Annuals

Annuals are plants that complete their entire life cycle in one growing season, making them ideal for adding quick, vibrant color to gardens. They bloom continuously from spring to the first frost and are perfect for flower beds, containers, and borders. Annuals need to be replanted each year but offer flexibility to change garden designs annually. Many varieties thrive in Minnesota’s shorter growing season with proper care and sun exposure.

Popular annuals for gardens include:

  • Petunias
  • Marigolds
  • Zinnias
  • Impatiens
  • Snapdragons
Annual flowers
Flowers in a hanging basket

Plants for Hanging Baskets

Hanging baskets are a beautiful way to add height and visual interest to your garden, porch, or patio. They’re ideal for Minnesota gardeners looking to maximize color and greenery in small or vertical spaces. These containers can hold a mix of trailing, upright, and blooming plants that thrive during the state’s growing season. With proper watering and fertilizing, hanging baskets stay vibrant from late spring through early fall. Some hanging basket plants can be brought indoors over the winter to extend their life and add greenery inside your home.

Here are some popular plants that thrive in hanging baskets in Minnesota’s climate:

Sun-Loving Plants:

  • Petunias – Long-blooming and colorful, great for full sun.
  • Calibrachoa (Million Bells) – Trailing and profuse blooms, ideal for sunny spots.
  • Geraniums – Sturdy, bright flowers that do well in sun and part-sun.
  • Verbena – Heat-tolerant with clusters of vibrant flowers.
  • Bacopa – Delicate trailing flowers that pair well with bold bloomers.

Shade-Loving Plants:

  • Impatiens – Bright, cheerful flowers that thrive in shade.
  • Fuchsia – Attractive to hummingbirds and great for part to full shade.
  • Torenia (Wishbone Flower) – Unique blooms that love shady baskets.
  • Coleus – Grown for its colorful foliage, excellent in shade or part shade.
  • Lobelia – Delicate trailing flowers that prefer cooler temperatures and some shade.
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