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. Echinacea, commonly known as coneflower, is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae), along with daisies, sunflowers, and asters. The genus includes nine species of herbaceous perennials.
Do purple coneflowers bloom all summer?
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. Should you cut back your coneflowers in the fall? You can actually do it in spring or fall, but it may be better to wait until the spring—leaving them alone in the fall and winter can benefit important wildlife.