16 Annuals That Grow Vertically

The biggest advantage that you have with annuals that grow vertically is you can assign them to any small corner of the house and garden, then they will continue to thrive there for an year!

Botanical Name: Lathyrus odoratus

Sweet Peas grow fast and have a lovely scent that most people love. You can train them near the fence or grow them in containers on a patio or balcony.

Botanical Name: Tropaeolum peregrinum

Speaking of vertical annuals, canary creepers can easily grow upto 8-12 feet tall—all it needs is a bit of support, which you can provide with bamboo poles of trellis.

Botanical Name: Asarina spp.

Climbing Snapdragons grow as annuals in colder areas but as perennials in warmer ones. The trumpet like flowers look smashing in any garden setting!

Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus

Growing nasturtiums in containers is quite easy and this way, you can train them to climb on a railing of patio or balcony. They are a great addition in salads!

Botanical Name: Thunbergia alata

Black-eyed Susan is a trailing vine gets coevered with yellow/orange flowers with dark centers. Keep it at a spot where it gets plenty of sunlight.

Botanical Name: Ipomoea spp.

You can grow morning glory almost anywhere, and it will thrive with just a bit of care—it rhymed! Its flowers contrast really well with its light green, heart-shaped leaves.

Botanical Name: Ipomoea quamoclit

If you want a vine that stands out with quirky foliage, this is it! The stars of this show are blood-red flowers! You can even train it to grow in different shapes.

Botanical Name: Pisum sativum

Peas are cool-weather crops that thrive in spring and fall. These plants also fix nitrogen in the soil, making them great for companion planting.

Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum

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