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 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)

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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)

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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)

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A close-up of the Stratosphere™ Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura) displays its pale pink, veined petals, long stamens, and slender green stems on a dark gray background, with buds and soft-focused blooms behind - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A decorative gray pot holds a Stratosphere™ Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura), a drought-tolerant plant with slender green stems and many small, delicate pink blooms - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Stratosphere™ Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura)

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Stratosphere™ White Butterfly Flower (Gaura) features delicate white blooms with long stamens set against green foliage.Hints of pink in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCStratosphere™ White Butterfly Flower (Gaura) features delicate white and light pink blooms on slender green stems and leaves, creating a soft, airy look - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Stratosphere™ White Butterfly Flower (Gaura)

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Summer Wave® Large Amethyst Wishbone Flower (Torenia) features vibrant pink blooms with white centers and green leaves. The delicate, slightly ruffled petals make this plant ideal for shade gardens and hanging baskets outdoors - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Summer Wave® Large Amethyst Wishbone Flower (Torenia) shows trumpet-shaped, vibrant purple blooms and lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summer Wave® Large Amethyst Wishbone Flower (Torenia)

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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)

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Bright coral-pink, trumpet-shaped blooms with yellow centers of the Sun Parasol® Firedup™ Coral Dipladenia create a vivid contrast against its dense, glossy green foliage - - Vibrant pink Sun Parasol® Firedup™ Coral Dipladenia flowers with yellow centers and glossy green leaves fill the image, highlighting their bold tropical look - -

Sun Parasol® Firedup™ Coral Dipladenia

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A close-up of vibrant orange and yellow Sun Parasol® Firedup™ Orange Dipladenia flowers with green leaves, displayed indoors against blurred signs and shelves in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A vibrant Sun Parasol® Firedup™ Orange Dipladenia bloom with five orange-red petals and a yellow center is set among elongated green leaves and more striking flowers in the background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Sun Parasol® Firedup™ Orange Dipladenia

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A close-up of Sun Parasol® Giant Peach Sunrise Mandevilla highlights its pale peach-pink blooms with yellow-orange centers, lush green leaves, and climbing habit, displayed indoors among other flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Peachy-pink blooms with orange centers and green leaves of the Sun Parasol® Giant Peach Sunrise Mandevilla unfurl in a greenhouse, with buds nearby and the climbing vine winding along a metal frame in the background - Photo Courtesy of Sunfire Nursery.

Sun Parasol® Giant Peach Sunrise Mandevilla

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Four Sun Parasol® Giant White Mandevilla flowers with yellow centers bloom among green leaves, their delicate petals highlighted by sunlight, showcasing this drought-tolerant annual against a softly blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Pixabay

Sun Parasol® Giant White Mandevilla

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Close-up of vibrant pink and purple climbing mandevilla flowers, each with five petals, surrounded by lush green leaves and delicate Sun Parasol® XP Bluephoria™ Mandevilla blooms in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A hand gently holds two trumpet-shaped Sun Parasol® XP Bluephoria™ Mandevilla flowers, one purple and one pink, surrounded by shiny green leaves and more Sun Parasol® XP Bluephoria™ blooms in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sun Parasol® XP Bluephoria® Mandevilla

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A close-up of Sun Parasol® XP Double Pink Blush Mandevilla displays its pink double blooms with darker centers, set against lush green leaves in sunlight—highlighting the beauty of this flowering climbing vine - Photo Courtesy of Sunfire Nursery.A close-up of the Sun Parasol® XP Double Pink Blush Mandevilla, showcasing its trumpet-shaped pink blooms amid glossy green leaves and several unopened buds on a climbing vine - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sun Parasol® XP Double Pink Blush Mandevilla

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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
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Sun Parasol® XP Original Sunbeam® Mandevilla is a vibrant climbing plant with glossy green leaves and trumpet-shaped yellow flowers featuring orange centers, perfect for sunny spots - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Sun Parasol® XP Original Sunbeam® Mandevilla: yellow trumpet-shaped flowers with orange centers amid glossy green leaves. Buds are visible, highlighting this sun-loving climbing plant's vibrant display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sun Parasol® XP Original Sunbeam® Mandevilla

$15.99
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A vibrant cluster of Sunbeckia® Carla Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) with yellow-orange petals and dark centers blooms among green leaves, creating a striking, pollinator-friendly display in the garden - Photo Courtesy of Burpee

Sunbeckia® Carla Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

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A bouquet of Sunbeckia® Carolina Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) with vivid yellow petals and dark centers, arranged in a gray ceramic vase outdoors on a wooden surface - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Sunbeckia® Carolina Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

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A dense planting of vibrant orange and yellow Sunbeckia® Graffiti Caramel Black-eyed Susan flowers with dark centers and green leaves, set outdoors near a wicker basket - Photo Courtesy of Burpee

Sunbeckia® Graffiti Caramel Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

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A cluster of Sunbeckia® Graffiti Cherry Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) with vibrant yellow, orange, and red petals and dark centers rests on a wooden surface outdoors - Photo Courtesy of Burpee

Sunbeckia® Graffiti Cherry Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

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A close-up of Sunbeckia® Graffiti Peach Black-eyed Susan, a compact perennial with double yellow-orange daisies and lush foliage, it’s pictured before blurred outdoor furniture and red flowers - Photo Courtesy of Burpee

Sunbeckia® Graffiti Peach Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

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A cluster of Sunbeckia® Graffiti Scarlet Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), a scarlet-red perennial with daisy-like blooms and green leaves, brightens a garden before a white slatted fence and metal planter - Photo Courtesy of Burpee

Sunbeckia® Graffiti Scarlet Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

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A basket of Sunbeckia® Juliana Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), with golden-yellow daisy-like flowers and green centers, is displayed outdoors by a white fence and lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of BurpeeClose-up of a vibrant Sunbeckia® Juliana Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) with golden-yellow, daisy-like blooms and a greenish central disk - Photo Courtesy of Burpee

Sunbeckia® Juliana Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

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A Sunbeckia® Laura Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) with bright yellow double blooms and lush green leaves sits on a stone patio outdoors, with a white chair and garden greenery behind it - Photo Courtesy of BurpeeSunbeckia® Laura Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) displays vibrant yellow blooms with green centers and lush leaves. - Photo Courtesy of Burpee

Sunbeckia® Laura Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

$26.99
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A basket of Sunbeckia® Lucia Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), a perennial with dark centers and lush leaves, set outdoors against blurred greenery - Photo Courtesy of Burpee

Sunbeckia® Lucia Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

$26.99
$26.99