Annuals: Container Gardens & Hanging Baskets
Annual Container Gardens are planters filled with a variety of annual flowers that our InColor Plant experts carefully create each season. InColor Annual Container Gardens are available in stunning traditional combinations like geraniums and ipomoea and in fun, unique combinations like using canna lily as a centerpiece and tradiscanthia to trail over the pot.
ZONE: Grow as an annual
LIGHT: The designs we use in our Annual Container Gardens are all curated specifically for full to partial sun locations.
FEED: An all-purpose fertilizer applied every 2 weeks will help keep your large container healthy and thriving.
BLOOM TIME: Spring to Fall
HEIGHT: Up to 30” depending on the varieties.
WATER: Regular, consistent watering is critical for the health and longevity of Container Gardens. During warm weather, water pots on a daily basis ensuring that at least 20% of the water that enters the top of the pot exits out of the bottom drainage hole to plush out excess fertilizer salts. To test if the container needs water, stick your index finger into the soil up the knuckle. If the soil is dry, it’s time to water. If soil is wet, wait another day and check again.
HABIT: Upright, mounded and trailing components.
VIGOR: Depends on varieties in the combination.
ZONE: Grow as an annual
LIGHT: The designs we use in our 20” and up Container Gardens are curated specifically for full to partial sun locations.
FEED: An all-purpose fertilizer applied every 2 weeks will help keep your large container healthy and thriving.
BLOOM TIME: Spring to Fall
HEIGHT: Up to 24” depending on the varieties.
WATER: Regular, consistent watering is critical for the health and longevity of large flower planters. During warm weather, water pots on a daily basis ensuring that at least 20% of the water that enters the top of the pot exits out of the bottom drainage hole to plush out excess fertilizer salts. To test if the container needs water, stick your index finger into the soil up the knuckle. If the soil is dry, it’s time to water. If soil is wet, wait another day and check again.
HABIT: Upright, mounded and trailing components.
VIGOR: Depends on varieties in the combination.
ZONE: Grow as an annual
LIGHT: Most hanging baskets require full to partial sun. If your basket contains any shade-loving annuals, place the hanging basket in a partial sun to shade location.
FEED: An all-purpose fertilizer applied every 2 weeks will help help your hanging basket healthy and thriving.
BLOOM TIME: Spring to Fall
HEIGHT: 8-12”
WATER: Water regularly throughout the growing season. Hanging baskets should be watered much more often than in-ground gardens since the smaller vessel of soil and plants can dry out quicker. In a sunny location, a hanging basket can require water at least once daily and sometimes twice per day in the summer heat. If its in shade, you may be able to go a few days between watering.
HABIT: Mounded and trailing
VIGOR: Depends on varieties in the hanging basket combination.
ZONE: Grow as an annual
LIGHT: The designs we use in our Deck Rail Planters are all curated specifically for full to partial sun locations.
FEED: An all-purpose fertilizer applied every 2 weeks will help help keep your planter healthy and thriving.
BLOOM TIME: Spring to Fall
HEIGHT: Up to 30" depending on the varieties.
WATER: Regular, consistent watering is critical for the health and longevity of large flower planters. During warm weather, water on a daily basis ensuring that at least 20% of the water that enters the top of the planter exits out of the bottom drainage holes to push out excess fertilizer salts. To test if the planter needs water, stick your index finger into the soil up the knuckle. If the soil is dry, it’s time to water. If soil is wet, wait another day and check again.
HABIT: Upright, mounded and trailing components.
VIGOR: Depends on varieties in the planter combination.
Succulents
COMMON NAME: Succulent
BOTANICAL NAME: Several varieties
ZONE: 4-10
LIGHT: Half of day to full day of sun.
FEED: Once per month, goes dormant in winter.
BLOOM TIME: Spring if conditions are right.
HEIGHT: 4-6"
WATER: Twice per week, goes dormant in winter.
HABIT: Mounding and spreading
VIGOR: Vigorous, drought-tolerant
TEMPS: 40-80 degrees
Spring Bulbs
VIGOR: Famous for their vigor. They will flourish with minimal effort.
COMMON NAME: Asiatic Lily
BOTANICAL NAME: Lilium asiatic
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade
FEED: Provide the best soil you can with a mix of drainage material, then apply a topping of slow-release fertilizer after planting bulbs.
BLOOM TIME: End of Spring or Early Summer and can last all summer with proper care.
HEIGHT: 18-24"
WATER: 3-4 times each week with well drained soil.
HABIT: Large and long sturdy stems that branch out with upward facing blooms.
TEMPS: 32 to 85 degrees
These vibrant flowers help welcome Spring. Beautiful flowering bulbs that display spectacular Early Spring color.
VIGOR: Vigorous
COMMON NAME: Daffodil
BOTANICAL NAME: Narcissus
LIGHT: Sun
FEED: Fertilize in the Fall if planted in the ground.
BLOOM TIME: Early Spring
HEIGHT: 8-24"
WATER: Weekly during dry spells or as needed if potted indoor plant.
HABIT: Clumping upright
Perennial bulb with large white trumpet shaped flowers with a wonderful fragrance.
VIGOR: Reliable vigor
COMMON NAME: Easter Lily
BOTANICAL NAME: Lilium Longiflorum
LIGHT: Full to partial sun. Protect from afternoon Sun.
FEED: Slow-release balanced fertilizer
BLOOM TIME: Summer
HEIGHT: 2-3'
WATER: Don’t allow soil to dry out and have good drainage to prevent rot.
HABIT: Large and long sturdy stems that branch out with upward facing blooms.
TEMPS: 60 to 70 degrees
VIGOR: Vigorous, attractive flowering bulb.
COMMON NAME: Freesia
BOTANICAL NAME: Leichtlinii, Refracta
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade
FEED: Every 2 weeks with water-soluble plant food.
BLOOM TIME: 10-12 weeks after planting
HEIGHT: 12-24"
WATER: Water well after planting, then water just enough to maintain even moisture.
HABIT: Arching. Flowers open on just one side of the stem. Blooms face upwards.
TEMPS: 55 to 60 degrees
A blub that grows short and dense, produces many “bunches” of urn-shaped flowers, typically blue or a lavender/purple hue, that resemble grape clusters. Some can also come in pink and white.
VIGOR: Vigorous but can decline after a few years if planted in the ground.
COMMON NAME: Grape Hyacinth
BOTANICAL NAME: Muscari
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade
FEED: Needs little to no fertilizer. Start in slightly acidic soil but if in a container, you can provide a granular 5-10-5 fertilizer before spring.
BLOOM TIME: Spring, foliage yellows then regrows and can last until first frost.
HEIGHT: 6-12"
WATER: Needs well-drained soil. Water 1 to 2 times weekly.
HABIT: Mounding bulb
TEMPS: 25 to 80 degrees
Striking flowers that add color wherever they are placed. Whether planted in the ground or in a indoor potted plant, tulips are lovely seasonal display of color.
VIGOR: Vigorous and sturdy
COMMON NAME: Tulip
BOTANICAL NAME: Tulipa
LIGHT: Sun
FEED: Fertilize in the Fall if planted in the ground.
BLOOM TIME: Early Spring
HEIGHT: 12-24"
WATER: Weekly during dry spells or as needed if potted indoor plant.
HABIT: Upright
Annuals: Flower Packs & Pots
COMMON NAME: Joyweeds or Joseph’s Coat
BOTANICAL NAME: Alternanthera
LIGHT: Full sun for best color.
FEED: No fertilizer required.
BLOOM TIME: Spring to Frost
HEIGHT: 6-12"
WATER: Regular, but light.
HABIT: Arches over containers.
TEMPS: Warmer temperatures.
VIGOR: Hardy annual
COMMON NAME: Alyssum, Sweet Alyssum
BOTANICAL NAME: Lobularia Maritima
LIGHT: 6 hours of sun, can tolerate partial share.
FEED: Add a time-release fertilizer to the soil at the time of planting. When blooms are spent, apply water-soluble fertilizer to stimulate new growth; reapply monthly.
BLOOM TIME: Spring to Hard Frost
HEIGHT: Under 6"
WATER: Keep well-watered: 2” deep in containers. Do not let dry out.
HABIT: Thrives in flower beds and borders, containers and hanging baskets.
TEMPS: 50 to 70 degrees
COMMON NAME: Summer Snapdragons
BOTANICAL NAME: Angelonia
LIGHT: Full sun or light shade
FEED: 10-5-10 fertilizer once a month
BLOOM TIME: Summer-Fall
HEIGHT: 12-18"
WATER: Moist, well drained soil. They can take brief dry spells.
HABIT: Columns and mounded
TEMPS: 6-8 hours direct sun for max flowering.
VIGOR: Fast growing, but may be short lived as a perennial.
COMMON NAME: Aptenia
BOTANICAL NAME: Aptenia
LIGHT: Full sun
FEED: Not feeding required. Two to three times a year can help benefit bloom production.
BLOOM TIME: Late Spring to Late Summer
HEIGHT: 6”, with vines reaching about 24”.
WATER: Water only when soil has dried.
HABIT: Tends to mound then quickly spread. Can overtake certain plants if used in containers.
TEMPS: Can survive slightly cool temperatures but will quickly die if frost occurs.
VIGOR: Vigorous
COMMON NAME: Marguerite Daisy, Cobbitty Daisy
BOTANICAL NAME: Argyranthemum
LIGHT: Full sun
FEED: Liquid fertilizer once a month.
BLOOM TIME: Late Spring to Early Fall
HEIGHT: 2-3'
WATER: Water regularly and drain well to avoid root rot.
HABIT: Mounding
TEMPS: 65-75 degrees
VIGOR: As bushy plant, they can grow outward and tall relatively quick.
COMMON NAME: Artemisia
BOTANICAL NAME: Artemisia
LIGHT: Full sun
FEED: No feeding required. Does not grow well in nutrient-rich soil.
BLOOM TIME: Late Summer to Early Fall
HEIGHT/SPREAD: 6”-3’, and roughly 2’-3’ wide if not restrained.
WATER: Water only when soil has dried.
HABIT: Tends to mound then quickly spread. Can overtake certain plants if used in containers.
TEMPS: Can survive slightly cool temperatures but will quickly die if frost occurs.
COMMON NAME: Bacopa
BOTANICAL NAME: Sutera
LIGHT: Moderate
FEED: All-purpose fertilizer
HEIGHT: 4-8"
WATER: Daily
HABIT: Trailing
TEMPS: 58 to 90 degrees
Showy flowers and leaves with a variety of shapes, sizes and colors.Male and female flowers on the same plant.
COMMON NAME: Begonia
BOTANICAL NAME: Begonia hybrid
LIGHT: Part sun, afternoon shade
FEED: Slow-release fertilizer for annual flowers.
BLOOM TIME: Spring to Fall
HEIGHT/SPREAD: 6-12", 1-3'
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
HABIT: Variety of shapes, sizes and colors.
TEMPS: 65 to 73 degrees during the day.
Large, uniquely-patterned foliage with a tuberous stem. White, red, green, and some yellow hues.
VIGOR: Vigorous when kept in good light.
COMMON NAME: Caladium
BOTANICAL NAME: Caladium
LIGHT: Partial sun
FEED: All-purpose fertilizer
BLOOM TIME: Spring to Fall
HEIGHT: 12-30"
WATER: Keep soil moist, not soggy. Don’t let soil dry out too much between watering every few days.
HABIT: Upright
TEMPS: 50 to 70 degrees
A miniature variety of a petunia.Lush flowering plants perfect for hangingbaskets.
VIGOR: Mounds of foliage
COMMON NAME: Calibrachoa
BOTANICAL NAME: Calibrachoa
LIGHT: Full sun
FEED: All-purpose fertilizer biweekly
BLOOM TIME: June to Frost
HEIGHT: 3-9'
WATER: Keep soil moist and well-drained.
HABIT: Mounded, trailing
TEMPS: Warmer temps
VIGOR: Vigorous
COMMON NAME: Canna Lily
BOTANICAL NAME: Canna
LIGHT: Full to partial sun
FEED: All-purpose fertilizer
BLOOM TIME: Summer to Fall
HEIGHT: 48"
WATER: Keep soil moist and well-drained.
HABIT: Upright
TEMPS: 60 to 80 degrees
VIGOR: Showy flower
COMMON NAME: Periwinkle and Vinca
BOTANICAL NAME: Catharanthus Roseus
LIGHT: Full sun to part shade
FEED: Light spring feeding and regular watering.
BLOOM TIME: June to Frost
HEIGHT: 6-12"
WATER: Needs regular moisture and superior soil drainage is key.
HABIT: Mounding, reaching
TEMPS: Thrives in hot and humid summer weather.
VIGOR: Vigorous, heat tolerant and drought tolerant.
COMMON NAME: Celosia
BOTANICAL NAME: Celosia Plumosa
LIGHT: Full sun
FEED: All-purpose fertilizer
BLOOM TIME: Summer to Fall
HEIGHT: 12"
WATER: Water several times a week but don’t let soil dry out too much. Reduce watering later in the year.
HABIT: Upright
TEMPS: 60-80 degrees
VIGOR: Vigorous
COMMON NAME: Coleus
BOTANICAL NAME: Solenostemon
LIGHT: Full to part shade
FEED: All-purpose fertilizer once per month
HEIGHT: 16"
WATER: Water often for moist, but not soggy soil. Use mulch to keep moisture longer.
HABIT: Mounding, upright
TEMPS: 70-80 degrees
VIGOR: Hardy
COMMON NAME: Cordyline
BOTANICAL NAME: Cordyline australis
LIGHT: Full sun to partial sun
FEED: All-purpose fertilizer during Spring.
HEIGHT: 4'
WATER: Water weekly but do not over-water.
HABIT: Gardens and containers
TEMPS: 60-85 degrees
COMMON NAME: Firecracker Plant, Cigar Flower, Bat Flower
BOTANICAL NAME: Cuphea
LIGHT: Full sun
FEED: Fertilize throughout Summer.
BLOOM TIME: Late Spring to Frost
HEIGHT: 1-3'
WATER: Keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy.
HABIT: Gardens and containers
TEMPS: Warm temps
VIGOR: Vigorous
COMMON NAME: Dianthus, Carnation, Pink and Sweet William
BOTANICAL NAME: Dianthus
LIGHT: 6 hours of sun, can tolerate partial shade.
FEED: Apply a liquid fertilizer monthly during bloom time.
BLOOM TIME: Spring to Mid-Summer
HEIGHT: 4-36"
WATER: Water weekly but do not over-water.
HABIT: Plant in well-drained soil with full sun.
TEMPS: 40-85 degrees
VIGOR: As spreaders, they tend to cover a lot of ground relatively quick.
COMMON NAME: Morning Glory and Ponysfoots
BOTANICAL NAME: Dichondra
LIGHT: Light to full sun, but in partial shade they tend to stay greener and have a looser habit.
FEED: Feed monthly if needed, however they can thrive in low-nutrient soil.
BLOOM TIME: Early Summer
HEIGHT/SPREAD: 1', 3-6'
WATER: Allow soil to dry between waterings. Prone to root rot if too wet.
HABIT: They tend to mound, then become fast spreaders.
TEMPS: 50-85 degrees
VIGOR: Grows tall and can grow slow.
COMMON NAME: Dracaena
BOTANICAL NAME: Dracaena
LIGHT: Full sun
FEED: Feed once or twice per year. Too much fertilizer can cause damage to the leaf tips.
BLOOM TIME: Many varieties can bloom when mature, however this would require caring for them indoors, and may only bloom every five to ten years.
HEIGHT: 2-10'
WATER: Keep soil wet, but not soggy. Some species may require filtered water.
HABIT: Tends to grow tall and long. Some varieties are used for spikes in planters, whereas others are more “tree-like” and can be used in a planter by themselves
TEMPS: 55-95 degrees
VIGOR: Drought-tolerant. Can survive a light frost but doesn’t do well in damp conditions.
COMMON NAME: Dusty Miller
BOTANICAL NAME: Jacobaea maritima
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade
FEED: After planting, use a general-purpose, slow-release fertilizer in Early Spring and water heavily to disperse. In Midsummer, drench plants with a liquid plant food to stimulate new growth.
BLOOM TIME: Midsummer
HEIGHT: 8-18"
WATER: Doesn’t enjoy high moisture. Water regularly but let it dry out between waterings.
HABIT: Mounding
TEMPS: 50-80 degrees
Hardy plants with full, bushy foliage and clusters of combined blooms that can be single (5 petals) or double and come in multiple colors.
VIGOR: Vigorous, tolerates most conditions.
COMMON NAME: Geranium
BOTANICAL NAME: Pelargonium
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade
FEED: Light fertilizer. Use quality liquid 20/20/20 fertilizer every few weeks.
BLOOM TIME: April to October
HEIGHT: 6-12"
WATER: Water regularly and let the topsoil dry out before watering again.
HABIT: Clustering
TEMPS: 40-80 degrees
Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. They follow the direction of the sun, like sunflowers.
VIGOR: In the top 5 most used cut flower in the world.
COMMON NAME: African Daisy
BOTANICAL NAME: Gerbera Jamesonii
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade
FEED: Monthly with water-soluble fertilizer.
BLOOM TIME: Summer to Fall
HEIGHT: 10-18"
SPREAD: 9-12"
WATER: Keep moist and well-drained.
VIGOR: As bushy plant, they can grow outward and tall relatively quick.
COMMON NAME: Helichrysum
BOTANICAL NAME: Helichrysum Orientale
LIGHT: Full sun
FEED: No fertilizer required
BLOOM TIME: Late Summer to Early Fall
HEIGHT: 18-24"
WATER: Water regularly, however they are very drought-tolerant.
HABIT: A small bush-like plant that grows tall and relatively wide.
TEMPS: Needs to be in warm weather and will tolerate cold weather.
VIGOR: These grow tall, very quickly, but will slow down once they get to about 1-1.5' tall.
COMMON NAME: Polka Dot Plant
BOTANICAL NAME: Hypoestes
LIGHT: Full to partial sun
FEED: Feed once per month with basic fertilizers.
BLOOM TIME: They flower once near the end of their life.
HEIGHT: 12-18"
WATER: Water regularly
HABIT: They grow tall quickly and eat up nutrients just as fast.
TEMPS: As a tropical plant, they will not hold up well in cold temps, but do great in humid and warm weather.
VIGOR: Easy to grow in shady areas.
COMMON NAME: Impatiens, Touch-Me-Not Plant, Busy Lizzie, Patient Lucy, Sultana
BOTANICAL NAME: Impatiens spp.
LIGHT: Light to medium shade
FEED: A slow-release granular fertilizer at planting time. Container-grown plants may need more frequent feedings with a liquid fertilizer
BLOOM TIME: Late Spring to Frost
HEIGHT: 8-12" for dwarf forms, up to 3' for larger forms.
WATER: Water daily
HABIT: Well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
TEMPS: 65-70 degrees
VIGOR: These are known for being fast climbers and spreaders.
COMMON NAME: Sweet Potato Vine, Morning Glory
BOTANICAL NAME: Ipomoea
LIGHT: Full to partial sun
FEED: Feed once per month
BLOOM TIME: Early Summer to Late Fall
HEIGHT: 6-16"
SPREAD: 20-36"
WATER: Water regularly
HABIT: Vines are known for growing fast and long.
TEMPS: Can handle slightly cooler temps, but require warmer weather to thrive.
VIGOR: Half hardy
COMMON NAME: Laurentia, Blue Stars
BOTANICAL NAME: Isotoma Axillaris
LIGHT: Full sun
BLOOM TIME: June to Frost
HEIGHT: 12-15"
SPREAD: 12-15"
WATER: Medium, average or moist
HABIT: Compact, mounded
TEMPS: Heat-loving
VIGOR: Medium to high vigor. Adding compost once per year will increase the hardiness and vigor.
COMMON NAME: Lamium
BOTANICAL NAME: Lamiaceae
LIGHT: Partial sun, though some varieties prefer full sun
FEED: No fertilizer required, but to increase bloom production, fertilize twice per year.
BLOOM TIME: Blooms for a rough period of six weeks from Spring to Early Summer, but may have blooms densely populate the leaf axis for the majority of the year.
HEIGHT: 4-8"
WATER: Water thoroughly, but allow the soil to dry slightly and keep moist.
HABIT: Great for ground coverings and can spread quickly.
TEMPS: Lamium is an evergreen in mild to cold climates that can go dormant in winter.
An easy plant to care for that is drought tolerant and blooms continuously.
VIGOR: Very hardy
COMMON NAME: Lantana
BOTANICAL NAME: Verbenaceae
LIGHT: Full sun for 6-8 hours per day
FEED: Established plants do not need regular feeding. A spring application is sufficient.
BLOOM: Flower clusters 1-2" across and are solid or multicolored with some changing as they age. Colors include yellow, orange, red, purple, white, coral, and peach. Some may produce small berries after blooming.
BLOOM TIME: May to October
HEIGHT: 3-4'
SPREAD: 1-3'
WATER: Once established, these hardy, drought tolerant plants should be watered weekly and twice per week in containers.
HABIT: Drought tolerant shrub, deer resistant.
TEMPS: 65-80 degrees
COMMON NAME: Lobelia
BOTANICAL NAME: Lobelia Erinus
LIGHT: Partial shade
FEED: Fertilize every 2 weeks.
BLOOM TIME: April to June
HEIGHT: 6-9"
WATER: Medium
HABIT: Attracts butterflies.
TEMPS: Cooler weather
COMMON NAME: Sweet alyssum
BOTANICAL NAME: Lobularia maritima
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade
FEED: Feed every two to three weeks with a slow-release granule fertilizer or a liquid feed.
BLOOM: Flower clusters 1-2" across and are solid or multicolored with some changing as they age. Colors include yellow, orange, red, purple, white, coral, and peach. Some may produce small berries after blooming.
BLOOM TIME: Late Spring to first frost
HEIGHT: 4-8"
WATER: Regular watering every few days, let drain well and dry lightly before watering again.
HABIT: Mounded, spreads out
VIGOR: Vigorous
TEMPS: 60-78 degrees
COMMON NAME: Lysimachia or Creeping Jenny
BOTANICAL NAME: Lysimachia nummularia
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade
FEED: A light fertilizer once a year in early spring is all that is needed.
BLOOM: Flower clusters 1-2" across and are solid or multicolored with some changing as they age. Colors include yellow, orange, red, purple, white, coral, and peach. Some may produce small berries after blooming.
BLOOM TIME: Late Spring to Mid Summer
HEIGHT: 2-3"
WATER: Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but does tolerate dryness. Dry Lysimachia will become less vigorous.
HABIT: Fast spreading and carpet-like.
VIGOR: Fast spreading, Lysimachia will become carpet-like relatively quick.
TEMPS: Can handle a wide variety of temperatures from warm subtropical to cold.African Marigold
COMMON NAME: African Marigold, Aztec Gold
BOTANICAL NAME: Tagetes erecta
LIGHT: Full sun
FEED: After the plant has settled, use a slow-release granular fertilizer.
BLOOM TIME: Late Spring to Late Fall
HEIGHT: 8-36"
WATER: Water well, let soil dry between watering.
HABIT: Mounding
VIGOR: Hardy, vigorous, heat tolerant
TEMPS: 65-75 degrees
French Marigold
COMMON NAME: French Marigold
BOTANICAL NAME: Tagetes patula
LIGHT: Full sun
FEED: After the plant has settled, use a slow-release granular fertilizer.
BLOOM TIME: Late Spring to Late Fall
HEIGHT: 8-36"
WATER: Water well, let soil dry between watering.
HABIT: Mounding
VIGOR: Hardy, vigorous
TEMPS: 65-75 degrees
COMMON NAME: Nemesia
BOTANICAL NAME: Nemesia
LIGHT: Partial to full sun
FEED: Feed once per month with basic fertilizers.
BLOOM TIME: Early Spring to Early Fall
HEIGHT: 6-12"
WATER: Water regularly
HABIT: They grow and spread quickly.
VIGOR: These spread very quickly and is the main reason they are such a popular bedding plant.
TEMPS: They do best in warm to hot weather, but can handle cool temps. They do tend to die off when cold, but in some cases can seed themselves and return the next year.
COMMON NAME: African Daisy
BOTANICAL NAME: Osteospermum
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade
FEED: Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil prior to planting. In summer, drench plants every two weeks with a liquid fertilizer.
BLOOM TIME: Summer to Fall
HEIGHT: 1-3'
WATER: Moist soil every few days. Let soil dry lightly between watering. Needs proper drainage.
HABIT: Mounded, dense growth on bottom.
VIGOR: Medium vigor, tolerates light frosts.
TEMPS: 65-70 degrees
Tubular blooms on tall stems with velvety foliage. Appears in purples, blues, reds, pinks, whites, and some yellows.
COMMON NAME: Salvia
BOTANICAL NAME: Salvia officinalis
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade
FEED: Light fertilizer needs. Use a time-release plant food to encourages growth and more blooms.
BLOOM: Flower clusters 1-2" across and are solid or multicolored with some changing as they age. Colors include yellow, orange, red, purple, white, coral, and peach. Some may produce small berries after blooming.
BLOOM TIME: Summer to Fall
HEIGHT: 12-30"
WATER: Water regularly 2-3 times per week if in direct sun.
HABIT: Mounding
VIGOR: Drought tolerant, can be deer resistant.
TEMPS: 55 degrees or higher
COMMON NAME: Pansy and Viola or Johnny-Jump-Up
BOTANICAL NAME: Viola X wittrockiana
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade
FEED: None required. If wintering the plant, add a light feeding with a liquid fertilizer.
BLOOM: Flower clusters 1-2" across and are solid or multicolored with some changing as they age. Colors include yellow, orange, red, purple, white, coral, and peach. Some may produce small berries after blooming.
BLOOM TIME: Spring and Fall, does not bloom in heat of summer.
HEIGHT: 6-8"
WATER: Water frequently, do not let dry out.
HABIT: Pansies perform best in cooler weather and are usually planted in Spring or Fall. They like rich, well-drained soil high in organic matter, and full sun or partial shade.
VIGOR: Hardy, plant in Fall for late color, biennial will bloom again in Spring.
TEMPS: 60-70 degrees
COMMON NAME: Egyptian star cluster, star flower
BOTANICAL NAME: Pentas lanceolata
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade
FEED: Feed monthly with a general liquid fertilizer.
BLOOM TIME: Summer to First Frost
HEIGHT: 18-36"
WATER: Enjoys moist, not soggy soil. Let soil dry out to medium moisture before watering again. Needs proper drainage.
HABIT: Mounding and able to trail.
VIGOR: Vigorous, drought and heat-tolerant.
TEMPS: 60-75 degrees
Perennials
Columbines are an easy-to-grow perennial that blooms in a variety of colors in Spring. Foliage is green in the Spring and Summer then turns maroon in Fall.
VIGOR: Spring flowers are easy to recognize because they have spurs.
COMMON NAME: Columbine
BOTANICAL NAME: Aquilegia
LIGHT: Full sun, partial shade in hot weather.
FEED: Water-soluble fertilizer monthly.
BLOOM TIME: Spring to Summer
HEIGHT: 1-3'
WATER: Water weekly and additional watering during dry conditions.
VIGOR: Vigorous and hardy
COMMON NAME: Tickseed, Calliopsis
BOTANICAL NAME: Coreopsis
LIGHT: Full sun
FEED: Use a high quality liquid or slow-release granulated feed once a month in growing seasons.
BLOOM TIME: Early Summer to first Frost
HEIGHT: 18-47"
WATER: Water two or three times per week.
HABIT: Upright mounding
TEMPS: 50 to 80 degrees
VIGOR: Vigorous
COMMON NAME: Daylily
BOTANICAL NAME: Hermerocallis
LIGHT: Full sun
FEED: A high-phosphorus fertilizer can be added to speed growth.
BLOOM TIME: Late Spring to Early Fall and especially Summer
HEIGHT: 1-2'
WATER: Daily, especially in Spring when the buds are forming.
HABIT: Best in full sun, in a well-drained soil. They are toxic to cats.
TEMPS: Wide range of hot and cold temps.
VIGOR: Very Hardy
COMMON NAME: Dianthus, Carnation, Pink and Sweet William
BOTANICAL NAME: Dianthus
LIGHT: 6 hours of sun, can tolerate partial shade.
FEED: Composting the base and adding a phosphate-rich organic tomato feed promotes flowering.
BLOOM TIME: Spring to Mid-Summer, may intermittently bloom Late Summer and Fall.
HEIGHT: 4-18"
WATER: Water weekly, can tolerate small periods of drought.
HABIT: They prefer alkaline, well drained soil.
TEMPS: 60-80 degrees, cover if temps are below 40.
VIGOR: Vigorous, drought tolerant
COMMON NAME: Coral Bells, Alum Root
BOTANICAL NAME: Heuchera
LIGHT: 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight. Partial sun but may do well in full sun in colder locations.
FEED: Low fertilizer needs. Use a slow-release granule or a lighter/half diluted liquid mix.
BLOOM TIME: Early to Mid-Summer.
HEIGHT: 6-16" with flower spikes growing 1-3'
WATER: Once to twice per week. If in full sun, water a little more often.
HABIT: Mounding
TEMPS: 40-70 degrees
Hydrangea Endless Summer
Large plant that can grow into a bush and features large bloom clusters in pinks, purples, and blues.
VIGOR: More vigorous than most and is frost hardy.
COMMON NAME: Hydrangea
BOTANICAL NAME: Hydrangea macrophylla
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade, best in partial shade.
FEED: One to two times during the Spring and Summer with slow-release hydrangea-specific feed.
BLOOM TIME: Late Spring to Late Summer to Fall
HEIGHT: 3-4'
WATER: Once per week and twice in hotter conditions.
HABIT: Mounding bush that slowly becomes a larger mound with branching growth.
TEMPS: 30-80 degrees
Hydrangea Tilt-A-Swirl
VIGOR: Vigorous, frost tolerant
COMMON NAME: Hydrangea
BOTANICAL NAME: Hydrangea macrophylla
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade, best in partial shade.
FEED: One to two times during the Spring and Summer with slow-release hydrangea-specific feed.
BLOOM TIME: Summer to Fall
HEIGHT: 3-4'
WATER: Once per week and twice in hotter conditions.
HABIT: Mounding bush that slowly becomes a larger mound with branching growth.
TEMPS: 30-80 degrees
An easy plant to care for that is drought tolerant and blooms continuously.
VIGOR: Very hardy
COMMON NAME: Lantana
BOTANICAL NAME: Verbenaceae
LIGHT: Full sun for 6-8 hours per day
FEED: Established plants do not need regular feeding. A spring application is sufficient.
BLOOM: Flower clusters 1-2" across and are solid or multicolored with some changing as they age. Colors include yellow, orange, red, purple, white, coral, and peach. Some may produce small berries after blooming.
BLOOM TIME: May to October
HEIGHT: 2-6'
SPREAD: 3-10'
WATER: Once established, these hardy, drought tolerant plants should be watered weekly and twice per week in containers.
HABIT: Drought tolerant shrub, deer resistant.
TEMPS: 55 degrees or higherEnglish Lavender
COMMON NAME: English Lavender
BOTANICAL NAME: Lavendula angustifolia
LIGHT: Full sun
FEED: No need to feed in season. Prep the plant in Spring by adding a good compost to the soil around the plant base.
BLOOM: Spikes of small flowers in lavender, deep blue-purple, light pink, and white.
BLOOM TIME: June to August
HEIGHT: 2-3'
WATER: Drought tolerant and do not over water.
HABIT: Well drained sandy soils.
VIGOR: Vigorous
TEMPS: Heat and drought tolerant
Spanish Lavender
COMMON NAME: Spanish Lavender
BOTANICAL NAME: Lavandula stoechas
LIGHT: Full sun
FEED: Add a good compost around the base in the spring before blooming.
BLOOM: Small purple spikes with flowers that resemble a pineapple with small purple “bunny ears”.
BLOOM TIME: Varies, but typically Early Summer to Mid Fall.
HEIGHT: 18-24"
WATER: Deep soaking watering is preferred, but do not over water.
HABIT: To grow lavender successfully it needs well-drained soil and full sun. In arid climates, lavender grows well as a perennial, but in humid climates it is often grown as an annual.
VIGOR: Vigorous
TEMPS: Thrives in high heat and full sun.
Ornamental grasses add texture, beauty and variety to a garden.They change with the seasons.
COMMON NAME: Ornamental Grass
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade
FEED: Most grasses need very little fertilizer.
BLOOM TIME: Mid-Summer to Late-Fall
HEIGHT: 12-48"
WATER: Well-drained soil
HABIT: Clumping or spreading grasses.
VIGOR: The flower heads of grasses are very showy.
TEMPS: Can tolerate various temps.
COMMON NAME: Ornamental Oregano
BOTANICAL NAME: Origanum Libanoticum
LIGHT: Full sun
FEED: For best results, work in a well-balanced fertilizer once per week when watering.
BLOOM TIME: Roughly a month from Mid to Late Summer.
HEIGHT: 5-8"
WATER: Regular watering is needed, but the soil only needs to remain moderately moist to slightly dry.
HABIT: Tends to mound as it spreads.
VIGOR: Highly vigorous, but will mound more that it spreads. It will also form colonies as it ages.
TEMPS: Thrives best in moderate temps, but can tolerate frost for short periods without foliage damage.Herbs & Vegetables
VIGOR: Not very vigorous and will wilt and die with cold temps.
COMMON NAME: Basil
BOTANICAL NAME: Ocimum basilicum
LIGHT: Full sun
FEED: Use a light application of fertilizer once or twice a season.
BLOOM TIME: Thrives from Spring to Fall under correct conditions. Can bloom in Summer if kept consistently warm and the soil doesn't dry too much. It is recommended to pinch off flowering stems 1 inch below the flower to keep the plant from producing seeds and becoming bitter.
HEIGHT: 18-24"
WATER: Keep soil moist and water as needed.
HABIT: Bush-like with tall stalks.
TEMPS: 50 to 80 degrees
VIGOR: Light vigor and can wilt with frost.
COMMON NAME: Cilantro, Coriander, Chinese parsley
BOTANICAL NAME: Coriandrum sativum
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade in southern zones.
FEED: Feed with an herb-specific formula one month after planting.
BLOOM TIME: Approximately 50 days after sowing, fruit will begin to or will have already formed with 2 seeds in each fruit. Use these to grow more cilantro!
HEIGHT: 1-2'
WATER: Water every 2 to 3 days. Press a finger one knuckle deep into the soil and water well if soil is dry.
HABIT: Mounding
TEMPS: 50 to 85 degrees
VIGOR: Vigorous vines with hardy foliage.
COMMON NAME: Cucumber
BOTANICAL NAME: Cucumis sativus
LIGHT: Full sun
FEED: Use fertilizer with higher potassium and phosphorus levels 1 week after blooming and then every 3 weeks thereafter.
BLOOM TIME: Summer
HEIGHT: 1-3'
SPREAD: 1-2'
WATER: Medium water 1 to 2 times weekly.
HABIT: Spreading plant that produces vines and medium fruits.
TEMPS: 55 to 80 degrees
VIGOR: A vigorous grower
COMMON NAME: Dill
BOTANICAL NAME: Anethum graveolens
LIGHT: Full sun
FEED: Use a light feeding of 5-10-5 fertilizer in Late Spring.
BLOOM: Dill heads with small yellow flowers. Letting the head go to seed, will repopulate the plants.
BLOOM TIME: Summer
HEIGHT: 2-4'
WATER: Water regularly to keep moist.
HABIT: Full sun with well drain soil and adequate water.
TEMPS: 60 to 75 degrees
VIGOR: Hardy
COMMON NAME: Kitchen Minis: Tomatoes & Peppers
LIGHT: At least 6 hours of light
FEED: Use a complete fertilizer with twice as much phosphorus as nitrogen or potassium. An example would be 10-20-10 or 12-24-12.
BLOOM: Generally has some fruit on them when purchased.
BLOOM TIME: Continuous
HEIGHT: 8'
WATER: Keep moist
HABIT: Countertop, windowsill, patio, window box
COMMON NAME: Lettuce
BOTANICAL NAME: Lactuca sativa
LIGHT: Bright and sunny with limited shade.
FEED: Feed every 3 weeks with a balanced liquid feed.
HEIGHT: 12"
WATER: Keep moist
HABIT: Moist, well drained soil.
VIGOR: Vigorous
TEMPS: 60-65 degrees
COMMON NAME: Mint
BOTANICAL NAME: Mentha
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade
FEED: Feed regularly with a water-soluble fertilizer.
BLOOM: Small spikes of tiny white flowers.
BLOOM TIME: June to September
HEIGHT: Varies, but generally 1-3'
WATER: Keep moist
HABIT: Thrives in cool moist locations, but will grow just about anywhere.
VIGOR: Vigorous and can easily overtake garden areas.
TEMPS: 65-70 degrees
COMMON NAME: Oregano, True Oregano, Italian Oregano
BOTANICAL NAME: Origanum
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade
FEED: None
BLOOM: Small pink, purple and white flowers.
BLOOM TIME: Summer
HEIGHT: 2'
WATER: Will tolerate dry to medium moisture in well-drained soil.
HABIT: Tolerant of well-drained, sandy soil, where other plants may not thrive.
VIGOR: Very hardy
COMMON NAME: Parsley
BOTANICAL NAME: Petroselinum crispu
LIGHT: Sun or partial shade
FEED: Apply a general granular plant food over the soil around the plants and water in well. Add a liquid fertilizer in the Summer.
BLOOM: Parsley blooms are considered BOLTING and going to seed.This is not a preferred event.Pinch back when you see bloom heads starting.
BLOOM TIME: Summer
HEIGHT: 8"
WATER: Water regularly, keep moist.Dry soil can cause the plant to bolt.
HABIT: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil.
VIGOR: Very hardy
Shrubs
Spring bloomer with white flowers over chartreuse willow-like leaves.
VIGOR: Holds color all Summer and turns coral orange in the Fall.
COMMON NAME: Gold Thread™ Spirea
BOTANICAL NAME: Spirea Thunbergil
LIGHT: Sun to partial shade
FEED: Feed Early Spring and Early Fall with all-purpose fertilizer.
BLOOM TIME: Spring
HEIGHT: 3-4'
WATER: New plants require water frequently.
HABIT: Mounding, heat tolerant, drought tolerant.
TEMPS: Warm
Perennial plant with lush foliage that prefers the shade most of the time.
COMMON NAME: Hosta
BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta spp.
LIGHT: Shade to partial shade
FEED: Fertilize each spring with an all-purpose garden fertilizer.
BLOOM TIME: Summer
HEIGHT: 6-48"
WATER: Needs good drainage
HABIT: Toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Protect plant from strong winds.
TEMPS: More of a shade plant.
A popular garden detail shrub with showy flat-topped clusters of bright pink flowers in early summer held above the foliage. Forms a dense and tight mound and very attractive in groupings.
COMMON NAME: Little Princess
BOTANICAL NAME: Spiraea japonica
LIGHT: Full sun
FEED: Fertilize before spring with a balanced slow-release 20-20-20 mix.
BLOOM TIME: Summer
HEIGHT: 2-4'
WATER: Water weekly or more often when in a container or during high temperatures.
HABIT: Compact, rounded
VIGOR: Vigorous, cold hardy and heat tolerant once established. Can be disease and deer resistant.
TEMPS: -30-80 degrees.Lovely Local Colorado!
GROWN RIGHT HERE!
InColor plants are grown right here in Colorado with the success of the Colorado gardener in mind.
Selecting plants that tolerate our soil and climate is the key for successful Colorado gardening.
When selecting perennials, look for varieties that are in planting zone 4 to 6, or find out your exact Planting Zone. Some of our favorite perennials for Colorado include lavender, columbine, echinacea, sedum, heuchera. Check out our blog 5 best perennials to grow in Colorado.
Annual flowers are easy to grow in Colorado during the Spring and Summer time. Some of our favorites and easy to grow annuals are marigolds, petunias, geraniums, salvia, and snapdragons. Check out our blog 8 easiest annuals to grow in Colorado.
COLORADO PEST CONTROL
InColor does not use neonicotinoid insecticides, which are highly controversial in their role of being toxic to insects, birds, and other organisms. InColor does practice pest control by utilizing biological control solutions, also known as beneficial insects that may provide long-term sustainable pest control solution by preying on the damaging pests.
Once your InColor plants are planted into your outdoor space, you must always be prepared to manage pests .
For more information, visit CSU Extension Plant Talk.
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