A lot of the "annuals" I grow are actually perennials (tender perennials) in warmer zones, like Salvia coccinea, S. Coccinea 'Lady in Red', Centratherum intermedium aka Brazilian Button bush, to name a few. I also have zinnias (although I'm about to experience severe burnout on these cuz you see so much and so many they become tiresome to see and read about). I like variety and unusual in my garden.
Every year I grow either Asclepias curassavica or A. physocarpus for the Monarchs (larval host plants), but they are also good nectar plants for all butterflies. I also adore Lantanas and Porterweeds, both tender perennials.
This year I'm growing some Tahoka Daisies, Larkspur, Sunflowers (for the butterflies and hummingbirds), Chocolate, Jamie Lynn, and a no-id dusky mauve morning glory, Moon vine, and Cardinal Climber. I have seeds of a red Asarina (Climbing Snapdragon) to plant yet, as well as a red Tecoma capensis and red Tithonia rotundifolia, Mexican Sunflower, not to mention several herbs.
I like to maintain a diverse, colorful, wildlife friendly garden because it's so much fun to watch and work in.
Susan (new member)