5 Perennials That Bloom All Summer With Almost No Work

Coreopsis (tickseed) It blooms from late spring to frost. Cut it back once in midsummer for a second wave. Full sun, any soil, no fertilizer needed.

Salvia (perennial sage) Those purple spikes attract bees and butterflies. Deadheading is optional—it still blooms. Give it sun and well-drained soil.

Echinacea (coneflower) Blooms for months and handles drought. The seed heads feed birds in winter, giving you value across seasons.

Black-eyed Susan Yellow petals with dark centers bloom nonstop from July to October. It spreads a little, but that is fine. Cut off spent flowers if you want.

Russian sage It thrives in poor soil and full sun. The airy blue flowers last from midsummer to fall with zero deadheading needed.