Perennials are a great addition to every garden, but some bloom for longer than others. Here is a list of some of our favorite long blooming perennials that you can find at Longfellow’s.

bee balm

blooms for about 8 weeks from summer to early fall

Bee Balm is a vibrant perennial that brightens any garden with its unique, firework like blooms in shades of red, pink, purple, or white. Known for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and is great for mass planting.

Bellflower

blooms early summer to late summer

Bellflowers are a perennial showstopper with unique, balloon-like buds that open into star-shaped blooms. Growing in a compact mound, this hardy plant prefers full sun to partial shade, is low-maintenance and a butterfly magnet! Bellflowers are great for mass planting, rock gardens, and border gardens.

Catmint

Blooms late spring to early fall. Deadhead blooms after they’ve gone by to encourage additional flowering.

Catmint is a versatile and hardy perennial that has mounds of silvery-green foliage and spikes of indigo blue flowers. Loved for its long blooming season and drought tolerance, this plant thrives in sunny spots and attracts pollinators while being deer resistant. Catmint is great for mass planting, and borders.

coneflower

blooms late spring to early fall

Echinacea (Coneflower) is a vibrant perennial known for its large, daisy-like blooms that come in a wide variety of colors with distinct cone-shaped centers. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, they’re drought-tolerant and attract bees, butterflies, and birds. With its long-lasting flowers and hardy nature these are a perfect low-maintenance favorite. 

lavender

blooms for around one month in mid-summer

Lavender is a lovely perennial known for its fragrant purple spikes and silvery-green foliage. Thriving in full sun, it’s both drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. Lavender’s soothing scent and beautiful blooms attract pollinators and are perfect for a peaceful, low-maintenance garden. 

russian sage

blooms mid-summer to fall

Russian Sage is a hardy perennial with spikes of lavender-blue flowers and silvery-green foliage. Thriving in full sun and drought-tolerant, it’s a perfect choice for low-maintenance landscapes. Resistant to deer and a magnet for pollinators, Russian Sage is perfect for general garden use or for cutting. 

shasta daisy

blooms mid-summer to early fall

Shasta Daisies are a timeless perennial that add a touch of brightness to any garden with their classic white petals and yellow eyes. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, they are a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant. Loved by pollinators, Shasta daisies make the perfect addition to any garden and are excellent for cutting. 

veronica

Blooms early summer until first frost. Deadhead blooms after they’ve gone by to encourage additional flowering. 

Veronica is a perennial favorite that adds a burst of color to any garden. With its tall spires of vivid blue, purple, pink or white flowers, Veronica creates a striking vertical interest in any garden. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, attracts pollinators and is resistant to deer. Veronica is great for planting in containers, rock gardens or borders. 

yarrow

Blooms early summer until first frost.

Yarrow is a tough and versatile perennial known for its clusters of flat-topped blooms in shades of yellow, pink, red, and white. Thriving in full sun and drier garden locations, it’s drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and loved by pollinators. Yarrow adds wonderful texture and color to borders and cut flower gardens!