11. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Yarrow is a hardy perennial that produces clusters of small, flat-topped flowers in various colors. It’s known for its long bloom time and ability to rebloom after deadheading.
- Bloom Season: Summer to fall.
- Care Tips: Plant in full sun and well-draining soil.
Popular Varieties: ‘Moonshine’, ‘Paprika’, and ‘Red Velvet’.
12. Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spp.)
Bleeding heart is a shade-loving perennial with heart-shaped flowers that bloom in spring. With proper care and moisture, some varieties will rebloom in fall.
- Bloom Season: Spring and fall.
- Care Tips: Plant in partial to full shade and moist, well-draining soil.
Popular Varieties: ‘Luxuriant’, ‘King of Hearts’, and ‘Valentine’.
13. Veronica (Veronica spp.)
Veronica, also known as speedwell, produces spiky flowers in shades of blue, pink, or white. It can bloom repeatedly from early summer through fall if regularly deadheaded.
- Bloom Season: Early summer to fall.
- Care Tips: Plant in full sun and well-draining soil.
Popular Varieties: ‘Royal Candles’, ‘Sunny Border Blue’, and ‘Red Fox’.
14. Japanese Anemone (Anemone hupehensis)
Japanese anemones bloom in late summer and can rebloom in fall, adding delicate white, pink, or purple flowers to your garden.
- Bloom Season: Late summer and fall.
- Care Tips: Plant in partial shade and moist, well-draining soil.
Popular Varieties: ‘Honorine Jobert’, ‘Pamina’, and ‘September Charm’.
15. Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens)
Candytuft is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with clusters of white flowers that bloom in spring and can rebloom in fall with proper pruning.
- Bloom Season: Spring and fall.
- Care Tips: Plant in full sun and well-draining soil.
Popular Varieties: ‘Snowflake’, ‘Purity’, and ‘Little Gem’.
16. Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
Lavender is a fragrant perennial that blooms in early summer and can rebloom in late summer or early fall if pruned after its first bloom.
- Bloom Season: Early summer and late summer.
- Care Tips: Plant in full sun and well-draining, slightly alkaline soil.
Popular Varieties: ‘Munstead’, ‘Hidcote’, and ‘Grosso’.
17. Delphinium (Delphinium spp.)
Delphiniums produce tall spikes of flowers in various shades. While they bloom in early summer, many varieties will rebloom in fall if deadheaded.
- Bloom Season: Early summer and fall.
- Care Tips: Plant in full sun to partial shade and rich, well-draining soil.
Popular Varieties: ‘Pacific Giants’, ‘Magic Fountains’, and ‘Guardian Blue’.
18. Coral Bells (Heuchera spp.)
Coral bells produce small, bell-shaped flowers on tall stems. Some varieties rebloom in late summer or early fall after the initial spring bloom.
- Bloom Season: Spring and fall.
- Care Tips: Plant in partial shade and well-draining soil.
Popular Varieties: ‘Palace Purple’, ‘Caramel’, and ‘Green Spice’.
19. Lupine (Lupinus spp.)
Lupines bloom in early summer but can produce a second flush of flowers in late summer or early fall with deadheading.
- Bloom Season: Early summer and late summer.
- Care Tips: Plant in full sun and well-draining soil.
Popular Varieties: ‘Gallery Series’, ‘Russell Hybrid’, and ‘Minarette Mix’.
20. Clematis (Clematis spp.)
Clematis is a vining perennial that can bloom multiple times a year, depending on the variety. Some bloom in spring, summer, and fall, providing a long-lasting display of colorful flowers.
- Bloom Season: Spring, summer, and fall.
- Care Tips: Plant in full sun with the base shaded and moist, well-draining soil.
Popular Varieties: ‘Jackmanii’, ‘Sweet Autumn’, and ‘Nelly Moser’.
With these 20 perennials that bloom multiple times a year, you can enjoy continuous color and beauty in your garden from early spring until the first frost.
