Gorgeous Perennial flowers in your Garden

Introduction

I hate to admit it, but I used to be a plant murderer. At first, I thought I was the victim of some curse that made every living thing in my care wilt and die. But when my friends started giving me plants as gifts (thinking it would be good therapy), and those plants also died, I realized that I couldn’t blame anyone else. The question is: how did someone with a black thumb get into gardening? It all started when a friend gave me a few perennials from his garden. Perennials are plants that live for more than two years—and even better, they come back year after year! They make great additions to your garden because their roots grow deep into the soil over time, making them hardier than many annuals or bedding plants (which only last one season).

What is a perennial?

A perennial plant is one that lives for more than two years, blooms every year, is hardy and grows well in your area. Perennial plants are low-maintenance, easy to grow and often have flowers of such beauty that they are considered bedding plants.

The term “perennial” comes from the Latin word perennis meaning “through the year”. The concept of perennials can be broken down into three categories:

) Traditional perennials: These are plants that come back each year from seed until they die after several seasons; this includes many herbaceous annuals such as pansies or violas which go dormant during winter (they look dead but still live). This type of plant typically produces a single flush of flowers before going dormant again until next season’s new growth begins growing out again.

Why plant perennials instead of annuals?

Perennials are a great option for your garden because they come back year after year. They do not have to be replanted each spring, and can be planted in the same place for many years to come. This makes them considerably easier to maintain than annuals, which require more time and effort.

Another advantage of perennials is that they are more colorful than annuals. Perennials often bloom for most or all of the summer and will add color to your garden without you having to spend any extra money or time on maintenance or planting new plants each year!

Perennial plants are also more drought tolerant than annuals, which means that they can survive even when there is not enough water available for them during those hot summer days when it feels like you need an entire swimming pool just so you won’t shrivel up into nothing but skin on bone!

Perennials for Sunny Gardens

You can also select perennials from other sections of the garden and simply plant them in the sun. These include peonies and coneflowers, as well as daylilies, salvias, gaillardia and crocosmia.

Black-eyed susans (Rudbeckia), phlox and perennials that grow in shade gardens such as hostas and astilbe are also great choices for sunny areas.

Peonies

Peonies are great for sunny gardens, shade gardens and cut flowers. They are also fantastic for containers, borders or naturalizing. We love peonies because they are deer resistant and easy to grow!

Coneflowers

Coneflowers are a great addition to any garden for several reasons. They are easy to grow, attract pollinators and come in a variety of colors. The Purple Coneflower is one of the most popular species. It has elegant purple petals that bloom from early summer to fall. Like other coneflowers, this perennial can be easily started from seed or purchased as an established plant at many garden centers.

Coneflowers also make exceptional cut flowers because they last longer than most other perennials when placed in vases or bouquets (source).

Daylilies

Daylilies are one of the most popular perennial flowers, and they’re easy to maintain.

Daylilies grow in a wide range of conditions. They bloom from early summer through fall, with long-lasting blooms that can last for months. Daylilies are also deer resistant, drought tolerant and low maintenance.

Salvia

Salvia is a genus of flowering plants with about 900 species. It is within the mint family Lamiaceae, native to the temperate and tropical regions of the world. The salvia stem has opposite leaves and short internodes. Most are annuals or short-lived perennials; a few are subshrubs of woody growth habit.[1] The flowers may be violet, blue, yellow, white, or red. The best known member is Salvia divinorum (Sage of the Seers), which was used for centuries by indigenous peoples in Central and South America for its psychoactive properties.[2][3]

Gaillardia

Gaillardia is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, native to North America. They are native to Mexico, the United States and Canada. The genus includes annuals, perennials and subshrubs.
Gaillardia is a popular garden plant and is also known as Blanket Flower, Indian Blanket, and Firewheel.

Crocosmia

Crocosmia is a tall plant that grows to about 2 or 3 feet tall. They are grown for their attractive flowers and foliage, which appear in late summer and early fall. You can plant crocosmia in groups of three or more, but it will spread to fill the space you give it. It does well with full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil; planting them too far from the house might result in you not seeing them as often! Planting them in spring or early summer will give them time to establish before they bloom; planting after mid-summer may cause your crocosmias to go into dormancy before blooming again next year. If you live somewhere where winters don’t get too cold (zone 5), this would be a good time to purchase your plants while they’re available at nurseries (or online). If you live where winters are colder than zone 5, then wait until September or October when their leaves have died off naturally before buying seedlings from nurseries; these seedlings can survive winter without much trouble as long as there isn’t any unexpected frost!

It’s important that we all plant crocuses correctly since many people think these lovely flowers are weeds!! There’s nothing worse than having someone tell us how “beautiful” our weeds look—especially when those very same weeds could actually be beautiful perennials if only someone had taught us how important proper care was before purchasing them from an amateur nursery worker who didn’t know what he/she was doing either!

Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia)

Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia) are an easy to grow perennial that blooms from early summer through late fall. They have remarkable blooms, making them a favorite for attracting pollinators. They also provide a beautiful addition to any garden and can be used in flower beds, borders, containers and even as cut flowers.

There are many different varieties of black-eyed Susans available with varying heights, bloom time spans and color combinations so you’re sure to find one that suits your needs.

Phlox

Phlox are a genus of about 150 species of perennial flowering plants in the family Polemoniaceae. They are native to North America, Europe and Asia. They were previously included in the genus Polemonium. The taxonomy of this large and diverse group has been revised several times, but recent changes have made it clear that many formerly distinct groups are closely related. Phlox may be divided into three main groups: Phlox divaricata (Pinnatisect), Phlox paniculata (Annual or Perennial) and Phlox subulata (Trailing).

Perennials for Shade Gardens

Hostas, Astilbe and Plantain Lily are three perennials that do well in shade gardens. They provide color, texture and shape to a shady area of your garden.

Ferns are also good choices for shade gardens. You can use them as ground cover to hide holes or other unsightly spots in your landscape. You can even grow them on top of stones or logs for a natural look in your garden bed!

Hostas

Hostas are a perennial plant that is great for shade gardens. Hostas are clump-forming, they can grow up to a foot tall, and they come in many different colors and leaf shapes. Hosta plants are very easy to grow so you will not have any trouble getting them to thrive in your garden. They are also deer resistant! Hosta plants make excellent groundcover and work well between stepping stones or pavers as an accent plant. If you want something that looks good all year round then hostas are the perfect choice for a low maintenance perennial flower bedding plant!

Astilbe

Astilbe are excellent groundcover plants. These perennials will thrive in shade or sun, and also make great companions for other plants that need similar conditions.
They’re easy to grow and care for: You can plant astilbe at the front of your garden, or in shaded areas where they’ll serve as a natural border between your lawn and flower beds. They’ll look beautiful when planted next to other shade loving plants like hostas or ferns!

Plantain Lily

Plantain lily is a perennial that grows in zones 3-8. Plantain lily is also known as Asiatic Lily. It is a great addition to your shade garden or you can use it as a groundcover since it has spreading rhizomes, which can spread up to 18 inches wide and 6 feet long. The plant grows to about 3 feet tall and produces beautiful white flowers that bloom from June through September, depending on the climate you live in.

Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia)

Creeping Jenny is a perennial that grows in a variety of colors. It is a good choice for the border of a garden. It is easy to grow and can be used in a variety of ways.

Coral Bells (Heuchera)

Heuchera is a genus of plants in the Saxifrage family, popularly known as Coral Bells or Alumroots. The genus includes about 150 species and over 500 cultivars. Most grow to 0.2–1 m tall by spreading into clusters of several stems with lobed leaves. All parts of the plant are poisonous to humans if ingested.

It’s easy to identify Heuchera because it has a leaf shape that looks like an upside-down heart, which gives it its common name: Coral Bells (Coral bells). The flowers grow on long stems above the foliage and are usually single-colored—white, pink or purple—but there are also bicolor and variegated varieties available for purchase at garden centers and nurseries around the world!

Perennials are great garden plants that can add color and variety to your garden year after year.

Perennials are great garden plants that can add color and variety to your garden year after year. What makes a perennial different from an annual? Perennials live longer than one season, whereas annuals only last one growing season before they die back. There are many benefits of using perennials in your gardening:

They’re easy to grow and maintain
They’re beautiful all year long
They provide structure, height, and interest to a flower bed or border

Conclusion

If you’re looking for some new plants to add to your garden, consider perennials. They don’t require much maintenance and will return year after year. Next time you need some sunny or shady plants, consider adding these!