Oxalis vulcanicola “Zinfandel” Volcanic Sorrel Oxalis vulcanicola “Zinfandel” Type: Annual Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular The name “Zinfandel” may refer to the wine-red leaves on this small but colorful annual. Attractive, 3/4in (2cm) burgundy shamrocksContinue reading
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Black Eyed Susan Vine
Thunbergia alata Black Eyed Susan Vine Thunbergia alata Type: Annual Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This cheery looking climber is frequently seen in hanging baskets and summer blooming pots. Bright green foliage sprawlsContinue reading
Cosmos
Cosmos bipinnatus Cosmos Cosmos bipinnatus Type: Annual Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular These Mexican natives can reach as tall as 8ft (2.4m) with a width of up to 2.5ft (75cm) in a single growing season,Continue reading
Shoo-fly Plant
Nicandra physalodes Shoo-fly Plant Nicandra physaloides Type: Annual Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Growing vigorously from seed, this plant will grow to 3ft (90cm) tall by 2ft (60cm) in a single season. TheContinue reading
Canna Lilly
Canna Canna Lilly Canna Type: Perennials sometimes grown as Annuals Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular to Ample For Rosemary Time to add to our list of big, colorful, in-your-face, tropical-looking plants. Canna lillies, or justContinue reading
Taro, Elephant’s Ear
Colocasia esculenta Taro, Elephant’s Ear Colocasia esculenta Type: Annual (here in USDA Zone 8) Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Ample Here’s another dramatic tropical plant that can fool us all into thinking we’re inContinue reading
Flowering Tobacco
Nicotiana sylvestris Flowering Tobacco Nicotiana sylvestris Type: Tender Perennials (usually grown as annuals) Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Although a perennial, this one’s only winter hardy to [USDA] zone 10-11. Around hereContinue reading
Angel’s Trumpet
Brugmansia Angel’s Trumpet Brugmansia Type: Annual Exposure: Sun or Light Shade Water: Regular In warmer climates, such as their native South America, these plants are evergreen or semi-evergreen large shrubs. Here in the Pacific Northwest,Continue reading
Moss Rose
Portulaca grandiflora Moss Rose Portulaca grandiflora Type: Succulent Annual Groundcover Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Drought Tolerant This annual succulent is tougher than it looks. It forms a creeping mat of glossy green, pointedContinue reading
Firecracker Vine, Spanish Flag
Ipomoea lobata Firecracker Vine, Spanish Flag Ipomoea lobata Type: Annual Climber Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular This vigorous climber is a great choice if you’re looking to add some vertical interest and hot color toContinue reading