Ask-a-Dave's-Gardener: Plant recommendations - 4ft+ tall flowers, 1 by Zen_Man

Zen_Man wrote:
[quote=\"kai55\"] Both annuals and perennial options would work. I've searched for tall annuals, and while I really like Love-Lies-Bleeding - its so striking - I'm not fussy about the color.... if only the flowers were a few shades lighter![/quote]
Zinnias come in all colors but blue, and the Benary\'s Giants are nominally 4 feet tall (taller if crowded). They come in separate colors, so you could purchase a light color like white, yellow, pink, or lavender to assure a \"lighter shade\". Unlike most perennials, they have a relatively long blooming period. You probably should spray them with a systemic fungicide to prevent Powdery Mildew in the Fall.

I breed zinnias as a hobby, so I am a bit partial to them.

ZM