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