For pretty flowers or vibrant foliage throughout the season, plant these fast-growing annuals.
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Annuals give their all during their short lifespan.
Many annual flowers bloom profusely and continuously throughout the season.
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They can be grown in garden beds,raised beds, pots, andhanging baskets.
Unlike perennials, they need to be planted afresh each year.
The list below includes both flowering annuals and plants grown for their attractive, vibrant foliage.
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“It is abiennial or short-lived perennialbut often grown as an annual.”
These bloom in late summer and early fall, offering nectar and pollen later in the season for pollinators.
They’re easy to grow, making it simple to have gorgeous, colorful flowers in the garden.
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Lemon Basil
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Herbs add fragrance and flowers to the garden.
Lemon basil is one of Ziegler’s favorites to grow.
“We grow ‘Mrs.
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Not only does it smell delicious, but when in bloom, this herb attracts bees and butterflies.
They are fast to grow, known for deterring pests, and as a bonus, they are edible.
If you haven’t planted this fast-growing annual, what are you waiting for?
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She likes to plant moonflowers near doors and walkways so they are easily visible at night.
“As a bonus, after the flowers fade, the balloon-like seed pods provide further interest.”
Snow on the Mountain
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This fast-growing annual with variegated foliage is native to North America.
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Snapdragons add lots of texture and dimension to a garden.
Sunflowers
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There’s nothing quite like the sunflower to say summer is here.
Some types take a couple of months to bloom, while others take three to four months.
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Choose varieties that grow quickly.
“The quickest sunflower varieties are single-stemmedone stem and flower per plant,” says Ziegler.
Another benefit of growing this annual every year in the garden is that it attracts birds and pollinators.
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They prefer partial shade and moist soil, yet tolerate growing in full sun.
Zinnias
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Zinnias typically flower within two months after starting them from seeds.
Withvibrant blooms, zinnas liven up any garden and attract pollinators.
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“They are neglect-proof and very low maintenance,” says Root.
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