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
Close-up of vibrant pinkish-red tubular flowers on Maestro® Coral Hummingbird Mint (Agastache) with green stems and leaves, highlighting detailed petals and striking colors - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Maestro® Coral Hummingbird Mint (Agastache) features pink blooms and dark purple-green leaves. This pollinator-friendly plant creates a lush, colorful display with dense flowers, shown here against a crisp white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Maestro® Coral Hummingbird Mint (Agastache)

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A large ceramic pot filled with Maestro® Gold Hummingbird Mint (Agastache), a bushy plant with numerous small, bright yellow tubular flowers and green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Maestro® Gold Hummingbird Mint (Agastache)

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A lush cluster of bright green Margarita Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea) leaves is surrounded by vibrant magenta petunias, set against a light brick wall for a striking display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Margarita Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea) features vibrant lime-green, heart-shaped leaves with a crinkled texture, creating dense, lush coverage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Margarita Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea)

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Close-up of a Marvel II Orange Marigold (Tagetes) with bright orange, extra-large ruffled blooms amid green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Marvel II Orange Marigold (Tagetes) features bright orange, extra-large ruffled blooms and dense green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Marvel II™ Orange Marigold (Tagetes)

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Close-up of several purple, fuzzy, cylindrical flowers of Matilda Mulla Mulla (Ptilotus), a drought-tolerant annual, with green leaves against a dark background. The feathery blooms are densely clustered together - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of several tall, fluffy, pink and purple Matilda Mulla Mulla (Ptilotus) flower spikes with a soft blurred background. This drought-tolerant annual features a fuzzy texture and dense petals for a vibrant, soft visual effect - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Matilda Mulla Mulla (Ptilotus)

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A bee collects nectar from Meteor Shower® Verbena's lilac-purple clusters, surrounded by green stems and leaves with red flowers in the background on a sunny day - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Lilac-purple clusters of Meteor Shower® Verbena bloom on tall green stems against red and gray brick steps - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Meteor Shower® Verbena

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A vivid magenta Mezoo™ Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy (Aptenia) blooms among green and white succulent leaves, creating a striking contrast with the surrounding foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of variegated green succulents with thick, white-edged leaves, featuring a small bright pink Mezoo™ Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy (Aptenia) flower blooming in the center - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Mezoo™ Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy (Aptenia)

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Two Mojave® Fuchsia Purslane (Portulaca) featuring bright pink blooms with yellow centers and lush green foliage, blurred pink blooms in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Mojave® Fuchsia Purslane (Portulaca) features bright pink flowers with yellow centers and thick green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Mojave® Fuchsia Purslane (Portulaca)

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Mojave® Mango Purslane (Portulaca) features bright orange flowers with yellow stamens and red centers above green, succulent leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A dark ceramic pot showcases Mojave® Mango Purslane (Portulaca), an orange-flowering, drought-tolerant plant with green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Mojave® Mango Purslane (Portulaca)

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Bright pink Mojave® Pink Purslane (Portulaca) flowers with green leaves fill the image, as a small bee perches on one flowering succulent to gather nectar - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A brown speckled pot holds a lush Mojave® Pink Purslane (Portulaca) with vibrant green foliage and many small, bright pink flowers featuring yellow centers - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Mojave® Pink Purslane (Portulaca)

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Mojave® Red Purslane (Portulaca) features bright red blooms with yellow centers, highlighted by nearby vibrant purple flowers and lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Mojave® Red Purslane (Portulaca) displays clusters of vibrant red and orange blooms with yellow centers above green, rounded leaves. This flowering succulent creates a striking contrast with its open, densely packed blossoms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Mojave® Red Purslane (Portulaca)

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Clusters of vivid orange Mojave® Tangerine Purslane (Portulaca) flowers with yellow centers bloom densely among lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A brown speckled ceramic pot holds a Mojave® Tangerine Purslane (Portulaca), a drought-tolerant plant with green foliage and numerous small orange-yellow flowers for a vibrant, dense display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Mojave® Tangerine II Purslane (Portulaca)

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A vibrant garden bed displays bright Mojave® Yellow Purslane (Portulaca) flowers in the foreground, with clusters of small purple blooms and lush green foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of bright yellow Mojave® Yellow Purslane (Portulaca) flowers, each with five petals and vivid stamens, bloom among lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Mojave® Yellow Purslane (Portulaca)

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Lush green foliage covered with clusters of small, fluffy purple Monarch Magic Flossflower (Ageratum) blooms—some buds closed, others open A stone border accents the bottom edge - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.A monarch butterfly with vibrant wings lands on Monarch Magic Flossflower (Ageratum) blooms, nestled among green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.

Monarch Magic™ Flossflower (Ageratum)

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The Nonstop® Red Tuberous Begonia features ruffled, vibrant red blooms surrounded by lush green foliage. This shade-loving plant dazzles with extra large flowers and beautiful layered textures - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Nonstop® Red Tuberous Begonia features extra-large, vibrant red blooms with layered petals and serrated edges, set among lush green leaves—making it a stunning, showstopping plant for shady areas - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Nonstop® Red Tuberous Begonia

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A close-up of a Nonstop® White Tuberous Begonia reveals its elegant, ruffled white petals surrounded by dark green leaves, with a larger leaf partially visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of the Nonstop® White Tuberous Begonia highlights its large, delicate double white blooms adorned with water droplets and surrounded by lush, dark green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Nonstop® White Tuberous Begonia

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Close-up of a group of Persian Shield Strobilanthes displays striking iridescent purple leaves with metallic silver highlights and deep green veins, overlapping to create a captivating, vibrant scene - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Persian Shield Strobilanthes features vivid purple, metallic-sheened foliage with dark green edges, pronounced veins, and a textured surface, complemented by surrounding red and yellow flowers and lush greenery - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Persian Shield Strobilanthes

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Clusters of vibrant Ping Pong Purple Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena) feature rounded, clover-like blooms and green leaves set against a soft, blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.Clusters of vibrant, round magenta Ping Pong Purple Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena) flowers and green leaves grow closely together in sunlight, creating a lively, colorful garden display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Ping Pong Purple Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena)

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Profusion Cherry Bicolor Zinnia features drought-tolerant, daisy-like blooms with yellow centers and pink and white striped petals - - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCProfusion Cherry Bicolor Zinnia features vibrant pink, magenta, and white blooms with orange centers and green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Skagit Gardens

Profusion Cherry Bicolor Zinnia

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Close-up of Profusion Red Yellow Bicolor Zinnia, a vibrant, drought-tolerant flower with yellow petals and red markings, surrounded by green leaves and similar bicolored blooms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Profusion Red Yellow Bicolor Zinnia flowers with pointed petals and lush green leaves. These drought-tolerant zinnias display vibrant red and yellow hues, making them a striking addition to any garden - - Photo Courtesy of Sakata Seed, Inc.

Profusion Red Yellow Bicolor Zinnia

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Pure White Butterfly® Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum) features large petals of pure white blooms with bright yellow centers above green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Pure White Butterfly® Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum), a continuous bloomer, showcases pure white daisy flowers with bright yellow centers amid lush green foliage, seen in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Pure White Butterfly® Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum)

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Close-up of tall stems and green leaves of Rockin'® Blue Suede™ Shoes Salvia, set against a softly blurred grassy background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Tall green stems of Rockin'® Blue Suede™ Shoes Salvia bear vibrant purple-blue flowers among lush leaves, shining in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rockin'® Blue Suede™ Shoes Salvia

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A cluster of vibrant purple Rockin'® Deep Purple Salvia with tubular petals and lush green leaves stands out among foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of vibrant Rockin'® Deep Purple Salvia flowers with tubular petals and dark stems, surrounded by green foliage. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Rockin'® Deep Purple Salvia

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Tall spikes of vibrant magenta-purple Rockin® Fuchsia Salvia bloom above green foliage, set against blurred red and pink flowers, creating a colorful pollinator-friendly scene - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A hummingbird hovers near bright Rockin® Fuchsia Salvia blooms in a sunlit garden, with a blurred green lawn behind - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rockin'® Fuchsia Salvia

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