7 Colorful Perennials to Plant Once That Bloom Year After Year

Echinacea (Coneflower): Available in shades of purple, pink, white, yellow, and orange, Echinacea blooms from summer to early fall.

Daylily (Hemerocallis): Daylilies come in a wide range of colors including yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, and bi-colors. They bloom from late spring to summer.

Peony (Paeonia): Peonies offer shades of pink, red, white, and yellow, blooming from late spring to early summer.

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia): These flowers have bright yellow petals with dark brown centers and bloom from summer to fall.

Salvia (Salvia nemorosa): Salvia typically comes in blue, purple, or pink and blooms from late spring to early fall. These aromatic flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Salvias are drought-tolerant and perform best in full sun.

Coreopsis (Tickseed): Coreopsis displays bright yellow, orange, pink, and red colors, blooming from early summer to fall. Known for its long blooming period and vibrant colors.

Bee Balm (Monarda): Bee Balm features red, pink, purple, and white blooms in the summer. It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its lovely fragrance and can thrive in full sun to partial shade.