Zones 4-7; prefers full or partial sun; blooms spring to summer SHOP NOW Jacky Parker Photography//Getty Images 18 Butterfly Bush (Summer Lilacs) Just like the name implies, the blossoms on these shrubs attract tons of butterflies throughout the summer and fall months. While the flowers co...
20 Easy-to-Grow Perennial Flowers for Beginners Specifically, when we refer to perennials, we mean “herbaceous perennials,” not trees or shrubs. Once established, perennials return year after year with little effort on your part. They need minimal upkeep in the form of watering and fertilizing...
Summerina Glow Echibeckia™ -This remarkable hybrid combines the best traits of two popular plants – Rudbeckia and Echinacea – resulting in a unique and eye-catching addition to any outdoor space. These flowers are considered tender perennials, but they are hardy to zone 7. These perennials...
Flowering:Pink, purple, yellow, orange, lavender, white, red, and green flowers from late spring until the first frost. Light Requirements:Full to partial sun 2. Shirley Poppy If you like to grow the poppy flowers in your Zone 9 garden but haven’t had much luck as they thrive in colde...
‘Firefly Peach Sky’ grows one to two feet tall with flowers in various shades of apricot. botanical nameAchillea millefolium ‘Firefly Peach Sky’ sun requirementsFull sun height24-36 inches hardiness zones3-8 Yarrow, a native North American perennial, features large, flat flower heads thatmake...
Height: 5' | Zones: 4-8 | Full Sun Learn More 10. Bush Clematis Non-vining Bush Clematis are capable of growing 3' tall and will do so with a very narrow foot print. These long blooming plants will fall over under the weight of their flowers and will need support. ...
Artemisia should be grown in very well-drained soil and full sun. To avoid "melting out", it should be grown in poor soil and trimmed back in late spring to rejuvinate the foliage. This plant tends to open up in the center during hot summers, so it is best grown north of zone 7....
The grassy foliage of this plant is attractive all season long, but the tiny ball-shaped flowers that pop up in late spring and early summer are the reason to plant this adorable perennial. Thrift takes full sun in cooler climates but will tolerate part shade in warmer regions. ...
5. Hardy Begonia (Begonia grandis):Yes, there is such a thing as a hardy begonia, and when it comes to shade-loving perennial flowers, it’s one worth seeking out. Winter hardy down to zone 6, this shade perennial flower stands tall at 18-24 inches and produces clusters of pink or ...
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