Sun-Loving Annuals That Bloom All Summer Long

Painted daisies are easy to care for and a pollinator magnet. They grow to 3 feet tall and thrive in USDA Zones 3–7.

Painted Daisy

Satin flowers are elegant, complementary, making them a must for a summer garden. The single or double petals are cup-shaped with lavender, pink, or lilac.

Satin Flower

Snapdragons grow in spikes with contrasting pink, purple, or blue petals. Their grape-like odor attracts pollinators like bees.

Summer Snapdragon

These tall beauties can reach up to 6–8 feet in height and produce climbing vines that you will have to support.

Sweet Pea

Geraniums are popular blooms that look a little like rosebuds because of their cluster-like appearance. The flower petals can be oval, long, narrow, or wide and contrast well with spiky plants.

Geraniums

Vervain is an herb native to Asia and Europe. It has a long stem, small purple flowers, and leaves that often appear in pairs down the stem. Vervains are great pollinators that require 8-10 hours of sunlight daily.

Vervain