Perennial Flowers That Bloom All Summer
Perennials add color to flowerbeds and borders all season long. Unlike annuals, perennials come back year after year without replanting. Some perennials bloom for just a few weeks; others bloom for months on end. You can prolong the length of time perennials bloom by deadheading -- cutting blossoms off after they wilt and fade. Several perennials bloom all summer, from June through September or even October. Does this Spark an idea?
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Achillea Millefolium "Yarrow"
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William Shakespeare mentioned common yarrow in his works -- perhaps because of its long blooming season. Yarrow plants produce yellow flowers atop silvery-green leaves from June through September. Gardeners can cut yarrow flowers for fresh bouquets or dry them for use as everlastings.
Coreopsis
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Coreopsis is a gardener's favorite because it is so easy to grow. The plant produces daisy-like yellow flowers on finely cut, deep-green foliage. Blooms appear early in June and last through September. Plant height ranges from 1 to 4 feet, depending on the cultivar. Coreopsis spreads quickly, so use it to fill empty spots in borders.
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Gaillardia Grandiflora
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Gaillardia, commonly known as blanket flower, produces daisy-like flowers in vivid orange, red and yellow colors. Blooms start appearing in early summer and last until early fall. They are a popular cut flower, long-lasting in a vase. Gaillardias range from 8 inches to 2 feet in height. Taller varieties may need to be staked.
Daylilies
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Each daylily bloom lasts just a single day, but the plants produce flowers throughout the summer. Daylilies -- genus Hemerocallus -- come in a variety of colors, including pure white, deep purple, and intense yellow and orange. Many varieties are as fragrant as they are beautiful.
Other Varieties
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Several other perennials bloom from June through September. Consider Heliopsis, with yellow daisy-like blooms; Nepeta, also known as catmint, with its soft leaves and purple flowers; and lavender, a fragrant herb with silvery leaves and long-stemmed white or purple flower stalks.
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