Annual flowers from the garden can be cut for artistic arrangement and enjoyment in the home. Annuals grown from seed will flower in the time of one season or year. Annuals come to us from almost all parts of the world. Most are highly adaptable and will provide bloom and fragrance from early spring to […] More
There are many flowering annuals that don’t need much moisture to look great. They have adapted to environments with hot sunny conditions or prolonged dry spells. If drought or water restrictions are common where you live, choose plants that can get along without ample water. Grow drought-tolerant plants to make your garden less water-dependent. They […] More
Deer-resistant plants are plants deer tend to not eat. If deer are hungry enough they will eat practically any kind of plant. This list includes annuals, perennials, and bulbs that deer have turned away from in many gardens; there is no guarantee they will not eat them in your garden. As a general rule, deer […] More
Fragrant annuals and perennials bring delight to the garden. In planting fragrant annuals and perennials consider first the place and circumstance. Choose annuals and perennials that will grow in your climate, then consider whether the plant will thrive in the sun or shade in the spot you have in mind, then consider the flower color […] More
Drought tolerant annuals and perennials are plants that can withstand dry soil after their roots are established. No plant is drought-resistant until it become established. All plants require a steady supply of moisture when first planted. Once a plant is established and has a deep root system, it requires less water. Annuals and perennials started […] More
Annuals are plants that bloom in the same year that they are planted. A hardy annual is an annual plant that can tolerate frost and its seeds can tolerate a cold winter. The seeds of hardy annuals can be sown in the open garden in early spring or autumn. The seeds of hardy annuals can […] More
Moluccella–commonly called Bells of Ireland–bears small, tubular, 2-lipped hooded flowers from summer to autumn. The flowers are borne in whorls of 6 to 8 flowers each with a pale green calyx. Bells of Ireland is an annual with broadly, ovate, deeply scalloped, pale green leaves. Grow Moluccella in a mixed or annual border. The unusual […] More
Nemophila species are spreading or prostrate annuals with saucer- or bell-shaped five-petaled flowers in shades of blue or white. Their low-growing habit makes them a good choice for edges of borders, rock gardens, and containers. Nemophila flowers are distinctively marked with spots, blotches, or stripes in purple or black. Nemophila flowers from summer into autumn—most […] More
Sanvitalia–commonly called creeping zinnia–is grown as half-hardy annuals for its colorful flowers that resemble miniature black-eyed Susans. Creeping zinnia both mounds and trails. Mounds are covered with ¾ inch (18mm) wide flowers. Raised purple-brown centers are surrounded by a ring of golden-yellow petals. Plant Sanvitalia where it can trail over walls or cascade from hanging […] More
Ageratum–commonly called floss flower–is a colorful low-growing annual that forms compact mounds of dark green leaves. The mounds are covered with fuzzy, wide white purple, or blue flowers. Ageratum blooms from early summer to the first frost in autumn. Ageratum’s soft green leaves are roundish and often hear-shaped at the base. Flowers are tassel-like and […] More
Arctotis is a genus of annuals and tender perennials that produce brightly colored daisy-like flowers. There are 50 or so species in this genus. Arctotis is commonly referred to as the African daisy. Arctotis are natives of South Africa. They grow naturally in dry conditions producing rosettes of gray- to silvery-green leaves. Flowers are borne […] More
Thymophylla–commonly called Dahlberg daisy–is a branching annual with fern-like pungent leaves. From spring to summer, it produces small upturned, star-shaped, bright yellow flowerheads. Thymophylla is a good choice for summer bedding. It is also good in containers and hanging baskets. Thymophylla is a genus of 10 to 12 species of erect to spreading, bushy, strongly […] More
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