By Robert Chen|Published on August 31, 2022|Updated on January 23, 2025
If you’re looking for a garden that keeps on giving, hardy perennials are your best friends. These reliable favorites bring unique, long-lasting blooms to your landscape year after year without much fuss.
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++Bee Blossom (Gaura lindheimeri)
From June all the way through September, the Bee Blossom (also known as Wand Flower) puts on a stunning show. It features delicate, airy panicles of white or pink flowers that dance in the breeze. This perennial loves gravelly or sandy soil and, if it’s happy with its location, it can reach nearly three feet in height. Keep the soil on the leaner side—it doesn’t need a ton of nutrients to thrive. Overall, it’s super low-maintenance and handles the cold like a pro.
++Purple Cranesbill (Geranium x magnificum)
The Purple Cranesbill is a summer showstopper with its deep blue or violet blossoms. These vibrant flowers look fantastic against its lobed, textured foliage. This hardy geranium spreads quickly, making it a great choice for filling in gaps and adding a lush feel to your flower beds. If you find the perfect spot for it, you might even get a second flush of blooms later in the season. It’s so reliable and colorful that it’s a staple in public parks!
++Large-Flowered Tickseed (Coreopsis grandiflora)
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If you want to add a sunny pop of color, you can’t go wrong with Coreopsis. Its big, bright yellow flowers bloom from June clear through October. Gardeners love it for that incredibly long flowering window and its cheerful disposition. It’s very cold-hardy, so you don’t have to worry about it during the winter. Just a quick tip: be sure to cut the plant back to the ground once the blooming season finally wraps up.
++Common Vervain (Verbena officinalis)
Verbena is a tough-as-nails plant with deep roots that really anchor it into the earth. Not only does it provide pretty flowers for a long stretch of time, but it’s also a functional choice for stabilizing the soil. It’s perfect for slopes or spots with loose dirt that need a little extra help staying put. This “ever-bloomer” does best in bright, sunny locations where it can soak up the rays.
++Periwinkle (Vinca)
Vinca is a classic groundcover that creates a beautiful carpet of green leaves. It’s a favorite for many because it often blooms twice—once in the spring and again in the late fall. Whether your yard is sunny or shady, Periwinkle is happy to show off its flowers, which can range from white to blue or violet depending on the variety and your soil type.
++Catmint (Nepeta)
A member of the mint family, Catmint offers more than just pretty foliage; it also has a lovely scent that hints at lemon or mint. The flowers keep coming through September, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the view and the fragrance. For the best results, give the plant a good trim after the first big flush of flowers fades. While it’s very hardy in the ground, you might want to give it a little extra protection if you’re growing it in containers over the winter.
++Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)
Hollyhocks are the quintessential “cottage garden” flower, bringing a romantic, old-fashioned charm to any yard. They bloom well into September, and because the flowers on the tall stalks open at different times, you get a constant stream of new color. Despite their regal look, they are actually quite easy to care for compared to many rose varieties.
++Woodland Sage (Salvia nemorosa)
Looking for something truly eye-catching? Woodland Sage produces upright violet spikes that look a bit like lavender and stand tall from June to August. These prolific bloomers create stunning “fields” of color in the garden. Just keep in mind that unlike culinary sage, this variety is strictly for decoration. It’s a gorgeous, low-maintenance ornamental that handles winter weather with ease.
