Summary

Reference guide to annual and biennial plants that perform well in Tennessee landscapes, with tips for matching plants to site conditions. Explains how annuals and biennials fit into seasonal color design, including cool-season versus warm-season performance and how biennials flower after a winter chilling period. Provides an easy-to-scan chart of recommended plants with scientific and common names, size, light needs, bloom or foliage season, notable cultivars, and comments on uses such as pollinator support, containers, cut flowers, drought tolerance, and reseeding.