Annuals for window boxes


When planting a windowbox or other container, consider mixing annuals and perennials so that you have some year around foliage. Unless of course you want a seasonal planter then go for maximum color with annuals. Here are many common annuals as well as a few other options for your container.                                                          

Scientific name Common name
Alyssum Alyssum
Browallia speciosa Amethyst flower
Centaurea cineraria Dusty Miller
Dianthus Dianthus
Impatiens Impatiens
Lobelia erinus Trailing lobelia
Maurandia Lophospermum
Petunia Petunias
Phlox Phlox
Portulaca grandiflora Moss rose
Tagetes signata Striped French marigold
Thunbergia Clockvine
Tropaeolum Nasturtium
Vinca rosea Rose periwinkle
Viola Pansies
Zinnia Zinnia

 

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