![]() ![]() Scientific name: Rudbeckia trilobaīrown-eyed Susans, an obvious relation to black-eyed Susans, features lengthier stems and a bushier and taller growth habit than black-eyed Susans. Brown-Eyed Susan Expect lengthy stems and bushy growth from this late bloomer. Blazing stars make a great addition to any landscape with low maintenance and upright growth habit.īlazing stars can thrive in varied conditions, and their fuzzy blooms, swaying atop lengthy stems, blossom in whites and pinks, but purple makes the most dramatic look both in landscapes and cut-flower bouquets. Scientific name: Liatris spicataįor purple punctuation marks throughout your summer landscape, these native prairie wildflowers produce unique purple blooms that attract butterflies. Blazing Star You can find this wildflower in white, pink and purple. This orange perennial flower is quite popular due to their hardy nature, and beautiful blooms. These heat-loving, low-lying summer bloomers offer a striking contrast to spiky purple plants, such as speedwell or salvia, and do well planted as borders. They can tolerate some neglect, and perform well even in hot climates. Resembling the daisy, except that its colors project vibrant rings of red and gold, the blanket flower doesn’t bloom for long, but the spectacular summer color makes growing blanket flower well worth your time. Scientific name: GaillardiaĪ magnet for butterflies and bees, the blanket flower grows fast and matures quickly. Blanket Flower This orange flower thrives in sunny conditions. In some areas, this yellow flower is considered a weed, so make sure you check to see if it’s considered an invasive species where you live. You can prevent it from choking out other flowers by regularly dividing them in the fall. The heat-loving black-eyed Susan thrives in sweltering summers and grows so well that it tends to overtake neighboring plants. Flowers feature yellow petals with dark centers and make an attractive food source for birds and bees. This native North American low-maintenance perennial blooms from June to October, adding texture and color to your fall landscape. Black-Eyed Susan This heat-lover thrives in sweltering temperatures. Allium will spread, but you can divide it easily in the fall. This clump-forming perennial features foliage at the base of the plant only, so pairing it with lower-lying flowering perennials in yellows and pinks adds texture and covers fading foliage. Whether you want a manicured-looking English garden or a casual bed of flowers, the long, thick stem topped with a ball made of tiny lavender florets creates a stunning effect. Scientific name: AlliumĪllium adds a tall, bulbous look in late spring, a unique addition to pollinator gardens and landscape beds. ![]() This gives you several options to construct a beautiful cutting garden, landscape bed, or natural pollinator garden.Īllium These lollipop-esque blooms grow up to 24 inches tall. Plenty of flowering perennials that love the sunlight can thrive in dry, wet, or normal soil conditions. Whether you want tall spiky flowers, low-lying color, or vibrant groundcover, you can find many flowering perennials in the following list that will meet your needs based on your hardiness zone. As such, we’ve compiled a list of sun-loving perennials for just about every climate and hardiness zone, which you’ll find below. We all know that some perennial flowers can be annuals in certain hardiness zones. While there are many perennials that thrive in the shade, there’s no shortage of perennials that enjoy full-sun, as well. There are many sun-friendly perennials that once planted, can keep coming back to give your garden a pop of color, year after year. This makes these areas them perfect for gardens and landscape beds filled with perennials that thrive in the sun. ![]() ![]() Many garden spaces (and landscaped areas) have large areas with no protection from the sun. ![]()
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