Nigella, ‘Alabaster’ bears silky white, star-shaped flowers set off by striking dark purple to nearly black centers, all floating above a soft cloud of finely cut, feathery foliage. The luminous blooms give way to wonderfully inflated seedpods—curious, ornamental little balloons that add long-lasting interest to the garden and make excellent additions to fresh and dried bouquets. Easy and rewarding to grow, this charming cool-season annual thrives in a sunny position with well-drained, reasonably fertile soil. Sow during the cool season (Fall through early Spring) or after the last frost in colder climates. A graceful presence in borders and cutting gardens, it grows to about 2–3' high.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love romantic flowers with a cottage garden feel, don’t miss our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/blogs\/news\/layered-planting\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Layered planting\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eblog post on layering annuals for charm and texture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for more dreamy planting ideas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478200057915,"sku":"AA556","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Alabaster1.png?v=1777777607"},{"product_id":"geranium-pyrenaicum-bill-wallis","title":"Geranium pyrenaicum - Bill Wallis","description":"\u003cp\u003eFast, tough, and unbelievably floriferous, \u003cem\u003eGeranium pyrenaicum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Bill Wallis’ is a cranesbill geranium that earns its fan club almost immediately. Deep purple-blue flowers create a cloud of color from spring through fall, floating over a tidy, mounding plant about 15\" tall and 20\" wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Bill Wallis Cranesbill, this reliable perennial is wonderfully useful in borders, containers, cottage gardens, rose plantings, and those little bare spots that need soft, long-lasting color. The heart-shaped petals are especially charming up close, and the plant happily self-sows where it is content, filling in with even more easygoing beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eGeranium pyrenaicum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Bill Wallis’ in rich, well-drained soil with half-day sun for the best show, though it is forgiving, heat tolerant, and resilient if you occasionally forget to water. After months of bloom, cut back to about 1\", side-dress with compost, and watch it rebound. Explore more easy groundcovers in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/ground-covers-geranium\"\u003eGeranium - Cranesbill collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478200975419,"sku":"AA047","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA010_440_Geranium_Pyrenaicum___Bill_Wallis_4.jpg?v=1777993218"},{"product_id":"eschscholzia-californica-purple-gleam","title":"Eschscholzia californica - Purple Gleam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOh, what a charmer this one is! ‘Purple Gleam’ takes the easygoing spirit of our beloved California Poppy and dresses it up in the dreamiest wash of lavender-rose, as though each silky petal had been touched with a watercolor brush. The single flowers have a soft, painterly look that plays beautifully with lavender, cream, and primrose-toned companions, making it a natural for cottage gardens and romantic native-style plantings. Just like the species, it’s wonderfully unfussy—happy in poor, dry, or average soil and needing very little once established. Deadhead to keep the blooms coming, or let a few go to seed if you’d like a return engagement. Grows about 12\" to 16\" tall and wide. Deer resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDreaming of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/blogs\/news\/mediterranean-style-gardens-ca-natives-other-summer-dry-favorites\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"mediterranean style gardens\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMediterranean garden look\u003c\/a\u003e? 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From late winter into early spring, royal blue flower clusters cover the plant, creating a dazzling display for gardeners and a feast for butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as California lilac, ‘Dark Star’ grows up to 8' tall and 6' wide, with tiny glossy dark green leaves and a structure that can become tree-like with age. It looks especially dramatic planted near gray foliage, white flowers, grasses, sages, manzanitas, and other water-wise native plants. Best suited to coastal gardens and mild climates, it brings bold color, habitat value, and year-round structure to dry borders and native landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’ in full sun with excellent drainage. Once established, it prefers little to no summer water and resents soggy conditions. Prune lightly after bloom if needed. 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Growing about 3–4' tall, it produces cheerful tubular blooms that are usually golden yellow, adding bright native color to dry gardens, slopes, rock gardens, and habitat plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as sticky monkey flower, this tough native shrub is a magnet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Its upright, natural habit makes it excellent for chaparral-style landscapes, native borders, coastal-influenced gardens, and low-water plantings where resilience matters. Pair it with California sages, buckwheats, yarrow, penstemons, grasses, and California fuchsia for a glowing, pollinator-rich display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eMimulus aurantiacus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Point Molate Form’ in full sun to part shade with excellent drainage. Once established, it needs little to no summer water, though occasional irrigation can keep plants greener and extend bloom. Avoid overly rich or soggy soil. 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Each 2\" spherical flower is studded with contrasting pale “pins,” creating that classic scabiosa look — elegant, textural, and irresistible in both the garden and the vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eAn easy, fast-growing annual, ‘Black Knight’ Scabiosa reaches about 2–3' tall and 1' wide, making it perfect for cutting gardens, cottage borders, pollinator plantings, and romantic mixed beds. Butterflies and bees adore the nectar-rich blooms, while gardeners love the long stems and excellent vase life, often lasting up to two weeks in arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"1105\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant \u003cem data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eScabiosa atropurpurea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Black Knight’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Cut back to about 6\" whenever plants need refreshing, and enjoy a fresh flush of flowers. It may self-sow where happy, returning with more dark, mysterious little beauties. Easy, floriferous, and fabulously brooding — a true bouquet-worthy standout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478202155067,"sku":"AA231","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA290_952_Scabiosa_Atropurpurea___Black_2.jpg?v=1777985130"},{"product_id":"mimulus-changeling","title":"Mimulus - Changeling","description":"\u003cp\u003eA monkey flower with multiple colors on one plant? Yes, please. 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The double, 2\" to 3\" flowers glow with brilliant orange centers shining through deeply layered golden petals, creating a warm, cheerful display above finely cut blue-green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Yukon Gold California Poppy, this easy native-style perennial is perfect for dry gardens, wildflower plantings, sunny borders, pollinator beds, slopes, and meadow-style landscapes. The bright flowers pair beautifully with lupines, clarkias, blue penstemons, yarrow, grasses, and other drought tolerant plants. Bees and beneficial insects appreciate the long bloom season, while gardeners love its relaxed, self-sown charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Eschscholzia ‘Yukon Gold’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant, low maintenance, and happiest where conditions are lean rather than overly rich. Deadhead for more bloom or let seed form for future surprises. 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Once grown by Empress Josephine at Malmaison, this heirloom violet brings old-world elegance to shaded gardens and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Parma violet or sweet violet, ‘Duchesse de Parme’ forms low, leafy clumps that are lovely along shady paths, beneath shrubs, in woodland gardens, and near doorways where the perfume can be enjoyed up close. The flowers are small but richly scented, perfect for posies, tiny bouquets, and those quiet garden moments that feel like a secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eViola odorata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Duchesse de Parme’ in part shade to shade with rich, well-drained soil and regular moisture. A little compost keeps it especially happy. Sweet, collectible, and beautifully fragrant, this violet is a shade garden treasure. 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The 1–1.5\" blooms can completely engulf the low 12\" mound of scalloped foliage, creating a soft, luminous carpet for borders, containers, bulb plantings, and woodland-edge gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis charming annual is especially lovely mixed with \u003cem\u003eNemophila\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Penny Black’, meadowfoam, red poppies, or spring bulbs, where its clean white flowers add brightness and contrast. It makes a wonderful edging plant, a pretty container filler, and a delightful cover around tulips or other spring bloomers. The easy, self-sowing habit adds to its old-fashioned garden appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eNemophila menziesii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Snow White’ in sun to part shade with well-drained soil, and protect young plants from snails for best results. It may self-sow where happy, bringing back more soft white spring magic. 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Also known as California aster or silver carpet lessingia, it forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat only a few inches tall while spreading 3' or more across, making it a fabulous choice for parking strips, dry garden beds, slopes, pathway edges, and coastal plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer into fall brings a sweet show of 1\" lavender daisy flowers on short stems, adding soft color above the silvery carpet. This tough native plant tolerates clay, heat, drought, salt spray, and deer, and it looks especially beautiful trailing over the edge of a bed or weaving beneath oaks. Butterflies appreciate the seasonal blooms, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eLessingia filaginifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Silver Carpet’ in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Provide occasional summer water inland for the best appearance. 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