A small bridge over a calm river, surrounded by lush green trees and bushes, with some white flowers blooming near the water.
A lush green garden with potted plants, trees, and leafy bushes. There are three large, weathered vases and a garden sitting area with three modern chairs and small tables. The background features a tall, dark fence.
A wooden bench with carved swirl designs on the armrests, set in front of a dense green leafy hedge.

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10 Best Annuals for Pacific Northwest Gardens

Close-up of small purple and white flowers with green foliage.
A bunch of bright yellow sunflowers with dark centers and green leaves.

Annuals Growth Habit Sun/Shade Mature Size Special Features

Petunias (Hybrid) Mounding, trailing Full sun 10-16” H × 24-36” W Continuous blooms from spring until frost; excellent in beds and containers.

Sweet Alyssum Low-growing, spreading Sun to part shade 4-8” H × 12-18” W Honey-scented flowers; attracts pollinators; great edging plant.

Calibrachoa Trailing, cascading Full sun 6-12” H × 12-24” W Hundreds of small petunia-like flowers; ideal for hanging baskets.

Zinnia ‍ ‍ Upright, bushy Full sun 2-36” H × 12-24” W Outstanding cut flowers; attracts butterflies; heat tolerant.

Cosmos ‍ ‍ Upright, airy Full sun 24-60” H × 18-36” W Long bloom season; excellent for cottage gardens and pollinators.

Sunflower Upright Full sun 3-12’ H × 1-3’ W Dramatic height and color; attracts birds and pollinators

Begonia Mounding, trailing Sun to shade 8-18” H × 8-18” W One of the best performers for shade; blooms continuously.

Impatiens ‍ ‍ Mounding Part shade to shade 0-24” H × 10-24” W Reliable color in shady locations all summer.

Verbena ‍ ‍ Spreading, trailing Full sun 8-18” H × 18-36” W Excellent heat tolerance; attracts butterflies

Lobelia ‍ ‍ Cascading, trailing Sun to part shade 4-10” H × 12-24” W I ntense blue, purple, or white flowers; great for containers and borders.

Close-up of orange and yellow flowers, possibly petunias, with dark centers.
Close-up of pink flowers and green leaves with water droplets.