No matter what, they will look beautiful!
Justin Hancock
Marty Baldwin
1.
Petunia
Yes, your mom probably grows thembutthese flowersare perfect for new gardeners.
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Some spread out (use them to trail over the edges of containers), while some grow taller.
These classic blooms are classified as “weatherproof,” meaning they can handle large amounts of water.
Clusters of mini blooms typically come in white, pink, or purple.
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Andreas Trauttman
3.
Sweet Potato Vine
Purple and lime green are the classic colors of this almost-can’t-kill-it-trailing vine.
Grow a few varieties ofsweet potato vinetogether in alarge potto make an ornamental impact.
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As long as the plant is in well-drained soil, it’ll do well in sun or shade.
Also, because we know you’re wondering, this vine does produce actual sweet potatoes.
However, the quality is not suitable for eating.
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Jason Donnelly
4.
Coleus
There are loads of funky foliage combos ofcoleuseverything from plain green to wild reds.
Plant several together in an annualflower pot, or use them as accents.
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Choose from numerous varieties of this greenery, whether you’re looking for shade-dwellers or sun-lovers.
When frost threatens, pot this foliage for a houseplant in a sunny window until spring arrives.
Then plant outdoors again!
Doug Hetherington
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These pretty blooms are also self-cleaning, so there’s no need to deadhead them to keep them healthy.
The best part aboutscaevola?
The only insect that the plant attracts is butterflies.
