Top 10 Fastest Growing Garden Plants
Top 10 Fastest Growing Garden Plants
Top 10 Fastest Growing Garden Plants
Whether youre getting a late start to your garden this year, youve just moved, or youre simply too
impatient to wait for a bright and colorful yard, do not despair! These ten gorgeous plants make great
garden additions, and grow incredibly fast. With the proper amounts of sunlight, soil nutrition, and water,
you can have a beautifully blossoming garden in a few short weeks with these ten fast-growing garden
plants (in no particular order).
1) Calendula (Calendula officinalis
The Calendula is a genus containing 12-20 species of herbaceous plants in the daisy family. Calendula
officinalis, also known as the pot marigold (not related to other marigolds) is a fast-growing annual that
requires little maintenance. Some varieties are known to reach up to 30 inches tall, with 4-inch leaves and
2-3-inch wide flowers. In nature, the color of the flowers ranges from off-white and yellow to bright
orange.
Additionally, bamboo is a rapidly growing plant that requires very little maintenance, and makes for a
great addition to gardens, though without the rainbow of colors offered by other varietals. It is often used
to block wind, fend off pests, or add an oriental touch to any backyard.
black spot resistant, and self cleaning. These low maintenance flowers remain in bloom all season, and
reside on a shrub that grows to 4 feet in height, and 3 feet in width.
4) Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
Another member of the daisy family, the common sunflower is an annual, native to the Americas. It
attracts songbirds and butterflies, and has tasty, edible seeds known for their high levels of good fat and
vitamin E. The sunflower grows best in full sun with well-drained soil, and averages 8 to 15 feet in
height. The flower heads themselves can get up to 12 inches in diameter, and are made up of numerous
florets that mature into seeds.
5) Common Marigold (Tagetes)
The Tagetes genus of 56 species is native to North and South America, produces Marigolds, and is part of
the daisy family. Marigolds are incredibly easy to grow, and can do so in any soil with full sunlight. They
vary in size, based on the category, though the Flagstaff Marigold grows the tallest at 4 feet in height,
with three-inch fluffy double flowers and a 10-12-inch spread.
6) Royal Palm (Roystonea regia)
A member of the palm family, the royal palm is a fast-growing evergreen palm with ten-foot long leaves.
It requires bright sunlight, but is adaptable to a variety of soils. The Roystonea genus is named after an
engineer named Roy Stone, and contains the most recognized and commonly cultivated tropical palms.
These single-stemmed palms have pinnate leaves, and average about 50 feet in height, though some
species of palms can reach up to 130 feet.
up to 115 years. This plant spreads rapidly and seeds often dominate the garden area, making bamboo one
of the most aggressive fast-growing plants.Ad
Boston ivy is one of the fast-growing plants that people may recognize for covering large building
structures. Japanese ivy or Boston creeper are other terms often used for this particular plant. The unique
qualities of Boston ivy is its ability to grow in a variety of soil and light conditions. Calcium carbonate
secretions give this plant its ability to climb and stick to walls or other vertical structures. This ivy has a
relatively slower growth rate than bamboo, but usually reaches eight feet (2.43 m) per a year.
Ornamental grass has become increasingly popular for gardeners due to low maintenance, adaptability,
and the ability to grow in a variety of soil. Different species of ornamental grass may require different
care and have varied growth rates. This is a family of fast-growing plants, and can grow two to four
inches (5.08cm-10.16cm) weekly. Increased care, including watering and pruning, may increase growth
rate. Gardeners interested in this grass can research additional maintenance options on the Internet or in
the gardening section at a local library.
The butterfly bush is planted for its beauty and ability to attract butterflies. This plant comes in a variety
of colors and has become a popular garden hobby plant due to ease of care, growth rate, and
attractiveness. Growth rates vary depending on the type of butterfly bush that is planted, and some can
grow 10 feet (3.04 m) within a year.