Drought Tolerant Perennials

Drought tolerant perennials are one of the smartest investments you can make in a low-maintenance landscape. Unlike annuals, perennials come back year after year. Drought tolerant varieties also get more established each season, which means they need even less water over time. So once you plant them, they take care of themselves while delivering beautiful blooms and foliage season after season.

At Garden Crossings, our drought tolerant perennials come from a rigorously tested lineup. We build it for strong performance in dry, challenging conditions. You'll find varieties with bold blooms, interesting textures, and long flowering windows that keep your garden looking great all summer. Because they return stronger every year, your low-water garden gets better with time.

Close-up of Wedding Party® 'Whirlwind Romance' Lenten Rose (Helleborus) with double purple and white flowers, yellow stamens, and green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
‘Sage Advice’ Russian Sage (Perovskia) features dense, spiky purple blooms and green leaves in a garden. This drought-tolerant perennial stands out, complemented by pale greenish-yellow flower clusters in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.‘Sage Advice’ Russian Sage (Perovskia), a drought-tolerant perennial, features tall spikes of small purple flowers in mulch, surrounded by bright pink blooms and lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Sage Advice' Russian Sage (Perovskia)

$18.99
$18.99
Close-up of ‘Serendipity’ Allium features dense clusters of vibrant purple, spiky, ball-shaped flowers atop slender green stems - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of vibrant 'Serendipity' Allium, a perennial with globe-shaped purple blooms and tall green stems, grows outdoors in a garden with grass in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Serendipity' Allium

$18.99
$18.99

A garden bed showcases 'Summer Serenade' Lavender (Lavandula), with dense clusters of fragrant purple blooms and green stems, surrounded by lush foliage and yellow flowers - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Summer Serenade' Lavender (Lavandula)

$18.99
$18.99
Close-up of vibrant purple 'SuperBlue' Lavender (Lavandula) in bloom, this compact perennial features delicate petals and green stems against a softly blurred background of fragrant lavender plants - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A close-up of dense 'SuperBlue' Lavender (Lavandula) plants, showing vibrant purple flowers and green stems outdoors in natural sunlight - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

'SuperBlue' Lavender (Lavandula)

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$25.99

Close-up[ of a vibrant cluster of 'Touch of Blush' False Sunflower (Heliopsis) with bright yellow petals and dark centers blooms among green leaves, creating a lively and colorful display in the garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.‘Touch of Blush’ False Sunflower (Heliopsis), a bushy perennial with variegated green foliage and bright yellow daisy-like blooms, grows among other plants and greenery in a garden bed - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Touch of Blush' False Sunflower (Heliopsis)

$19.99
$19.99

A cluster of vibrant yellow 'Treasure Trove' Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) flowers with dark brown centers stands out against green foliage in a perennial garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A mass planting of bright yellow 'Treasure Trove' Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) flowers with dark centers blooms in a perennial garden bed, surrounded by green foliage and mulch - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Treasure Trove' Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

$18.99
$18.99

A dense cluster of bright yellow 'Tuscan Sun' False Sunflower (Heliopsis) with green leaves, grows in a garden against a black lattice fence and other plants - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A cluster of bright yellow 'Tuscan Sun' False Sunflower (Heliopsis) blooms with green leaves fills the frame, creating a cheerful, dense display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Tuscan Sun' False Sunflower (Heliopsis)

$19.99
$19.99

Close-up of Urge To Splurge' Spurge (Euphorbia) features vibrant yellow-green clusters and broad leaves forming a lush, cheerful display with blossoms covering the foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Three large 'Urge To Splurge' Spurge (Euphorbia) plants display bright yellow flowers in a mulched bed with green foliage and a tree trunk in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Urge To Splurge' Spurge (Euphorbia)

$28.99
$28.99

A dense patch of yellow-flowering Woodland Elf' Barrenwort (Epimedium), with delicate blooms and elongated, reddish-green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.'Woodland Elf' Barrenwort (Epimedium) is a bushy groundcover with yellow flowers and long green leaves tinged reddish-brown beside a trellis fences and rocks in a garden bed - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Woodland Elf' Barrenwort (Epimedium)

$21.99
$21.99
A cluster of Bejewled® 'Dark Amethyst' Beardtongue (Penstemon) with vivid reddish-purple flowers and green stems thrives in a garden bed - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A cluster of tall, green Bejewled® 'Dark Amethyst' Beardtongue (Penstemon) with dense spikes of vibrant reddish-purple flowers grows in a garden bed, with more of these perennial pollinator plants visible in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Bejeweled® 'Dark Amethyst' Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$18.99
$18.99
A garden bed of Bejeweled® 'Lavender Sapphires' Beardtongue (Penstemon) showcases tall green plants with clusters of vibrant purple blooms, petals scattered on the soil - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense cluster of tall, purple Bejeweled® 'Lavender Sapphires' Beardtongue (Penstemon) blooms in a mulched bed, surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Bejeweled® 'Lavender Sapphires' Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$18.99
$18.99
Clusters of tall, vibrant Bejeweled™ 'Pink Pearls' Beardtongue (Penstemon) with tubular pink blooms and green leaves add lush color to garden beds and attract pollinators, while fallen petals beautifully scatter across the soil - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A cluster of Bejeweled™ 'Pink Pearls' Beardtongue (Penstemon) with tubular pink blooms and green foliage in a garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Bejeweled® 'Pink Pearls' Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$18.99
$18.99

Bejeweled™ 'Rose Rhinestones' Beardtongue (Penstemon) produces clusters of vibrant rose pink tubular blooms that grow densely amid lush green foliage, adding striking color to any perennial garden bed - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of Bejeweled™ 'Rose Rhinestones' Beardtongue (Penstemon) features clusters of vibrant rose pink blooms with green stems and leaves, set against dark purple foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Bejeweled® 'Rose Rhinestones' Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$18.99
$18.99
Close-up of several Chick Charms® Apple Teaser Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) with pointed, reddish-purple-tipped leaves, arranged closely together and thriving in natural outdoor light - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.A close-up of Chick Charms® Apple Teaser Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant perennial with pointed green leaves tipped in dark red, forming a neat rosette in a small black pot - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Apple Teaser Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$10.99
$10.99
Top-down close-up of Chick Charms® Appletini™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant succulent with pointed green leaves tipped in deep red-purple, forming a symmetrical rosette in a small black pot. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of green Chick Charms® Appletini™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant succulent with pointed, green, dark red-tipped leaves, grow among rocks and gravel in the garden. - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions

Chick Charms® Appletini™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$9.99
$9.99

Close-up of Chick Charms® Autumn Apple Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) shows rosette-shaped, drought-tolerant reddish-green leaves edged in white and dotted with water droplets - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.Close-up of Chick Charms® Autumn Apple Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) featuring pointed green and reddish leaves with water droplets. The deep red center and glistening drops highlight this drought-tolerant succulent's unique texture - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Autumn Apple™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$9.99
$9.99
Close-up of Chick Charms® Berry Blues™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), evergreen perennials with pointed, purple-tinged leaves, nestled among rocks and other plants in a drought-tolerant rock garden setting - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Berry Blues™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$9.99
$9.99
Close-up of several Chick Charms® Berry Bomb™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) succulents with red, rosette-shaped leaves, covered in small water droplets - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.Close-up of Chick Charms® Berry Bomb™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) showing its fuzzy, pointed red and green leaves covered in tiny water droplets for a vibrant, textured look - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Berry Bomb™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$9.99
$9.99

Close-up of Chick Charms® Candied Apple Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), showing burgundy-red, pointed rosette leaves with water droplets. Yellowish-green foliage of this drought-tolerant perennial appears in the background - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Candied Apple Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$9.99
$9.99

Close-up of Chick Charms® Cherries Jubilee™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant perennial with pointed, fleshy leaves in a rosette pattern, showcasing water droplets and a subtle red-green color gradient - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Cherries Jubilee™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$9.99
$9.99

Close-up of Chick Charms® Choco-Latte Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant perennial with dark red, pointed fleshy leaves in a rosette pattern. Tiny hairs line the smooth leaf edges, showcasing its unique texture - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Choco-Latte™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$9.99
$9.99
Close-up of a red Chick Charms® Cosmic Candy™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) succulent, featuring pointed, white-haired leaves with water droplets for a frosted look - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.A close-up of vibrant red and green Chick Charms® Cosmic Candy™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), covered in fine white hairs and water droplets, highlights the dense beauty of these drought-tolerant succulent plants - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Cosmic Candy™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$9.99
$9.99
A top-down close-up of Chick Charms® Cranberry Cocktail™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) shows thick, pointed leaves forming a rosette. Green edges fade into deep burgundy at the center. This drought-tolerant perennial is in a sleek black pot - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.A close-up of Chick Charms® Cranberry Cocktail™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) shows its pointed, layered leaves—green at the center, dark red-purple at the tips—surrounded by other drought-tolerant perennial succulents in green hues - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Cranberry Cocktail™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$9.99
$9.99

Close-up of Chick Charms® Giant Copper Canyon Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant succulent with thick red-green leaves and a layered rosette look - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Giant Copper Canyon Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$18.99
$18.99