HELIOCHRYSUM:

Another easy to grow annual, Heliochrysum produces semi-double and double blossoms in shades of pink. white, gold and bronze. They make excellent dried flowers.

Height: 14"
Color: Crimson, Pink, White, Gold
Soil: Not too rich, well drained soil
Season of Interest: Summer, Fall
Heat Zone: 12-1

MELAMPODIUM:

Golden yellow daisy flowers cover the light green bushy foliage. Not bothered by heat, drought, insects or disease. It flowers all summer long with little care. A wonderful new introduction that goes well with other annuals in containers or flower beds.

Height: 24"
Color: Yellow
Soil: Normal, sandy, loam
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall
Heat Zone: 3-11

NICOTIANA:

These flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds, and come in a variety of colors. They can handle light frost. Flowers are trumpet like.

Height: 24"
Color: Magenta, Rose, White, Pink
Soil: Normal
Season of Interest: Summer, Fall
Heat Zone: 3-11

RANUNCULUS:

Also called Persian buttercup, it grows from tender bulbs started indoors and planted in the spring, then lifted in the fall. It bears flowers of yellow, orange, red, pink, and white in late spring, early summer. Ranunculus requires full sun, well drained soil, and a consistent supply of moisture.

Height: 12-15"
Color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, White
Soil: Sandy loam, moderately rich, well drained
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer
Heat Zone: 12-7