Which flowers to plant?

I live in Arkansas and was wondering what type of flowers I could plant that would be low maintenance. Any other suggestions would be helpful. I am just needing to have a small flower garden on the sides of my front porch to add curb appeal. thanks

Which flowers to plant?
Petunias! They are SO easy and you don't have to do a thing except water them if there is a drought. They take abuse and keep on blooming and spreading , they re-seed themself so once you plant a few you'll never have to buy more. Cosmos are easy too, dont have to do anything to them either and they self-sow too. Lantanas are very easy and they are more like bushes so could be your "foundation" shrubs since they get big and bushy. They come in all colors too, yellow, orange, pinks, purple, and multi.



Another flower that is brown-thumb proof is vinca. Any kind. They will bloom and grow and bloom and grow all summer until frost, and they self-seed and will grow back again next season and there will be more than you want. You don't have to do anything except water if it gets really dry. They come in white, light pink, dark pink, reds...
Reply:Low maintenance in Arkansas (what zone are you?). I am Zone 7B, and I think you would be in that neighborhood - I recommend a Pomegranite - they are technically a shrub but the bloom for long periods. Also some stella daylillies. Gallardias are nice and bloom a long time. I adore Salvias of all types, because although the foliage has a strong smell when you touch it, they are carefree bloomers all summer, normally - even the annual varieties tend to re-seed if you leave the bed undisturbed. Coleus may reseed as well in your area and the leaf color it great on many of those.

Yeah - Coleus, Zinnias, Salvias - some Stellas where you want greenery and texture but can accept less flowering.
Reply:if you have a lot of sun in that spot, try day lillies. They like the heat, lots of sun, and once established are somewhat drough tolerant. Another, black eyed susans which require very little maintenance. Once they start growing you shouldn't even have to water them!