sun requirementsFull sun to partial shade heightup to 8’ hardiness zones2-11 Sweet peas are another annual flower with a very short seed-to-bloom time. Their bright flowers appearin as little as 50 days after planting. In mild climates, sow your sweet pea seeds in fall. They will begin...
Taller varieties are the most versatile for cut flowers, but may need staking. With a rainbow of colors to choose from, this old-fashioned annual will never go off trend. When all the flowers on a blooming stalk have faded, cut off at the base to encourage new growth Height/Spread: 8 ...
sun requirementsFull sun to partial shade height8 to 12 inches hardiness zones10 to 11 Isotoma or star flowers are often grown as perennials in warmer climates and have fine, dark green fern-like foliage. Very similar to creeping phlox, the plant mounds and trails off once it fills out. ...
Cool weather can be hard to garden in because you never know how long it will last. But there are many garden flowers that prefer the cool days of spring and fall. Often, gardeners think only ofperennialsfor a sequence of bloom. Many cool-season annuals look wonderful in containers and g...
Big ol’ gal that will not favor you with blossoms until September. Absolutely not hardy here, or anywhere north of Zone 8. Take cuttings, ’cause baby she’s worth it. The furry, hot pink flowers will thrill any hummingbirds left zipping around (I read ours the riot act this weekend...
Lobelia erinus is a low growing plant with tons of tiny, trailing flowers. Most of the literature says that it should be grown in full sun or partial shade. But in my zone 8 summer garden, I’ve actually had the best luck with it in the shade. (The further north you live, the mor...
Zones:3 to 8 Size:1 to 6 feet tall x 1 to 4 feet wide Care requirements:Full sun; loamy, well-draining soil 14of 15 Floss Flowers AlessandroZocc / Getty Images An annual in most zones, these frilly flowers offer visual interest to any garden. While floss flowers (Ageratum) come in ...
Zone: 3 to 8 Exposure: Full sun to part shade Height: 1′ to 4′ Width: 2′ to 4′ Bloom time: Late summer to fall Flower color: Blue, pink, purple, red and white Asters are low-maintenance, native perennials that produce beautiful daisy-like flowers in the fall. ...
Flowers Bloom: Summer through Fall. Plant Height: Two to three feet tall. Light Requirements: Full sun to partial sun. Ideal Soil pH: 6.5 – 7.5. Hardiness Zone: 2 – 11. This versatile plant grows well in most hardiness zones. Toxicity: None Native To: Asia Plant Type: Annual Botanical...
Zones: 4-8 Exposure: Full sun Height/Spread: 1 to 8 feet tall, up to 6 feet wide Bloom time: Spring, summer One of the most popular flowering shrubs, spirea produces abundant clusters of white, light pink, or rosy red flowers over a long season of bloom. Newer cultivars not only hav...