Everyone loves a stunning landscape—it's a personal retreat, a source of joy, and a point of pride. A well-tended yard brings families and neighbors together, supports pollinators, and boosts mental and physical health. Studies even show gardening reduces stress and improves mood. Yet, time and money can hold us back. We're here to help you create a beautiful, low-maintenance garden that fits your lifestyle. Start small, perhaps one corner or season at a time, and watch your garden grow affordably.
Below, discover customer-favorite plants that thrive with minimal effort—perfect for busy gardeners. They're grouped into easy-to-navigate categories: Perennials, Shrubs, and Annuals.
Perennial Plants
Perennials are the backbone of low-maintenance gardening: plant once and enjoy them for years.
Echinacea
Why You’ll Love It: Vibrant daisy-like blooms native to North America. Drought-tolerant, thrives even in poor soil, blooming July through September. Butterflies, bees, and birds adore it.
Top Picks: Supreme™ Cantaloupe, Sombrero® Salsa Red, Prairie Blaze™ Green.
Zones: 4–9
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
ProTip: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers. Cut back in late fall or early spring, leaving some seed heads for birds. Water until established, then rarely.
Nepeta
Why You’ll Love It: Aromatic gray-green foliage and soft purple-blue blooms make a fuss-free garden addition. Drought-resistant, pest-free, and deer-resistant.
Top Picks: Cat’s Pajamas, Cat’s Meow
Zones: Adaptable
Sun: Full to partial sun
ProTip: Trim after first blooms for a second flush. Prune in early spring. Water minimally once established.
Hemerocallis
Why You’ll Love It: Trumpet-shaped blooms in bold or pastel colors attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant.
Top Picks: Stella Supreme, Rainbow Rhythm® Persian Ruby, Inkheart
Zones: 3–9
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
ProTip: Deadhead to prolong bloom season. Cut foliage down in late fall. Keep soil moist until established.
Hardy Hibiscus
Why You’ll Love It: Tropical-looking, large blooms add drama and color as a focal point or hedge.
Top Picks: Luna Red, Luna White, Midnight Marvel
Zones: 4–9
Sun: Full sun
ProTip: Prefers moist soil—use mulch and drip irrigation. Prune to the ground in late fall or early winter.
Bushes and Shrubs
Shrubs provide long-lasting structure—great for borders, hedges, or standout focal points.
Rose Bushes
Why You’ll Love It: Modern varieties bloom nonstop, resist disease, and require little water once established. They're pollinator favorites.
Top Picks: Orange Glow™ Knock Out®, Oso Easy Italian Ice®, Oso Easy Red Stripe™, Popcorn Drift®
Zones: 4–11
Sun: Full sun
ProTip: Prune late winter or early spring. Water infrequently after established.
Buddleia
Why You’ll Love It: Fragrant flower cones attract pollinators all summer. Newer cultivars are compact and non-invasive.
Top Picks: Pugster Periwinkle®, Lo & Behold® Blue Chip Jr., Miss Ruby
Zones: 5–9
Sun: Full sun
ProTip: Prune in spring as buds emerge. Water deeply but rarely once established.
Chaenomeles
Why You’ll Love It: Thornless varieties produce camellia-like blooms that last months. Deer-resistant and salt-tolerant.
ProTip: Prune after flowering. Regular watering in first year, then during drought.
Annual Plants
Annuals offer seasonal color, ideal for containers or garden accents.
Sunflower Plants
Why You’ll Love It: Cheerful, fast-growing blooms, including pollenless varieties great for bouquets.
Top Picks: Autumn Beauty, ProCut® Plum, Pacino Gold
Zones: 2–11
Sun: Full sun
ProTip: Stake taller varieties. Water deeply but infrequently once established.
Geranium Plants
Why You’ll Love It: Heat-tolerant blooms lasting from spring to fall, perfect for containers or beds.
Top Picks: Ivy League® Light Lavender, Americana™ White Splash, Aristo® Black Beauty
Zones: 2–11
Sun: Partial shade to full sun
ProTip: Deadhead and pinch tips for fullness. Avoid overwatering.
Lantana Plants
Why You’ll Love It: Color-changing blooms attract pollinators. Ideal for baskets, ground cover, or borders.
Top Picks: Dark Purple, Bandolero™ Pineapple, Bandana® Cherry Sunrise
Zones: 2–11
Sun: Full sun
ProTip: Deadhead regularly. Prune in spring. Minimal watering once established.
Get Started Today
These low-maintenance favorites make gardening a joy. Mix Echinacea and Nepeta for a pollinator-friendly space, or pair Hardy Hibiscus with Drift® Roses for a striking border. Explore our products, backed by our No-Risk Guarantee. Have questions? Check our FAQs or contact us—we're here to help your garden flourish effortlessly and affordably.
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By Natalie Carmolli, Proven Winners® ColorChoice®
Photographs courtesy of Proven Winners® ColorChoice®
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