Topic: Annuals
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)
More info → 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)
More info → 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)
More info → 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
More info → 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)
More info →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.