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.
A close-up of Eye Catcher® 'Coral Craze' Coneflower (Echinacea) with vibrant pink pointed petals and a spiky orange center, set among green leaves and another similar bloom in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Eye Catcher® 'Coral Craze' Coneflowers (Echinacea), featuring vibrant pink blooms with dark centers, thrives among green leaves by a stone pathway - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Eye Catcher® 'Coral Craze' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$18.99
$18.99

Illustration of a house with a front yard landscaped using the EZ Scapes™ Beat The Heat #2 Garden Kit, featuring drought-tolerant perennials, pink and white flowering plants, and shrubs in decorative curved garden beds - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Diagram of two 10 x 5 layouts for the EZ Scapes™ Beat The Heat #2 Garden Kit: shallow border and island styles, both with sun-loving perennials—tall grasses (green), pink flowers, yellow daisies—in repeating grid patterns - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

EZ Scapes™ - Beat The Heat #2 - Garden Kit

$139.43
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Clusters of small, white Festival Star® Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) flowers with green leaves and stems create a lush, dense look. These delicate blooms are surrounded by fresh greenery - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of Festival Star® Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) shows clusters of tiny white flowers and green stems against a blurred background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Festival Star® Baby's Breath (Gypsophila)

$17.99
$17.99

A cluster of vibrant orange and pink Fire Spinner® Ice Plant (Delosperma) flowers with narrow petals and yellow centers blooms among dense green succulent leaves, accented by a small brown rock on the right - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Fire Spinner® Ice Plant (Delosperma) features dense clusters of orange and purple blooms above succulent foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Fire Spinner® Ice Plant (Delosperma)

$17.99
$17.99

Close-up of a flowering plant with clusters of bright pink to magenta blossoms on dark reddish-purple stems, photographed outdoors against a softly blurred green and yellow garden background. - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A tall flowering plant with dark reddish-purple stems and bright pink blossoms, planted in a garden bed with grass and other plants in the background. - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Flutterjoy™ 'Neon Nights' Cardinal Flower (Lobelia)

$19.99
$19.99
Close-up of blooming Flutter™ Deep Blue Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa) with delicate purple petals and vibrant green foliage, its blossoms standing out against lush greenery - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A brown terracotta pot holds green foliage and clusters of light purple Flutter™ Deep Blue Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa) displayed against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Flutter™ Deep Blue Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa)

$17.99
$17.99

Close-up of bright magenta and white ruffled blooms, like Fruit Punch® 'Black Cherry Frost' Pinks (Dianthus), show intricate patterns on green stems - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of red and white ruffled carnations, like the Fruit Punch® 'Black Cherry Frost' Pinks (Dianthus), fill the image with vibrant, serrated petals, blooms, lush green stems, and unopened buds - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fruit Punch® 'Black Cherry Frost' Pinks (Dianthus)

$18.99
$18.99
Clusters of Fruit Punch® 'Cherry Vanilla' Pinks (Dianthus) feature pink and white ruffled blooms with deep centers and pale edges, above green-gray leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of dark pink Fruit Punch® 'Cherry Vanilla' Pinks (Dianthus) with frilled white edges bloom among green leaves in a garden bed with mulch in front and blurred purple flowers behind - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Fruit Punch® 'Cherry Vanilla' Pinks (Dianthus)

$18.99
$18.99
Two vibrant coral pink Fruit Punch® 'Classic Coral' Pinks (Dianthus) blooms stand amid slender green leaves, with more pink blossoms in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Fruit Punch® 'Classic Coral' Pinks (Dianthus) blooms in a garden bed, surrounded by green leaves and brown soil - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fruit Punch® 'Classic Coral' Pinks (Dianthus)

$18.99
$18.99

A close-up of vibrant Fruit Punch® 'Cranberry Cocktail' Pinks (Dianthus) in bloom, with green leaves and a bud, growing outdoors in soil - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Vivid pink Fruit Punch® 'Cranberry Cocktail' Pinks (Dianthus) bloom with ruffled petals on green stems and buds, standing out against a lush background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fruit Punch® 'Cranberry Cocktail' Pinks (Dianthus)

$18.99
$18.99

Close-up of Fruit Punch® 'Funky Fuchsia' Pinks (Dianthus) displays bright pink ruffled blooms, making it a standout perennial border plant, surrounded by green foliage and some partially visible yellow buds in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Bright magenta double blooms of Fruit Punch® ‘Funky Fuchsia’ Pinks (Dianthus) feature frilled petals and slender green leaves, plus unopened buds - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fruit Punch® 'Funky Fuchsia' Pinks (Dianthus)

$27.99
$27.99
A vibrant Fruit Punch® 'Maraschino' Pinks (Dianthus) blooms, centered among green, slender leaves and buds. Its ruffled red petals and delicate pinkish stamens make this perennial a striking garden feature - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Bright red perennial blooms of Fruit Punch® 'Maraschino' Pinks (Dianthus) cluster amid narrow green leaves and buds in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Fruit Punch® 'Maraschino' Pinks (Dianthus)

$27.99
$27.99
Close-up of Fruit Punch® 'Raspberry Ruffles' Pinks (Dianthus) with ruffled pink petals edged in white amid lush green foliage, highlighting its vibrant layers and texture - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of Fruit Punch® 'Raspberry Ruffles' Pinks (Dianthus) with fragrant pink, ruffled blooms, adds charm and vibrant color to garden beds with its lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fruit Punch® 'Raspberry Ruffles' Pinks (Dianthus)

$18.99
$18.99
A close-up of a single Fruit Punch® 'Spiked Punch' Pinks (Dianthus) displays its vibrant, fringed magenta pink petals amid narrow greenish-gray leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Three bright magenta pink blooms with fringed petals of Fruit Punch® 'Spiked Punch' Pinks (Dianthus) stand out among slender green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Fruit Punch® 'Spiked Punch' Pinks (Dianthus)

$18.99
$18.99
Close-up of three Fruit Punch® 'Sweetie Pie' Pinks (Dianthus) with ruffled pink and light pink blooms, set among narrow green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of a cluster of vibrant Fruit Punch® 'Sweetie Pie' Pinks (Dianthus) with ruffled pink petals blooms densely amid green foliage, creating a lush and colorful perennial flower display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fruit Punch® 'Sweetie Pie' Pinks (Dianthus)

$18.99
$18.99

Close-up of Fruit Punch® 'Whipped Cream' Pinks (Dianthus) with ruffled white petals and green buds, set against a background of lush foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A cluster of Fruit Punch® 'Whipped Cream' Pinks (Dianthus) with green leaves grows in a garden bed covered with brown mulch - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Fruit Punch® 'Whipped Cream' Pinks (Dianthus)

$18.99
$18.99
A garden bed featuring tall, spiky purple spring blooms and bright yellow-green foliage of 'Golden Anniversary' False Indigo (Baptisia), surrounded by perennials, lush greenery, and vibrant purple ground cover - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of Golden Anniversary' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall stems with clusters of deep purple flowers above light green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Golden Anniversary' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$21.99
$21.99
Close-up of Granita® Raspberry Ice Plant (Delosperma) features bright pink blooms with thin petals and yellow centers above dense green succulent leaves, creating a stunning, drought-tolerant ground cover ideal for sunny spots - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of bright pink Granita® Raspberry Ice Plant (Delosperma) flowers with narrow petals grows among succulent green leaves, offering a vibrant, colorful, and drought-tolerant ground cover - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Granita® Raspberry Ice Plant (Delosperma)

$17.99
$17.99
A striking display of 'Green Twister' Coneflower (Echinacea) features large brown centers and petals blending green, yellow, and pink - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Green Twister Coneflower (Echinacea)

$17.99
$17.99

A close-up of a vibrant Happy Ever Appster® 'Red Hot Returns' Daylily (Hemerocallis) with yellow-green center, surrounded by green leaves and buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Two vibrant pink Happy Ever Appster® 'Red Hot Returns' Daylilies (Hemerocallis) with yellow centers bloom side by side on green stems, set against a soft, blurred backdrop of foliage and soil - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Happy Ever Appster™ 'Red Hot Returns' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

$17.99
$17.99
A close-up of a pale yellow Honeymoon® 'California Dreaming' Lenten Rose (Helleborus) with delicate petals, yellow stamens, and surrounded by green leaves and buds - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Honeymoon® 'California Dreaming' Lenten Rose (Helleborus)

$18.99
$18.99
A close-up shows a person holding a Honeymoon® 'French Kiss' Lenten Rose (Helleborus) with pale purple petals, dark purple edges, and clustered white and dark purple stamens; the background has blurred people and shaded gardens - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of Honeymoon® 'French Kiss' Lenten Rose (Helleborus) flowers featuring pale white and purple petals with yellow-green centers and fine purple veining, ideal for brightening shade gardens - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Honeymoon® 'French Kiss' Lenten Rose (Helleborus)

$18.99
$18.99
A close-up of a light green Honeymoon® 'Irish Luck' Lenten Rose (Helleborus) with five petals, dark purple center markings, and pale yellow stamens. Two fingers gently hold this shade perennial; green leaves appear in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Honeymoon® 'Irish Luck' Lenten Rose (Helleborus)

$18.99
$18.99
A close-up of the Honeymoon® 'New York Night' Lenten Rose (Helleborus), displaying its dark purple-black petals and bright yellow-green center, gently held by a person's fingers among green leaves in a shade garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Honeymoon® 'New York Night' Lenten Rose (Helleborus) with dark purple blooms and pale yellow stamens, showcased among green leaves in a shady garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Honeymoon® 'New York Night' Lenten Rose (Helleborus)

$18.99
$18.99