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Annuals
For Sun |
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Below
is a listing of annuals for sun that perform
well in Zone 8 and surrounding areas |
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BLOOM:
Intense
Blue - April to frost
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FEATURES:
Intense
blue, puffy flowers cover
the attractive green,
mounding foliage. Very
heat and drought tolerant.
An outstanding performer
in flowerbeds.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Bidens,
Red Salvia, Profusion
Zinnias, Marigolds, Begonias,
Geraniums, Sun Coleus,
Dusty Miller, Angelonia,
Sunflowers, Vinca, Celosias,
and more.
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Angelonia
- Summer Snapdragons |
EXPOSURE:
Full
Sun or Partial Shade
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BLOOM:
Purple,
Pink, White and as shown
in bi-color
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FEATURES:
Snapdragon-like
flowers are packed around
stalks that rise above
handsome green foliage.
Adds interst to combination
container plantings, beds,
and borders.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Bacopa,
Bidens, Brachycome, Million
Bells, Helichrysum, Petunias,
Verbenas
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BLOOM:
White,
Pink, or Blue
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FEATURES:
Masses
of small white flowers
are produced along trailing
stems. Excellent in container
combinations, hanging
baskets, beds or borders.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Ageratum,
Angelonia, Brachycome,
Million Bells, Geraniums,
Heliotrope, Helichrysum,
Osteospermums, Plumbago,
Salvias, Petunias,Verbenas
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EXPOSURE:
Full
Sun or Partial Shade
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BLOOM:
Red,
Pink, White, or Mix
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FEATURES:
Among
the most widely used of
annual flowers, Bronzeleaf
Begonias produce masses
of red, pink, or white
flowers nestled atop lush,
rounded mounds of waxy,
burgundy foliage. Drought
tolerant.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Dusty
Miller, Joseph Coat, Purple
Fountain Grass, Pentas,
Purslane, Portulaca, Salvias,
Sun Coleus, Potato Vine
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HEIGHT:
18-24"
x 12-15" W
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EXPOSURE:
Full
Sun or Partial Shade
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FEATURES:
An
abundance of pink or red
flowers are produced nestled
amongst bold, handsome,
waxy foliage. These beauties
are becoming more popular
for mass planting in beds
or borders. Also great
for containers and hanging
baskets.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Canna
Lilies, Black & Blue
Salvia, Elephant Ears,
Purple Millet Grass, Plumbago,
Perennial Hibiscus
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BLOOM:
Red,
Yellow, Orange, Mix
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FEATURES:
Eye-catching,
vibrant flower plumes
rise above green or burgundy
foliage. A colorful addition
to the flowerbed or container
planting. Heat and drought
tolerant.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Ageratum,
Petunias, Million Bells,
Dusty Miller, Lantana,
Petunias, Verbenas
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EXPOSURE:
Full
Sun or Partial Shade
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FOLIAGE:
15
different colors!
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FEATURES:
Quickly
becoming one of the most
popular annuals in our
area. These eye-catching,
wonderfully textured and
colorful beauties come
in a range of vibrant
and dark color shades.
Excellent in beds, borders,
and container plantings.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Helichrysum,
Potato Vines, Petunias,
Verbenas, Million Bells,
Begonias, and many more.
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FEATURES:
Outstanding
silver-white cutleaf foliage
compliments flowering
plants planted nearby.
Excellent in beds, borders,
or container plantings.
Drought tolerant.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Ageratum,
Begonias, Petunias, Salvias,
Million Bells, Portulaca,
Scaevola, Verbenas, Zinnias,
and more.
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HEIGHT:
24-30"
x 12-18" W
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EXPOSURE:
Full
Sun or Partial Shade
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FEATURES:
Dark
green, upright blades
make this plant an excellent
centerpiece in container
plantings. Dracena Spike
is actually a cold hardy
perennial so don't throw
it out, just plant your
Panisies around it in
fall!
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Impatiens,
Greenleaf Begonias, Ivy
Geraniums, Lobelia, Torenia
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BLOOM:
Blue
- April to frost
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FEATURES:
Bright,
dusty blue flowers are
produced in abundance
along trailing stems with
dusty green foliage. Outstanding
in baskets, combination
containers, or as an edging
in the flowerbed.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Angelonia,
Bidens, Million Bells,
Geraniums, Dusty Miller,
Salvias, Heliotrope, Osteosperma,
Zinnias
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EXPOSURE:
Full
Sun or Afternoon Shade
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BLOOM:
Red,
Pink, White, Purple, Salmon,
More
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FEATURES:
One
of the most popular annuals.
Large flower clusters
in an array of vibrant
colors. Attractive foliage
is green or variegated
white and green. Excellent
in beds or container plantings.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Asparagus
Fern, Helichrysum, Ivy,
Impatiens, Lobelia, Torenia,
Bacopa, and more.
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EXPOSURE:
Full
Sun or Afternoon Shade
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BLOOM:
Red,
Pink, Fuschia, and White
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FEATURES:
Brightly
colored flower clusters
are produced in abundance
from April to frost on
this trialing form. Foliage
is dark green and shaped
just like ivy. Perfect
for containers and hanging
baskets.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Asparagus
Fern, Bacopa, Helichrysum,
Dracena Spike, Coleus,
Persian Shield
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FEATURES:
The
huge daisies, in a range
of vivid colors, light
up beds, borders, or container
plantings. Gerber's can't
tolerate wet feet. Only
water them if they wilt.
Allowing them to remain
dry just creates more
flowers. Often a perennial.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Bidens,
Evolvus, Helichrysum,
Million Bells, Portulaca,
Wave Petunias, Verbenas
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FEATURES:
Grayish
white trailing foliage
is an excellent compliment
in combination plantings,
hanging baskets, or beds,
and attractive as well
alone.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Angelonia,
Dragonwing Begonias, Million
Bells, Dracena Spikes,
Geraniums, Purple Fountain
Grass, Plumbago, Salvias,
Sun Coleus, Petunias,
Verbena
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Lantanas
- Annual (See
Perennial Lantana in Perennial
Section) |
FEATURES:
Vibrant
flower clusters are a
favorite of butterflies
and cover the bush from
May to frost! Very heat
and drought tolerant.
Sometimes, if mulched
with a layer of pinestraw,
these annual varieties
will come back next year.
Do not cut back until
April. Fall pruning would
insure death.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Petunias,
Portulaca, Verbenas, Potato
Vines, Bidens, Begonias,
Million Bells, Ageratum,
Gazanias, Gerbera Daisies,
Dusty Miller, and other
drought tolerant plants.
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BLOOM:
Yellow,
Orange, Red, & Mix
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FEATURES:
Brightly
colored pom-pom flowers
are produced in abundance
above dark green, ferny
foliage. Plant in flowerbeds
or the vegetable garden
to repel insects. Heat
and drought tolerant.
Good drainage is essential.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Celosia,
Salvias, Verbenas, Evolvus,
Dusty Miller, Gazanias,
Petunias, Portulaca, Purslane,
Sun Coleus
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Million
Bells / Calibrichoa |
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BLOOM:
Purple,
Red, Pink, Yellow, Bicolor
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FEATURES:
'Millions'
of bell-shaped, colorful
flowers are produced on
these heat loving annuals.
Quickly becoming one of
the more popular choices.
Excellent in beds, borders,
container plantings, window
boxes, and hanging baskets.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Ageratum,
Bidens, Bacopa, Gerbera
Daisy, Geraniums, Dusty
Miller, Joseph Coat, Lantanas,
Osteospermums, Salvias,
Zinnias, Sun Coleus, and
more.
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Pentas
'Butterfly Series' |
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BLOOM:
Red,
Pink, White, Lavender
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FEATURES:
Large,
vibrant flower clusters
are irresistable to butterflies!
Excellent in mixed flowerbeds,
planted in mass, or in
containers.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Lantanas,
Verbenas, Petunias, Maigolds,
Sunflower, Zinnias.
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BLOOM:
As
Pictured to Left
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FEATURES:
Wave
Petunias are increasing
in popularity as more
gardeners are discovering
them. These fast growing,
trailing beauties are
prolific bloomers and
self-cleaning. Very heat
tolerant.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Purple
Fountain Grass, Lantanas,
Pentas, Zinnias, Salvias,
Zinnias, Celosias, Sun
Coleus, Angelonias, Sunflowers,
and more.
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BLOOM:
Red,
Yellow, Orange, Fuschia,
White, Pink, Peach
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FEATURES:
Semi-double,
brightly colored flowers
are produced in abundance
above the trailing, succulent
foliage on this extremely
drought tolerant annual.
Good drainaige is essential.
Nice in beds or container
plants.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Begonias,
Gazanias, Marigolds, Dusty
Miller, Celosia, Salvias
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BLOOM:
Purple
fades to Buff
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FEATURES:
Outstanding
purple foliage is an excellent
accent in flowerbeds,
borders, and container
plantings. Annual in our
area.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Begonias,
Petunias, Verbenas, Portulaca,
Ageratum, Bacopa, Brachycome,
Million Bells, Evolvus,
Helichrysum, Trailing
Lantanas, Vincas, Zinnias
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Purslanes
/ Yubi Portulacas |
FEATURES:
Vibrant
single or semi-double
flowers are produced in
abundance on the carpet
forming, handsome succulent
foliage. Extremely drought
tolerant and carefree.
Good for container plantings,
hanging baskets, window
boxes, and beds or borders.
Good drainiage is essential.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Begonias,
Gazanias, Gerbera Daisies,
Lantanas, Vincas, Zinnias,
and other drought tolerant
plants.
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EXPOSURE:
Full Sun or Partial
Shade
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FEATURES:
Eye-catching,
bright red flower spikes
poduced from April to
frost rise above the upright
clumps of handsome green
foliage. Also available
in a taller variety called
'Bonfire', or a mix of
colors.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Dusty
Miller, Ageratum, Begonias,
Gazanias, Helichrysum,
Marigolds, Evolvus, Gazanias,
Verbenas, Peek-A-Boo Plant,
Zinnias, Bidens, Petunias.
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BLOOM:
Lavender,
Blue or White
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FEATURES:
Very
pretty lavender blue fan
flowers are produced in
abundance along trailing
stems with handsome, dark
green waxy foliage. Heat
lover. Excellent in container
combinations, hanging
baskets, window boxes,
beds or borders.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Angelonia,
Bidens, Geraniums, Dusty
Miller, Osteospermas,
Salvias, Zinnias
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EXPOSURE:
Full
Sun or Partial Shade
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FOLIAGE:
Lime
Green, Black, Tricolor
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FEATURES:
Fast
growing, trailing vines
with soft, large leaves.
Excellent contrast in
beds, borders, container
plantings, or hanging
baskets. Invasive.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Angelonia,
Lantanas, Magilla Perilla,
Sun Coleus, Pentas, Purple
Fountain Grass, Plumbago,
Tall Salvias
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BLOOM:
Red,
Pink, Purple, White, Salmon,
Lav.
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FEATURES:
Vibrantly
colored flower clusters
cover the handsome, dark
gree trailing foliage
from April to frost. Excellent
in beds, borders, hanging
baskets, and container
plantings. Heat and drought
tolerant. Attracts butterflies!
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Ageratum,
Begonias, Bidens, Gazanias,
Gerbera Daisies, Dusty
Miller, Lantanas, Pentas,
Celosia, Salvias, Zinnias,
and many more!
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BLOOM:
Purple,
Red, Pink, White, Rose,
Peach
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FEATURES:
Masses
of colorful periwinkle
flowers are produced above
handsome, dark green,
mounding foliage on this
heat-loving, drought tolerant
annual. Good drainiage
and air circulation is
preferred.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Tall
Salvia, African Marigolds,
Celosia, Zinnias
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BLOOM:
Cherry, Orange, or Peach
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FEATURES:
A profusion of vibrant
colored flowers cover
the dense mounds of foliage
from April to Frost. Exceptionally
drought tolerant.
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COMPANION
PLANTS: Other
Zinnias, Victoria Blue
Salvia, Celosia, Dusty
Miller, and other plants
that like it dry.
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