If you want plants for a sunny garden then you will have a huge selection to choose from. There are annuals of all colors, shapes, and sizes that need direct light for at least six to eight hours daily. Flowering bedding plants that flourish in sunny areas may do equally well in wet soil, average moisture or dry conditions.

Some of the blooming annuals for sunny climates are native plants which frequently helps the plants be more insect resistant, have more natural disease resistance, heat tolerant and salt tolerance. 

Several wonderful native annuals that do really well in full sun are Cornflower, American Marigold, Tickseed, Sunflowers and Texas Sage. Before planting any of these sun-loving annuals be sure to observe the different areas in your yard to see how much sun they get, and pay special attention to areas surrounded by trees and shrubs that may cast shade.

Recommendations for enjoying annuals that grow in full sun would be incomplete without including Trailing Petunia, Candytuft, Hibiscus, Mexican Heather, Nasturtium, New Guinea Impatiens, Spider Flower, Twinspur, Verbenas, and Zonal Geraniums.

If you want plants that flower quickly and bloom for a long season, choose annuals. Even if your garden conditions are not ideal, you will find that annuals that will still work for you. In fact, some of the most striking annual gardens are found in what would appear to be the most inhospitable sites.

Monochromatic color schemes combine the same color groups but uses different types of plants, with their different heights and foliage textures.  An example would be to use a tall, red Geranium along with red Snapdragons for their delicate leaves, and red Moss Rose to cascade.

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