firecracker vine
Ipomoea lobata
This annual vine is a member of the morning glory family and produces tons of … 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.
chicken gizzard
Irene herbstii
Blood red foliage is veined in pink. Leaves are rounded and slightly puckered. Yes, they … Continued
‘Safari Sky’ South African phlox
Jamesbrittenia hybrid
This heat-tolerant South African native has been on the cusp of greatness for years but … Continued
ornamental mixed gourds
Lagenaria siceraria
Gourds are so fun! What kind of crazy shapes and colors will your plants give … Continued
lantana
Lantana camara
The quintessential southern plant, rewarding high temperatures with copious flowering. ‘Irene’ has unusual yellow, pink … Continued
‘Miss Huff’ lantana
Lantana camara
The most cold-hardy lantana, it is known to survive 0°F. Showy orange blooms give the … Continued
lobelia
Lobelia erinus
Covered with layers of true blue, violet or white blooms all summer long. Great trailers … Continued
sweet alyssum
Lobularia maritima
Tiny fragrant white, pink, and lavender flowers open in clusters on this low-growing annual that … Continued
parrot’s beak
Lotus maculatus
Unusual bicolor blooms look like parrot’s beaks, yellow at the base darkening to orange and … Continued
Lysimachia ‘Walkabout Sunset’
Lysimachia congestiflora
Bold yellow and green variegated foliage is topped with bright yellow flowers. An underutilized annual!
candy corn vine
Manettia luteorubra
Small, bright red blooms tipped with gold look just like candy corn candy! A vigorous … Continued
Four o’clocks
Mirabilis jalapa
An heirloom garden standard grown as an annual, these colorful antiques will self-seed and return … Continued