Vinca
Vinca, which looks very similar in size and flower to shade-loving impatiens, is a must for those who want a full-sun, little-to-no-maintenance annual that they can plant and forget. Think of them as impatiens for the sun.
Performs best if planted in mid-May or later. It does NOT like cold and wet
Most are short, upright (10-12”), but trailing varieties are available
The BEST for heat and drought tolerance!
Lots of colors and mixes to choose from.
No deadheading or pinching required
Blooms non-stop until nights get too cool in late fall
Does not require a lot of water or fertilizer. Too wet is worse than too dry