These plants will grow in a hurry.
Drought-tolerant yarrow gives an airy vibe to any garden.
Its very low-maintenance and deer-resistant.
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Grow yarrow in a sunny location with well-draining, loamy soil for it to flourish.
Starting late spring, this plant blooms and blooms all season long, Janney says.
As the flowers fade, simply give it a trim and it will bloom again!
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Not only does it grow fast, but it will spread and give you even more plants.
Coneflower is a staple in any of our gardens, Janney explains.
We love the texture and the pop of color it brings.
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Its a fantastic pollinator and a prolific bloomer.
Once it starts blooming, it could last all the way into frost.
Coneflowers flourish with full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
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Thisperennial shrubcan grow and spread quickly.
It has grayish-green leaves and flowers in stunning shades of lavender or blue.
Plant Russian sage in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
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Russian sage needs full sun for optimal growth, says Tammy Sons, founder and CEO of TN Nursery.
It also needs to be cut back in the spring for fresh growth to come through.
Avens
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Avens (Geumspp.)
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are striking flowering plants in the rose family.
Their delicate blooms resemble small roses and come in shades of orange, red, or yellow.
Avens emerge in early to mid-May when few other perennials are in bloom, Janney says.
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Theyre deer-resistant and need well-drained soil.
Avens grow very quickly and thrive in full sunlight with moist ground that drains well.
In 2 to 3 years,you might divide themfor even more plants!
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This colorful perennial does best with well-draining soil and thrives with full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
It blooms in mid-spring and grows relatively quickly.
It will also spread so you will get even more plants.
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If you need a fast-growing perennial, Agastache will not disappoint, Janney says.
Its a long summer bloomer and will start early to mid-summer.
It comes in a range of heights and also has a delicate, delicious smell like licorice."
Agastache is adrought-tolerant plantthat grows best in full sunlight with well-drained, sandy soil.
When your Agastache is done blooming, cut it down to the foliage, Janney advises.
Its an excellent pollinator and deer-resistant.
This plant grows fast and comes back year-round, Sons says.
Itneeds to be prunedduring early spring to encourage new growth.
Butterfly bush thrives with at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily and moist but well-drained soil.
Thisflowering shrubgrows quickly and has brilliant yellow to gold-tinged blooms in early spring.
Forsythia can grow up to 24 inches in a year and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Plant your forsythia in a sunny location for the best blooms.
Trim this plant back right after it flowers to maintain its shape, Sons advises.
This will help it grow even faster and promote healthy shoots.
