These super-easy perennials require nothing special in the way of soil and a minimum of maintenance. The blooms are available in a multitude of colors and heights; each flower lasts only a day but each stalk produces several blooms. Most varieties flower for a three-week period; combine early-, mid- and late-season varieties to have color from early summer to fall. 'Stella D'Oro' repeat blooms. Divide every three to four years. USDA Zones: 3 to 10 (Pictured: 'Stella d'Oro')
Yarrow
This tough summer-blooming perennial performs best in average to poor soil and likes things on the dry side. In fact, give it too much moisture or a soil too rich, and the foliage flops. Varieties come in bright yellow, white, orange, red, pink and coral. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 10
This tough summer-blooming perennial performs best in average to poor soil and likes things on the dry side. In fact, give it too much moisture or a soil too rich, and the foliage flops. Varieties come in bright yellow, white, orange, red, pink and coral. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 10
Shasta daisy
Its large, cheery flowers and troublefree foliage make Shasta daisy a natural addition to a sunny garden (also great for a moon garden). This clump-forming, perennial blooms from early summer to fall on 2-1/2-foot-tall stems. Provide support to keep the taller types from falling over. Tolerates a wide range of soils; provide consistent moisture. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 (Pictured: 'Becky')
Its large, cheery flowers and troublefree foliage make Shasta daisy a natural addition to a sunny garden (also great for a moon garden). This clump-forming, perennial blooms from early summer to fall on 2-1/2-foot-tall stems. Provide support to keep the taller types from falling over. Tolerates a wide range of soils; provide consistent moisture. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 (Pictured: 'Becky')
Blanket flower
An excellent choice for the novice gardener, blanket flower is easy to grow and drought tolerant. Vibrant blooms come in red, yellow, orange or a combination of the three. Plant the flowers in masses for brilliant color from late spring to fall; deadhead to prolong bloom. These daisy-like flowers attract butterflies, bees and birds and are deer-resistant. Reseeds freely. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 11 (Pictured: 'Arizona Sun')
An excellent choice for the novice gardener, blanket flower is easy to grow and drought tolerant. Vibrant blooms come in red, yellow, orange or a combination of the three. Plant the flowers in masses for brilliant color from late spring to fall; deadhead to prolong bloom. These daisy-like flowers attract butterflies, bees and birds and are deer-resistant. Reseeds freely. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 11 (Pictured: 'Arizona Sun')
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