The 9 Best Annual Flowers and Plants to Bring the 'Wow' Factor

Zinnias

These easy-to-grow flowers come in vibrant hues and attract butterflies and hummingbirds. They bloom all summer long and are resistant to deer.

Petunias

Fuss-free and available in various colors, petunias are perfect for containers, window boxes, and garden beds. They bloom from spring to fall.

'Aaron' Caladium

Known for its beautiful foliage with heart-shaped leaves, 'Aaron' caladium is a tender perennial that can be enjoyed as an annual in most areas. It prefers partial shade.

'Blue Daze' Evolvulus

This drought and heat-tolerant ground cover offers charming blue flowers and is ideal for sunny areas. It blooms in the summer.

Begonias

With dainty blooms in shades of white, pink, and red, begonias require little maintenance and can be moved indoors or reused for the following year.

Angelonia

Heat and drought-tolerant, angelonias thrive in sunny conditions and continue to flourish through the fall in warmer regions. They are deer resistant.

Celosia

Available in various shapes and colors, celosias are fast-growing and easy to care for. They bloom in the summer and are seldom damaged by deer.

Cosmos

These feminine flowers grow taller the more you cut them, providing pretty petals in shades of pink, white, or purple all summer long.

Geraniums

Perky and petite, geraniums are perfect for dressing up walkways, porches, or front yards. They flourish for months in full sun or partial shade.