Grayson West
We prepare to clean our homes right before spring starts but don’t forget to add some flora to welcome the season. The 15 perennials we have rounded up are perfect for enhancing your apartment with vibrant window boxes, whether you are designing a new backyard or simply improving your apartment’s landscaping.
Hellebore
Hellebores, known for their beauty, are among the first perennials to grace the garden from spring through fall. Their enchanting bowl—or saucer-shaped florets have a delicate charm, with pink, yellow, or maroon patterns on a white canvas. Thriving in cold climates and deterring deer, they thrive best in lightly shaded areas.
Virginia Bluebells
Growing these would be a perfect idea if you want your backyard to be filled with a vibrant sea of bell-like blue blossoms. While their buds may fade after their showy display, strategic placement alongside other evergreens ensures a seamless transition of shades throughout the season.
Viola
These variants of the pansies produce abundant clusters of petite, enduring blossoms that remain through fall, given optimal conditions. Available in a spectrum of hues such as white, blue, purple, and yellow, violas inject lively color into your yard or window boxes. Notably, they aren’t just ornamental but also edible
Peony
They are known to live for many years, blooming happily with minimal fuss. For best results, ensure they have lots of sunlight and room to spread out, as they dislike being disturbed and overcrowded. And those ants you spot are just after a sweet sip of nectar.
Nepeta
Also known as catmint, these shrubs are a gem that keeps your ground lively with their attractive gray-green foliage. Give one a trim after its buds fade, and you’ll likely see another lot pop up. Interestingly, they can handle hot weather and even withstand drought.
Iris
Gardeners love irises because they reliably bloom during Maytime and flourish in harsh conditions, even when it’s hot and dry. Depending on the type, irises can last five to twenty years. When cultivating them, remember not to bury the stalk too deep.
Baptisia
False indigo, or baptisia, is a prairie flora with towering spikes of colorful wreaths and pretty blue-green leaves. Butterflies love laying eggs on them, making them perfect for butterfly gardens. Their bushy shape makes them ideal on the sides. Additionally, they look fantastic in bouquets.
Perennial Geranium
Overall, hardy geraniums thrive in soil that drains well and is moderately rich. They’re flexible about sunlight and happy in full sun or partial shade, but they don’t like being too wet—too much moisture can lead to mildew trouble. These geraniums are a hit with pollinators like bees and hoverflies.
Black-Eyed Susan
Add a splash of sunshine to your ground with these cheerful yellow flowers, blooming from mid-summer to fall. The foliage grows low and compact, while the flowerets stand high. While some last for years, others are biennials or annuals. Plus, they self-seed, giving you more plants without extra effort.
Coreopsis
Coreopsis is super versatile and fits right into any setting. You’ll find coreopsis in several varieties, especially those that return each year or bloom for just one season. They’re low-key plantations and look incredible next to ornamental grasses.
Echinacea
These will enhance the yard’s overall appearance and have several health benefits. This herb has a compound that acts as an antioxidant. Some researchers suggest that echinacea is beneficial for boosting our immune system.
Phlox
Phlox can reach over 5 feet and has a sturdy stem with big, flat heads ranging from reddish-purple to white. It loves moist, fertile soil. Its other variant is slightly shorter, about 1.5 feet in height, and has reddish-purple flowerets.
Russian Sage
Get both color and texture with Russian sage! Its delicate lavender or blue wreaths sit atop silvery leaves and stick around for weeks. Sow them close together for a burst of intense hues and to keep them from toppling over—these tall guys tend to lean if they aren’t tightly packed.
Daylily
Daylilies might be the answer if your soil gives you a hard time. They keep spreading year after year. Even though each flower only sticks around for a day (hence the name!), they put on quite a show. Just plant them so they can soak up plenty of sun.
Asters
Asters’ star-shaped florets steal the show as the final act in the long-lasting shrub lineup. You’ll usually find them in deep purples and lovely lavenders, but there are also white and pink types. Some asters can grow as tall as 6 feet, but smaller versions are great for pots or window crates.
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