Best Perennials for Virginia

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Northern Virginia's climate requires specific perennials that can withstand hot summers and cold winters.  This story highlights the top choices for a beautiful, low-maintenance garden.

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Black-Eyed Susan

This low-maintenance perennial blooms from mid-summer to early fall with bright yellow flowers and dark centers. It's drought-tolerant and attracts pollinators.

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Butterfly Weed

Known for its bright orange flowers, Butterfly Weed attracts butterflies and blooms from mid-summer to early fall, thriving in sunny spots.

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Coneflower

This drought-tolerant plant has pink, purple, or white flowers with distinctive cone-shaped centers, blooming from mid-summer to early fall.

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Daylily

Daylilies come in various colors, bloom from late spring to mid-summer, and tolerate a range of conditions, making them easy to grow.

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Salvia

Featuring spikes of blue, purple, pink, or white flowers, Salvia blooms from late spring to mid-summer, is drought-tolerant, and attracts pollinators.

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Russian Sage

With silvery-gray foliage and lavender-blue flowers, Russian Sage blooms from mid-summer to early fall and is drought-tolerant.

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Catmint

This perennial has fragrant foliage and blue, lavender, or white flowers that bloom from late spring to early fall, requiring low maintenance.

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Coral Bells

Known for its colorful foliage in green, purple, and red, Coral Bells also produce spikes of pink or white flowers in early summer.

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Baptisia

Baptisia features spikes of blue, purple, or white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer, adding vibrant color to gardens.

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ENJOY

Ready to transform your garden? Learn more about these and other perennials perfect for Northern Virginia at Brandon Rushing Lawn & Landscaping.