Annuals by Genus
Annuals—plants that grow from seed, and then flower, set seed, and die in a single year—offer the gardener a vast palette. Because they bloom early and often, they are widely employed to provide summer and fall color in gardens whose spring depends on bulbs. Some varieties require heat and full sun; others prosper in moist shade. Annuals also make superb container plants, either individually or in combination. Potted annuals, dropped into holes in your spring garden, will quickly light up the neighborhood.
Annual Poppies
The delicate, crepe-paperlike blossoms of Annual Poppies add bright pops of color to sunny gardens and meadows. Read more
Annual Rudbeckia
The sunny faces of annual Rudbeckia bring bold color and cheer to the garden and to vases over a long season. Read more
Annual Salvia
Many annual forms of Salvia are widely grown for their easy disposition and vivid colors. Read more
Mandevilla
These colorful flowering vines are a favorite for adding a tropical feel to patios, poolscapes, and other outdoor areas. Read more
