Are there perennials that bloom all summer long?
Echinacea ) Nothing screams summer more than the tropical hues from coneflower! These long-blooming perennials thrive in the summer and adapt to nearly any landscape with well-drained soil and plenty of sun. Other than that, coneflowers are extremely low-maintenance and great for beginners. Purple coneflowers are drought-tolerant, tough and long-lived. Flowering usually starts in late April or early May, and most coneflowers re-bloom through summer and fall.
What are the long flowering perennials?
Some of the best include Geranium Rozanne, famous for its incredibly long flowering season, and Salvia Caradonna, which blooms early and often. Gaura Whirling Butterflies, Verbena bonariensis, Scabiosa Butterfly Blue and Nepeta Six Hills Giant also flower for much of the summer. Geranium. Probably one of the longest flowering garden plants, hardy geraniums start flowering around May, and continue to October, depending on the variety. One of the longest flowering varieties is Geranium ‘Johnson’s blue’ (illustrated) which is also attractive to bees.
What is the best low maintenance perennial plant?
Hostas Hostas are the easy perennials for lazy gardeners that comes in a variety of sizes and colors. They are known for their ability to thrive in shade and require little watering once established. Hostas also require minimal pruning and can be left alone for years without any issues. Key Points. Pruning hostas in the fall isn’t required but helps tidy beds and reduce pests, though it removes winter cover. If you skip fall, prune in spring before new growth—hostas tolerate either approach. Wait for leaves to yellow or flop, then cut to 2–3 inches above soil with clean, sharp pruners.