10 Great ideas for Planting Perennials in a Sunny Border
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PERENNIALS
Marianne
5/15/20241 min read
Here are 10 great ideas for planting ornamental perennial flowers in a sunny border:
Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) – Bright, daisy-like flowers with a large central cone, attracting pollinators.
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) – Vibrant yellow petals and dark centers that bring cheer to any garden.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) – Fragrant purple flowers with silvery foliage, great for attracting bees.
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum × superbum) – Classic white flowers with yellow centers, perfect for adding a fresh, clean look.
Daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.) – Wide variety of colors and forms, and they bloom profusely in the summer.
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) – Tall, wispy flowers in a soothing lavender-blue color.
Penstemon (Penstemon spp.) – Beautiful tubular flowers in shades of red, pink, purple, or white.
Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum spectabile) – Fleshy leaves and pink flower clusters that turn to deep red in fall.
Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata) – Bright yellow or red flowers that bloom for a long time in the summer.
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia spp.) – Red and yellow flowers resembling a blanket, perfect for adding a fiery burst of color.
Salvia (Salvia nemorosa) – Tall spikes of blue, purple, or pink flowers that are also great for attracting hummingbirds.
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) – Tall, airy, lavender flowers and aromatic foliage.
Gaura (Gaura lindheimeri) – Graceful, arching flowers in pink or white that bloom from late spring to fall.
Allium (Allium giganteum) – Large spherical clusters of tiny purple flowers atop tall stems, adding architectural interest.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) – Flat-topped clusters of small flowers in colors like yellow, red, and pink.
Catmint (Nepeta faassenii) – Aromatic, purple-blue flowers with silvery foliage, loved by pollinators.
Peony (Paeonia spp.) – Gorgeous, large blooms in shades of pink, red, and white with fragrant flowers.
Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) – Elegant, striking flowers in purple, yellow, or blue shades.
Echinops (Globe Thistle) – Spiky, blue globe-shaped flowers, adding architectural texture to the garden.
Astilbe (Astilbe spp.) – Soft, feathery flowers in pink, white, or red, adding texture and color even in sunny spots with some shade.
These plants will not only provide visual interest throughout the growing season but also attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to your sunny border.