Clump forming annual grown for its pink or blue flowers (in a variety of other colors also)
Plant in rich, moist but well-drained soil
Plant in partial to full shade.
Height: 12-20 inches; Width: 12-14 inches
Annual in zones 2-9
Hardy in USDA zones 10-11:
Zones 2-9: Plant outside or in containers after danger of frost has passed; plant in light to partial shade; water freely during growing season; pinch to increase bushiness; fertilize monthly while outdoors; discard plants after frost; will sometimes reseed.
Zones 9-11: Plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; water freely during growing season; pinch to increase bushiness; fertilize monthly while outdoors; will sometimes reseed.
Upright, tender perennial usually grown as an annual with spikes of yellow flowers
Plant in rich, moist but well-drained soil
Plant in full sun
Height: 12-36 inches; Width: 12-14 inches
Hardy in USDA zones 7-10:
Zones 2-6: Plant outside or in containers after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun; water freely during growing season; deadhead to prolong bloom; fertilize monthly while outdoors; discard plants after frost.
Zones 7: Plant outside or in containers after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun; water freely during growing season; deadhead to prolong bloom; fertilize monthly while outdoors; mulch heavily in the fall; may be marginally hardy in this zone.
Zones 8: Plant outside or in containers after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun; water freely during growing season; deadhead to prolong bloom; fertilize monthly while outdoors; mulch heavily in the fall.
Zones 9: Plant outside or in containers in spring; plant in full sun; water freely during growing season; deadhead to prolong bloom; fertilize monthly while outdoors; cut back plants and mulch in the fall.
Zones 10: Plant outside or in containers in spring; plant in full sun; water freely during growing season; deadhead to prolong bloom; fertilize monthly while outdoors; cut back plants and mulch in the fall.
Upright, tender perennial usually grown as an annual with spikes of bronzy-red flowers
Plant in rich, moist but well-drained soil
Plant in full sun
Height: 12-36 inches; Width: 12-14 inches
Hardy in USDA zones 7-10:
Zones 2-6: Plant outside or in containers after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun; water freely during growing season; deadhead to prolong bloom; fertilize monthly while outdoors; discard plants after frost.
Zones 7: Plant outside or in containers after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun; water freely during growing season; deadhead to prolong bloom; fertilize monthly while outdoors; mulch heavily in the fall; may be marginally hardy in this zone.
Zones 8: Plant outside or in containers after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun; water freely during growing season; deadhead to prolong bloom; fertilize monthly while outdoors; mulch heavily in the fall.
Zones 9: Plant outside or in containers in spring; plant in full sun; water freely during growing season; deadhead to prolong bloom; fertilize monthly while outdoors; cut back plants and mulch in the fall.
Zones 10: Plant outside or in containers in spring; plant in full sun; water freely during growing season; deadhead to prolong bloom; fertilize monthly while outdoors; cut back plants and mulch in the fall.
Gardening by Zip Code If you're looking to start a gardening project but don't know your gardening zone—visit the National Gardening Associations's USDA Hardiness Zone Finder. Enter your Zip Code to identify the proper zone.
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