I LOVE Perennial flowers that bloom all summer because they come back year after year… You don’t have to replant them every spring! And when you choose perennials that bloom all summer long, you can enjoy blooms all summer long year after year without replanting!
Perennial Flowers That Bloom All Summer
One of the best things about perennial flowers is that they are low-maintenance. Once you plant them, they will come back year after year with minimal care. They’re great for a beautiful garden that doesn’t require a lot of work!
Another benefit of perennial flowers is that they can provide a continuous display of color throughout the summer... There are many different varieties of perennial flowers that bloom at different times, so you can create a garden that is always in bloom!
Perennial flowers that bloom all summer:
Agastache (or Hyssop): Agastache is a beautiful perennial that blooms all summer long. It has tall spikes of flowers that are usually purple, pink, or blue. Agastache is a great choice for attracting pollinators to your garden. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Agastache can bloom for up to six weeks. Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Alliums: Alliums are a type of onion that produce large, showy flowers. They are available in a variety of colors, including purple, pink, white, and yellow. Alliums are a great choice for adding height and texture to your garden. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Alliums bloom for about two weeks. Maintenance: No maintenance required after planting.
Astilbe:
Astilbe is a beautiful perennial that produces feathery plumes of flowers. It is available in a variety of colors, including pink, purple, white, and red. Astilbe is a great choice for adding color and texture to your garden. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. Bloom Duration: Astilbe blooms for about two weeks. Maintenance: Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Rudbeckia: Rudbeckia is a common North American wildflower that produces large, daisy-like flowers. It is available in a variety of colors, including yellow, orange, and red. Rudbeckia is a great choice for adding color and attracting pollinators to your garden. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Rudbeckia can bloom for up to eight weeks. Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Dahlias
Dahlias are a popular choice for summer gardens. They are available in a wide variety of colors and sizes. Dahlias prefer full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Dahlias can bloom for up to 120 days. Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
English Lavender
Perennial Salvia: Perennial salvia is a versatile plant that is available in a variety of colors. It is a great choice for adding color and attracting pollinators to your garden. Perennial salvia prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Perennial salvia can bloom for up to eight weeks. Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Phlox:
Phlox is a beautiful perennial that produces clusters of flowers. It is available in a variety of colors, including pink, purple, white, and red. Phlox prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Phlox can bloom for up to six weeks. Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Sedum Voodoo: Sedum Voodoo is a low-growing perennial that produces clusters of pink flowers. It is a great choice for adding color and texture to your garden. Sedum Voodoo prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Sedum Voodoo blooms for about six weeks. Maintenance: No maintenance required after planting.
Dianthus
Becky Shasta Daisy: Becky Shasta Daisy is a classic perennial that produces large, white flowers with yellow centers. It is a great choice for adding a touch of nostalgia to your garden. Becky Shasta Daisy prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Becky Shasta Daisy blooms for about six weeks. Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Purple Coneflower: Purple Coneflower is a popular choice for attracting pollinators to your garden. It produces large, purple flowers with yellow centers. Purple Coneflower prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Purple Coneflower can bloom for up to eight weeks. Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Cranesbill Geranium:
Cranesbill Geranium is a low-growing perennial that produces pink or purple flowers. It is a great choice for adding color and ground cover to your garden. Cranesbill Geranium prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Cranesbill Geranium blooms for about four weeks. Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Stella De Oro Daylilies: Stella De Oro Daylilies are a popular choice for summer gardens. They produce bright yellow flowers that bloom for only one day, but they continue to produce new flowers throughout the summer. Stella De Oro Daylilies prefer full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Stella De Oro Daylilies can bloom for up to four months. Maintenance: No maintenance required after planting.
Coreopsis: Coreopsis is a versatile plant that is available in a variety of colors. It is a great choice for adding color and attracting pollinators to your garden. Coreopsis prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Coreopsis can bloom for up to eight weeks. Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Hollyhocks:
Geranium Rozanne: Geranium Rozanne is a popular choice for summer gardens. It produces pink or purple flowers that bloom continuously throughout the summer. Geranium Rozanne prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Geranium Rozanne can bloom for up to four months. Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Hydrangeas:
Hydrangeas are a popular choice for summer gardens. They produce large, showy flowers in a variety of colors. Hydrangeas prefer partial shade and moist soil. Bloom Duration: Hydrangeas can bloom for up to six weeks. Maintenance: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Bugleweed
Catmint ‘Walker’s Low’: Catmint ‘Walker’s Low’ is a popular choice for summer gardens. It produces lavender-blue flowers that are fragrant. Catmint ‘Walker’s Low’ prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Catmint ‘Walker’s Low’ can bloom for up to eight weeks. Maintenance: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Russian Sage:
Russian Sage is a tall perennial that produces spikes of lavender-blue flowers. It is a great choice for adding height and color to your garden. Russian Sage prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Russian Sage can bloom for up to eight weeks. Maintenance: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Ice Plant:
Butterfly Bush: Butterfly Bush is a popular choice for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. It produces clusters of flowers in a variety of colors. Butterfly Bush prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Butterfly Bush can bloom for up to eight weeks. Maintenance: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Black-Eyed Susan:
Black-Eyed Susan is a common North American wildflower that produces yellow flowers with black centers. It is a great choice for adding color and attracting pollinators to your garden. Black-Eyed Susan prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Black-Eyed Susan can bloom for up to eight weeks. Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Autumn Joy Stonecrop: Autumn Joy Stonecrop is a popular choice for fall gardens. It produces clusters of pink flowers that turn copper as they age. Autumn Joy Stonecrop prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Autumn Joy Stonecrop blooms for about six weeks. Maintenance: No maintenance required after planting.
Spiked Speedwell
Reblooming Lilac: Reblooming Lilacs are a popular choice for summer gardens. They produce fragrant flowers in a variety of colors. Reblooming Lilacs prefer full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Reblooming Lilacs can bloom for up to eight weeks. Maintenance: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Endless Summer Hydrangea:
Endless Summer Hydrangea is a popular choice for summer gardens. It produces large, showy flowers in a variety of colors. Endless Summer Hydrangea prefers partial shade and moist soil. Bloom Duration: Endless Summer Hydrangea can bloom for up to eight weeks. Maintenance: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Reblooming Rose varieties like “Knock Out Roses”
Jackmanii Clematis: Jackmanii Clematis is a popular choice for summer gardens. It produces large, showy flowers in a variety of colors. Jackmanii Clematis prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Jackmanii Clematis can bloom for up to eight weeks. Maintenance: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Rose Verbena – Perennial Flowers that Bloom all Summer
Rose Verbena is a popular choice for summer gardens. It produces clusters of pink or purple flowers. Rose Verbena prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Rose Verbena can bloom for up to eight weeks. Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower: Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower is a popular choice for attracting butterflies to your garden. It produces spikes of blue flowers. Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower can bloom for up to eight weeks. Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Coral Bells: Coral Bells are one of my favorite flowers in a shade garden. It produces clusters of bell-shaped flowers that grow on taller stalks in a variety of colors. Coral Bells prefers partial shade and moist soil. And they bloom for up to six weeks! No major maintenance is needed after planting, just cut off dead leaves, water, and give them good organic materials in their mulch in the spring.
Tickseed: Tickseed is a popular choice for summer gardens. It produces clusters of yellow flowers. Tickseed prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Tickseed can bloom for up to eight weeks. Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Whirling Butterflies: Whirling Butterflies is a popular choice for attracting butterflies to your garden. It produces clusters of pink or purple flowers. Whirling Butterflies prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Duration: Whirling Butterflies can bloom for up to eight weeks. Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Peonies:
Peonies are one of my favorite perineal flower plants.. They can live longer than people do, coming back year after year! They only bloom in the spring but are a gorgeous addition to any perineal flower garden! Bloom Duration: Peonies typically bloom for 2-3 weeks in late spring or early summer. The exact timing can vary depending on the climate and specific peony variety. Maintenance: After flowering, cut back the stems to about 6-8 inches above the ground. This will help promote new growth for the following year. Taller peony varieties may need staking to prevent them from toppling over.
