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PERENNIAL
FOR SUMMER
-Ken Lain | The Mountain Gardener
CAN I STILL PLANT PERENNIALS IN JUNE? WHAT IS THE LONGEST BLOOMING PERENNIAL?
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WHAT FLOWERS BLOOM ALL SUMMER AND COME BACK EVERY YEAR?
here are two types of flowers, perennials, and annuals. Annuals bloom non-stop the entire season we spend outdoors, then fade in the winter cold. Perennials usually have a shorter bloom cycle but come back year after year for decades of garden enjoyment. June is when you will find the most variety of perennial flowers at Watters Garden Center, but here are my favorites for the best show through the summer heat.
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SAUCER COREOPSIS
This orange perennial is a desirable substitute for annual marigolds; it’s the same color and similar shape. Perfect for “wannabe” gardeners with black thumbs because it is tough as nails and reseeds for a natural wildflower look.
