Zinnia

Heat loving annual in a variety of colors, ranging from pink, coral, red, yellow, orange and purple. Watch for mildew and snails. make sure this plant gets lots of sun.

Gloriosa Daisy

One of the most overlooked but stunning annuals for a summer garden. plants are slow to flowers but once they do, they put on a continuous show of yellow daisy like flowers. loves full sun and are best when massed together. 

Marigold

Perhaps the most common summer annual, comes in a variety of colors yellows, reds, orange, and even cream colors. very good in borders, beds an even in vegetable gardens to keep pests away.

Lobelia

Hollyhock

This is a perfect plant for the back of bed or against a fence or wall. This plant has leaves similar to a squash, blooms mid summer with single or double large spikes of flowers comes in a range of colors.

Petunia

Often regarded as the 'summer pansy', this is the most common summer annual. Almost every color is available except for true yellow and green. Watch for caterpillars

Cosmos

Tall, lacy leafed summer annual topped by daisy like flowers in pink, white and carmine shades. plants are good when mixed with other summer blooming perennials. blooms over long season as long as they are deadheaded. 

Vinca

This summer annual blooms best in the hottest areas. Long bloom period. Glossy green leaves and bright colored flowers make this plant attractive. Vinca put on a great show when planted together. 

Coreopsis

Allysum

Lisianthus

Celosia