giant milkweed
Calotropis gigantea
Thrives in medium moisture and well-drained soils in full sun. Established plants tolerate drought, but … Continued
browsing: annuals — color all summer
Annual plants go through their entire life cycle, from seed to flower to seed, within one single growing season. All roots, stems and leaves die annually, and only the dormant seeds carry them from one generation to the next. Although they must be replanted every spring, they bloom all summer to frost.
balloon plant, hairy balls
Gomphocarpus physocarpa
Native to southeast Africa, this upright shrubby is grown as an annual in Kansas and … Continued
globe amaranth
Gomphrena globosa
‘Fireworks Purple’ grows up to 24″ high and sports lavendar puffy balls with little yellow whiskers. … Continued
heliotrope
Heliotropium arborescens
This South American subshrub will be looking good in containers in the heat of summer … Continued
impatiens
Impatiens ballerina
Covered with blooms all summer, this easy to grow garden classic will make you smile. … Continued
balsam, touch-me-not, spotted snapweed
Impatiens balsamina
Bushy plants bloom in shades of pink, white, red, and salmon throughout the summer and … Continued
SunPatiens® Compact Tropical Rose
Impatiens x hybrida
Variegated green and yellow foliage provides a striking backdrop for loads of showy pink flowers … Continued
double impatiens
Impatiens walleriana 'Silhouette'
‘Silhouette’ double impatiens grow 12-16″ tall and wide. Each flower looks like a small rose. … Continued
Impatiens Fusion Glow Yellow
Impatiens x 'Balfusimglo'
These heat-tolerant shade plants are vigorous and well-branched like their cousins, but feature uniquely shaped … Continued
‘Marguerite’ sweet potato vine
Ipomea batatas 'Marguerite'
‘Marguerite’ has heat and drought tolerant tumbling vines grow 3-6′ long and contrast beautifully with … Continued
sweet potato ‘Ace of Spades’
Ipomea batatas 'Ace of Spades'
‘Ace of Spades’ has almost black, heart-shaped foliage makes gorgeous container, hanging basket and bedding … Continued
sweet potato ‘Bronze’
Ipomea batatas 'Bronze'
‘Bronze’ is gorgeous in containers, hanging baskets and bedding companions. In landscapes, these fast-growing vines … Continued