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.

Red blooming begonia annuals
Safari™ Dawn South African Phlox (Jamesbrittenia) is a heat-tolerant, trailing flower forming dense clusters of vibrant purple blooms with yellow centers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.A round pot overflowing with Safari™ Dawn South African Phlox—heat-tolerant trailing flowers in pink, orange, and yellow star shapes - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Safari® Dawn South African Phlox (Jamesbrittenia)

$10.99
$10.99
A garden scene with vibrant purple Safari™ Dusk™ South African Phlox (Jamesbrittenia), a heat-tolerant trailing plant, nestled among lush foliage and white blooms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of vibrant purple Safari™ Dusk™ South African Phlox (Jamesbrittenia) flowers with yellow and red centers, surrounded by green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Safari® Dusk™ South African Phlox (Jamesbrittenia)

$10.99
$10.99

Safari® Lava Flow South African Phlox (Jamesbrittenia) features vibrant red blooms with yellow centers and green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A green ceramic pot displays vibrant red Safari® Lava Flow South African Phlox (Jamesbrittenia) with yellow centers and lush green foliage, set against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Safari® Lava Flow South African Phlox (Jamesbrittenia)

$10.99
$10.99
A close-up shows Safari™ Sky South African Phlox (Jamesbrittenia) with small lavender-purple blooms and yellow centers trailing from a blue planter on a sunny day, with green grass in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.A hanging basket showcases Safari™ Sky South African Phlox (Jamesbrittenia) with vibrant lavender-purple blooms featuring yellow centers and deep green foliage with some larger pink flowers in the center fo the basket - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Safari® Sky South African Phlox (Jamesbrittenia)

$10.99
$10.99
The Share the Joy Annual Combination is a hanging basket filled with vibrant pink, magenta, and white petunias in full bloom, perfect for container gardens. It comes with a sturdy metal chain for easy hanging - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Share the Joy Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99

Silvery, lobed Silver Bullet® Wormwood (Artemisia) leaves with a velvety texture make elegant foliage accents among vibrant purple petunias and lush green plants - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Dense, silvery-gray Silver Bullet® Wormwood (Artemisia) with finely divided leaves forms lush clusters, creating striking foliage accents against bright green grass - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Silver Bullet® Wormwood (Artemisia)

$10.99
$10.99

A close-up of Silver River™ Didelta reveals silvery-green, fuzzy leaves with a soft texture and dense, overlapping growth, highlighting this drought-tolerant plant’s striking foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A Silver River™ Didelta, a drought-tolerant plant with long, narrow, silvery leaves, is displayed in a dark glossy ceramic pot against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Silver River® Didelta

$10.99
$10.99
A close-up of Solera™ Dark Red Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) blooms with lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.A brown pot holds vibrant Solera™ Dark Red Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) flowers and lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Solera™ Dark Red Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium)

$11.99
$11.99
Close-up of a lone cluster of vibrant pinkish red blooms, the Solera™ Fuchsia Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) shine amid lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.A tan planter with vibrant pinkish-red blooms of Solera™ Fuchsia Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) sits on a stone surface outdoors, surrounded by lush greenery and garden flowers - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Solera™ Fuchsia Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium)

$11.99
$11.99
Close-up of pink Solera™ Lavender Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) with green rounded leaves and vibrant pink-lavender blooms featuring subtle white streaks - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of vibrant pink Solera™ Lavender Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) flowers with green leaves and buds, patterned gray pots visible in tehe background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Solera™ Lavender Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium)

$11.99
$11.99
Vivid Solera™ Orange Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) blooms stand out above lush green leaves with hints of magenta in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of vibrant Solera™ Orange Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) flowers with green leaves blooming in a white textured planter—an ideal drought-tolerant option for containers, set against wooden planks and gray stones. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Solera™ Orange Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium)

$11.99
$11.99
Vivid scarlet blooms of the Solera™ Red Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) burst among lush, scalloped leaves, with unopened buds nearby. A blurred background suggests a flourishing container garden filled with greenery - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Vibrant scarlet blooms of the Solera™ Red Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) burst from a white textured pot, accented by lush green leaves and companion container garden displays in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

Solera™ Red Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium)

$11.99
$11.99
A cluster of vibrant Southern Blaze™ Blueberry Phlox with deep green leaves fills the frame, displaying delicate petals and rich color - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Southern Blaze™ Blueberry Phlox features clusters of small, five-petaled purple and lavender blooms with darker centers - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Southern Blaze™ Blueberry Phlox

$10.99
$10.99

Clusters of Southern Blaze™ Red Hot Phlox bring bold red, heat- and drought-tolerant blooms to your garden, creating a lush scene of vibrant color among green foliage and accents of purple flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A planter filled with vibrant Southern Blaze™ Red Hot Phlox, known for its bright red and white blossoms surrounded by dark green leaves and displayed outdoors - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

Southern Blaze™ Red Hot Phlox

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of 'Starblast Pink' Euphorbia, an annual featuring delicate pink and white bracts on slender green stems. The image captures the plant’s vibrant, intricate foliage in a striking floral display - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.Starblast Pink' Euphorbia features elongated green leaves mottled with dark and light patches, accented by small pink and white star-shaped flowers plus matching bracts, making it a striking annual for vibrant garden displays - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Starblast Pink' Euphorbia

$10.99
$10.99
A dense cluster of vibrant Stardiva™ Blue Fan Flower (Scaevola) with green centers blooms in a mulched garden bed, framed by lush green foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of small, vibrant purple flowers from the Stardiva™ Blue Fan Flower (Scaevola) spread along the ground among green foliage, with dark mulch beneath - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Stardiva® Blue Fan Flower (Scaevola)

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of numerous Stardiva™ Pink Fan Flower (Scaevola) blooms, each with five narrow petals and small green leaves. These densely clustered annual pink flowers create a vibrant, textured floral display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A ceramic pot filled with lush green foliage and abundant star-shaped pink blooms features the charming Stardiva™ Pink Fan Flower (Scaevola) in full bloom - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Stardiva® Pink Fan Flower (Scaevola)

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of a cluster of white, star-shaped Stardiva™ White Fan Flower (Scaevola) blooms with yellow centers and green leaves, featuring both open flowers and buds for a lush, vibrant look - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A ceramic pot displays lush green foliage and many star-shaped Stardiva™ White Fan Flower (Scaevola) blooms with yellow centers, all set against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Stardiva® White Fan Flower (Scaevola)

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of Summer Wave® Large Blue Wishbone Flower (Torenia) showcasing vibrant purple blooms with soft, rounded petals and green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A lush green plant with many vibrant purple flowers, the Summer Wave® Large Blue Wishbone Flower (Torenia), thrives in shade and is shown here in a glossy dark blue ceramic pot against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Summer Wave® Trailing Large Blue Wishbone Flower (Torenia)

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of vibrant pink Sun Parasol® XP Mauvelous Mandevilla flowers with five petals and dark centers, set against lush green leaves. This healthy climber blooms beautifully in a black pot, adding a fresh touch to any space - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.Sun Parasol® XP Mauvelous Mandevilla is a climbing plant with glossy green leaves and abundant vibrant pink trumpet-shaped blooms, displayed against a light gray textured backdrop - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Sun Parasol® XP Mauvelous Mandevilla

$15.99
$15.99

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

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
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