Regional favorites

FOR MILD PARTS OF THE NORTHWEST AND CALIFORNIA

Cape fuchsia (Phygelius). Warm-toned tubular flowers in summer and fall; also good for zones H1-H2.

Twinspur (Diascia 'Ruby Field'). Salmon pink blooms June through fall.

Wallflower (Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve'). Nearly continuous bloom in mild climates.

CALIFORNIA'S LOW ELEVATIONS ONLY (EXCEPT DESERT)

Canna. Red 'Firebird' or 'The President'; orange 'Tropicanna' has striped leaves. Cannas are also grown as perennials in zones 6, H1-H2.

Million Bells (Calibrachoa). Profuse, bell-like blooms.