Flowers that come back every year are called perennials. Perennials live for three or more growing seasons, growing back each year from roots that go dormant in winter, which makes them less work compared to annuals that complete their life cycle in one year. Some popular perennial flowers include:
- Bearded Iris : Striking blooms in various colors, prefers full sun and well-drained soil, blooms late spring to early summer
- Rudbeckia Hirta (Black-Eyed Susan) : Deep yellow petals with dark centers, long bloom period from early summer to winter, thrives in full sun
- Hydrangeas : Flowers vary in color based on soil pH, bloom from late spring through early fall, prefer partial sun
- Lavender : Fragrant blooms, deters pests, grows well in hot, dry climates, blooms late spring to early summer
- Tulips : Colorful spring blooms, easy to grow but may only return for a few years, planted as bulbs in fall
- Peonies : Large, fragrant flowers that can live for decades, bloom late spring to early summer
- Solidago (Goldenrod) : Golden-yellow spikes, blooms late summer to fall, grows quickly and can spread aggressively
These perennials establish strong root systems that allow them to return year after year, providing lasting beauty to gardens
. In contrast, annual flowers like marigolds, petunias, and zinnias bloom for one season and then die, needing replanting each year
