Keep the party going all summer by planting flowers that bloom throughout the season. Check out the some of our favorites and their bloom times. We've also created a handy downloadable blooming calendar. Please note that not all the items on the blooming calendar may be available. Please call us to check availability.
Wallflower
March-July
Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve'(Wallflower - Purple)
Long racemes of purple flowers bloom spring through summer. Grey-green foliage.
Evergreen
Exposure Full sun
Color Blue / Purple
Height 25in - 36in
Habit Mound
Water Let dry between waterings
Hardiness Zone 6
Category Perennials
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
March-July
Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve'(Wallflower - Purple)
Long racemes of purple flowers bloom spring through summer. Grey-green foliage.
Evergreen
Exposure Full sun
Color Blue / Purple
Height 25in - 36in
Habit Mound
Water Let dry between waterings
Hardiness Zone 6
Category Perennials
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
Blanket Flower
April-September
Gaillardia grand. 'Goblin'(Dwarf Blanket Flower - Red w/ Yellow)
Red with yellow tipped petals bloom all summer on this compact dwarf variety. Great for cut bouquets. Plant in well-draining soil.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Red
Height 13in - 24in
Habit Mound
Water Let dry between waterings
Category Perennials
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
April-September
Gaillardia grand. 'Goblin'(Dwarf Blanket Flower - Red w/ Yellow)
Red with yellow tipped petals bloom all summer on this compact dwarf variety. Great for cut bouquets. Plant in well-draining soil.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Red
Height 13in - 24in
Habit Mound
Water Let dry between waterings
Category Perennials
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
Geranium (Pelargonium)
April-October
Zonal Geranium
Vibrant flowers bloom from spring to fall. A cheerful addition to any container, basket, window box, or seasonal flowerbed.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Orange
Height 13in - 24in
Habit Mound
Water Let dry between waterings
Category Annuals
Plant descriptions: T&L
April-October
Zonal Geranium
Vibrant flowers bloom from spring to fall. A cheerful addition to any container, basket, window box, or seasonal flowerbed.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Orange
Height 13in - 24in
Habit Mound
Water Let dry between waterings
Category Annuals
Plant descriptions: T&L
Pinks (Dianthus)
April-October
Dianthus
Extremely versatile for rock gardens, border fronts, garden edging, or containers. Blooms in spring with repeat in summer and fall.
Evergreen
Exposure Full sun
Height 6in - 12in
Habit Mound
Water Let dry between waterings
Category Perennials
Plant descriptions: T&L
April-October
Dianthus
Extremely versatile for rock gardens, border fronts, garden edging, or containers. Blooms in spring with repeat in summer and fall.
Evergreen
Exposure Full sun
Height 6in - 12in
Habit Mound
Water Let dry between waterings
Category Perennials
Plant descriptions: T&L
Snapdragons
April-October
Antirrhinum (Snapdragon)
Exposure Sun, Part Shade
Water Moderate
Category Tender Perennial or Annual
April-October
Antirrhinum (Snapdragon)
Exposure Sun, Part Shade
Water Moderate
Category Tender Perennial or Annual
Bellflower
May-August
Campanula posch. 'Blue Waterfall'(Serbian Bellflower)
Masses of blue-purple flowers throughout summer, prune often to encourage more blooms.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Blue / Purple
Height 6in - 12in
Habit Spreading
Spacing 18-24in
Water Keep soil evenly moist
Category Perennials
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
May-August
Campanula posch. 'Blue Waterfall'(Serbian Bellflower)
Masses of blue-purple flowers throughout summer, prune often to encourage more blooms.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Blue / Purple
Height 6in - 12in
Habit Spreading
Spacing 18-24in
Water Keep soil evenly moist
Category Perennials
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
Hydrangea
May-late August
Hydrangea m. (Mophead Hydrangea)
Compact habit with sturdy stems to support big blooms from early summer to early fall. Prefers morning sun, and afternoon shade.
Deciduous
Exposure Part sun
Color Blue / Purple
Height 25in - 36in
Habit Bushy
Water Keep soil evenly moist
Category Shrubs/Trees
Plant descriptions: T&L
May-late August
Hydrangea m. (Mophead Hydrangea)
Compact habit with sturdy stems to support big blooms from early summer to early fall. Prefers morning sun, and afternoon shade.
Deciduous
Exposure Part sun
Color Blue / Purple
Height 25in - 36in
Habit Bushy
Water Keep soil evenly moist
Category Shrubs/Trees
Plant descriptions: T&L
Cranesbill
May-September
Geranium 'Rozanne'(Cranesbill - Blue)
Excellent for long season display. Great towards the front of borders or in masses. Full sun.
Herbaceous
Exposure Part sun
Color Blue / Purple
Height 13in - 24in
Habit Mound
Water Keep soil evenly moist
Category Perennials
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
May-September
Geranium 'Rozanne'(Cranesbill - Blue)
Excellent for long season display. Great towards the front of borders or in masses. Full sun.
Herbaceous
Exposure Part sun
Color Blue / Purple
Height 13in - 24in
Habit Mound
Water Keep soil evenly moist
Category Perennials
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
Garden Sage
May-September
Salvia s. (Ornamental Garden Sage)
Tall columns of self-cleaning flowers in red, pink or purple that rise above the foliage to create a lush, colorful look. Loved by hummingbirds. Use for seasonal color in the garden or in containers.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Height 13in - 24in
Habit Upright
Water Let dry between waterings
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
May-September
Salvia s. (Ornamental Garden Sage)
Tall columns of self-cleaning flowers in red, pink or purple that rise above the foliage to create a lush, colorful look. Loved by hummingbirds. Use for seasonal color in the garden or in containers.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Height 13in - 24in
Habit Upright
Water Let dry between waterings
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
Dwarf Daylily
May-September
Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'(Daylily - Yellow)
Bright yellow flowers in early summer, vigorous, free-flowering. Full sun.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Yellow
Height 6in - 12in
Habit Upright
Spacing 18-24in
Water Let dry between waterings
Category Perennials
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
May-September
Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'(Daylily - Yellow)
Bright yellow flowers in early summer, vigorous, free-flowering. Full sun.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Yellow
Height 6in - 12in
Habit Upright
Spacing 18-24in
Water Let dry between waterings
Category Perennials
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
Wandflower (Gaura)
May-September
Gaura 'Passionate Rainbow'(Wand Flower)
Pink flowers. Foliage is edged in white and new growth emerges pink.
Evergreen
Exposure Full sun
Color Pink
Height 25in - 36in
Habit Bushy
Water Let dry between waterings
Category Perennials
Sub Category Drought Tolerant, Container Plants
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
May-September
Gaura 'Passionate Rainbow'(Wand Flower)
Pink flowers. Foliage is edged in white and new growth emerges pink.
Evergreen
Exposure Full sun
Color Pink
Height 25in - 36in
Habit Bushy
Water Let dry between waterings
Category Perennials
Sub Category Drought Tolerant, Container Plants
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
Tuberous Begonia
May-October
Begonia 'Non-Stop’ (Tuberous Begonia)
Double flowers on dark foliage with contrasting veining.
Herbaceous
Exposure Part sun
Colors Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Height 6in - 12in
Habit Mound
Water Keep soil evenly moist
Category Annuals
Plant descriptions: T&L
May-October
Begonia 'Non-Stop’ (Tuberous Begonia)
Double flowers on dark foliage with contrasting veining.
Herbaceous
Exposure Part sun
Colors Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Height 6in - 12in
Habit Mound
Water Keep soil evenly moist
Category Annuals
Plant descriptions: T&L
Pincushion Flower
May-September
Scabiosa columbaria 'Blue Note' (Dwarf Pincushion Flower)
Large flowering and floriferous bloomer produces clear blue button flowers that are great cut. Full sun and well drained soil.
Deciduous
Exposure Full sun
Color Blue / Purple
Height 13in - 24in
Habit Mound
Water Keep soil evenly moist
Category Perennials
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
May-September
Scabiosa columbaria 'Blue Note' (Dwarf Pincushion Flower)
Large flowering and floriferous bloomer produces clear blue button flowers that are great cut. Full sun and well drained soil.
Deciduous
Exposure Full sun
Color Blue / Purple
Height 13in - 24in
Habit Mound
Water Keep soil evenly moist
Category Perennials
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
Lobelia
May-October
Lobelia (trailing & upright)
Annual with nice mounding habit that works well in containers or the landscape. Good heat tolerance.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Blue, purples, blue/purple, white, pink
Height 6in - 12in
Habit Mound
Water Keep soil evenly moist
Plant descriptions: T&L
May-October
Lobelia (trailing & upright)
Annual with nice mounding habit that works well in containers or the landscape. Good heat tolerance.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Blue, purples, blue/purple, white, pink
Height 6in - 12in
Habit Mound
Water Keep soil evenly moist
Plant descriptions: T&L
Million Bells
May-October
Calibrachoa (Million Bells)
Flowers start one color and continuously change throughout the season as they react to light. Superb in containers and hanging baskets.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Multi Color
Height 6in - 12in
Habit Mound
Water Let dry between waterings
Category Annuals
Plant descriptions: T&L
May-October
Calibrachoa (Million Bells)
Flowers start one color and continuously change throughout the season as they react to light. Superb in containers and hanging baskets.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Multi Color
Height 6in - 12in
Habit Mound
Water Let dry between waterings
Category Annuals
Plant descriptions: T&L
Petunias
May-October
Petunias
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Multi
Water Keep soil evenly moist
Annual
Plant descriptions: T&L
May-October
Petunias
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Multi
Water Keep soil evenly moist
Annual
Plant descriptions: T&L
Yarrow
June-August
Achillea m.
Stunning silver-grey fern like foliage with clusters of colorful blooms that look like they’re floating on top. Drought tolerant once established. Excellent cut flowers.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Yellow, pink, red
Height 13in - 24in
Habit Upright
Water Let dry between waterings
Category Perennials
Sub Category Native,Drought Tolerant
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
June-August
Achillea m.
Stunning silver-grey fern like foliage with clusters of colorful blooms that look like they’re floating on top. Drought tolerant once established. Excellent cut flowers.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Yellow, pink, red
Height 13in - 24in
Habit Upright
Water Let dry between waterings
Category Perennials
Sub Category Native,Drought Tolerant
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
Bee Balm
June-August
Monarda 'Jacob Kline'(Bee Balm)
Large deep red flowers blooming all summer will draw in the hummingbirds and butterflies. Full sun moist soil. Mildew resistant variety.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Red
Height 3ft - 5ft
Habit Upright
Water Keep soil evenly moist
Category Perennials
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
June-August
Monarda 'Jacob Kline'(Bee Balm)
Large deep red flowers blooming all summer will draw in the hummingbirds and butterflies. Full sun moist soil. Mildew resistant variety.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Red
Height 3ft - 5ft
Habit Upright
Water Keep soil evenly moist
Category Perennials
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
Sea Holly
June-August
Eryngium zabelii 'Big Blue'(Sea Holly)
A terrific selection of Sea Holly, producing especially large heads of steel-blue prickly flowers over a mound of silvery leaves that add texture to the sunny border.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Blue / Purple
Height 13in - 24in
Habit Upright
Water Low water requirement
Category Perennials
Sub Category Drought Tolerant
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
June-August
Eryngium zabelii 'Big Blue'(Sea Holly)
A terrific selection of Sea Holly, producing especially large heads of steel-blue prickly flowers over a mound of silvery leaves that add texture to the sunny border.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Blue / Purple
Height 13in - 24in
Habit Upright
Water Low water requirement
Category Perennials
Sub Category Drought Tolerant
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
Sweet Alyssum
June-September
Alyssum (Sweet Alyssum)
Clusters of white, pink or purple flowers cover this annual all summer long.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color White, pink, purple
Height 6in - 12in
Habit Mound
Water Keep soil evenly moist
Category Annuals
Plant descriptions: T&L
June-September
Alyssum (Sweet Alyssum)
Clusters of white, pink or purple flowers cover this annual all summer long.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color White, pink, purple
Height 6in - 12in
Habit Mound
Water Keep soil evenly moist
Category Annuals
Plant descriptions: T&L
Coneflowers (Echinacea)
June-September
Echinacea (Coneflower)
Upright coneflower produces bountiful flowers that are long-lasting from early summer to frost.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color White
Height 13in - 24in
Habit Upright
Water Let dry between waterings
Category Perennials
Plant descriptions: T&L
June-September
Echinacea (Coneflower)
Upright coneflower produces bountiful flowers that are long-lasting from early summer to frost.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color White
Height 13in - 24in
Habit Upright
Water Let dry between waterings
Category Perennials
Plant descriptions: T&L
Black Eyed Susan vine
June-September
Thunbergia (Black Eyed Susan Vine)
Twining vine for containers or trellises. Fast growing vine requires full sun and warm nights.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Yellow
Height 8ft +
Habit Climber
Water Keep soil evenly moist
Category Annuals
Plant descriptions: T&L
June-September
Thunbergia (Black Eyed Susan Vine)
Twining vine for containers or trellises. Fast growing vine requires full sun and warm nights.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Yellow
Height 8ft +
Habit Climber
Water Keep soil evenly moist
Category Annuals
Plant descriptions: T&L
Tickseed
June-September
June-September
Hummingbird Mint
June-September
Agastache (Hummingbird Mint)
Flower spikes saturated with color provide a wild and untamed appearance to the garden. Licorice scented foliage. Magnet for hummingbirds.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Blue / Purple, Lavender, yellow, pink, orange, red
Height 25in - 36in
Habit Upright
Water Let dry between waterings
Category Perennials. Drought tolerant.
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
June-September
Agastache (Hummingbird Mint)
Flower spikes saturated with color provide a wild and untamed appearance to the garden. Licorice scented foliage. Magnet for hummingbirds.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Blue / Purple, Lavender, yellow, pink, orange, red
Height 25in - 36in
Habit Upright
Water Let dry between waterings
Category Perennials. Drought tolerant.
Deer resistant
Plant descriptions: T&L
Beard Tongue
June-September
Penstemon (Beardtongue)
Showy and numerous flower spikes with a very long bloom time.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Pink
Height 13in - 24in
Habit Upright
Water Let dry between waterings
Category Perennials
Deer resistant. Drought Tolerant.
Plant descriptions: T&L
June-September
Penstemon (Beardtongue)
Showy and numerous flower spikes with a very long bloom time.
Herbaceous
Exposure Full sun
Color Pink
Height 13in - 24in
Habit Upright
Water Let dry between waterings
Category Perennials
Deer resistant. Drought Tolerant.
Plant descriptions: T&L