Perennials that Bloom in July

Plant summer-blooming flowers for a garden full of color.

When planting a perennial flower garden, many gardeners seek to extend their blooming season. For color throughout the summer, choose perennial plants that bloom in July. Plant these varieties alongside spring-blooming flowers to create a continuous wave of color in your garden.

Choosing Plants

Contact a local nursery to determine which plants grow well in your local area and bloom during July and the summer months. Some recommended plants may include butterfly bush (buddleia davidii), oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia), cardinal's feather (Acalypha radians) and milkweed (Asclepias syriaca).

Planting Conditions

Following the nursery's recommended planting conditions is the ideal way to keep selected, summer-blooming perennials healthy from season to season. Butterfly bush grows best in sunny areas from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) zones 6 and south, according to the University of Connecticut. Oakleaf hydrangea, another large, blooming shrub, prefers partial shade and grows best in the mild climate of southeastern United States. Cardinal's feather is a drought-tolerant plant native to Texas. Milkweed grows well in sunny gardens throughout most of the United States.

Uses

Summer blooming perennials often attract butterflies to your garden. They can also be used in cut flower arrangements to fill your home or office with summer color. For a couple with a July anniversary, summer-blooming perennials make an ideal gift.

References

• Our Ohio: Late June, Early July Blooming Perennial Recommendations
• University of Connecticut Horticulture: Buddleia davidii
• Univeristy of Connecticut Horticulture: Hydrangea quercifolia
• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Common Milkweed
• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Cardinal's Feather