Drought Tolerant Annuals

Drought tolerant annuals let you fill your garden with season-long color without worrying about every missed watering. These plants thrive in hot, dry conditions. So those sunny, exposed spots in your yard are exactly where they shine. Because annuals give you a fresh start each season, you can try new water-wise varieties every year. That means your low-water garden keeps evolving.

At Garden Crossings, our drought tolerant annuals come from a carefully evaluated lineup chosen for vibrant performance and water-wise reliability. You'll find trailing varieties for containers, upright bloomers for garden beds, and compact options for borders. Plant them in your sunniest, driest spots and they'll reward you with nonstop color from spring through frost.

Surefire® Cherry Cordial™ Begonia boasts vibrant red flowers and dark glossy green leaves, creating a lush display among green foliage and purple blooms beside a light-colored fence - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC
A wicker basket filled with bright Sunbeckia® Luna Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), known for drought tolerance and dark-centered yellow-orange blooms, sits on a stone-paved outdoor surface - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Sunbeckia® Luna Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

$26.99
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A top-down view of Sunbeckia® Marilyn Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) features vibrant yellow and orange blooms with dark brown centers, lush green foliage, and buds - Photo Courtesy of BurpeeSunbeckia® Marilyn Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) features bright yellow and orange blooms with dark centers set against lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Burpee

Sunbeckia® Marilyn Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

$26.99
$26.99

A cluster of Sunbeckia® Maya Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) with vibrant yellow daisy-like flowers and dark centers stands outdoors among lush green leaves, their pollinator-friendly blooms bright against blurred garden furniture - Photo Courtesy of BurpeeClose-up of yellow Sunbeckia® Maya Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) flowers with dark centers and green leaves, set against a blurred garden backdrop - Photo Courtesy of Burpee

Sunbeckia® Maya Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

$28.99
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Sunbeckia® Mia Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) blooms, with red-centered, yellow-tipped petals and green foliage, stands out with a blurred garden bench in the background - Photo Courtesy of BurpeeA cluster of vibrant red and yellow Sunbeckia® Mia Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) flowers with green leaves blooms outdoors in a garden - Photo Courtesy of Burpee

Sunbeckia® Mia Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

$26.99
$26.99

A basket of Sunbeckia® Ophelia Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) features buttery-yellow daisy-like blooms and green leaves, with a garden-inspired background - Photo Courtesy of BurpeeA cluster of Sunbeckia® Ophelia Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) with buttery-yellow daisy-like blooms, green centers, and lush leaves is shown close-up against a softly blurred garden background - Photo Courtesy of Burpee

Sunbeckia® Ophelia Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

$26.99
$26.99
A wicker basket brimming with Sunbeckia® Paulina Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), drought-tolerant yellow blooms, rests on green grass beside a wooden stool, with blurred garden plants in the background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Sunbeckia® Paulina Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

$28.99
$28.99
A cluster of orange and red Sunbeckia® Sarah Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) blooms with dark centers stands out among green leaves. In the blurred background, a chair and a round table with a cup and saucer are visible - Photo Courtesy of Burpee

Sunbeckia® Sarah Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

$28.99
$28.99
Sunbini® Creeping Zinnia (Sanvitalia) features bright yellow, daisy-like blooms with green centers amid dense, dark green foliage. This heat-tolerant plant offers a vibrant display of buds and blossoms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of Sunbini® Creeping Zinnia (Sanvitalia), with bright yellow blooms and green leaves, fills the frame in a vibrant, cheerful display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Sunbini® Creeping Zinnia (Sanvitalia)

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of a vibrant Suncredible® Saturn™ Sunflower (Helianthus) with a dark brown center and reddish-orange ring blooms outdoors among green leaves and everblooming sunflowers beneath a blue sky - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A patch of Suncredible® Saturn™ Sunflower (Helianthus), prized for drought tolerance, blooms brightly in front of tall ornamental grasses and colorful plants on a sunny day, with a blurred car and trees in the distant background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Suncredible® Saturn™ Sunflower (Helianthus)

$11.99
$11.99

Two vibrant pink Sundenia® Coral Dipladenia flowers with yellow centers bloom among green leaves on a black trellis - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sundenia® Coral Dipladenia

$11.99
$11.99

A close-up of Sundenia® Red Dipladenia, a tropical plant with five bold red petals and a vivid orange center, lush green leaves surrounding it - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sundenia® Red Improved Dipladenia

$11.99
$11.99
Three wide-petaled Sundenia® Suprema Vivid Pink Dipladenia flowers with yellow centers bloom among lush green leaves, creating a fresh and vibrant tropical display in natural light. - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.The Sundenia® Suprema Vivid Pink Dipladenia, a compact plant with vibrant pink five-petaled flowers, yellow centers, and dark green leaves, blooms against a white corrugated background as some buds remain unopened. - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.

Sundenia® Suprema Vivid Pink Dipladenia

$11.99
$11.99
A close-up of the Sundenia® White Dipladenia, a tropical flowering plant with five light pink petals and a yellow center, set against vibrant green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of two Sundenia® White Dipladenia flowers with yellow centers and lush green leaves. Their soft, overlapping petals highlight the tropical beauty of this vibrant flowering plant - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sundenia® White Dipladenia

$11.99
$11.99
A cluster of vibrant Sunstar® Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas) blooms with pointed petals, densely packed for a lush and colorful presentation - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A white pot with green foliage and vibrant light purple Sunstar® Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas) blooms - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Sunstar® Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas)

$10.99
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Clusters of vibrant pink Sunstar® Pink Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas) bloom among lush green leaves, creating a dense, colorful display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of pale pink, star-shaped Sunstar® Pink Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas) with white centers and pointed petals, set among dark green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Sunstar® Pink Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas)

$10.99
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Clusters of vibrant pink, star-shaped Sunstar® Red Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas) with dark green leaves, pink flowers can be seen below it - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSunstar® Red Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas) features bright pink, star-shaped flowers with white centers and bold green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Sunstar® Red Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas)

$10.99
$10.99

Clusters of vibrant pink and red star-shaped flowers with white centers bloom among lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of bright pink, star-shaped blooms stand out among lush green leaves on the Sunstar® Rose Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas) - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Sunstar® Rose Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas)

$10.99
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Superbells® Blue Calibrachoa features petunia-like purple flowers with yellow centers and lush green foliage, forming a dense, vibrant display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Superbells® Blue Calibrachoa

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$10.99

Close-up of vivid magenta flowers with yellow centers and lush foliage, accented by a pale pink bloom - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSuperbells® Cherry Red Calibrachoa features vibrant magenta flowers with yellow centers and delicate veining - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Superbells® Cherry Red Calibrachoa

$10.99
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A cluster of vibrant pink Superbells® Cherry Star Calibrachoa flowers with yellow centers and delicate veins, set against lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Superbells® Cherry Star Calibrachoa fills a yellow pot with lush green leaves and vivid pink, star-patterned flowers with yellow centers, creating a striking display in any hanging basket - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Superbells® Cherry Star Calibrachoa

$10.99
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Close-up of Superbells® Double Twilight™ Calibrachoa, featuring double lilac-purple blooms with darker centers, surrounded by green leaves and flower buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSuperbells® Double Twilight™ Calibrachoa features clusters of light purple, double lilac blooms with deep purple centers and green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Superbells® Double Twilight™ Calibrachoa

$10.99
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A lush hanging basket planter overflows with vibrant Superbells® Dreamsicle® Calibrachoa, showcasing vivid orange blooms and green foliage, while trailing petunias add extra color in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.A cluster of Superbells® Dreamsicle® Calibrachoa with vivid red-orange and purple petals blooms among lush green foliage next to purple flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Superbells® Dreamsicle® Calibrachoa

$10.99
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Two Superbells® Evening Star™ Calibrachoa flowers with yellow and dark purple centers are surrounded by green leaves. The petals have a soft texture, and water droplets can be seen on one lavender bloom - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of vibrant Superbells® Evening Star™ Calibrachoa, mostly purple with yellow centers, is paired with orange blooms and a white-purple flower amid green leaves on a wooden background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Superbells® Evening Star™ Calibrachoa

$10.99
$10.99

A cluster of vibrant purple Superbells® Grape Punch™ Calibrachoa with yellow centers, accented by white flowers and lush green leaves, creates a dense, colorful display ideal for hanging baskets - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.A hand holds vibrant Superbells® Grape Punch™ Calibrachoa flowers with yellow centers and dark veins amid green leaves, sunlight illuminating the petals - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Superbells® Grape Punch™ Calibrachoa

$10.99
$10.99