The encyclopedia of annuals helps you identify a multitude of annuals. Learn the facts from the encyclopedia of annuals before planting your own garden.
Torenia, or wishbone flower, is an annual flower that thrives in shade and hot, humid weather. The blue flowers look a bit like open-faced snapdragons with prominent markings on the petals. Learn more about torenia. See more »
Echium is a unique plant native to England that produces pink and purple flowers. Learn how to grow and maintain echium.
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English daisy is a distinctive, memorable flower that adds pizazz to any flower bed. Learn how to grow and use English daisy.
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English wallflower, a pleasant-smelling flower, comes in a variety of colors, including double. It can continue flowering indoors in winter. Learn about how to display English wallflower.
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Everlasting, also called strawflowers, are a unique bloom that comes in many varieties, and are a beautiful addition to any floral arrangement or bouquet. Learn how to grow and maintain everlastings.
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Feather reed grass, climbing to 5 feet tall, sprouts a flower head changing from a purple color to tan in autumn. Learn more about this drought-resistant grass and its use as a divider.
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Firecracker plant, with red tube-like flowers, needs direct light and at least 6 inches of surrounding space. Start your indoor garden with firecracker plants, which look great spilling out of hanging or boxed planters.
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Flowering maple is a delicate annual flower that adds gentle beauty to any garden. Learn how to grow and use flowering maple.
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Forget-me-not is an essential flowering annual for the gardener with flair. Learn how to grow and use forget-me-not.
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Four o'clock, also called marvel of Peru, is a multi-colored annual that opens in the afternoon. Learn how to grow and use four o'clock.
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Fuchsia, also called lady's ear drop, is a delicate annual that draws attention to any flower bed. Learn how to grow and use fuchsia.
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Full sun annuals need six to eight hours of sun a day. Learn about annuals by color and light requirements so you can make the best choices for your garden.
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Gazania, or treasure flower, is a South African annual flower that likes hot, dry summers. Gardeners treasure its daisy-like flowers. Gazanias grow in rosette form with attractive notched leaves. Learn about ganzania.
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The geranium, zonal, is a South African annual flower with a horseshoe-shaped band of dark leaf color. You can grow it in the garden or as a house plant. Find out about the zonal geranium.
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Gladiolus, also called glad, is a traditional annual with a classic beauty. Learn how to grow and use gladiolus.
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Globe amaranth is a tropical annual flower with small, cloverlike, papery flowers that continually bloom throughout summer. Globe amaranth can grow up to two feet. Learn more about globe amaranth.
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Godetia, also called farewell-to-spring and clarkia, is a distinguished multi-colored annual that brings life to flower beds. Learn to grow godetia.
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Gypsy baby's breath is an airy bush covered with petite flowers in hues from white to carmine. The flowers will bloom for an extended period. Learn more about this effective border plant.
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The Heliotrope, or cherry pie, is an annual flower with an alluring fragrance. Flowers bloom in splendid clusters of deep blue, white, violet, and lavender, and are great for rock gardens. Find out about heliotrope.
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Hollyhock is a stunning multi-colored annual favored by artists. Learn how to grow and use hollyhock in your garden.
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Horned poppy, or sea poppy, is an annual flower native to Europe, North Africa, and eastern Asia, partly naturalized in North America. These golden-yellow flowers need full sun. Learn about growing and using horned poppies.
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