Drought Tolerant Seeds

Coneflower ‘White Swan’ Seeds (Echinacea purpurea)

Coneflower ‘White Swan’ is a hardy perennial featuring elegant white daisy-like blooms with soft yellow-orange central cones. Its long flowering season and upright habit make it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant, it’s also ideal for cut flowers.

What Makes It Special

• Pure white petals with golden-orange central cones

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant

Key Features

• Botanical name: Echinacea purpurea

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 80–100 cm

• Bloom time: Summer to early autumn

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Cut flowers and naturalized areas

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Lightly cover seeds with soil

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant 40–50 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward

Coneflower Purple 'Ruby Star' Seeds (Echinacea purpurea)

Coneflower ‘Ruby Star’ is a robust perennial with large, daisy-like blooms in vivid purple-red, centered with coppery cones. Strong stems hold the flowers upright, making them excellent for cutting while also drawing in bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Hardy and low-maintenance, it’s a summer garden essential.

What Makes It Special

• Bold ruby-purple blooms with copper centers

• Loved by pollinators and birds (seed heads in autumn)

• Drought-tolerant and long-lasting perennial

Key Features

• Botanical name: Echinacea purpurea

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 80–100 cm

• Bloom time: Summer to early autumn

Ideal For

• Borders and prairie-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Cut flowers and naturalized areas

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Lightly cover seeds with soil

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant 40–50 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward

Red Coral Bells Seeds (Heuchera sanguinea)

Red Coral Bells is a striking perennial valued for its dainty spikes of bright red, bell-shaped flowers and attractive clumps of scalloped foliage. Blooming from late spring into summer, it’s loved by hummingbirds and makes a charming addition to borders, containers, and cottage gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Brilliant red flower spikes above neat foliage

• Attracts pollinators, especially hummingbirds

• Long-lasting blooms for garden and cut flowers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Heuchera sanguinea

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Containers and edging

• Wildlife and pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr on the soil surface (do not cover)

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward

Rock Cress 'Cascade Mix' Seeds (Aubrieta cultorum hybrida)

Rock Cress 'Cascade Mix' is a low-growing perennial that creates a carpet of vibrant spring color. Its trailing habit and masses of purple, pink, red, and violet blooms spill beautifully over walls, borders, and rock gardens. Hardy and easy to grow, it’s a spring favorite for adding rich groundcover.

What Makes It Special

• Produces a cascade of bright spring flowers

• Excellent for rockeries, walls, and edging

• Hardy and long-lasting groundcover

Key Features

• Botanical name: Aubrieta cultorum hybrida

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Bloom time: Spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and slopes

• Edging and groundcover

• Walls, containers, and cottage gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Lightly cover seeds with soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant 20–25 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward

Dwarf Sea Thrift Pink Seeds (Armeria maritima)

Dwarf Sea Thrift Pink is a compact perennial with neat clumps of grass-like foliage topped by charming, pink pom-pom flowers. Blooming from late spring through summer, it’s perfect for edging, rock gardens, and containers. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it thrives in poor, well-drained soils.

What Makes It Special

• Compact tufts with bright pink blooms

• Long-lasting flowers from late spring to summer

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Botanical name: Armeria maritima

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and borders

• Coastal gardens

• Containers and edging

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Press seeds lightly into soil; do not cover too deeply

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Space 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward

German Statice Seeds (Limonium tataricum)

German Statice is a hardy perennial valued for its delicate sprays of tiny white blooms held above a base of green foliage. Long-lasting both fresh and dried, the flowers retain their beauty in arrangements, making them a florist’s favorite. Drought-tolerant and easy to grow, it thrives in sunny, well-drained spots.

What Makes It Special

• Produces airy clusters of white flowers

• Excellent for dried and fresh arrangements

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Botanical name: Limonium tataricum

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Bloom time: Summer

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens

• Dried flower arrangements

• Rock gardens and sunny borders

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward

Woodland Sage Seeds (Salvia nemorosa)

Woodland Sage is a hardy perennial prized for its upright spires of violet-blue flowers that bloom from early summer into autumn. With aromatic foliage and a long flowering season, it’s a pollinator magnet, attracting bees and butterflies all season long. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it’s a reliable choice for borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic plantings.

What Makes It Special

• Striking violet-blue flower spikes that bloom for months

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Low-maintenance, hardy, and drought-tolerant

Key Features

• Botanical name: Salvia nemorosa

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 40–60 cm (16–24 in)

• Bloom time: Early summer to autumn

• Aromatic foliage

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Naturalistic and dry gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Press seeds lightly into soil; do not cover deeply

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Space plants 30–40 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward

Alyssum 'Gold Basket' Seeds (Alyssum saxatile)

Alyssum 'Gold Basket' is a striking perennial that covers itself with brilliant golden-yellow blooms in spring. Forming neat, spreading mounds, it creates a dazzling display in rock gardens, borders, and walls. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow, this sun-loving plant is perfect for brightening dry, poor soils with long-lasting color.

What Makes It Special

• Masses of golden-yellow flowers in spring

• Compact, spreading habit for vibrant groundcover

• Thrives in poor, dry soils and resists drought

Key Features

• Botanical name: Alyssum saxatile

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Bloom time: Spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and sunny slopes

• Wall crevices and borders

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Press seeds lightly into soil; do not bury deeply

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Space plants 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the following spring

Pasque Flower Purple Seeds (Pulsatilla vulgaris)

Pasque Flower Purple is a hardy perennial that brightens early spring with rich, velvety purple blooms. One of the first flowers of the season, it thrives in cool conditions and pairs beautifully with rock gardens and sunny borders. Its ferny foliage and decorative fluffy seed heads extend garden interest long after flowering.

What Makes It Special

• Deep purple, silky blooms in early spring

• Unique fluffy seed heads for lasting appeal

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Botanical name: Pulsatilla vulgaris

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 20–30 cm (8–12 in)

• Bloom time: Early spring

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and borders

• Cottage and naturalistic plantings

• Early pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Lightly cover seeds; keep soil moist

• Germination: 21–30 days at 15–20°C

• Space 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year