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 »
French marigolds are among the most popular annuals in American gardens. They come in an array of glowing yellows, oranges, golden, and reds and are often multicolored. Read about these garden favorites.
See more »Love lies bleeding is a variety of Amaranthus with brightly colored ropes of flowers in red, white or bright green. They grow rapidly in hot weather with many colors and textures. Read more about this tropical foliage.
See more »Moonflowers make a lovely display for a twilight stroll because they open in the evenings and reflect the moonlight. They grow quickly and rapidly stretch their vines up to 15 feet long. Read more about this mysterious flower.
See more »Musk mallow is a flower for ornamental gardens. Each flower lasts only a single day, but the profusion of buds provides a continuous show of color. Read more about this brightly colored flower.
See more »Rose balsam is an old-fashioned flower with narrow, elongated leaves and cup-shaped flowers of white, purple, pink, or red. Read how to grow, propagate, and use this widely adaptable and generously flowing annual.
See more »Looking for an annual flower that transfers indoors well at first frost? Southern star, or star of the Argentine, grows well in containers or the garden. In this article, learn about using southern star.
See more »Statice, or sea lavender, is the perfect flower for cutting and drying. They make beautiful upright accents in mixed flower gardens, and are great for attracting butterflies. Read about these lovely flowers.
See more »Vining petunias are a new type of petunias, whose flowers emerge from top to bottom. They are quite low maintenance and are ideal for hanging baskets. Read about other uses for vining petunias.
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