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Perennials to Plant Now for Color All Season Long
Apr
Brighten Your Garden with Blooms from Spring Through Fall
If you’re looking to add long-lasting beauty to your garden, April is the perfect time to plant perennials that bloom from late spring through fall. These dependable, colorful plants not only enhance curb appeal but also support pollinators like bees and butterflies all season long.
Whether you’re creating a vibrant front yard display or refreshing garden beds, here are top-performing perennials to plant now for months of stunning blooms.
🌼 Coreopsis (Tickseed)
Bloom Time: Early summer to fall
Why We Love It: Coreopsis is a low-maintenance, sun-loving perennial that produces waves of daisy-like blooms in sunny yellow, pink, or red. Many varieties are drought-tolerant and continue blooming with minimal deadheading. Great for pollinators and perfect for the front of borders or containers.
🌸 Echinacea (Coneflower)
Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall
Why We Love It: Echinacea is a pollinator favorite! These native plants offer bold blooms in purple, pink, white, and even orange. Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, coneflowers add height, structure, and beauty to any sunny garden.
🌿 Nepeta (Catmint)
Bloom Time: Late spring to fall
Why We Love It: Nepeta’s lavender-blue flowers and aromatic gray-green foliage make it a magnet for bees and butterflies. It’s heat- and drought-tolerant, making it ideal for tough spots like roadside beds or hot southern exposures.
🌹 Salvia (Perennial Sage)
Bloom Time: Late spring through fall (with deadheading)
Why We Love It: Deep purple or blue spires of Salvia attract hummingbirds and bees in droves. A strong bloomer with minimal care, many newer varieties bloom again after cutting back spent flowers.
🌺 Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan)
Bloom Time: Midsummer to frost
Why We Love It: With sunny yellow petals and dark centers, Rudbeckia offers cheerful color late in the season when other plants are winding down. Native varieties like Rudbeckia fulgida are especially attractive to native pollinators and beneficial insects.
💜 Sedum (Stonecrop)
Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
Why We Love It: Sedum is a true late-season star. Succulent foliage gives way to pink, red, or bronze blooms that are irresistible to bees and butterflies. Varieties like ‘Autumn Joy’ bring long-lasting color and texture into the fall garden.
🌾 Bonus: Ornamental Grasses
While not bloomers in the traditional sense, ornamental grasses like Panicum, Miscanthus, and Pennisetum provide texture, movement, and late-season interest. Their plumes catch the light beautifully in autumn and make excellent companions for flowering perennials.
🐝 Support Pollinators All Season
Many of these perennials are part of our Plant a Pollinator promotion — designed to help you create a pollinator-friendly garden while enjoying continuous color. Look for pollinator tags and special signage in-store or online.
📦 Prefer to Shop from Home?
Check out our Redwood Direct program! Order select perennials straight from our digital catalog and pick up in-store or schedule a convenient delivery. It’s curb appeal made easy.
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🌱 Get Growing
April is a great time to get these perennials into the ground while soil is cool and roots can establish before the summer heat kicks in. Visit us today to pick up your favorites or get inspired by what’s blooming in-store!
Let’s make this a season of color, pollinators, and garden joy — all starting with perennials planted now.
