Some even look forplants to help repel mosquitoes, like lavender, marigolds, and lemongrass.
Warning
Some of the listed plants are toxic to either animals or humans.
The leathery rainbow-hued leaves thrive in full sun and only require moderate watering.
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Plants bloom continuously in warm, sunny weather, and exhibit drought resistance, especially in larger patio containers.
Plants usually fade after blooming, but you canpropagate moreby repotting the pups that form around the mother plant.
They’re typically grown indoors as houseplants, but they may do well in warm weather outdoors in pots.
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One thing caladiums don’t like is cold weather.
Average water needs and a pest-free disposition make caladiums an easy addition to the container garden.
This low-maintenance flower is a great container plant and it’s not prone to any serious diseases.
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Unlike petunias, million bells bloom prolifically in high temperatures and full sun.
Just be sure to provide plenty of sunshine and water to keep the bold blossoms coming until fall.
Ornamental peppers are ready to grow on your patio as soon as the weather is right forgrowing tomatoes.
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Plant this perennial evergreen in partial shade, and keep it constantly moist.
The flowers are tiny and short-lived.
Check out ‘Aristo Black Beauty,’ with deep purple flowers with a pink picotee edge.
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This most popular bang out of bamboo grows quickly and tall, reaching around 20 feet in height.
But there are even taller bamboo plants, such asblack bamboowhich can reach heights of 30 feet.
Smaller plants, such asheavenly bamboogrow to 7 feet and may be a better choice for patio container gardens.
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Another container garden alternative would be the smaller bamboo varietyPleioblastus chino’Variegatus,' which grows about 4 feet tall.
Use a container at least 18 inches wide and deep, and water frequently.
Bamboo likes some shade in the hottest part of the day.
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Plants are hardy to zone 2 in the ground and maysurvive the winterin a container in a sheltered area.
Gardenia
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Long cultivated for itsheady fragrance, theGardenia spp.
Add mulch to keep roots evenly moist andprune after flowering.
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Larger cultivars like “Green Tower” will also make excellent landscaping accents or screening plants.
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