Egyptian papyrus grass, paper reed
Cyperus papyrus
Exotic-looking, fantastic bold form with pendulous leaves atop upright stems. This fast grower makes an … 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.
moonflower
Datura inoxia, Datura metel
Showy large white blooms open over rich dark foliage and deep red stems punctuated with … Continued
Dara Ornamental Carrot
Daucus carota 'Dara'
Closely related to the biennial Queen Anne’s Lace, this showy relative does not take over … Continued
Jolt™ Cherry dianthus
Dianthus barbatus interspecific
Electrifying colors and all-season performance make Jolt stand out in landscapes and containers. Highly durable … Continued
diascia
Diascia hybrid
New Diascia cultivars really beat the heat and keep blooming through the summer. Peachy orange, … Continued
silver falls
Dichondra argentea
Fantastic silver foliage cascades in mixed containers and hanging baskets. Amazing hot summer foliage!
hyacinth bean vine
Dolichos lablab
With striking foliage, flowers, and seed pods, this vigorous grower covers fence and arbor quickly … Continued
water hyacinth
Eichhornia crassipes
Among the showiest of water garden plants, flower stalks grow about six inches above foliage … Continued
Leavenworth’s eryngo, false purple thistle
Eryngium leavenworthii
Plains native perennial that behaves more like an annual. Spiky leaves are gray-green and deeply … Continued
euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost’
Euphorbia hybrid
Delicate little blooms of white in a thick cloud cover this dense, compact filler all … Continued
snow-on-the-mountain
Euphorbia marginata
Native to prairies from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Colorado and Texas, this showy annual … Continued
snow-on-the-mountain
Euphorbia marginata
Medium green spring foliage gradually develops showy clean white margins at the tips giving a … Continued