Want to know the secret to having a beautiful garden without all the work?
These flowers are literally the easiest things I’ve ever grown.
They survive my neglect, come back every spring, and make my yard look amazing!
My 10 Easy-Care Perennial Flowers for Beginners
1. Hostas
In my shaded backyard areas that used to look dull, hostas have become my go-to solution.
These versatile plants come in an amazing variety of shapes and sizes, from tiny dwarf varieties to stunning giant-sized showstoppers.
What I absolutely love about hostas is how they surprise me each summer with delicate spikes of lavender or white blooms that attract hummingbirds to my garden.
2. Black-Eyed Susan
These cheerful flowers have earned a special place in my heart as the ultimate “cut-and-come-again” bloomer.
I’ve found that the more I cut them for bouquets, the more flowers they produce – it’s like magic!
Beyond their classic yellow blooms, I’ve experimented with orange, cherry, and bi-color varieties that add such wonderful diversity to my garden beds.
3. Garden Phlox
The fragrance of garden phlox on a warm summer evening is absolutely intoxicating – it’s one of my favorite garden memories.
I’ve planted them in sunny spots throughout my garden, creating gorgeous clusters of pink, white, rose, purple, and orange blooms that last from midsummer until fall.
One tip I’ve learned: giving them good air circulation keeps them healthy and blooming vigorously.
4. Blazing Star (Liatris)
These native beauties have become my secret weapon for adding drama to the garden with virtually no effort.
Their tall, feathery spikes in pink, white, or purple create such a striking vertical element among my other perennials.
I love watching butterflies and hummingbirds flock to these flowers throughout the summer.
5. Bearded Iris
My spring garden wouldn’t be complete without these regal beauties and their crown-like blooms.
The sword-shaped foliage keeps my garden looking structured even after the flowering season ends.
I’ve particularly fallen in love with the varieties featuring variegated foliage – they add interest even when not in bloom.
6. Daylilies
I call these my “set it and forget it” flowers because they’re practically indestructible.
A layer of mulch and a sunny spot is all they need to thrive in my garden.
Some varieties in my collection even treat me to a second round of blooms later in the season.
7. Helenium
When August rolls around and other flowers start fading, my helenium steps into the spotlight.
Their daisy-like blooms in warm sunset colors have become my go-to for late-season color.
I’ve paired them with New England Asters, and the combination is absolutely stunning.
8. Catmint
This fast-growing beauty has saved more than one troubled spot in my garden.
The fragrant foliage is a bonus – I often dry it for use around the house.
After the first bloom, I simply cut it back and wait for the encore performance.
9. Blanket Flower
These tough little warriors handle our hot, dry spells better than almost anything else in my garden.
Their cheerful yellow, orange, and red blooms seem to never stop coming.
While they may need replacing every few years, their continuous blooming makes them worth every penny.
10. Asters
These fall beauties have become my secret weapon for extending the garden season.
Just when I think my garden is done for the year, these lovely flowers burst into bloom.
Watching monarch butterflies stop by for nectar during their migration makes these plants extra special in my garden.
Your garden can be just as beautiful and low-maintenance as mine. Start with a few of these tried-and-true perennials, and you’ll be amazed at how easy gardening can be!