Now here is a flower group that has so many colors, so many sizes, so many bloom shapes… there is truly a type of Zinnia for everybody! They are easy to grow from seed, fast-growing, and sun-loving. Zinnias hold a special place in my heart, as they were my grandmother’s signature flower. She had rows […]

One of the most common bedding plants used for partial to full-shade areas, Wax Begonia is a great low-maintenance plant! The bronzed-leaf varieties also offer an interesting color contrast for your landscape and flower planters. Learn how to grow and care for Wax Begonia right here with our detailed guide! Table of Contents Basic Facts

Not to be confused with the ground-cover of the same name, annual Vincas are often one of the most enduring annuals in the garden. They will bloom and bloom all the way until a hard freeze and they are low-maintenance to boot! Learn how to grow and care for Vinca right here with our detailed

The Pansy is a hybrid of the Viola and is a member of the Violet family. Pansies tend to have larger blooms than Violas, but they have similar hardiness levels. You will often see Pansies and Violas available at the same times of year. Pansies are probably best known in the gardening world as the

One of the hardiest annuals around for dry areas of the garden, Moss Rose can look great planted in the ground or in containers. It will spread out and form a groundcover, or trail off the sides of the planter. Learn how to grow and care for Moss Rose right here with our detailed guide.

Marigolds are one of the most well-known and popular annuals around and are very readily available at garden centers and big box stores. Read on to discover how to best grow this favorite of the garden! Table of Contents Basic Facts Common Names Marigold Botanical Name Tagetes Family Asteraceae Zones Marigold is a true annual.

Lantana is an evergreen perennial shrub in warmer zones that is commonly grown as an annual in cooler zones. It is a fast-grower with a wide variety of brightly colored blooms, and is good for attracting butterflies to the garden. Learn how to plant and grow Lantana right here with our detailed guide! Table of

Truly an exotic and show-stopping annual flower, Gazania is a sun-loving plant that’s perfect for a hot and dry spot in your garden. Table of Contents Basic Facts Common Names Gazania, Treasure Flower, African Daisy Botanical Name Gazania rigens Family Asteraceae Zones Usually grown as an annual but can be perennial in Zones 10-11. Flower

With showy colors and a classic wildflower look, Cosmos are an easy to grow and beautiful addition to any garden. Learn how to plant and grow Cosmos right here with our detailed guide! Table of Contents Basic Facts Common Names Cosmos, Garden Cosmos, Mexican Aster Botanical Name Cosmos sulphurus (shorter variety); Cosmos bipinatus (taller variety)

Grown for its dramatic, colorful foliage, Coleus is a great plant for shadier areas of your garden. They also look great as the centerpiece of containers, or you could also plant a container that contains a few different colors of Coleus as well. Learn how to plant and grow Coleus right here with our detailed