--- title: Kansas City Annuals description: Kansas City Annuals image: https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2773275950-jpg/blog-files/fan_flower.jpg --- # Kansas City Annuals Jul 9, 2012 7:55:52 AM Annuals are like fun pieces of costume jewelry -- exciting and relatively easy to change. Here are some beautiful annuals that generally work well in Kansas City's climate. - **Australian fan flower. **[The Kansas City Star](http://www.kansascity.com/2012/07/06/3692851/try-growing-australian-fan-flower.html#storylink=misearch) recommends this flower with thick, fresh green leaves and fan-shaped blooms. It works well in a container, in a bed with good drainage, and over the edge of a retaining wall. According to the [Missouri Botanical Garden](http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/plant-finder/plant-details/kc/a117/scaevola-aemula.aspx), the fan flower has no serious insect or disease problems. [![Australian fan flower](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2773275950-jpg/blog-files/fan_flower.jpg?width=383&height=287&name=fan_flower.jpg)](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2773275950-jpg/blog-files/fan_flower.jpg) - **Zinnia.** Zinnias (Zinnia elegans) have a multi-petaled blossom, are available in a large variety of colors, and grow well in the sun. [The University of Missouri](http://extension.missouri.edu/extensioninfonet/article.asp?id=1401) suggests that gardeners seek out mildew-resistant varieties. [![Zinnia](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2773275965-jpg/blog-files/zinnia.jpg?width=360&height=271&name=zinnia.jpg)](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2773275965-jpg/blog-files/zinnia.jpg) - **Periwinkle. **[Periwinkle](http://extension.missouri.edu/extensioninfonet/article.asp?id=1401) (Catharanthus roseus) is a heat tolerant and adaptable plant, available in solid or variegated shades.   [![periwinkle](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2773275985-jpg/blog-files/periwinkle.jpg?width=380&height=242&name=periwinkle.jpg)](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2773275985-jpg/blog-files/periwinkle.jpg) *For annuals, tree trimming, or health care, contact [Cartwright Tree Care](https://www.cartwrighttree.com) in Missouri and Kansas. Online at [www.cartwrighttree.com](http://www.cartwrighttreecare.com) or call 816-965-6758.* [Tree Maintenance](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/topic/tree-maintenance) ##### Like it? 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