1 Safari Dawn South African phlox
JAMESBRITTENIA HYBRID, ZONES 10 TO 11 OR ANNUAL
Consider this plant when you're looking for something new that has humidity and heat tolerance. This South African native displays eye-catching bicolor flowers on plants that are 6 to 12 inches tall. Give it full to part sun, well-draining soil and a trim, if needed, to encourage fuller growth.
Why we love it:
No deadheading needed to keep this one flowering from planting until frost.
2 Starship Rose F1 lobelia
LOBELIA X SPECIOSA, ZONES 6 TO 10
A new color addition to the Starship lobelia series, these perennials flower earlier, have a tidy habit, and improved branching. Plant them in full to part sun with moist (but not wet) soil. They will grow to be 20 to 24 inches tall, with brightly colored flowers that combine nicely with both annuals and perennials in gardens or decorative containers.
Why we love it: Lobelia's midsummer to early fall flowers are hummingbird magnets.
3 Luscious Citron lantana
LANTANA HYBRID, ZONES 9 TO 11 OR ANNUAL
A tolerance for heat and drought makes this easy-care lantana suitable for containers and garden beds. The large yellow flowers stand out in landscapes. This vigorous plant grows 20 to 30 inches tall and wide, producing flowers all season long. It'll last until a hard frost without the need to deadhead.
Why we love it: Hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees all adore it.
CHECK THE TAG It's tempting to fill your cart with new and different plants at the start of the spring gardening season. But remember to review each plant's tag to make sure it will fit in the available outdoor space and will thrive in your growing conditions.
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