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Perennials are the gift that keeps on giving. Once they are established in the garden, they will return year after year, providing colorful blooms and foliage all season long. If you're looking for low growing perennials that bloom all summer with minimum maintenance, we have you covered. Here are ten perfect picks for your garden that will bring you joy throughout the summer.
Coreopsis, also known as tickseed, is a low-growing, drought-tolerant perennial that produces masses of yellow or gold daisy-like flowers all summer. They thrive in full sun and well-draining soil. Deadheading spent blossoms will encourage continued blooming.
Sedums are low-growing, succulent-like plants that come in a variety of shapes, colors, and textures. They are incredibly easy to care for and provide interest throughout the growing season. The best thing about sedums is that many of them bloom for several weeks in late summer and early fall. One of our favorites is 'Autumn Joy,' which produces large, pinkish-red blooms and attracts pollinators.
Salvias are a diverse group of plants that include annuals, perennials, and shrubs. The low growing perennials we recommend for summer blooming are Salvia nemorosa and Salvia x sylvestris. Both produce spiky flowers in shades of blue, purple, and pink. They prefer full sun and well-draining soil.
Dianthus, also known as pinks, are a low-growing perennial with fragrant, pink, white, or red flowers. They are excellent as a border or rock garden plant and prefer full sun and well-draining soil. Deadheading spent blooms will encourage new growth and reblooming.
Gaura, also known as wandflower, is a graceful perennial with delicate, pink or white, star-shaped flowers that bloom all summer and into fall. They are drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and love full sun. Their upright growth habit provides height and structure to the garden.
Echinacea, also known as coneflower, is a popular perennial that comes in a variety of colors, including pink, purple, yellow, and white. They are attractive to pollinators and make a great cut flower. They prefer full sun and well-draining soil.
Veronica, also known as speedwell, is a low-growing perennial with spiky clusters of blue, pink, or white flowers that bloom all summer. They prefer full sun and well-draining soil, and deadheading spent blooms will encourage continued blooming.
Penstemon, also known as beardtongue, is a low-growing, drought-tolerant perennial with tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, and red. They attract pollinators and look great in mass plantings. They prefer full sun and well-draining soil.
Nepeta, also known as catmint, is a low-growing perennial with fragrant, blue or lavender flowers that bloom all summer. They are attractive to pollinators, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant. They prefer full sun and well-draining soil.
Heuchera, also known as coral bells, is a low-growing perennial with attractive foliage in shades of green, purple, bronze, and silver. They produce delicate, bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, or white. They prefer partial shade and well-draining soil.
A low-growing perennial is a plant that has a mature height of less than 18 inches. They are perfect for groundcovers, borders, and rock gardens.
Deadheading is the process of removing spent blossoms from a plant. This encourages new growth and prolongs the blooming season.
Yes, many low-growing perennials are great for containers. Make sure to use a well-draining soil mix and keep them well-watered in hot weather.
It depends on the plant and the soil. In general, low-growing perennials do not require a lot of fertilizer. A slow-release fertilizer applied in the spring should be sufficient for most plants.
Yes, many low-growing perennials can be divided in the spring or fall to create new plants. This will also help rejuvenate older plants and encourage better blooming.
