Annuals – Angelonia

Botanical name: angelonia angustifolia

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: a ft and a half in height and a ft in width

Bloom time: spring, summer, fall

Hardy zone: zones 9-11

Flower color: white/purple/blue/pink

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: reaches full maturity in first growing season

Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: mixed flower beds

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: fragrant flowers

Watering instructions: allow soil to fully dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use an all purpose fertilizer after planting and repeat once a month throughout the growing season

Best time to plant: spring

Best type of soil: loam, sand

Companion plants: salvia, verbena, petunias

Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested

Invasive species: no