Drought Tolerant Flower Favorites

Create a beautiful, resilient garden that thrives with less water. Our Drought Tolerant Flower Favorites collection features carefully selected flower seeds, wildflowers, bulbs, and perennials that flourish in dry conditions, making them perfect for xeriscape gardens, low-rainfall regions, sandy soils, and water-wise landscapes.

Drought tolerant plants are varieties that can thrive with minimal supplemental watering once established. Many have naturally adapted to dry climates through deep root systems, water-storing foliage, silvery or fuzzy leaves, or reduced water needs. These hardy plants are ideal for gardeners looking to reduce irrigation while still enjoying vibrant blooms, pollinator activity, and season-long beauty.

Keep in mind that this collection contains some of our favorites, it does not contain all our drought tolerant plants available on our site. So, if you see one variety of a favorite flower here in our collection, rest assured that all varieties in that family are drought tolerant as well.

  • main-collection-product-grid Purple creeping thyme flowers with green foliage spreading over a rocky surface.

    Creeping Thyme Seeds

    Low-maintenance perennial groundcover with a citrusy scent

    Creeping Thyme Seeds

    Low-maintenance perennial groundcover with a citrusy scent
    As Low As $7.99
    As Low As $7.99
  • main-collection-product-grid Person holding a vibrant bouquet of colorful zin master zinnia flowers in a garden setting

    Zin Master - Zinnia Flower Seed Mix

    An all-time best seller with essential colors and forms in one easy-to-grow mix

    Zin Master - Zinnia Flower Seed Mix

    An all-time best seller with essential colors and forms in one easy-to-grow mix
    As Low As $19.49
    As Low As $19.49
  • main-collection-product-grid Colorado mix yarrow with yellow, red, and pink blooms in a sunny garden.

    Yarrow Seeds - Colorado Mix

    A colorful mix ideal for cut flowers or edging borders

    Yarrow Seeds - Colorado Mix

    A colorful mix ideal for cut flowers or edging borders
    As Low As $6.49
    As Low As $6.49
  • main-collection-product-grid Close-up of a vibrant purple bee balm flower with a blurred green background.

    Bee Balm Seeds - Wild Bergamot

    This thistle-like wildflower is the preferred bloom of bees everywhere

    Bee Balm Seeds - Wild Bergamot

    This thistle-like wildflower is the preferred bloom of bees everywhere
    As Low As $6.49
    As Low As $6.49
  • main-collection-product-grid A close-up shot of a Black Eyed Susan flower, showcasing its vibrant yellow petals and dark center.

    Black Eyed Susan Seeds

    This distinctive wildflower is a North American native and great for a kid's garden

    Black Eyed Susan Seeds

    This distinctive wildflower is a North American native and great for a kid's garden
    As Low As $5.49
    As Low As $5.49
  • main-collection-product-grid Russell lupine tall spiky blooms in mixed colors against a bright green garden backdrop.

    Russell Lupine Seeds

    A blend of vibrant colors to liven up your perennial flower patch

    Russell Lupine Seeds

    A blend of vibrant colors to liven up your perennial flower patch
    As Low As $5.49
    As Low As $5.49
  • main-collection-product-grid Bright Orange Poppy with delicate petals held by a woman against a blurred green background.

    California Poppy Seeds - Orange

    This classic orange bloom is California's state flower

    California Poppy Seeds - Orange

    This classic orange bloom is California's state flower
    As Low As $5.49
    As Low As $5.49
  • main-collection-product-grid Moonlight african marigold bright yellow bloom with green foliage on a blurred backdrop.

    African Marigold Seeds - Moonlight

    Pale yellow blooms will illuminate your summer garden

    African Marigold Seeds - Moonlight

    Pale yellow blooms will illuminate your summer garden
    As Low As $5.49
    As Low As $5.49
  • main-collection-product-grid Multiple vibrant colored zinnia thumbelina dwarf blooms on a sunny garden background

    Zinnia Seeds (Dwarf) - Thumbelina Mix

    Excellent for pots, low growing beds, and edges from midsummer to frost

    Zinnia Seeds (Dwarf) - Thumbelina Mix

    Excellent for pots, low growing beds, and edges from midsummer to frost
    As Low As $5.49
    As Low As $5.49
  • main-collection-product-grid A close-up view of vibrant blue borage flowers with a wooden background.

    Borage Seeds

    Must have addition to your vegetable garden as a pollinator attractor

    Borage Seeds

    Must have addition to your vegetable garden as a pollinator attractor
    As Low As $4.99
    As Low As $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid Pale yellow cosmos xanthos flower with yellow center against a plain light background.

    Cosmos Seeds - Xanthos

    These buttery blooms are a cut flower garden staple

    Cosmos Seeds - Xanthos

    These buttery blooms are a cut flower garden staple
    $6.49
    $6.49
  • main-collection-product-grid A grid graphic showing the bloomed contents of Dry Area Wildflower Seed Mix

    Dry Area Wildflower Seed Mix

    19 wildflowers particularly well-suited to heat and drought

    Dry Area Wildflower Seed Mix

    19 wildflowers particularly well-suited to heat and drought
    As Low As $15.99
    As Low As $15.99
  • main-collection-product-grid A woman holding a bouquet of benary giant mix zinnia flowers with green leaves in the background.

    Zinnia Seeds - Benary's Giant Mix

    Benary’s Giant series of our tallest zinnias in a wide range of colors with massive five-inch blooms
    Out of Stock

    Zinnia Seeds - Benary's Giant Mix

    Benary’s Giant series of our tallest zinnias in a wide range of colors with massive five-inch blooms
    $7.49
    $7.49
    Out of Stock
  • main-collection-product-grid Vibrant mexican torch sunflower with bright orange-red flowers on a natural backdrop

    Mexican Sunflower Seeds - Torch

    Prolific daisy-shaped blooms in a rich rusty red

    Mexican Sunflower Seeds - Torch

    Prolific daisy-shaped blooms in a rich rusty red
    As Low As $5.49
    As Low As $5.49
  • main-collection-product-grid A bundle of fresh rosemary leaves tied together, placed on a wooden surface.

    Rosemary Seeds

    Aromatic, savory and ornamental

    Rosemary Seeds

    Aromatic, savory and ornamental
    $6.99
    $6.99
  • main-collection-product-grid Close-up of vibrant green lemon balm leaves against a blurred garden background.

    Lemon Balm Seeds

    Leaves are lemony and used for flavoring in salads, soups, and butter

    Lemon Balm Seeds

    Leaves are lemony and used for flavoring in salads, soups, and butter
    As Low As $4.99
    As Low As $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid White zinnia cactus snowman flowers with pointed petals on a natural green backdrop

    Zinnia Seeds - Cactus Snowman

    These elegant alabaster blooms last a week or more in the vase

    Zinnia Seeds - Cactus Snowman

    These elegant alabaster blooms last a week or more in the vase
    As Low As $5.49
    As Low As $5.49
  • main-collection-product-grid Deep cherry red zinnia cherry queen flower in close-up on a green garden background

    Zinnia Seeds - Cherry Queen

    Sizeable scarlet blooms make striking bedding plants

    Zinnia Seeds - Cherry Queen

    Sizeable scarlet blooms make striking bedding plants
    As Low As $5.49
    As Low As $5.49
  • main-collection-product-grid Bouquet of benary giant salmon rose zinnia flowers held by a person wearing a light blue dress.

    Zinnia Seeds - Benary's Giant Salmon Rose

    Benary's Giant series features massive double blooms in a range of vibrant colors

    Zinnia Seeds - Benary's Giant Salmon Rose

    Benary's Giant series features massive double blooms in a range of vibrant colors
    $6.49
    $6.49
  • main-collection-product-grid Close-up of vibrant pink swamp milkweed flowers with green foliage against a soft-focus background. | copyright: Floramedia UK Ltd

    Swamp Milkweed Seeds - Carmine

    A tall heirloom cultivar that boasts fragrant pink florets

    Swamp Milkweed Seeds - Carmine

    A tall heirloom cultivar that boasts fragrant pink florets
    As Low As $7.49
    As Low As $7.49
  • main-collection-product-grid A vibrant red, white and pink bee balm flower in full bloom, showcasing its unique petals.

    Bee Balm Seeds - Mix

    Colorful blooms with a delightful fragrance

    Bee Balm Seeds - Mix

    Colorful blooms with a delightful fragrance
    $7.49
    $7.49
  • main-collection-product-grid Person holding a bouquet of orange and yellow crackerjack mix marigold flowers in a garden setting

    African Marigold Seeds - Crackerjack Mix

    The tallest marigolds we offer, in classic colors

    African Marigold Seeds - Crackerjack Mix

    The tallest marigolds we offer, in classic colors
    As Low As $5.49
    As Low As $5.49
  • main-collection-product-grid Bright yellow topolino dwarf sunflower with dark center on a sunny yellow field backdrop

    Sunflower Seeds (Dwarf) - Topolino

    Branching, dainty blooms are ideal for containers and gift giving

    Sunflower Seeds (Dwarf) - Topolino

    Branching, dainty blooms are ideal for containers and gift giving
    As Low As $5.49
    As Low As $5.49
  • main-collection-product-grid Bright pink cosmos dazzler flowers on long stems against a blurred green background.

    Cosmos Seeds - Dazzler

    It's easy to see why this magenta gem is a showstopper

    Cosmos Seeds - Dazzler

    It's easy to see why this magenta gem is a showstopper
    As Low As $5.49
    As Low As $5.49

Create a beautiful, resilient garden that thrives with less water. Our Drought Tolerant Flower Favorites collection features carefully selected flower seeds, wildflowers, bulbs, and perennials that flourish in dry conditions, making them perfect for xeriscape gardens, low-rainfall regions, sandy soils, and water-wise landscapes.

Drought tolerant plants are varieties that can thrive with minimal supplemental watering once established. Many have naturally adapted to dry climates through deep root systems, water-storing foliage, silvery or fuzzy leaves, or reduced water needs. These hardy plants are ideal for gardeners looking to reduce irrigation while still enjoying vibrant blooms, pollinator activity, and season-long beauty.

Keep in mind that this collection contains some of our favorites, it does not contain all our drought tolerant plants available on our site. So, if you see one variety of a favorite flower here in our collection, rest assured that all varieties in that family are drought tolerant as well.