Perennials in the Northeast US have to face harsh winters and hot, humid summers. When choosing perennials for your landscape, you need to consider the temperatures throughout the year, and see what can survive the extremes of the weather. These 3 perennials are perfect for our region, and will last for years. The flowers last for many months, and the plants can survive New York’s winters.
New York Ironwood: This strong plant gets its name from it’s sturdy stems. The Ironwood plant blooms small clusters of purple flowers from late July until October. Butterflies love the nectar of this plant, and many will be attracted to the flowers. This flower grows best where it gets plenty of sun.
Garden Phlox: This low-maintenance flower is strong enough to handle the harsh winter, and comes in a large variety of different colors, growth size, and bloom times. The flowers bloom in small clusters, with colors ranging from bright pinks and white, to dark purples and deep reds. Phlox often attracts birds with it’s bright colors and sweet scent.
Yarrow: This tall flowering plant creates small pads of tiny flower clusters and is commonly used for framing trees and gardens. The flowers can be white, pink, yellow or gold. The flowers have a nice scent and is commonly used in homemade potpourri. Yarrow has been known for having medicinal uses and is an ingredient in many herbal remedies.
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