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 »
Annuals bloom the first year they are planted, often flowering just a couple of months after sowing. Learn about multicolor annuals you can use to bring a splash of color to your flower garden.
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Nasturtium is an annual flower that is popular as an introduction to gardening. Salad lovers enjoy the peppery tang of nasturtium leaves and its edible flowers among their greens. Learn about nasturtium.
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Nemesia originates in South Africa and prefers cool climates, full sun, and well-drained soil. It blooms in a range of colors, and is ideal for rock gardens and containers. Learn more about nemesia.
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Looking for a great multicolor annual flower that is highly colorful but also low-maintenance? Try New Guinea impatiens. In this article, learn about planting, growing, propagating, and using New Guinea impatiens in your flower garden.
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Nicotiana, or flowering tobacco, is an annual flower related to the tobacco plants of commerce. Flower colors include white, pink, maroon, lavender, green, red, and yellow. Learn more about nicotiana.
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Nierembergia is an annual flower known as the cup flower. Though rarely used, it refers to the shape of the flower, which is somewhat like an open-faced bowl. Learn more about the nierembergia.
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Nigella, or love-in-a-mist, is an annual flower with threadlike foliage. Easily grown blossoms in soft colors have a delicate look and seedpods are used in flower arrangements. Learn more about the nigella.
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As its name implies, none so pretty is a highly-decorative annual flower that does great in containers and mixed with other flowers. Learn about planting, growing, and using none so pretty in your garden.
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Ornamental cabbage, sometimes called ornamental kale, makes a lovely accent for your garden instead of your dinner table. In this article, learn about planting and growing ornamental cabbage, ornamental kale in your flower garden.
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Ornamental corn lends a colorful accent to a dining room centerpiece or a holiday decorations. In this article, learn about planting, growing, propagating, and using ornamental corn in your garden.
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Ornamental grasses come in more than 100 varieties and have many functions in a well-designed garden. Learn how to grow and use ornamental grasses.
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Looking for a colorful variety of peppers to accent your garden or kitchen? Get to know ornamental peppers. In this article, learn about planting, growing, propagating, and using ornamental peppers.
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Pansies, and violas are annual flowers related to violets. These plants bloom during cool seasons of the year. In the Deep South, they are used for winter bedding. Learn about pansies and violas.
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Perilla is an annual flower known for its frilly purple leaves. They're easy to grow and self-sow all over the place. Resembling purple basil, perilla plants grow up to three feet. Learn more about perilla.
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Petunia is an annual flower that has captivated breeders with its funnel-shaped flowers. The colors go from pink through red, lavender, purple, peach, white, cream, and even yellow. Learn more about garden petunias.
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Annuals are primed to germinate quickly when conditions are right, grow speedily, and then make loads of flowers, fruits, roots, and seeds. Learn about pink to fuchsia annual flowers that can brighten up your garden.
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Looking for a long-lasting flower to accent your garden and floral arrangements? Plumed cockscomb is an annual flower that dries well and keeps its color. In this article, learn about planting, growing, propagating, and using plumed cockscomb.
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Pocketbook plant derives its name from the pouch-like shape of its blooms. The blossom like clusters of grapes in cool climates. Learn to plant and grow this unique flower in this article.
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Portulaca, or moss rose, is an annual flower with sunny flower colors combined with a toughness to make it a natural for difficult garden sites and a great container plant. Learn about portulaca.
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Annuals are primed to germinate quickly when conditions are right, grow speedily, and then make loads of flowers, fruits, roots, and seeds. Learn about red annual flowers to give your garden a touch of fire.
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