To the Moon Alice!

 If you look closely at gardens created by designers, most have some tall annuals.  They will be single plants or at times in a grouping.  Some in the ground - others in pots.

Because most of us think in terms of annuals no taller than 12-inches, it takes a change in perspective.  Plus, many times these tall annuals are more expensive than a six-pack of marigolds, but, the bang for the buck is BIG.  

Rather than talk on and on about tall annuals, I'll give a few examples:

Sunflowers:   

Elephant Feather:

  Elephant Ear:

Banana Tree:

King Tut Grass (tall variety):

Castor Oil Bean:

Canna Lily:

Angel's Trumpet:

Landscapes with tall annuals from the web:

Some, especially the tropicals, may be overwintered inside.  Others, like canna, may be dug, stored and replanted in the spring.  The sunflower gives the added benefit of providing bird seed.  

Try inserting a tall annual in your beds and enjoy taking it to the moon, Alice - or Jane - or Sam or you.