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.

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Two Rainbow Rhythm® 'Tiger Swirl' Daylily (Hemerocallis) blooms show vibrant yellow petals with striking red centers, set among green leaves and buds in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Three yellow Rainbow Rhythm® 'Tiger Swirl' Daylily (Hemerocallis) blooms with red centers and six star-shaped petals stand out among green leaves and buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rainbow Rhythm® 'Tiger Swirl' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

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Ravenna Grass (Erianthus) is a tall ornamental grass with long green leaves and feathery tan plumes, growing upright in landscaped areas, seen with trees and streets in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Tall, dense green Ravenna Grass (Erianthus) with feathery plumes at the top, growing outdoors under a blue sky with trees in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Ravenna Grass (Erianthus)

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Close-up of clusters of small, star-shaped pink and red flowers with yellow centers bloom atop thick, greenish-gray leaves. Rock 'N Grow® 'Back in Black' Stonecrop (Sedum) is a drought-tolerant succulent ideal for vibrant, textured displays - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A young Rock 'N Grow® 'Back in Black' Stonecrop (Sedum) features clusters of small, deep reddish-purple buds in dry garden beds with blurred green and purple foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rock 'N Grow® 'Back in Black' Stonecrop (Sedum)

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A dense cluster of green, drought-tolerant Rock 'N Grow® 'Lemonjade' Stonecrop (Sedum) with thick leaves and rounded flower heads grows closely together in a sunlit garden bed, showcasing its striking beauty - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Rock 'N Grow® 'Lemonjade' Stonecrop, a drought-tolerant perennial, blooms yellow-green in the foreground with tall purple salvia flowers and a lush green grassy area softly blurred in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rock 'N Grow® 'Lemonjade' Stonecrop (Sedum)

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Close-up of variegated green and cream leaves on Rock 'N Low® 'Boogie Woogie' Stonecrop (Sedum), a rabbit-resistant perennial with clusters of bright yellow flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Rock 'N Low® 'Boogie Woogie' Stonecrop (Sedum) is a dense, low-growing green perennial with small yellow flowers shown with bare soil around it and a few white flowers at the edge - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rock 'N Low® 'Boogie Woogie' Stonecrop (Sedum)

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Rock 'N Low® 'Yellow Brick Road' Stonecrop (Sedum) forms a dense ground cover of small, rounded leaves, with patches of bare earth and stones visible at the edges - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense mound of Rock 'N Low® 'Yellow Brick Road' Stonecrop (Sedum) with yellow flowers serves as a drought-tolerant ground cover in a garden bed, surrounded by green plants and foliage against a soil and mulch backdrop - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Rock 'N Low® 'Yellow Brick Road' Stonecrop (Sedum)

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Close-up of Rock 'N Round® 'Bright Idea' Stonecrop (Sedum) features dense green foliage and clusters of small yellow fall flowers. This eye-catching plant grows closely together for vibrant garden displays - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of Rock 'N Round® 'Bright Idea' Stonecrop (Sedum) is a dense, rounded plant with dark green leaves and clusters of bright yellow fall flowers in a garden bed with soil and dry grass patches - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rock 'N Round® 'Bright Idea' Stonecrop (Sedum)

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Close-up of clusters of vibrant pink star-shaped flowers densely cover Rock 'N Round® 'Pride and Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum), creating a colorful display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Rock 'N Round® 'Pride and Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum) forms dense mounds of green foliage topped with star-shaped pink flowers, creating vibrant garden texture and serving as an excellent pollinator plant - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Rock 'N Round® 'Pride and Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum)

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Close-up of clusters of small, star-shaped, pale pink flowers bloom atop green, fleshy leaves on Rock 'N Round® 'Pure Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum). Some buds stay closed, adding texture - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of dense clusters of small pink and white Rock 'N Round® 'Pure Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum) flowers with soft-focus floral clusters in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rock 'N Round® 'Pure Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum)

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A close-up of Rock Candy® Blue Beardtongue (Penstemon) features vibrant purple tubular flowers and green leaves, highlighting this compact perennial’s beauty against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Rock Candy® Blue Beardtongue (Penstemon)

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Rock Candy® Light Pink Beardtongue (Penstemon) features clusters of tubular, light pink flowers and elongated green leaves on upright stems - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A black pot with Rock Candy® Light Pink Beardtongue (Penstemon), a compact perennial featuring vibrant pink flower clusters and dark green leaves, set against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Rock Candy® Light Pink Beardtongue (Penstemon)

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A cluster of vibrant Rock Candy® Purple Beardtongue (Penstemon) flowers with tubular blooms and green foliage fills with frame with beautiful purple flowers - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A close-up on a group of Rock Candy® Purple Beardtongue (Penstemon) features dense clusters of tubular purple blooms and green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Rock Candy® Purple Beardtongue (Penstemon)

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Rock Candy® Ruby Beardtongue (Penstemon) is a compact perennial with clusters of vibrant magenta-red and white tubular flowers, set among narrow green leaves, perfect for garden beds - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Close-up of Rock Candy® Ruby Beardtongue (Penstemon), a compact perennial featuring vibrant magenta-red blooms clustered atop tall, leafy stems, set against soft green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Rock Candy® Ruby Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$17.99
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Four Salud™ Embers Sneezeweed (Helenium) flowers with daisy-like blooms with mostly red petals, yellow tips, and brown centers amid green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Close-up of a vibrant Salud™ Embers Sneezeweed (Helenium) displays red petals with yellow tips and a dark center, surrounded by green leaves. Another similar bloom appears in the background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Salud™ Embers Sneezeweed (Helenium)

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Salud™ Yellow Sneezeweed (Helenium) features bright yellow daisy-like flowers with fringed petals and rounded centers, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Salud™ Yellow Sneezeweed (Helenium) features bright yellow flowers with round, textured centers and ray-like petals, surrounded by green foliage in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Salud™ Yellow Sneezeweed (Helenium)

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A close-up of a single Sombrero Poco™ Hot Coral Coneflower (Echinacea) shows its vibrant orange petals and green spiky cone, set against a blurred backdrop - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Sombrero Poco™ Hot Coral Coneflower (Echinacea) features vibrant orange blooms with dark centers above lush green leaves and mulch - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Sombrero Poco™ Hot Coral Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Close-up of the Sombrero® Adobe Orange Coneflower (Echinacea) with bright orange petals with a spiky green-and-orange center atop green leaves and stems - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of vibrant Sombrero® Adobe Orange Coneflower (Echinacea) with spiky brown centers blooms among green leaves and wildflowers in a garden setting - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sombrero® Adobe Orange Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Close-up of Sombrero® Granada Gold Coneflower (Echinacea) with long, narrow petals and spiky green centers amid lush foliage. This photo showcases blooms at different stages, from buds to fully opened flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Sombrero® Granada Gold Coneflower (Echinacea) blooms with bright yellow petals, orange centers, and green stems surrounded by foliage and buds, perfect for outdoor gardens - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sombrero® Granada Gold Coneflower (Echinacea)

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A close-up of the Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Coneflower (Echinacea), featuring vibrant yellow petals and a green-orange center amid lush foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Coneflower (Echinacea) is a striking native perennial with vivid yellow petals and lush green foliage. Its vibrant blooms stand out in the garden, especially when accented by dark mulch and colorful surrounding flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Improved Coneflower (Echinacea)

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A blooming Sombrero® 'Mandarin Mambo' Coneflower (Echinacea) shows off vibrant petals and a dark textured center, surrounded by lush green leaves with a softly blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A terra cotta pot holds blooming orange Sombrero® 'Mandarin Mambo' Coneflower (Echinacea) with dark centers and green leaves, set outdoors against a blurred natural background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Sombrero® Mandarin Mambo Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower (Echinacea) features bright red blooms with spiky dark orange centers above green foliage, with a few pale buds below the vibrant petals of this stunning native perennial - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of a vibrant Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower (Echinacea), featuring pointed bright red petals, a dark spiky center, and green leaves with blurred red blooms in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Bright red Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower (Echinacea) blooms with dark centers and yellow-tipped stamens rise above green foliage, bringing vibrant color to sunny gardens - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A group of colorful Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower (Echinacea) with dark centers blooms in a sunny garden bed, set among lush green leaves and rich soil - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower (Echinacea)

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A cluster of Spintop® Red Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) with vivid blooms and green foliage in full bloom against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Spintop® Red Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) features bright red and orange blooms with yellow-tipped petals in dense clusters above green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Spintop® Red Blanket Flower (Gaillardia)

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A planting of Spintop® Red Starburst Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) with yellow petals, red centers, green leaves, and unopened buds - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.Close-up of Spintop® Red Starburst Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) features bright yellow petals with red centers and dark brown disk florets by green leaves and buds at various stages of bloom - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Spintop® Red Starburst Blanket Flower (Gaillardia)

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