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 tall flower spikes from Rockin'® Playin' the Blues® Salvia, featuring vibrant purple blooms and pale green stems. This drought-tolerant Blue Sage brings striking color to any garden against lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Tall stalks of Rockin'® Playin' the Blues® Salvia, a drought-tolerant plant with purple-blue blooms, rise among green foliage, set beside bushes and pink hydrangeas in a vibrant garden scene - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rockin'® Playin' the Blues® Salvia

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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)

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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)

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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
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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)

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Santa Cruz® Begonia displays bright orange-red, long-pointed flowers that hang downward amid green leaves and small white blossoms in a lush garden setting - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA vibrant Santa Cruz® Begonia, with lush dark green leaves and drooping red petals, thrives beside grass and mulch - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Santa Cruz® Begonia

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Señorita Blanca® Spider Flower (Cleome) blooms with long, white petals fills the frame. Many unopened blooms are also visible - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA bushy Señorita Blanca® Spider Flower (Cleome) with small white blooms in a garden scene - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Señorita Blanca® Spider Flower (Cleome)

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Clusters of vibrant purple and pink Señorita Rosalita® Spider Flower (Cleome) with long, narrow petals stand out among lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of Señorita Rosalita® Spider Flower (Cleome) blooms with green leaves fills the foreground, while purple and pink flowers blur into a vibrant spring garden backdrop - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Señorita Rosalita® Spider Flower (Cleome)

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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

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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)

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Two hanging baskets overflow with lush green ferns, bright pink flowers, and Silver Falls™ Dichondra—an eye-catching silvery foliage—suspended outside a building with brown siding and large windows - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Hanging basket not included.A gray planter displays pink, white, and purple flowers, accented by trailing Silver Falls™ Dichondra. The planter rests on reddish rocks next to blooming pink and white garden flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

Silver Falls™ Dichondra

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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
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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)

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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
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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)

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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
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A close-up of Solera™ Purple Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) displays a cluster of lavender-pink blooms surrounded by green leaves, highlighting the plant's vibrant color and compact growth habit - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.

Solera™ Purple 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
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Solera™ Watermelon Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) displays bright pink blooms with vibrant clusters of petals and ruffled green leaves, set among other container plants and potted flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Vibrant Solera™ Watermelon Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) blooms in bright pink with lush green leaves, displayed among container plants and softly blurred garden flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Solera™ Watermelon Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium)

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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

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Southern Blaze™ Bright Pink Phlox boasts clusters of vibrant five-petaled flowers atop green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The Southern Blaze™ Bright Pink Phlox, with vivid blooms and lush green leaves, overflows from a deep red ceramic pot - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Southern Blaze™ Bright Pink Phlox

$10.99
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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

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A cluster of Southern Blaze™ White Phlox, a drought-tolerant plant, features fresh five-petaled white blooms with green leaves and buds, all appearing vibrant in natural light - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Southern Blaze™ White Phlox blooms among vibrant red phlox and lush green foliage in a picturesque garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Southern Blaze™ White Phlox

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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

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