Peonies
Large, fragrant blooms and lush foliage make peonies one of the most anticipated flowers of the season. Their flowers range from soft pastels to vibrant pinks, reds, and whites.
The Stars of June in a Zone 5 Garden
15 Perennials That Steal the Show from Early Summer Through the End of June
June is one of the most rewarding months in the garden. Spring blooms are reaching their peak, summer flowers are beginning to emerge, and everywhere you look there is something putting on a show.
One of the things that makes June so special is how quickly the garden changes. A flower that dominates the landscape in early June may be giving way to something entirely different just a few weeks later.
Here are some of the stars lighting up Zone 5 gardens throughout the month.
Early June
Alliums
These globe-shaped blooms float above the garden like purple fireworks. Pollinators love them, and deer generally leave them alone.
Catmint (Nepeta)
Catmint provides clouds of lavender-blue flowers that bloom for weeks. It's drought tolerant, pollinator friendly, and one of the easiest perennials to grow.
Salvia
Salvia adds upright spikes of color while attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Many varieties will rebloom with a light trimming.
Baptisia (False Indigo)
This native-inspired perennial offers tall spikes of blue, purple, yellow, or white flowers and develops into a beautiful shrub-like plant over time.
Mid-June
Roses
June is when many roses hit their stride. Modern shrub roses provide repeat blooms, fragrance, and exceptional garden performance.
Foxglove
Tall flower spikes add vertical interest and cottage garden charm. Foxglove flowers are favorites of bees and hummingbirds.
Hardy Geranium
Not to be confused with annual geraniums, these long-lived perennials produce masses of blooms and make excellent groundcovers.
Coral Bells (Heuchera)
While often grown for their colorful foliage, coral bells also produce delicate flower spikes that attract pollinators.
Dianthus
Known for their spicy fragrance and colorful blooms, dianthus plants offer long-lasting flowers and tidy evergreen foliage.
Late June
Coneflowers (Echinacea)
A pollinator favorite and a summer garden staple. Coneflowers provide months of blooms and valuable food for bees, butterflies, and birds.
Daylilies
Reliable, adaptable, and available in nearly every color imaginable, daylilies thrive in a wide range of garden conditions.
Yarrow (Achillea)
Flat-topped flower clusters attract beneficial insects while adding texture and drought tolerance to the landscape.
Coreopsis
Often called tickseed, coreopsis produces cheerful yellow, gold, or bi-colored blooms that brighten the garden for weeks.
Lavender
Fragrant foliage, beautiful flowers, and outstanding pollinator value make lavender one of the most beloved plants in the summer garden.
Enjoy the Show
One of the best parts of gardening is watching the seasons unfold. June reminds us that gardens are never static. As one plant finishes blooming, another takes center stage.
Take a walk through your garden this month. Notice what's blooming today, because a few weeks from now the garden will look completely different.
If you're looking to add more color, support pollinators, or extend bloom time throughout the season, stop in and see us. We'd be happy to help you select perennials that keep your garden looking beautiful from spring through fall.
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