10 Cool Season Annual Flowers For Spring And Fall

Extend your gardening season by adding one of these 10 cool-season annual flowering plants to your garden.

USDA Zones: 2 to 11Color Varieties: Blue, purple, pink, and whiteSun Exposure: Partial to full sunSoil Needs: Well-draining, alkaline soil

USDA Zones: 9 to 11Color Varieties: Bright yellow to deep orange, creams, and pinksSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Needs: Average, well-drained soil rich in organic material

USDA Zones: 9 to 11Color Varieties: Pink, white, coral, orange, red, and plumSun Exposure: Partial to full sunSoil Needs: Fertile, well-drained soil

USDA Zones: 2 to 10Color Varieties: Purple, pink, white, and blueSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Needs: Slightly moist to dry, well-drained soil

USDA Zones: 10 to 11Color Varieties: White, blue, purple, lilac-pink, and cherry-redSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Needs: Evenly moist and well-drained soil

USDA Zones: 2 to 11Color Varieties: Red, orange, pink, yellow, and creamSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Evenly moist and well-drained soil

USDA Zones: 7 to 10Color Varieties: Blue, purple, and whiteSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Needs: Sandy, silt, loamy soil

USDA Zones: 8 to 11Color Varieties: Various, including pink, purple, and yellowSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Well-draining, clay, or sandy soil

USDA Zones: 7 to 10Color Varieties: White, yellow, pink, red, orange, peach, purple, and violetSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Needs: Well-draining, rich, moist soil

USDA Zones: 3 to 8Color Varieties: Light to deep violet, white, blue, yellow, cream, and multi-colorsSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Well-draining, rich, moist soil