Say goodbye to fading flowers!
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A pinnacle goal for every gardener is to have a flower bed that dazzles all season long.
Some green thumb energy and great weather certainly help in that department, but certainflowers bloom extra long.
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Stella DOro Daylilies
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This sunnyyellow lilyadds a joyful infusion to any garden.
It flowers almost continuously from late spring through fall, providing months of color and charm.
Plus, it attracts butterflies, bringing even more life to the garden.
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Thisherbaceous perennialblooms later in the season, from summer into fall.
Coreopsis
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Who doesnt love the bright pop yellow from coreopsis blooms?
I love how incredibly hardy anddrought-resistantit is, Peterson says.
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Its continuous summer blooms bring lasting color, and it attracts butterflies."
As cut flowers, peonies have no rivals," Malavenda says.
“Alone or inmixed bouquets, they have an elegant natural beauty and a delicate, unforgettable perfume.”
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Its a great pollinator and makes a wonderful cut flower.
We love the big fluffy soft blooms that lend to acottage garden vibe.
Perennial Salvia
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Craving a dash of royal purple in your garden?
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Opt for perennial salvia, which delivers gorgeous blooms from early summer all the way through fall.
I love its long-lasting blooms, drought tolerance, and ability to attract pollinators, says Peterson.
Its an easy-to-grow favorite,even for beginners.
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Along with purple, it comes in a variety of beautiful colors.
We particularly love how Veronica contrasts the softness of other plants with more rounded foliage.
It looks like paintbrushes in your garden.
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It blooms fromlate spring to frost; continuously deadhead to encourage more blooms.
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