Beautiful perennials that bloom year after year are a real treat in your garden. Below is a selection of new perennials by Proven Winners that are beautiful, attract butterflies, and happen to be deer resistant. What more could you ask for!
Here are ten beautiful perennials by Proven Winners:
Decadence Pink Truffles False Indigo Baptisia
Bloom time: Late Spring, Early Summer
Deadheading Not Necessary
Drought Tolerant
Attracts: Butterflies
Resists: Deer
This very long-blooming perennial has soft pink flowers that appear atop the compact clump of deep blue-green foliage in spring. The flowers lighten to lavender with age. Baptisia grow best in full sun and average to poor, well-drained soil. Moderately drought tolerant once established.
Decadence Sparkling Sapphires False Indigo Baptisia
Bloom time: Late Spring, Early Summer
Deadheading Not Necessary
Drought Tolerant
Native to North America
Another False Indigo, this one has vivid violet blue flowers appear atop a compact, upright clump of deep blue-green foliage in spring. This Baptisia is a smaller size, and would be well-suited to a smaller space.
Leading Lady Plum Bee Balm Monarda
Bloom time: Mid-summer, Early Summer
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Resists: Deer
Native to North America
Tuck this early-blooming Bee Balm into the front of your flower border to create a colorful swath of magenta purple flowers. Butterflies and hummingbirds will adore it! Prefers rich, moist soil and full sun, but also grows well in part shade. Provide good air circulation to prevent disease.
Denim in Lace Russian Sage Pervoskia
Bloom time: Mid-summer to Mid-fall
Drought Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Attracts: Hummingbirds
Resists: Deer
This plant is a perfect addition to a garden in hot, dry areas. Lacy-like, bright sky blue flowers are held on strong stems and have an upright habit. The beautiful color will last a long time! Grows best in full sun and dry to average, well-drained soil. Prune away any remaining old foliage in early spring.
Prairie Winds Apache Rose Switch Grass Panicum
Bloom time: Late-summer to Late-fall
Drought Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Erosion Control
Resists: Deer
The Prairie Winds Apache Rose is a sturdy, durable ornamental grass that withstands adverse weather conditions. Grey-green leaves form a strictly upright, dense clump. This is one of the easiest ornamental grasses to grow in full sun. Does well in any soil from sand to clay. Cut back in spring before new growth appears.
Summerific Berry Awesome Rose Mallow Hibiscus
Bloom time: Mid-summer to Early Fall
Long Blooming
Attracts: Hummingbirds
Resists: Deer
Native to North America
The big (7-8 inches!), ruffled, lavender pink flowers with a cherry red eye are produced all over the densely compact, shrub-like clump of attractive midnight green foliage. This hibiscus is a tough and adaptable perennial that will grow in almost any soil. Plant in full sun for optimum flowering performance.
Magic Show White Wands Spike Speedwell Veronica
Bloom time: Early to Mid-summer
Salt Tolerant
Attracts: Bees and Butterflies
Resists: Deer
Pure white flower wands are born prolifically atop the short, dense clump of dark green foliage on this perennial. Try planting in combination containers or near the front of the border. This plant grows best in average, humus enriched, well-drained soil and full sun. Though it will survive in partial shade, it flowers best in the sun.
Fruit Punch Maraschino Pinks Dianthus
Bloom time: Early Summer
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Attracts: Butterflies
Resists: Deer
This colorful perennial produces fragrant, double, hot cherry red blossoms atop a low mound of silvery blue, spiky foliage. Use it to edge sunny borders and pathways. Grows best in full sun to light shade and loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Tolerates dry soil for short periods.