Perfect for beginners and tough conditions, thrives in hot, dry sun, blooms all summer, attracts hummingbirds and pollinators. Ideal for zones 9-11, grows 6-12 inches tall x 6-30 inches wide.
Annual in zones 7 and below, perennial in zones 8-11. Blooms all summer into fall, prefers full sun and well-drained soil, grows 12-18 inches tall x 24 inches wide.
Upright annual with snapdragon-like flowers in white, pink, or purple. Loves heat, blooms from spring to fall in zones 9-11, reaches 18 inches tall x 12 inches wide.
Tropical annuals with waxy foliage and bright, saturated blooms. Thrive in filtered sun, prefer zones 9-11, grow 12-18 inches tall x 16-18 inches wide.
Airy annual with daisy-like flowers in colors from magenta to white. Easy to grow from seed, perfect for cut bouquets, ideal for zones 10-11, reaches up to 4 feet tall x 2.5 feet wide.
Heat-loving annual with bright orange flowers, attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Grows 18-28 inches tall x 12-24 inches wide in zones 9-11, blooms all summer.
Tough, easy-to-grow annual with non-stop blooms, loved by butterflies. Available in various colors and forms, grows in zones 2-11, prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Exotic blooms in red, orange, yellow, and pink, suitable for large containers or ground planting. Grows in zones 5-11, benefits from full sun and well-drained soil, varies in size by variety.