Geraniums thrive in full sun, producing vibrant blooms in various colors. They're low-maintenance and can be grown in containers, making them perfect for sunny patios.
Fragrant and beautiful, lavender is a great choice for an outdoor patio plant, as it thrives in containers. Use lavender to border your patio or plant one among a group of annuals for a pop of purple.
The aptly named butterfly bush is a pollinator favorite. Its vibrant purple blooms typically grow to be about four or five feet tall.
A bit unruly, verbena is great for those looking to add a wildflower appearance to their patio's surroundings. Because it's a perennial, this plant will require some deadheading and maintenance in the offseason.
The contrast between lantana's bright florals and deep green foliage makes this outdoor patio plant a perfect choice for season-long color.
To invite some cottage vibes into your patio, plant a hanging container with English ivy. This hardy plant grows quickly and can provide ample shade once its vines wrap around a pergola or overhead trellis.
One of the most popular annuals, petunias do just as well when planted in a container or window box as they do in the ground.