These gorgeous plants will enhance your landscaping for years to come.
Check out the most popular perennial flowers and plants for a little landscaping inspo.
Choose native plants.
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Plants that are native to where you live are the most likely to thrive in your soil and weather.
Understand the time commitment.
“Some are higher maintenance than others,” says Maureen Wright, plant expert at Fast Growing Trees.
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“Know your limits andresearch your plants before planting.”
Ensure year-round color.
“Select perennials that bloom at different times throughout the growing season.,” Lenhart says.
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“This will ensure that your garden has continuous color and interest.”
Don’t be afraid to experiment.
“Have fun and see everything in your garden as an opportunity to learn something,” Wright says.
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Popular Perennial Flowers and Plants for Your Garden
Allium
These pretty (and edible!)
blooms are a fun perennial to add to your garden, with those Seuss-like globe flower heads.
You’ll see flowers in late spring and early summer from these drought-tolerant plants.
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You’ll get small yellow flowers in the summer, but the biggest benefit is an environmental one.
“They’re powerhouse habitat plants,” Lenhart says.
Lenhart suggests smaller cultivars like Powis Castle if you’re short on space.
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This perennial flower features fringe-like petals and comes in a variety of colors to match any garden color scheme.
You’ll want to plant it in full sun to help it thrive.
Lenhart suggests blanket flower (also known as gaillardia) for its striking bright blooms, and easy-to-grow nature.
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It thrives in poor soil and in prairie andmeadow landscapes.
Butterfly milkweed has pretty orange flowers, so it looks gorgeous in your garden.
Coreopsis is also an exceptionally hardy perennial.
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That makes it an ideal addition to more arid, desert-like landscapes.
And if deer are an issue, these blooms won’t attract them.
“It looks like a fluffy pink cloud,” Lenhart says.
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Hydrangea
Hydrangea bushes are a perennial favorite, producing extremely long-lasting blooms in a variety of colors.
They can do well in a variety of light conditions, and are extremely low maintenance.
“Pollinators love them, too.”
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They provide long-lasting blooms during the summer.
“Peonies have abundant full blooms full of fragrance and staying power,” Wright says.
They thrive in partial shade, with tiny pink, blue, white, and purple blooms.
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If you’re planting a pollinator garden, this is a must-have.
Roses do best in full sun, and well-drained soil to thrive in your garden.
Salvia attracts pollinators to its spiky, long-lasting blooms.
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It’s an easy-care perennial that can provide plenty of blooms for acutting garden.
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