Perennial flowers that bloom in late June & July

Added on 06 April 2020

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Perennial flowers that bloom in late June & July

Annuals are nice, but perennials form the foundation for most flower gardens. These plants are long-lived and often tolerate drought, poor soil and neglect. Unlike annuals, which have a long bloom-time, most perennials only bloom for a few weeks each year. Bloom times vary, depending on your climate and even the growing conditions in your yard. Perennials planted in a sunny, sheltered location near the house bloom earlier than those in an exposed area. Plant a few different varieties to ensure a vibrant display throughout the summer.

Perennials for Sunny Locations

For a sunny, warm flower bed, try flowers with daisy-like petals, such as golden marguerite (Anthemis tinctoria), a cultivar that reaches 3 feet high. Other summer-flowering perennials for the sunny garden include coneflower (Echinacea), blanket flower (Gaillardia x grandiflora) and Gloriosa daisy (Rudbeckia hirta). Depending on the variety, day lilies (Hemerocallis) bloom from early June to July. Catmint (Nepata x faassenii), a low-maintenance plant that tolerates poor soils and droughts, spreads quickly and produces purple spikes of flowers from June through July. Shear the plant back for a late summer display. The above summer-blooming perennials are hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 9.

Perennials for Shade

Most shade-loving perennials are native to woodland areas and bloom in spring. A few have later bloom times. Another option in mild climates is to plant perennials that prefer full sun, but tolerate partial shade. These plants usually have later and longer bloom periods. Try balloon flower (Platycoden grandiflorus), astilbe (Astilbe x arendsii), scabiosa (Scabiosa caucasica) or delphinium (Delphinium), all hardy in zones 4 through 8 or 9, depending on the variety. Most bellflowers (Campanula) bloom in spring, but a few low-lying varieties bloom all summer. Try "C. carpatica" or "Olympica," hardy in zones 4 through 9.

Herbs

Herbs are typically grown for their culinary value, but they also make a beautiful floral addition to the garden. Most herbs have small, fragrant flowers, which attract bees and other beneficial insects. Once the plants go to flower, the leaves become bitter; pinch them back to extend their culinary life, or enjoy their simple beauty. A few summer-blooming herbs to try include rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) or sage (Salvia officinalis), hardy in zones 8 through 10. Try French lavender (Lavandula stoechas), which is hardy in zones 9 and 10.

Roses

Roses (Rosa) are perennials, although they're usually classified separately. These plants thrive in full sun and moist, rich soil. Hybrid tea roses bloom almost all summer long if you deadhead the plants, while shrub roses bloom in early summer. Grow disease resistant varieties, such as "Crimson Bouquet" (Rosa "Korbeteilich") or "Honey Perfume" (Rosa "FRYxotic"). Both are hardy in zones 7 through 9.

Source: Homeguides