Annuals

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Ageratum houstonianum (A. mexicatum)

Ageratum, Floss Flower

well in both sun and part-shade. Size varies based on variety but it’s most commonly found as a low-lying mounding plant growing about 6” tall and wide. Some varieties are used in cutting gardens and can reach heights of 30” and spread to about 20” wide. Leaves are heart-shaped, pubescent and opposite. Small button-like flower buds open to reveal long thread like petals giving the blooms a fluffy appearance. Flower colors include blue, purple, pink and white. Argeratum are dependable and prolific bloomers from May to fall frosts

Ageratums prefer moist, well-drained fertile soil. They prefer full sun but in locations where summers can be hot and dry, part shade is recommended.

Most commonly used as a border or bedding plant in gardens but taller varieties are becoming popular in cutting gardens. Also used in container plantings to fill empty spaces.

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Antirrhinum majus

Snapdragon

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Argyranthemum frutescens

Marguerite Daisy

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Begonia semperflorens-cultorum

Wax/fibrous begonia

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Begonia x tuberhybrida

Tuberous Begonia

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Bidens ferulifoia

Bidens

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Brassica oleracea

Flowering Cabbage/Kale

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Calibrachoa x hybrida

Million Bells

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Catharanthus roseus

Annual Vinca, Periwinkle

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Celosia argentea

Celosia, Cockscomb

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Cleome hassleriana

Cleome

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Coleus x hybridus

Coleus

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Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

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Dahlia x hybrida

Dahlia

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Digitalis purpurea

Common Name: Foxglove

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Fuchsia x hybrida

Common Name: Fuschia

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Gazania rigens

Common Name: Gazania, Treasure Flower

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Gerbera jamesonii
Common Name: Gerbera Daisy

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Helianthus annuus

Common Name: Sunflower

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Impatiens x hawkeri

Common Name: New Guinea Impatiens

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Impatiens walleriana

Common Name: Impatiens, Busy Lizzie

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Ipomoea batatas

Common Name: Sweet Potato Vine

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Lantana camara

Common Name: Lantana

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Lobelia erinus

Common Name: Lobelia

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Lobularia maritimaCommon Name: Sweet Alyssum

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Lobularia maritima

Common Name: Sweet Alyssum

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Nicotiana alata

Common Name: Nicotiana, Tobacco Flower

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Osteospermum x hybridumCommon Name: Osteospermum, African Daisy

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Pelargonium x domesticum

Common Name: Regal Geranium

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Pelargonium x hortorum

Common Name: Seed or Zonal Geranium

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Pelargonium peltatum

Common Name: Ivy-leaved Geramium

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Petunia x hybrida

Common Name: Petunia

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Primula x polyanthus

Common Name: Primrose

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Salvia splendens

Common Name: Red Salvia

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Scaevola aemula

Common Name: Fan Flower

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Senecio cineraria

Common Name: Dusty Miller

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Sutera cordata

Common Name: Bacopa

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Tagetes erecta & Tagetes patula

Common Name: African (American) and French Marigolds

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Verbena x hybrida

Common Name: Verbena/Vervain

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Viola x wittrockiana

Common Name: Pansy

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Zinnia angustifolia

Common Name: Star Zinnia, Profusion Zinnia

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Zinnia elegans

Common Name: Zinnia, Giant Zinnia