10 Perennial Cut Flowers: Plant Once For An Endless Harvest
Perennial cut flowers are the key to an easy and drama-free garden. Perennials cut flowers also take less time to care for and are hardy. All of these flowers come in a variety of colors so pick colors that you think will go well together. For example, do you want bright showy colors, or cool blues, whites, and purples? Or would you like all white or dark colors? The sky’s the limit with these flowers!
1. Yarrow
Fern-like foliage, clusters of tiny flowers; drought-tolerant and attracts pollinators.
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer to early fall
Colors: White, yellow, pink, red
2. Echinacea
Daisy-like flowers with raised yellow centers; great for pollinators and medicinal uses.
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer to fall
Colors: Purple, pink, white, orange
3. Scabiosa
Round, lacy-like blooms; loved by butterflies.
Type: Perennial or annual (depending on variety)
Bloom Time: Spring to frost
Colors: Blue, lavender, white, pink
4. Feverfew
Small daisy-like flowers; used traditionally for medicinal purposes. Also make beautiful cut flowers.
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Colors: White petals with yellow centers
5. Brown-Eyed Susan
Small Sunflower look; attracts bees and butterflies.
Type: Biennial or short-lived perennial
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Colors: Yellow petals with dark brown centers
6. Peony
Large, fragrant blooms; long-lived and deer-resistant.
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Colors: White, pink, red, yellow
7. Anemone
Delicate, poppy-like flowers; likes partial shade.
Type: Perennial (spring or fall blooming varieties)
Bloom Time: Spring or fall
Colors: White, pink, purple, blue, red
8. Veronica
Spiky flower clusters; tidy and good for borders.
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Late spring to summer
Colors: Blue, purple, pink, white
9. Lavender
Aromatic foliage and flowers; attracts pollinators, drought-tolerant.
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Colors: Shades of purple and blue
10. Salvia
Spike flowers; very attractive to bees and hummingbirds.
Type: Perennial or annual (depending on species)
Bloom Time: Late spring to fall
Colors: Purple, blue, red, pink, white
I hope you enjoyed this list of perennial cut flowers. If you want to start a cut flower garden this year here is my step to step guide HERE
As always,
Grow flower to heal your soul,
Beth
