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Perennials to Plant Now for Color All Season Long

Posted on by crystal
08
Apr

Spring is here—and it’s the perfect time to plant perennials that bring lasting beauty and pollinator power to your garden. Choose smart now, and you’ll enjoy vibrant blooms from early summer through crisp fall days. Here are our top-performing picks for planting in April that deliver long-term curb appeal, low-maintenance beauty, and pollinator-friendly benefits.

🌼 Coreopsis (Tickseed)

Bloom time: Early summer to fall
Why we love it: Bright, daisy-like blooms in yellow, red, and pink tones. Heat and drought tolerant. Deadheading extends bloom time.
Great for: Sunny borders, mass plantings, pollinator gardens.

🟣 Salvia (Meadow Sage)

Bloom time: Late spring to early summer, with reblooming possible
Why we love it: Rich spikes of purple or blue flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Deer resistant.
Great for: Full-sun gardens, mixed borders, cutting gardens.

🩷 Echinacea (Coneflower)

Bloom time: Mid-summer to frost
Why we love it: A pollinator favorite! Long-blooming and tough, with newer varieties offering stunning colors like coral, raspberry, and white.
Great for: Naturalized plantings, cottage gardens, butterfly zones.

🔥 Helenium (Sneezeweed)

Bloom time: Midsummer to fall
Why we love it: Late-season color that keeps going when others fade. Great for extending the show into September and October.
Great for: Wildlife gardens, sunny borders, perennial meadows.

💜 Russian Sage (Perovskia)

Bloom time: Midsummer to early fall
Why we love it: Airy, lavender-blue blooms on silvery stems. Resists drought, thrives in heat, and blooms for weeks.
Great for: Mass plantings, contrast against bold foliage, pollinator strips.

🌸 Sedum (Stonecrop)

Bloom time: Late summer to fall
Why we love it: Sculptural foliage and late-season pink or red flower clusters bring drama to the fall garden.
Great for: Rock gardens, low-maintenance beds, dry spots.

🌿 Bonus Tip: Mix Early and Late Bloomers

Combine perennials that start in late spring (like Salvia) with fall finishers (like Sedum or Helenium) for continuous waves of color.

🌻 Why Plant Perennials Now?

  • Establish strong roots before summer heat

  • Support pollinators with extended bloom periods

  • Lower long-term maintenance vs. annuals

  • Boost property value with colorful curb appeal

Want even more ideas? Stop in and ask about our Pollinator Program or app-exclusive rewards like:

  • 🐝 A FREE 1-gallon perennial with any $50 purchase

  • 💰 $10 off your first $50+ purchase when you download the app and use code WELCOME

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crystal