8 Low Maintenance Perennials to Add to your Landscape

 

Want your flower garden to keep coming back year after year without a ton of extra work? Low-maintenance perennials are a great place to start! Perennials can be beautiful, cost-effective additions to your landscape, and there are plenty of varieties that perform well here in East Texas. If you’re new to gardening, they’re also a great way to gain a little experience.

 
 

Coral Bells (Heuchera)

 

 

A star in the landscape or in containers, Coral Bells come in an incredible variety of foliage colors. Depending on the variety, you’ll find shades ranging from deep purple and burgundy to red, lime green, caramel, and more.

While Coral Bells do produce delicate flowers on tall stems, the foliage is the real star of this plant. In our East Texas climate, they appreciate shade or filtered light, particularly protection from the hot afternoon sun.

 
 

Yarrow

 

 

If you’re a lover of feathery foliage, Yarrow is for you! This long-blooming perennial produces clusters of flowers in a variety of colors and is also attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.

Once established, Yarrow is relatively drought tolerant and prefers plenty of sun and well-drained soil. Its fine-textured foliage also provides a beautiful contrast when planted alongside other perennials.

 
 

Black-Eyed Susan

 

 

If you’re looking for cheerful color in your garden, Black-Eyed Susans are a classic choice! Their bright yellow, daisy-like blooms stand out in sunny perennial beds and attract plenty of pollinator activity.

Once established, they can tolerate periods of dry weather and are a great option for gardeners looking for something colorful without a lot of fuss.

 
 

Dianthus

 

 

Dianthus is the quintessential cottage-garden flower. Carnation-like blooms in shades of pink, red, and white appear above grass-like, blue-green foliage, and many varieties have wonderfully fragrant flowers.

Here in East Texas, Dianthus especially shines during our cooler seasons and can provide beautiful color from fall through spring, depending on the variety and weather.

 
 

Shasta Daisy

 

 

With bright white petals surrounding sunny yellow centers, Shasta Daisies are a classic addition to the perennial garden. Their flowers are beautiful both in the landscape and cut for arrangements indoors.

Deadheading spent flowers can encourage additional blooming and keeps the plant looking tidy throughout its growing season.

 
 

Salvia ‘May Night’

 

 

Looking for an upright, clump-forming perennial? Salvia ‘May Night’ produces spikes of deep violet-blue flowers above its foliage and is a beautiful addition to a sunny perennial bed.

It prefers plenty of sun and well-drained soil, and its colorful flower spikes are also attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

 
 

Coneflower

 

 

Coneflowers are a favorite for adding long-lasting summer color to the garden. Available in an ever-growing range of colors, these cheerful perennials are also favorites of butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.

Once established, Coneflowers handle heat and periods of drought well. Give them plenty of sunlight and good drainage, and deadhead spent flowers to keep plants looking their best—or leave some seed heads in place for birds to enjoy.

 
 

Hosta

 

 

If you’re looking for beautiful foliage for a shady part of your landscape, Hostas are hard to beat. Their broad leaves come in different shades of green, blue-green, gold, and variegated combinations, making them an easy way to add texture and contrast to a shade garden.

Hostas prefer rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture and protection from our intense East Texas afternoon sun. Pair them with other shade-loving plants for a beautiful layered landscape.

 
 

Find the Right Perennials for Your Landscape

 

The best perennial for your garden depends on your sunlight, soil, drainage, available space, and the look you’re trying to create. Remember that even “low-maintenance” plants need proper care while they become established.

Looking for the perfect perennials for your East Texas landscape? Stop by The Home & Garden Center at 4513 W. Loop 281 in Longview, Texas, or give us a call at 903-753-2223. We’ll be happy to help you find the right plants for your space!