• Dwarf flowering plants take up less space and fewer resources than larger plants of the same species; they are ideal for areas with limited space or as short ground covers. Choose the dwarf flowering plants that best suit your space and needs, and consider how their splash of color can add style and vividness to your landscape.
  
  

Dwarf French Marigold

• Dwarf French marigold is an annual that grows and flowers all summer. According to the University of Illinois Extension, while the flowers produced by the dwarf French marigold are smaller than those of the more common African marigold, there are more of them. They require full sun and moist, well-drained soil, and depending on the variety, produce flowers that are white, orange or bi-color. Some varieties include the bonanza bolero and the hero orange, both of which grow to a height between 6 and 12 inches.
  
  

Dwarf Balloon Flower

• Dwarf balloon flower grows to a height of 8 inches, with an 18-inch spread. It blooms in the summer and produces individual blue flowers. It requires full to partial sun, but it can thrive in rocky soils, making it ideal for rock gardens. It also is a good choice as a ground cover and as the front point of a garden border.
  
  

Arnold Dwarf Forsythia

• Arnold dwarf forsythia is a shrub that produces profuse spikes of golden flowers in the early spring. As the foliage comes in, it is an attractive dark green that shades to bronze green in the fall. It grows to a full height of 3 feet and has a spread between 4 and 6 feet. It does well in full sun with moist, well-drained soil, and while it is an attractive yard plant, it also can be grown in a container. It is a good choice for slopes and other areas where erosion might be an issue because its roots help hold on to the soil.
  
  

Pink Elf Hydrangea

• Pink elf hydrangea is a variety of dwarf hydrangea that grows to a maximum height of 2 feet with a maximum spread of 2 feet. It produces deep pink to light red flowers and thrives in semi-shaded locations. It blooms throughout the summer and it attracts butterflies. In the spring, the older wood should be pruned away to ensure lush blooms and it should be cut back again after the flowers start to fade.