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Dream it 〰️
10 Best Annuals for Pacific Northwest Gardens
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.