Sun-Loving Perennials

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Perennials are plants that come back every year. Most bloom for a specified period of time. Perennials look great when planted with other perennials, complimented with annual flowers, or placed near trees or shrubs. Here are some more tips to consider when creating your perennial garden.


  • Choose perennials with varying heights.
  • Plant taller perennials to the back and shorter ones to the front.
  • Select types of plants that bloom at different times of the season.
  • A mixture of spring blooms with summer blooms makes a great look.
  • Choose one color scheme or a complimenting mixture – no right or wrong, just your preference.
  • Plant a mass of the same kind of perennials for more of an impact.

Black-Eyed Susan, Little Goldstar
Perennial
Full Sun
14-16" tall, 14-16" wide

Large summer to fall blooms
Medium growth rate

Catmint, Walker's Low
Perennial
Full Sun to Part Shade
12" tall, 12" wide

Blue summer blooms
Medium growth rate

Coneflower, Cheyenne Spirit
Perennial
Full Sun to Part Shade
18-30" tall, 18-24" wide

Summer to fall blooms
Medium growth rate



Coreopsis, Moonbeam
Perennial
Full Sun
12-18" tall, 12-18" wide

Yellow summer blooms
Medium growth rate



Daylily, Happy Returns
Perennial
Full Sun to Part Shade
15-18" tall, 18-24" wide

Summer to fall yellow blooms
Medium growth rate



Gaillardia
Perennial
Full Sun
12-18" tall, 10-24" wide

Summer blooms
Medium growth rate
Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds



Phlox, Sweet Summer Fantasy
Perennial
Full Sun
24-30" tall, 18-22" wide

Summer blooms
Medium-fast growth rate



Salvia, Caradonna
Perennial
Full Sun
18-24" tall, 18-24" wide

Summer to fall blooms
Fast growth rate



Sedum
Perennial
Full Sun
24-30" tall, 18-24" wide

Summer blooms
Medium growth rate
Attracts butterflies & bees




Shasta Daisy, Becky
Perennial
Full Sun
3' tall, 2' wide

Summer to fall blooms
Medium growth rate