14 Long-Flowering Perennials To Spruce Up Your Garden
March 16, 2022
sources: Cut and Dried Flower Farm / Gardener's Path | shutterstock
I’m a no-nonsense type of gardener. I want our garden beds to look good, but I don’t have much time to spend out there planting, weeding, and replanting. That’s why perennials (plants that come back every year) are the perfect option. Here are 14 long-flowering and beautiful perennials to incorporate into your garden this year.
1. Coneflower
Coneflower is a beautiful flowering plant that produces pink and purplish blooms with tall stems. They thrive in sunny locations and don’t need a ton of water.
2. Phlox
Phlox is a beautiful blooming plant that produces clusters of flowers on the ends of leafy green stems. It comes in white, pink, and purple blooms, and does best in slightly moist soil with good drainage.
3. Yarrow
Yarrow is another great perennial option that produces small, colorful blooms in a variety of shades.
4. Allium Millenium
Allium Millenium is an ornamental onion plant that produces whimsical, purple blooms. A welcome addition to any garden!
5. Astilbe
Astilbe (often known as Bridal Veil) is a stunning plant that produces vibrant white, pink, purple, and burgundy blooms. This is one of my favorite perennials.
6. Black Eyed Susan
If you’re looking to add a sunny pop of yellow to your garden, Black Eyed Susan is the perfect perennial for the job.
7. Catmint
Catmint is a sprawling perennial that does a great job of attracting pollinators. It produces pretty purple blooms.
8. Lavender
Speaking of perennials with pretty purple blooms, lavender is a must-have in any garden. This plant is drought-resistant, attracts pollinators, grows very quickly, and has many great uses. Plus, it smells amazing!
9. Shasta Daisy
Expect cheerful blooms from the classic Shasta Daisy from July all the way through to September!
10. Blue Vervain
This interesting-looking plant sprouts tiny blooms with a cone-like end. This perennial is hardy and can thrive in multiple types of climates.
11. Autumn Joy Stonecrop
With different color varieties available, Autumn Joy Stonecrop produces robust blooms. It’s a late bloomer, which means your garden will still have some flowering plants throughout the fall!
12. Bleeding Heart
Not only does Bleeding Heart produce dainty, delicate blooms, but the leaves are interesting too! This is a great perennial option for adding some visual interest to a garden.
13. Sneezeweed
Sneezeweed is another late bloomer that produces vibrant blooms, and thrives in essentially any type of soil. Don’t let the name fool you – this is an awesome perennial choice!
14. Ice Plant
And last but not least, the beautiful ice plant! This perennial produces long, slender petals and is another great plant for attracting pollinators.
With the warmer weather finally approaching, I’m starting to brainstorm what I want to plant in my garden this year to continue blooming for years to come. I now have a great list to draw inspiration from, and so do you!