Guides: Annuals
Hardiness
Salvia (Sage)
Salvia is a diverse and useful genus of plants that offers a variety of ornamental, culinary, and medicinal benefits. With their showy flowers, fragrant leaves, and ease of cultivation, Salvia plants are a popular choice for gardeners and plant enthusiasts around the world.
Meconopsis (Himalayan Poppy)
Prized by shade garden enthusiasts, Meconopsis (Himalayan Poppy) is a member of the poppy family that never fails to stir excitement and desire. Its strikingly beautiful blue poppies have stolen the heart of onlookers for ages.
Tagetes (Marigold)
Blooming their heart out in summer and fall, Tagetes (Marigolds) is a genus of annuals and perennials with showy single or double flowers in shades of orange, yellow, red, gold, white, and any combination of those colors. The strongly aromatic fern-like foliage repels pests such as deer or rabbits, making Marigolds great companion plants to other plants.
Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)
Incredibly showy, Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth) is prized by gardeners for its cheery, long-lasting flowers. Blooming its heart out all summer long and sometimes until frost, this wonderful annual or perennial plant is easy to grow, tolerates heat and drought, and attracts beneficial insects to the garden. To double the pleasure, the brightly colored flowers can be dried without losing their vibrancy to create everlasting bouquets.
Chrysanthemum: Learn How To Plant, Care and Grow Magnificent Flowers
Beloved for their late summer and fall flowers, Chrysanthemums or mums are terrific plants for adding color in borders and containers. Usually easy to grow, these fall garden favorites make wonderful, long-lasting cut flowers too.
Companion Planting With Annuals
Companion planting with annuals can be a great way to improve the health and productivity of your garden. Annual plants are those that complete their life cycle in one growing season, and they can provide a burst of color and interest to any garden.
Marigold: Plant Care and Growing Guide
Learn how to plant, grow and care for Marigolds and add a bright pop of color all summer long.
Calendula: Plant Care and Growing Guide (Pot Marigold)
Learn how to plant, grow and care for Calendula and add a bright pop of color all summer long.
Nasturtium: Plant Care and Growing Guide
Learn how to plant, grow and care for Nasturtium and add a bright pop of color all summer long.
Basil: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting
Learn how to plant, grow and harvest basil and add flavor to your favorite recipes
18 Types of Poppies to Discover
Cherished by gardeners, poppies are lovely at providing cheerful spring and summer color in gardens, containers, and bouquets.
Edible Flowers for Your Garden
Here is a list of wonderful edible flowers you should grow in your garden
Best Annual Flowers For Your Vegetable Garden
Vegetables love flowers. Aside from adding a splash of color, annual flowers planted in and near vegetable gardens and fruit plantings help bring pollinators and other beneficial insects into the garden that will protect and increase your crops.
Poppy Flower: A Burst of Color and History in your Garden
Cherished by gardeners, poppies are lovely at providing cheerful spring and summer color in gardens, containers, and bouquets.
Best and Worst Companion Plants for Basil
Here is a list of basil companion plants you should grow in your garden
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