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Perennials to Plant Now for Color All Season Long

Posted on by sunrise-sixteen
05
Apr

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to plant perennials that will keep your garden bursting with color from now through fall. Whether you’re sprucing up your front yard for curb appeal or creating a pollinator haven in your backyard, these long-blooming, low-maintenance perennials are tried-and-true stars of the season.

🌸 Why Plant Perennials in April?

Planting perennials in early spring gives them a head start to establish strong roots before summer heat arrives. These plants will not only thrive this season, but many will come back bigger and better year after year — offering outstanding return on investment for your garden.

⭐ Top-Performing Perennials for Spring Planting

1. Salvia (Salvia nemorosa)

  • Bloom Time: Late spring to fall

  • Highlights: Vibrant purple-blue spires, loved by bees and hummingbirds

  • Bonus: Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant

2. Coreopsis (Tickseed)

  • Bloom Time: Early summer through fall

  • Highlights: Bright yellow or bi-colored daisy-like flowers

  • Bonus: Easy to grow, long bloom season with deadheading

3. Echinacea (Coneflower)

  • Bloom Time: Mid-summer to frost

  • Highlights: Large, daisy-like blooms in pink, purple, white, and more

  • Bonus: Attracts butterflies, songbirds, and bees

4. Nepeta (Catmint)

  • Bloom Time: Late spring to early fall

  • Highlights: Soft lavender-blue flowers with aromatic gray-green foliage

  • Bonus: Low maintenance, deer- and rabbit-resistant

5. Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)

  • Bloom Time: Early summer to frost

  • Highlights: Warm red, orange, and yellow blooms with a wildflower look

  • Bonus: Heat- and drought-tolerant; blooms nonstop

6. Sedum (Stonecrop)

  • Bloom Time: Late summer to fall

  • Highlights: Succulent foliage with pink to copper flowers

  • Bonus: Great for hot, dry spots and pollinator-friendly

🌿 Planting Tips for Perennial Success

  • Amend soil with compost for better drainage and nutrients.

  • Mulch around roots to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

  • Water regularly until established, then reduce.

  • Divide and share every few years to keep plants vigorous.

🐝 Support Pollinators, One Plant at a Time

All of the perennials listed above are not only beautiful, they’re pollinator magnets. By planting these now, you’ll be helping to support local bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds all season long.

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