{"id":4385,"date":"2025-04-25T20:12:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T20:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/?p=4385"},"modified":"2025-04-25T21:03:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T21:03:49","slug":"flowers-that-bloom-all-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/flowers-that-bloom-all-season\/","title":{"rendered":"35 Flowers That Will Bloom All Season Long"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"table-of-contents\">\n    <div class=\"table-of-contents__top\">\n        <p class=\"table-of-contents__title\">\n            Contents        <\/p>\n        <button class=\"btn--small table-of-contents__action\" aria-label=\"Toggle table of contents\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"table-of-contents__list\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Designing your garden can be a tricky task. Trying to <strong>achieve landscape balance<\/strong>, finding flowers that partner well, and where to put them. Plus, most of us gardeners want to enjoy <strong>beautiful colors all season long<\/strong>. To make things easier for you we have found some of the prettiest flowers out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many flowers bloom for only a few weeks, some only a day. We have selected the <strong>longest-blooming flowers<\/strong> that flower over at least two seasons. Some all year long in the right conditions. By selecting a range of flowers that <strong>bloom in different periods<\/strong> you\u2019ll achieve lots of color throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And because not every garden, or gardener, is the same, we have selected a mixture of flowers. All cover a <strong>range of colors, plant types, needs, and zone preferences<\/strong>. With cottage classics like Snapdragons, and some less well-known flowers such as the Hot Water Plant. So, let\u2019s see which flowers tick your all-season-long list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Astilbes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-astilbes\"><a><\/a>Astilbes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Astilbes.jpg\" alt=\"Tall flower stalks with tiny, fluffy, pink flowers clustered at the tops of each stem.\" class=\"wp-image-4396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Astilbes.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Astilbes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Astilbes-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Astilbes-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Astilbes-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Astilbes-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Astilbes-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These flowers are fairly low-maintenance and come in many different colors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Astilbes                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Partial sun, shade                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            3 &#8211; 9                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>We kick the list off with impressively colorful and low-maintenance Astilbes. There are 25 species of Astilbes, falling into early, mid, or late blooming seasons. So be sure to select an Astilbe from each group for extended bloom time. Astilbe japonica and Astilbe chinensis are great options for color all season long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Astilbes sport a range of colors including white, pink, purple, and red. Their feathery plumes can reach heights of up to 4 feet, whereas some only grow up to 12 inches tall. They need moist but well-drained soils to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Baby\u2019s_Breath\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-baby-s-breath\"><a><\/a>Baby\u2019s Breath<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Gypsophila-paniculata.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of thin stems branching out from one single stem that have tiny white flowers at the tip of each stem.\" class=\"wp-image-4395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Gypsophila-paniculata.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Gypsophila-paniculata-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Gypsophila-paniculata-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Gypsophila-paniculata-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Gypsophila-paniculata-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Gypsophila-paniculata-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Gypsophila-paniculata-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These perennials will add a bit of charm and a lot of texture to your garden.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Gypsophila paniculata                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            3 &#8211; 9                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>Baby\u2019s Breath is ideal for adding fluffy texture and delicate white to any landscape. It is great for softening surrounding plants and making brighter-colored flowers pop too. It grows up to 3 feet tall once mature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Baby\u2019s Breath blooms from early summer through to fall. It prefers full sun, but has low water needs and can thrive in dry to average soils. It is a low-maintenance choice that returns year after year. Making it a popular choice for many gardeners. It likes to be left alone once established, so be sure to plant it in the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Beardtongue\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beardtongue\"><a><\/a>Beardtongue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Penstemon.jpg\" alt=\"Tall green flower stalks with dark pink, trumpet-shaped flowers growing in clusters up each stem.\" class=\"wp-image-4391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Penstemon.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Penstemon-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Penstemon-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Penstemon-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Penstemon-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Penstemon-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Penstemon-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These beautiful perennials will bloom in the spring and last until fall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Penstemon                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun, partial sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            7 \u2013 10                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>There are approximately 250 species of Penstemon, and most thrive in warmer climates. Two varieties that are noted for their long blooming time are \u2018Apple Blossom\u2019 and \u2018Stapleford Gem\u2019. From late spring through to fall, these Beardtongues provide warm lilac, pink, and peachy hues to your perennial beds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beardtongues produce beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers, usually with a contrasting colored throat. They grow up to 2 feet tall. They have low water needs and can survive in dry soils. Your soil must be well-drained to host these plants, but, overall, it is an easygoing pick for your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Bellflower\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bellflower\"><a><\/a>Bellflower<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Campanula.jpg\" alt=\"Small, purple, star shaped flowers clustered together on a bush.\" class=\"wp-image-4389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Campanula.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Campanula-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Campanula-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Campanula-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Campanula-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Campanula-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Campanula-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These perennials are one of the longest blooming flowers and will grow to be around 3 feet tall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Campanula                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun, partial sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            4 \u2013 9                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>In Latin, \u2018campanula\u2019 means \u2018little bell\u2019. And when you see the delightful flowers it\u2019s easy to see why it has earned this name. Most Bellflowers bloom from spring and all summer long. The hybrid \u2018Summertime Blues\u2019 is one of the longest-blooming Bellflowers, which extends its bloom time into fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Campanulas sport purple, pink, lilac, and white colors. Most Campanulas reach up to 2 to 3 feet tall once they mature. They are another easy-going option that needs average moisture and well-drained soils. Plant Bellflowers in groups for the best perennial show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Bergenia\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bergenia\"><a><\/a>Bergenia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bergenia-crassifolia.jpg\" alt=\"Tall, thick, reddish flower stalk with small, pink, clusters of flowers growing at the top.\" class=\"wp-image-4392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bergenia-crassifolia.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bergenia-crassifolia-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bergenia-crassifolia-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bergenia-crassifolia-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bergenia-crassifolia-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bergenia-crassifolia-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bergenia-crassifolia-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These flowers will thrive best in moist conditions, preferably in zones 3 to 8.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Bergenia crassifolia                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun, partial sun, shade                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            3 &#8211; 8                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes known as Korean Elephant\u2019s Ears, this showy perennial blooms from winter into spring. Providing your garden with a pop of purple-pink-colored clusters when most other flowers are no longer around. It is evergreen too, with wonderful rosettes of toothed deep-green leaves, tinged with red in the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing up to 2 feet tall in a clump-forming habit, this Bergenia makes great ground cover or a specimen plant. It tolerates a wide range of conditions, except for hot, dry climates. And it thrives in moist, well-drained soils. So, if you\u2019re seeking an easy-going, long-blooming plant with all-year interest, this is a top pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Black-Eyed_Susan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-black-eyed-susan\"><a><\/a>Black-Eyed Susan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rudbeckia-hirta-1.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of bright yellow flowers. Each flower has layers of long, skinny petals surrounding a dark brown, mounded center.\" class=\"wp-image-4388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rudbeckia-hirta-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rudbeckia-hirta-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rudbeckia-hirta-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rudbeckia-hirta-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rudbeckia-hirta-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rudbeckia-hirta-1-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rudbeckia-hirta-1-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These low-maintenance perennials can grow in just about any zone a love to be in full sun.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Rudbeckia hirta                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Annuals, Perennials                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            3 \u2013 10                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>Black-Eyed Susans produce a mass of bright yellow flowers with a chocolate dome center. Each flower is carried by a stiff stem, and it attracts a wide array of pollinating insects and birds. Although it is a biennial or short-lived perennial, it seeds freely allowing it to maintain its spot in your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Black-Eyed Susans reach heights of 3 feet and pump one last bit of summer color into your fall garden. It is low maintenance and can tolerate most conditions except wet ones. Keep the well-drained soil dry to moist, and in full sun for the best blooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Cape_Marigold\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cape-marigold\"><a><\/a>Cape Marigold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dimorphotheca-sinuata.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a light purple flower that has long, skinny petals surrounding a spiky looking center.\" class=\"wp-image-4390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dimorphotheca-sinuata.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dimorphotheca-sinuata-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dimorphotheca-sinuata-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dimorphotheca-sinuata-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dimorphotheca-sinuata-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dimorphotheca-sinuata-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dimorphotheca-sinuata-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These daisy look a likes are drought resistant and thrive in full sun.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Dimorphotheca sinuata                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Annual                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            2 \u2013 11                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>Here we have another daisy-like flower. It is a sprawling, upright annual that produces masses of warm, orange-to-yellow blooms. With contrasting dark centers and reddish stems, it\u2019ll make you feel summery even in the colder months. Depending on your location, they can bloom all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you might expect from a South African native plant, it does not need a lot of water and can tolerate drought. It thrives in sandy, well-drained soils and requires full sun. Bees and butterflies love Cape Marigold. It is low-growing and reaches 12 inches tall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Catmint\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-catmint\"><a><\/a>Catmint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nepeta-racemosa-2.jpg\" alt=\"Filed of tall purple flowers stalks. Each stalk has clusters of small purple flowers.\" class=\"wp-image-4387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nepeta-racemosa-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nepeta-racemosa-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nepeta-racemosa-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nepeta-racemosa-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nepeta-racemosa-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nepeta-racemosa-2-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nepeta-racemosa-2-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These perennials bloom will last from spring to fall and are known to be very low-maintenance and resilient.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Nepeta racemosa                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun, partial sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            4 \u2013 8                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>This perennial is prized for its extremely long-lasting blooms from spring to fall. It is versatile, resilient, and low maintenance. It can reach 2 feet tall but can be used anywhere in the garden. The clumps of slender stems carry small but showy purple, blue, or white flowers. The gray-green foliage is highly aromatic too, so be sure to plant it within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Catmint can tolerate many conditions, even dry soils as it does not need much water. If you are seeking a long-blooming ground cover, select cultivars such as \u2018Little Titch\u2019 or \u2018Snowflake\u2019 that reach 12 inches tall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Coneflower\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-coneflower\"><a><\/a>Coneflower<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Echinacea-3.jpg\" alt=\"Four pink flowers that have long, skinny pink petals surrounding an orange, mounded center.\" class=\"wp-image-4393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Echinacea-3.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Echinacea-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Echinacea-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Echinacea-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Echinacea-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Echinacea-3-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Echinacea-3-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Perfect for the &#8220;forgetful gardener&#8221;, these flowers can tolerate neglect and will attract a variety of pollinators.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Echinacea                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            3 \u2013 10                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>No flower is more American than the Coneflower. It is hardy and tolerates neglect well, which is perfect for the forgetful gardener. It has a long blooming season and provides the warmest of colors, including red, orange, yellow, purple, pink, red, and white. The petals usually droop downwards exposing the coned centers. A super pretty addition to any landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coneflowers grow in clumps up to 48 inches tall. They have low to average water needs and need well-drained dry to medium soils. Butterflies flock in the summer, and birds cherish the dried cones in the winter. Overall, the Coneflower is a must-have for anyone seeking long-lasting color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Cranesbill\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cranesbill\"><a><\/a>Cranesbill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Geranium-1.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of small purple flowers. Each flower has five, wide, flat petals with tiny black veins running up the middle and a light yellow center. One flower has a black and yellow bumble bee on it.\" class=\"wp-image-4394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Geranium-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Geranium-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Geranium-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Geranium-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Geranium-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Geranium-1-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Geranium-1-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These little beauties are resilient and easy to care for.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Geranium                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Annuals, Perennials                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun, partial sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            5 &#8211; 9                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>Geraniums are a family of around 420 species of annuals, biennials, and perennials. They are adored by gardeners because they are easy to grow and care for, resilient, and wonderfully colorful. Cranesbill cultivars noted for their longer-lasting bloom time compared to others are \u2018Rozanne\u2019 and \u2018Brookside\u2019 to name just two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cranesbills are usually purple, lilac, pink, and white and add a splash of softness to all beds and borders. Some blooms are delicately veined or have contrasting centers for an extra splash of color. They can reach up to 2 feet tall, and have average water needs. They are rabbit and deer-resistant and attract pollinators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Dahlia\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dahlia\"><a><\/a>Dahlia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dahlia-1.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a pink rounded flower, with rows of densely packed, rolled, pink petals.\" class=\"wp-image-4397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dahlia-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dahlia-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dahlia-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dahlia-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dahlia-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dahlia-1-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dahlia-1-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dahlias come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are sure to add some drama to any garden.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Dahlia                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            8 &#8211; 11                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>There are thousands of varieties of Dahlia, so be sure to do your research and pick the best one for your garden. Generally speaking, Dahlias provide a dramatic burst of bright color all season long. There are lots of different shapes, sizes, and colors to choose from. They range from 12 inches to 6 feet tall, and they prefer sandy, well-drained soils in sunny spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dahlias are a top choice for cut flowers thanks to their bright colors and wide-ranging shapes. They are relatively easy to care for, but as tender bulbs, they may have to be stored inside over winter in colder climates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Flowering_Maple\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flowering-maple\"><a><\/a>Flowering Maple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Abutilon.jpg\" alt=\"Tree branch with giant green, wide, pointed leaves and orange paper-like flowers hanging from smaller branches.\" class=\"wp-image-4398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Abutilon.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Abutilon-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Abutilon-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Abutilon-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Abutilon-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Abutilon-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Abutilon-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These perennials will need plenty of space to grow and is fairly easy to care for.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Abutilon                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Shrub                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun, partial sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            8 \u2013 11                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>Flowering Maple is a large shrub that forms in an upright habit It produces pendulous light pink bell-shaped flowers that look a lot like Chinese lanterns. They bloom from spring to fall, sometimes all year long in frost-free areas. These beautiful blooms attract hummingbirds and butterflies making them ideal for wildlife-focused gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The foliage is just as striking as the flowers, which are maple-like, variegated, and showy. Abutilon can grow up to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide, so be sure to plant it where it has plenty of space. It is an easy-going shrub but it needs moist and rich well-drained soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Hot_Water_Plant\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hot-water-plant\"><a><\/a>Hot Water Plant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Achimenes.jpg\" alt=\"Six light purple flowers growing together off of a branch. Each flower has five, flat, rounded petals with a tiny light yellow center.\" class=\"wp-image-4399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Achimenes.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Achimenes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Achimenes-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Achimenes-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Achimenes-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Achimenes-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Achimenes-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The hot water plant comes in a wide range of colors to choose form.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Achimenes                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Annual, Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Partial sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            10 &#8211; 11                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hot Water Plant is also known as the Orchid Pansy, and it is related to the ever-popular African Violet. They bloom from late spring to fall and produce spectacular trumpet-shaped blooms up to 3 inches wide. Their throats are yellow and often speckled. They sport a wide range of colors including purple, pink, scarlet, blue, white, and yellow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Achimenes are a prized pick for hanging baskets showing off their cascading abilities. They reach up to 24 inches tall and need humus-rich potting soil that is moist, but well-drained. Considered a perennial in zones 10 \u2013 11, but an annual or houseplant in cooler climates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Hydrangea\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hydrangea\"><a><\/a>Hydrangea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hydrangea-macrophylla-1.jpg\" alt=\"Clusters of tiny pink flowers packed tightly together on top of one thick green stem, surrounded by giant, bright green leaves.\" class=\"wp-image-4400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hydrangea-macrophylla-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hydrangea-macrophylla-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hydrangea-macrophylla-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hydrangea-macrophylla-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hydrangea-macrophylla-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hydrangea-macrophylla-1-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hydrangea-macrophylla-1-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hydrangeas will make a statement in any garden and come in a variety of colors and shapes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Hydrangea macrophylla                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial shrub                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Partial sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            5 &#8211; 9                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydrangeas are a staple in most landscapes. They provide an array of profuse pink, blue, purple, red, and white blossoms that appear all season long. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-change-hydrangea-color\/\">change the color<\/a> of your versatile Hydrangeas too! Add aluminum sulfate to the soil to make them bluer, or lime to make them pinker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cultivars such as \u2018Blushing Bride\u2019, \u2018Dear Dolores\u2019, or \u2018Eternity\u2019 have the longest blooming periods from spring through to fall. Generally, Hydrangeas are low maintenance and require partial sun and moist but well-drained soil. They look great when planted en masse or in containers as a statement piece. They grow to be approximately 4 feet tall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Ice_Plant\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ice-plant\"><a><\/a>Ice Plant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Delosperma-cooperi.jpg\" alt=\"Bush covered in orange and purple flowers. Each flower has spiky like, long skinny petals that fade from purple to white and orange to yellow.\" class=\"wp-image-4401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Delosperma-cooperi.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Delosperma-cooperi-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Delosperma-cooperi-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Delosperma-cooperi-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Delosperma-cooperi-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Delosperma-cooperi-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Delosperma-cooperi-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These fast-growing perennials will need plenty of sun and well-drained soil.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Delosperma cooperi                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Succulent                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            6 \u2013 10                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a dry and hot garden and struggling to maintain season-long color, look no further than the Ice Plant. It is an evergreen mat-forming succulent. It blooms at the start of summer through to fall. The blooms are deep pink-purple and cover the entire plant. The spiky petals and intense color make this a wow plant for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It grows up to 6 inches tall but it spreads quick and wide. Like most succulents, it needs dry, well-drained soil with access to full sun. It is great for rock gardens, slopes, and the front of borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Ivy_Geranium\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ivy-geranium\"><a><\/a>Ivy Geranium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pelargonium-peltatum.jpg\" alt=\"Plant hanging from a window. Each stem has a cluster of small pink flowers. Each flower has five spaced apart, oval shaped petals and a dark pink center.\" class=\"wp-image-4402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pelargonium-peltatum.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pelargonium-peltatum-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pelargonium-peltatum-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pelargonium-peltatum-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pelargonium-peltatum-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pelargonium-peltatum-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pelargonium-peltatum-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It\u2019s the kind of plant that thrives on a little neglect.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Pelargonium peltatum                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Annual, Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun, partial sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            10 \u2013 12                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>Ivy Geranium produces round clusters of pink, red, white, or lavender clusters of single or double blooms. Its foliage is also appreciated, which is glossy and bright, looking a lot like Ivy. It is easy to care for and needs low to medium moisture. It is toxic to dogs and cats, so keep it out of reach of curious creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pelargonium is native to South Africa, so it needs hot and dry conditions to thrive. In the right conditions, it will return year after year. But in cooler climates, it is considered an annual. It blooms early until the first frosts. This flower is a top choice for hanging baskets or window boxes where you can appreciate its falling habit reaching 2 feet long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Lavender\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lavender\"><a><\/a>Lavender<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lavandula-stoechas.jpg\" alt=\"Filed of tall green stems with a purple tube shaped flower on top with long, skinny purple petals growing from the top of each tube.\" class=\"wp-image-4403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lavandula-stoechas.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lavandula-stoechas-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lavandula-stoechas-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lavandula-stoechas-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lavandula-stoechas-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lavandula-stoechas-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lavandula-stoechas-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These fragrant bloomers can withstand drought and poor soil conditions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Lavandula stoechas                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial Shrub                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            6 \u2013 10                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes known as Bract Lavender, this is a hardy and long-lasting bloomer with deep violet blooms. It first blooms in spring, then again in summer, and sometimes in fall. It is evergreen in warmer climates. The foliage is gray-green and highly fragrant. It needs full sun, and dry to medium, well-drained soil to thrive. It can tolerate poor soil and drought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lavender never fails to attract masses of bees and butterflies, making it a must for the wildlife garden. It can grow up to 2 feet tall and wide, and it looks great as a hedge, border, or in a container. Lavender has so many uses besides being ornamental, so be sure to make space in your landscape for this perennial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Mexican_Daisy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mexican-daisy\"><a><\/a>Mexican Daisy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Erigeron-karvinskianus.jpg\" alt=\"Bush covered in pink and white flowers. Each flower has tightly packed, skinny, oval shaped petals surrounding a large yellow center.\" class=\"wp-image-4404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Erigeron-karvinskianus.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Erigeron-karvinskianus-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Erigeron-karvinskianus-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Erigeron-karvinskianus-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Erigeron-karvinskianus-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Erigeron-karvinskianus-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Erigeron-karvinskianus-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Mexican Daisy makes for a perfect ground cover.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Erigeron karvinskianus                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            6 \u2013 9                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mexican Daisy is noted for its sometimes year-round production of mass blooms. The small flowers open white, and gradually fade to soft pink and purple over time. With its changing color and hairy foliage, it is an attractive addition to all landscapes. It makes a wonderful ground cover and works well smoothed over rocks or paving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mexican Daisy is an easygoing plant that acts as a magnet for bees and butterflies. It can grow up to 2 feet tall and it is a prolific self-seeder in the right conditions. Mexican Daisies need fertile and well-drained soils to thrive. It prefers to be dry, but make sure it does not dry out in the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Perennial_Sweet_Pea\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-perennial-sweet-pea\"><a><\/a>Perennial Sweet Pea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lathyrus-latifolius.jpg\" alt=\"Bright pink flowers growing up a thin green stem. Each flower has one large, flat, wide petals and a small lobed, pink petal in the center.\" class=\"wp-image-4405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lathyrus-latifolius.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lathyrus-latifolius-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lathyrus-latifolius-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lathyrus-latifolius-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lathyrus-latifolius-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lathyrus-latifolius-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lathyrus-latifolius-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Everlasting Pea is a vining bloomer and are very easy to care for.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Lathyrus latifolius                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial climber                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun, partial sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            5 \u2013 9                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>The Everlasting Pea is a quick climber that produces racemes of 5 to 11 pastel-colored rose, purple, and white flowers. It is a long bloomer from summer through to fall. Perennial Sweet Pea clings to anything for support, so place it somewhere it can support itself upwards. It grows up to 9 feet tall and 6 feet wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweet Peas are low maintenance and are not too picky about their conditions, but prefer cool and well-drained soils. This Sweet Pea self-seeds easily so be sure to keep it in check if you do not want it to spread. It is native to the Mediterranean but has grown so much in America that it is now considered to be invasive in some parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Petunia\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-petunia\"><a><\/a>Petunia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Petunia.jpg\" alt=\"Several white and purple flowers growing on a green bush. Each flower is a trumpet shape with white edges that gradually fade into a deep purple color.\" class=\"wp-image-4406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Petunia.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Petunia-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Petunia-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Petunia-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Petunia-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Petunia-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Petunia-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Petunias come in every color under the sun and can withstand most climates and weather conditions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Petunia                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Annual, Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun, partial sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            2 &#8211; 11                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>Petunias are one of the most popular bedding plant choices for many reasons. They are available in every color imaginable, are easy to grow, and are super showy with their graceful trumpet-shaped blooms. They usually reach heights of 2 feet and make great trailing plants for baskets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Petunias are tolerant of many conditions except for frost, which is why they are considered to be annuals in most climates. In 10 \u2013 11, they are listed as perennial. They need at least 5 hours of sun a day to thrive. Petunias need hummus-rich and moist, well-drained soil. Butterflies and hummingbirds always appreciate a pack of pretty Petunias to feast on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Pot_Marigold\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pot-marigold\"><a><\/a>Pot Marigold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Calendula-officinalis.jpg\" alt=\"Tall, bright orange flowers. Each flower has overlapping, long, skinny orange petals surrounding a small dark orange center.\" class=\"wp-image-4407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Calendula-officinalis.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Calendula-officinalis-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Calendula-officinalis-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Calendula-officinalis-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Calendula-officinalis-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Calendula-officinalis-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Calendula-officinalis-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These low-maintenance annuals are also edible.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Calendula officinalis                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Annual                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun, partial sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            2 \u2013 11                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as English Marigold, this Marigold is picked for its warm, bright flowers and continuous blooms all season long. It requires little effort but provides an abundance of warm orange, yellow, and gold hues. The daisy-like flowers match most other plants and can be planted anywhere in the garden. They are also edible and the foliage is fragrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calendula prefers cool weather and is intolerant of intense heat. It grows 2 feet tall and spreads 5 feet wide. It has average water needs and needs well-drained soils to thrive. Butterflies and other insects are attracted to this flower, and few pests or diseases affect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Reblooming_Daylily\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reblooming-daylily\"><a><\/a>Reblooming Daylily<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hemerocallis-4.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of two large purple flowers. Each flower has six purple, long pointed petals that have ruffled edges and curl away from the center of the flower.\" class=\"wp-image-4408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hemerocallis-4.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hemerocallis-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hemerocallis-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hemerocallis-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hemerocallis-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hemerocallis-4-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hemerocallis-4-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These perennials enjoy full sun and come in a wide range of colors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Hemerocallis                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun, partial sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            3 &#8211; 9                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many species of Reblooming Daylilies, and they come in a variety of colors. The most common colors are yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, and white. And some boast multiple colors for extra pizzazz. Often named the \u2018perfect perennial\u2019, it is easygoing and needs moist, well-drained soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reblooming Daylilies can grow up to 4 feet tall, and some half that size. So be sure to pick the right one for your landscape. The cultivar, \u2018Big Time Happy\u2019, has an extended bloom time that starts in late spring. Making this a good choice if you want to squeeze as much color into your beds as possible. It also has a lovely lemon fragrance to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Rose_of_Sharon\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rose-of-sharon\"><a><\/a>Rose of Sharon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hibiscus-syriacus.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a large light blue flower with five, flat, rounded petals with slightly ruffled edges and a tall, bushy white stamen in the center.\" class=\"wp-image-4409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hibiscus-syriacus.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hibiscus-syriacus-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hibiscus-syriacus-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hibiscus-syriacus-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hibiscus-syriacus-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hibiscus-syriacus-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hibiscus-syriacus-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rose of Sharon prefers moist, organically rich soils and full to partial sun.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Hibiscus syriacus                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial shrub                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun, partial sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            5 \u2013 8                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hibiscus plant never fails to inject an exotic feel into any landscape. It is a vigorous shrub that produces large flowers that bloom continuously from summer to fall. Each has a protruding and contrasting colored stamen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icangarden.com\/red-perennial-flowers\/\">Perennial blooms are red<\/a>, pink, blue, and white, decorating the shrub. Its foliage is large and changes color throughout the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rose of Sharon can grow up to 12 feet tall and 10 feet wide, so it either needs plenty of space or shaping. Its size makes it ideal for the back of the border or as a screen. It prefers moist and organically rich soils. It is considered<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invasiveplantatlas.org\/subject.html?sub=5724\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invasiveplantatlas.org\/subject.html?sub=5724\">invasive in Indiana<\/a> and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Sage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sage\"><a><\/a>Sage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Salvia-nemorosa-2.jpg\" alt=\"Filed of tall dark purple flowers, with clusters of tiny dark purple flowers growing up each stem.\" class=\"wp-image-4410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Salvia-nemorosa-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Salvia-nemorosa-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Salvia-nemorosa-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Salvia-nemorosa-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Salvia-nemorosa-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Salvia-nemorosa-2-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Salvia-nemorosa-2-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sage is known for its versatility, being low maintenance, and its resistance to most pests and diseases.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Salvia nemorosa                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            4 \u2013 9                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>This Woodland Sage is a top pick for many gardeners. It produces dark stems with glowing purple flowers that burst out of beds and other spaces. It appears in spring all the way through to summer adding vertical interest. The cultivar, \u2018Caradonna\u2019 is a multiple award-winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is versatile, low maintenance, and resistant to most pests and diseases. Sage needs average, well-drained soils, preferably sandy soils. It is a butterfly and hummingbird magnet. Sage is a compact growing plant that grows up to 24 inches tall and wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Scarlet_Bee_Balm\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scarlet-bee-balm\"><a><\/a>Scarlet Bee Balm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Monarda-didyma-2.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of two red flowers. Each one has a bright scarlet globular-shaped head with spiky red petals.\" class=\"wp-image-4411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Monarda-didyma-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Monarda-didyma-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Monarda-didyma-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Monarda-didyma-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Monarda-didyma-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Monarda-didyma-2-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Monarda-didyma-2-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Scarlet Bee Balm is known to attract a variety of pollinating insects and birds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Monarda didyma                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun, partial sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            4 &#8211; 9                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an exotic looking perennial that boasts bright scarlet globular-shaped heads which last for months. Each one sits atop tall stems which stand out from the deep-green, long foliage. The foliage has a minty fragrance that is activated with the slightest touch, and they can be eaten too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scarlet Bee Balm is native to eastern North America and is found in wet woodlands and beside streams. Its native habitat means that it has average to high water needs, and the soil must never dry out. It reaches 4 feet high, and spreads easily, forming colonies. It attracts pollinating insects and birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Shrubby_Cinquefoil\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shrubby-cinquefoil\"><a><\/a>Shrubby Cinquefoil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Potentilla-fruticosa.jpg\" alt=\"Bush with small, light pink flowers growing all over it. Each flower has five rounded, overlapping petals with a bright yellow, spiky center.\" class=\"wp-image-4412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Potentilla-fruticosa.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Potentilla-fruticosa-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Potentilla-fruticosa-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Potentilla-fruticosa-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Potentilla-fruticosa-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Potentilla-fruticosa-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Potentilla-fruticosa-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These flowers are extremely easy to care for, making them perfect for beginner gardeners.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Potentilla fruticosa                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun, partial sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            3 \u2013 7                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a bushy and compact shrub with deep green small foliage. It produces masses of large, bright yellow, strawberry-like flowers that cover the entire plant over an extended blooming period. It is an extremely easy plant to care for, which is why gardeners adore it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shrubby Cinquefoil grows up to 4 feet tall and 5 feet wide. It needs evenly moist soil to thrive. Otherwise, it is tough as nails and can withstand most conditions. Drought-hardy in summer, cold resistant in the winter, this is a great choice for gardeners with little time on their hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Snapdragon\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-snapdragon\"><a><\/a>Snapdragon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Antirrhinum-majus.jpg\" alt=\"Field of tall colorful flowers. Each flower has clusters of lobed flowers bunched together forming a cone shape on the tall stalk.\" class=\"wp-image-4413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Antirrhinum-majus.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Antirrhinum-majus-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Antirrhinum-majus-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Antirrhinum-majus-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Antirrhinum-majus-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Antirrhinum-majus-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Antirrhinum-majus-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These flowers love full sun and is resilient to some frost.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Antirrhinum majus                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Annual, Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            5 &#8211; 10                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>This cottage garden favorite is a long bloomer providing a selection of bright colors including orange, peach, yellow, white, red, pink, purple, and multi-colors. The tall stems are topped with lots of individual ruffled blooms. They are very easy to grow and low maintenance. Plus, butterflies and hummingbirds love them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Snapdragons are grown as annuals. However many consider them to be short-lived perennials as they can withstand small bouts of frost. There are 4 groups of Snapdragons classified by height, ranging from 4 inches up to 3 feet tall. Regardless of height, they stand out dramatically against other flowers in the bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Sneezeweed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sneezeweed\"><a><\/a>Sneezeweed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Helenium-amarum.jpg\" alt=\"Small yellow flowers growing on a bush. Each flower has short, fan shaped, spaced apart petals with a ridged edge that surround a yellow round, mounded center.\" class=\"wp-image-4414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Helenium-amarum.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Helenium-amarum-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Helenium-amarum-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Helenium-amarum-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Helenium-amarum-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Helenium-amarum-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Helenium-amarum-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yellow Sneezeweed is the longest-blooming variety of its species.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Helenium amarum                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Annual                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun, partial sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            3 &#8211; 10                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many varieties of Sneezeweed, but this Yellow Sneezeweed is the longest-blooming of them all. Providing a burst of summer color from spring through to fall, you won\u2019t be disappointed with this choice. The slender stems are topped with 5 &#8211; 10 delicate daisy-like flowers, which look great when planted in large groups and drifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sneezeweed is native to America, making it all the more appealing to dedicated gardeners. It is simple to care for and has low to average water needs. It blooms best in full sun and is ideal for hot rock spaces. And the nectar-rich centers attract all pollinators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Spiked_Speedwell\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spiked-speedwell\"><a><\/a>Spiked Speedwell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Veronica-2.jpg\" alt=\"Field of tall cone shaped flower stalks made up of tiny dark purple flowers.\" class=\"wp-image-4415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Veronica-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Veronica-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Veronica-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Veronica-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Veronica-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Veronica-2-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Veronica-2-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These perennials will grow up to 3 feet tall and are known to attract butterflies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Veronica                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun, partial sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            4 \u2013 9                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>Spiked Speedwell, or simply Speedwell, is a carefree option for the perennial lover. It produces long spikes sprinkled with small pink, purple, blue, or white star-shaped blooms. It adds vertical lines to beds and borders and grows up to 3 feet tall. This perennial looks great in drifts or with traditional roses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has average water needs and needs moist, well-drained soils. It is fairly pest-free and butterflies are immensely attracted to it. The cultivar \u2018Moody Blues\u2019 is an exceptionally long bloomer, all summer long through to the fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Stonecrop\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stonecrop\"><a><\/a>Stonecrop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sedum-2.jpg\" alt=\"Field of tall mounded flower stalks made up of tiny dark pink flowers.\" class=\"wp-image-4416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sedum-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sedum-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sedum-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sedum-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sedum-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sedum-2-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sedum-2-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These perennials are drought-resistant and come in a wide selection of colors and sizes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Sedum                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            3 &#8211; 9                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>Stonecrop is prized for its long bloom time and extended interest long into the winter months. There are hundreds of Sedum types offering a wide selection of sizes and colors, with the tallest growing up to 2 feet. The clustered blooms resemble broccoli, and the hundreds of small flowers are either red, pink, or white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sedums are classified as succulents, meaning they can tolerate drought. As it can handle most conditions, it is an ideal choice for poor soils and locations. It prefers well-drained soil and sunny spots. It\u2019ll bring butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds to your yard too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Tickseed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tickseed\"><a><\/a>Tickseed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Coreopsis-grandiflora.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of bright yellow flowers growing out from one single stem. Each flower has rows of overlapping long, oval shaped petals and a dark orange, mounded center.\" class=\"wp-image-4417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Coreopsis-grandiflora.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Coreopsis-grandiflora-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Coreopsis-grandiflora-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Coreopsis-grandiflora-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Coreopsis-grandiflora-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Coreopsis-grandiflora-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Coreopsis-grandiflora-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tickseed is low-maintenance and will thrive best in full to partial sun.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Coreopsis grandiflora                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun, partial sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            4 &#8211; 9                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many varieties of Coreopsis grandiflora which bloom early (spring and summer) or late (summer and fall). For an extended bloom season, pick at least 2 Coreopsis from each group. \u2018Early Sunrise\u2019 and \u2018Presto\u2019 are great companions for a longer blooming time. For the best visual impact, plant en masse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickseed provides a warm array of hues, including yellow, orange, red, white, red, and pink. They generally grow up to 2 feet tall and are easy-to-place plants. They are low maintenance and require low levels of water to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Wallflower\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wallflower\"><a><\/a>Wallflower<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Erysimum.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of small orange flowers growing in small clusters on the tops of their stems. Each flower has four, rounded floppy petals.\" class=\"wp-image-4418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Erysimum.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Erysimum-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Erysimum-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Erysimum-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Erysimum-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Erysimum-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Erysimum-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wallflowers attract many different pollinators, making them a top choice for wildlife gardens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Erysimum                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Biennial, Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            6 \u2013 9                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>Wallflowers are easy to grow and provide months of colorful flowers flowering from March to November in the right conditions. It is a perennial, although most grow it as an annual as it can become leggy. The delicate blooms sprinkled on tall stems are usually yellow, purple, and white in color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The foliage is evergreen in warmer winter climates. It grows up to 16 inches tall and looks best at the front of borders. Wallflowers provide a reliable source of nectar to pollinators, making them a top choice for wildlife gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Western_Vervain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-western-vervain\"><a><\/a>Western Vervain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Verbena-lasiostachys.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of two bushy, light purple flower clusters growing on the top of a fuzzy green stem.\" class=\"wp-image-4421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Verbena-lasiostachys.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Verbena-lasiostachys-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Verbena-lasiostachys-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Verbena-lasiostachys-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Verbena-lasiostachys-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Verbena-lasiostachys-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Verbena-lasiostachys-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Western Vervain enjoys full sun and can tolerate most weather conditions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Verbena lasiostachys                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            4 &#8211; 10                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a sprawling perennial that is prized for its long blooming season. The plant produces blue to purple flower spikes that sit on top of 3-foot-tall stems. The blooms open from the bottom up, providing a long summer show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Western Vervain is native to western North America. In moist and good conditions it can be a vigorous spreader, so be sure to keep it in check. It can tolerate many conditions but likes moist, well-drained soils the most. It also attracts birds, butterflies, and bees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Yarrow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-yarrow\"><a><\/a>Yarrow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Achillea-millefolium-7.jpg\" alt=\"Two white flowers made up of tiny white flowers clustered together in a mound on the top of a skinny tall, green stem.\" class=\"wp-image-4420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Achillea-millefolium-7.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Achillea-millefolium-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Achillea-millefolium-7-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Achillea-millefolium-7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Achillea-millefolium-7-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Achillea-millefolium-7-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Achillea-millefolium-7-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These perennials grow to be around 3 feet tall and come in many different colors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Achillea millefolium                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Perennial                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            4 \u2013 9                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>Yarrow is prized for its long blooming time from summer to fall, still going when many other plants have faded. They can grow up to 3 feet tall, and the long stems carry a cluster of flowers that are usually pink, red, cream, white, and yellow in color. They look great in borders and containers and are fragrant too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Achillea is relatively free from pests and disease. They require low to average water and need well-drained soils to thrive. They are also prized as cut flowers, in both bouquets and dried arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Zinnia\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zinnia\"><a><\/a>Zinnia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy-botanicalinterestscom.epicgardening.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Zinnia-elegans.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a orange round shaped flower that has layers and layers of long, oval shaped petals that fade from yellow in the center row to a dark orange in the back row.\" class=\"wp-image-4419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Zinnia-elegans.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Zinnia-elegans-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Zinnia-elegans-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Zinnia-elegans-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Zinnia-elegans-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Zinnia-elegans-920x518.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Zinnia-elegans-414x233.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zinnias come in a variety of different colors are sizes and thrive in full sun.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"quick-look\">\n    <tbody>\n                                                                        <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/botanical-name.svg\" alt=\"botanical-name\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            botanical name                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Zinnia elegans                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/plant-type.svg\" alt=\"plant-type\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            plant type                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Annual                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/sun-requirements.svg\" alt=\"sun-requirements\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            sun requirements                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Full sun                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                            <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/hardiness-zones.svg\" alt=\"hardiness-zones\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            hardiness zones                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            2 &#8211; 11                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"quick-look__media\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/botanical-interests\/dist\/img\/icons\/soil-needs.svg\" alt=\"soil-needs\">\n                    <\/th>\n                    <td class=\"quick-look__description\">\n                        <strong class=\"quick-look__heading\">\n                            soil needs                        <\/strong>\n                        <span class=\"quick-look__text\">\n                            Acid, Alkaline, Neutral                        <\/span>\n                    <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                                                                                    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>Zinnias are often described as one of the most rewarding summer plants thanks to their dramatic shape ranges, punchy color choices, and heights. Meaning that there is a Zinnia for every gardener and their needs. They come in all possible colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zinnias are relatively easy to care for and they love full sun. They like evenly moist, well-drained, humusy soil to produce the best blooms. They typically grow between 1 and 3 feet tall. Don\u2019t be tempted to plant as many as possible, as these flowers need air circulation to keep them disease free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Wrap_Up\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wrap-up\">Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have thought that designing your garden to <strong>achieve long-lasting blooms<\/strong> seemed like a difficult task. But hopefully, after reading this article we have made your choice a little easier. From <strong>spring through to fall<\/strong>, and sometimes winter, there is a flower for every moment of the year. And with the choices above, you can achieve bright colors all year round.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Designing your garden can be a tricky task. Trying to achieve landscape balance, finding flowers that partner well, and where to put them. Plus, most of us gardeners want to enjoy beautiful colors all season long. 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