Topic: Annuals

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Ammi majus

Common Name: Bishop'S Weed, False Queen Anne'S Lace

Family: Apiaceae

Height: 3 ft. - 6 ft.

Type: Annuals

Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

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Brassica juncea

Common Name: Brown Mustard, Brown Mustards

Family: Brassicaceae

Height: 1 ft. - 1 ft. 6 in.

Type: Annuals

Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

Soil: Neutral (6.0-8.0)

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Dimorphotheca sinuata

Common Name: Cape Marigold

Type: Annuals

Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

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Cuminum cyminum

Common Name: Cumin, Cummin

Family: Apiaceae

Type: Annuals

Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

Soil: Acid (<6.0)

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Verbena bonariensis

Common Name: Argentinian Vervain, Brazilian Verbena

Family: Verbenaceae

Height: 4 ft. - 6 ft.

Type: Annuals

Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

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Amaranthus retroflexus

Common Name: Careless Weed, Common Amaranth

Family: Amaranthaceae

Type: Annuals

Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

Soil: Neutral (6.0-8.0)

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Ageratum houstonianum

Common Name: Ageratum, Blue Billygoatweed

Family: Asteraceae

Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft.

Type: Annuals

Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

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Gerbera Jamesonii

Common Name: African Daisy, Barberton Daisy

Family: Asteraceae

Height: 1 ft. - 1 ft. 6 in.

Type: Annuals

Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

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Acalypha hispida

Common Name: Bristly Copperleaf, Chenille Plant

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Height: 4 ft. - 6 ft.

Type: Annuals

Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

Soil: Acid (<6.0)

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Persicaria orientalis

Common Name: Garden Gate, Kiss-Me Over-The Garden Gate

Family: Polygonaceae

Height: 4 ft. - 7 ft.

Type: Annuals

Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

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Callistephus chinensis

Common Name: Annual Aster, Aster Sinensis

Family: Asteraceae

Height: 2 ft. - 3 ft.

Type: Annuals

Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

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Capsicum frutescens

Common Name: Bird Pepper, Capsicum

Family: Solanaceae

Height: 4 ft. - 6 ft.

Type: Annuals

Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

Soil: Acid (<6.0)

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Tagetes lucida

Common Name: Hierbanis, Mexican Marigold

Family: Asteraceae

Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 2 ft. 6 in.

Type: Annuals

Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

Soil: Acid (<6.0)

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Alternanthera ficoidea

Common Name: Bloodleaf, Calico Plant

Family: Ameranthaceae

Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft.

Type: Annuals

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Xanthium strumarium

Common Name: Clotbur, Cocklebur

Family: Asteraceae

Height: 2 ft. - 4 ft.

Type: Annuals

Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

Soil: Acid (<6.0)

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Salvia splendens

Common Name: Salvia, Scarlet Sage

Family: Lamiaceae

Height: 1 ft. - 3 ft.

Type: Annuals

Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

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Beta vulgaris

Common Name: Beet

Family: Amaranthaceae

Height: 1.00 to 1.50 feet

Type: Annuals

Sun: Full sun to part shade

Water: Medium

Bloom Description: Not grown for flowers

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Polygonum aviculare

Common Name: Birdweed, Doorweed

Family: Polygonaceae

Height: 0 ft. 3 in. - 0 ft. 8 in.

Type: Annuals

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Hibiscus trionum

Common Name: Flower Of An Hour

Family: Malvaceae

Height: 1.50 to 2.00 feet

Type: Annuals

Sun: Full sun

Water: Medium

Bloom Description: White to pale yellow with dark centers

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Stellaria media

Common Name: Birdweed, Chickenwort

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Height: 0 ft. 4 in. - 1 ft. 8 in.

Type: Annuals

Sun: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

Soil: Acid (<6.0)

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Frequently asked questions about Annuals

What are some examples of Annuals?

Commonly found Annuals include Bishop'S Weed, Brown Mustard, Cape Marigold, Cumin.

What conditions do Annuals grow best in?

There are many different types of Annuals. Brown Mustard grows best in full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) and neutral (6.0-8.0) soil. Cumin grows best in full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) and acid (<6.0) soil. Careless Weed grows best in full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) and neutral (6.0-8.0) soil. Bristly Copperleaf grows best in full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) and acid (<6.0) soil.