Summer Garden Color: Best Perennials to Plant for Color After July 4th

In this video, Matt is showcases the best summer color perennials to plant after July 4th. These vibrant and resilient perennials will keep your garden looking colorful and beautiful throughout the hottest months. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, these plants are perfect for adding lasting color to your landscape.

Some of the Featured Perennials:

Coneflower (Echinacea):

Available in various colors: pink, purple, white.
Bloom period: Mid-summer to fall.
Care tips: Full sun, drought-tolerant once established.

Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata):

Fragrant clusters of flowers in a variety of colors.
Bloom period: Mid-summer to early fall.
Care tips: Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil.

Lavender (Lavandula):

Aromatic foliage with spikes of purple flowers.
Bloom period: Summer.
Care tips: Full sun, well-drained soil, drought-tolerant.

Calamint (Calamintha nepeta):

Small, mint-scented leaves with clusters of tiny white or lavender flowers.
Bloom period: Summer to fall.
Care tips: Full sun, well-drained soil, drought-tolerant.

Bee Balm (Monarda):

Showy, tubular flowers in shades of red, pink, purple, or white.
Bloom period: Mid-summer to early fall.
Care tips: Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil, attracts pollinators.


Additional Tips:

Watering: Keep new plantings well-watered until established. Be sure not to over water drought-tolerant plants, like many that are showcased in this episode.
Deadheading: Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

At Wasco Nursery, we're dedicated to helping you create a garden that looks beautiful year-round!Visit us at 41W781 Rt 64, St. Charles, IL 60175, for more expert advice and a wide selection of plants.

Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more gardening tips and plant recommendations!

Wasco Nursery & Garden Center
41W781 Route 64, Saint Charles, IL
www.wasconursery.com
[email protected]
630.584.4424

Join this channel to get access to perks:
   / @wasconursery