The encyclopedia of annuals helps you identify a multitude of annuals. Learn the facts from the encyclopedia of annuals before planting your own garden.
Sanvitalia is an annual flower that although not a true zinnia, has enough resemblance to be called creeping zinnia. Golden-yellow flowers bloom nonstop all summer until frost. Learn more about this flower. See more »
Iceland poppy is an annual flower that is best started fresh each year. Their thin petals glisten in full sun, looking like tissue paper. Learn about growing and using Iceland poppies.
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Impatiens, busy lizzie or patience, is an annual flower in many colors. It has a tidy, mounding form and self-cleaning flowers. It's an ideal low-maintenance plant. Learn about the impatiens.
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Ivy-leaf geranium is an annual flower with long, trailing stems, which makes it a great container or window box plant. It thrives sunny locations and cool climates. Learn more about ivy-leaf geranium.
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Lantana is an annual flower abundantly covered through the summer with brightly colored blossoms. This woody shrub comes in white, yellow, gold, orange, and red flowers an is a great container plant. Learn about lantana.
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Larkspur, annual delphinium blooms in a variety of pastel colors. This tall, spiky flower prefers moist soil and full sun, and grows best in a cool climate. Learn more about larkspur, annual delphinium.
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Lavatera, or rose mallow, is an annual flower that is related to both hibiscus and hollyhock. Rose mallow grows to three to five feet by the end of summer. Learn more about lavatera.
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Lisianthus, or prairie gentian, is an annual with roselike flowers. Each blossom lasts for several weeks, and plants bloom nonstop. Forever Blue is an award winning variety. Learn more about lisianthus.
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Livingstone daisy is a ground-hugging annual flower that needs full sun. The dark centers of these flowers are surrounded by petals in a wide range of colors, from pink to orange. Learn about Livingstone daisies.
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Lobelia is an annual flower known for the intense blue provided by certain varieties. Lobelias are great for rock gardens and among the best as container plants. Learn about lobelia.
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Lotus vine is also known as parrot's beak because of its feather-like leaves and red, curvy petals. Use its trailing ability for display in or on boxed, suspended, or trellised planters.
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Lupines can be both annual and perennial flowers. They bear pea-shaped flowers in a variety of colors. Lupines prefer full sun and continuous moisture, blooming in May and June. Learn more about lupines.
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Magic carpet plant, an excellent ground cover, extends along the ground up to 2 feet across and supports spherical flowers above its leaves. Learn why to circle garden shrubs with magic carpet plant.
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Mallow is a native of Europe grown as an annual. It has purple, pink, and lavender flowers often veined with a darker color, and requires full sun and plenty of water to thrive. Learn more about mallow.
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Marigold is an annual flower that blooms well over a long season. American marigolds can be tall, up to 36 inches. French marigolds, or triploids, are bushier and more compact. Learn about the marigold.
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Meadow foam, or fried eggs, flowers quickly with springtime rain. Though a flower, its bushiness makes it look like a shrub. Use this versatile flower just about anywhere in the outdoor garden.
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The melampodium is an annual flower with bright green leaves that have many yellow, daisylike flowers peering forth all summer long. Plants are exceptionally tidy looking at all times. Learn more about this flower.
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Mexican tulip poppy is an annual that has yellow and orange flowers all summer through autumn. It requires full sun, thrives in containers, and can be used for cutting. Learn about Mexican tulip poppy.
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Mexican zinnia thrives in hot weather and grows upright to 24 inches high. It bears golden, orange, or red flowers all season and looks similar to marigolds. Read more about this charming choice.
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Monkey flower is a low-growing annual flower that brightens up a shady area with bright colors and unusual marking. Perfect for containers, it thrives near water or in cool climates. Learn about monkey flower.
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Morning glory vine is a great, multicolor annual flower that will grow almost anywhere. In this article, learn about planting, growing, propagating, and using morning glory vine in your flower garden.
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