No-Fail Perennials of Southern California

You can't go wrong with these super-easy garden plants for bold color and texture in the landscape.

Southern California's dry and often hot and sunny weather calls for plants that can withstand tough conditions. If you've had troubles finding varieties that look great and don't require a ton of care, try these perennials. We've selected a group of old-fashioned favorites -- in fact, you may see them thriving in yards where no one's cared for them in years.