Dramatic rosettes on woody stems. 'Zwartkop' variety has near-black leaves. Stunning in containers.
Dramatic globe-shaped heads on tall stems. Architectural and deer-proof.
Huge pendant trumpets release intense evening fragrance over a long warm-season bloom.
Shaggy, crown-shaped flowers that hummingbirds fight over.
Sculptural, crane-like flowers in orange and blue. Unmistakable.
Fiery bicolor pinwheels that bloom nonstop in the worst heat and soil.
Lupine-like spikes on a native that lives forever. Gets better with age.
Star-shaped electric blue flowers that bees go absolutely wild for. Self-sows freely.
Explosive cascades of papery bracts. Covers walls and fences in color.
Long, arching flower wands that butterflies absolutely lose their minds over.
Mini petunias that bloom nonstop in hanging baskets. Dozens of color options and no deadheading needed.
Golden cups that carpet hillsides across the state. Closes at night and on cloudy days.
Billowy lavender-blue haze that blooms all season if you shear it back.
Flame-shaped or crested flowers in electric colors that dry beautifully. Heat lovers that thrive in summer.
Grows for decades, then sends up a massive flower stalk up to 20 feet tall before dying. Worth the wait.
A rainbow mix of coneflower colors from a single seed strain. Every plant is a surprise.
The queen of flowering vines. Over 300 species, something for every spot.
Spider-flower with whisker-like stamens and airy blooms. Tall, dramatic annual that self-sows freely.
Tough prairie native with long bloom season and medicinal history.
Bold spikes of tubular red flowers in spring attract hummingbirds before bean pods form.
Grown mostly for dramatic foliage, but the tiny bell flowers are a bonus.
Airy, dancing flowers on thread-thin stems. Effortless cottage garden charm.
The tree of the South. Months of crinkled blooms and gorgeous peeling bark.
Fragrant, walkable ground cover. Bees love it, foot traffic can't kill it.
Virtually indestructible perennial with trumpet blooms in every warm hue.
Cheerful desert wildflower that blooms almost year-round in warm climates. Thrives on neglect.
Spicy-scented, fringed petals. One of the best edging plants there is.
Deep velvety red climber with classic rose fragrance. Repeats reliably on a strong, vigorous plant.
Fuller, double-petaled version of the Knock Out. Same bulletproof performance with more petal count.
Groundcover rose that stays low and spreads wide. Tough, disease-resistant, and constantly in bloom.
Perfect rosettes in blue, green, pink, and purple. Bell-shaped flowers on arching stems. Frost-tender.
Tubular flowers that release sweet fragrance at dusk. A cottage garden classic that attracts moths and hummingbirds.
Glossy evergreen foliage frames intensely fragrant white flowers from late spring into summer.
Bold silvery foliage and large thistle-like buds are both decorative and edible.
Large tropical blooms in vivid colors appear repeatedly from spring through fall.
Tubular, nectar-rich flowers with a fragrance that defines summer evenings.
Massive mophead blooms that shift color with soil pH. Showstoppers.
Neon-bright daisy flowers that shimmer in the sun over succulent foliage. Thrives in hot, dry rock gardens.
The shade annual champion. Flowers prolifically where nothing else will.
Elegant sword-leaved perennials with intricate, ruffled blooms.
Intensely sweet-scented white stars. The scent of warm southern evenings.
The rose that changed everything. Disease-resistant, self-cleaning, and blooms nonstop from spring to frost.
Multi-colored flower clusters that bloom relentlessly in brutal heat.
Fragrant silver-green mounds beloved by bees and humans alike.
Glossy vines are covered in showy trumpet flowers from early summer to frost in warm climates.
Bulletproof color all season long. The workhorse of warm-toned borders.
Enormous fried-egg flowers on blue-gray stems. California's largest native wildflower. Spreads aggressively.
Sweetly scented white blossoms appear intermittently year-round and set thin-skinned lemons.
Fast-climbing vine with trumpets that open fresh every morning.
The classic window-box geranium. Ball-shaped flower clusters above scalloped leaves. Tough container staple.
Cascading color for containers and beds. Blooms nonstop until frost.
Spikes of violet-blue flowers above glossy arrow-shaped leaves. Native pond and stream bank staple.
Bushy form with glossy foliage and abundant pink trumpets suited to pots and borders.
Clusters of pink, sweetly scented blooms cover this classic tropical tree in summer.
Intoxicatingly fragrant tropical blooms. The flower of Hawaiian leis.
Brilliant orange-red blossoms in late spring and summer are followed by decorative, edible fruits.
The queen of the garden. Modern varieties are surprisingly low-maintenance.
Vertical flower spikes that hummingbirds and bees cannot resist.
Electric red spikes that hummingbirds zero in on. Common bedding plant that earns its spot every year.
Classic white-and-gold daisies that look fresh from a meadow painting.
Vertical flower spikes with squeeze-open blooms. Kids love them.
Flat-topped flower clusters on tidy mounds. The easiest flowering shrub.
The most planted perennial in America. Compact, reblooming, and basically indestructible.
Honey-scented carpet of tiny flowers. The best living edging plant.
Ruffled, intensely fragrant climbing flowers in every pastel shade. Cool-season annual that hates heat.
Wiry stems topped with purple clusters that butterflies can't resist. See-through plant for layering.
Cheerful native daisy that blooms for months with almost no care.
Aggressive native vine with fiery trumpets. Hummingbird highway.
Fragrant snowball clusters in spring, then berries for birds in fall.
Evergreen mat with periwinkle-blue flowers. Tough shade ground cover.
Floating jewels that transform any pond. Pads provide shade for fish while flowers dazzle above.
Glossy leaves and nonstop flowers in sun or shade. One of the most reliable bedding plants anywhere.
Highly fragrant white flowers with yellow centers appear in clusters on succulent branches.
Reliable cultivar bearing large red fruits and vivid orange flowers.
Flat-topped clusters on ferny foliage. Thrives on neglect in poor soil.
Sword-like evergreen foliage sends up dramatic stalks of white bells. Tough, architectural, underrated.
Easy-grow annual with electric colors. Cut-and-come-again champion.
Golden prairie workhorse that lights up late summer meadows.
Short clumping grass with distinctive eyebrow-shaped seed heads thrives in dry soils.
Screaming scarlet spikes. The most vivid red in the native plant world.
Grown for kaleidoscopic foliage, not flowers. Pinch blooms to keep energy in the leaves.
Endless forms from dinner-plate to pompom. The obsession of flower farmers.
Blazing star. Spikes that bloom unusually from top to bottom.
Tropical-looking hibiscus flowers on a cold-hardy shrub. Blooms late.
Airy lavender clouds on silver stems. Thrives in heat and poor soil.
Massive blooms rise above umbrella leaves in shallow water. Seedpods are as ornamental as the flowers.
Pure joy on a stalk. Birds love the seeds, kids love the spectacle.
Tall summer spikes of waxy white blooms release powerful evening fragrance.
Low mounds of gray foliage are covered in tubular red-orange flowers in late summer.
Arching, bottlebrush plumes that catch the light. Movement in the garden.
Wrongly blamed for allergies. A vital late-season pollinator magnet.
Succulent leaves, tough as nails. Ages to deep crimson in autumn.
Upright native grass with airy seed heads. Gold and red fall color.