Pruning and Deadheading are Essential to Maintain A Healthy Perennial Garden

Blue Flag Iris

Blue Flag Iris has blue, nectar-rich blooms that are beautiful to various pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It is a stunning and versatile plant with numerous landscaping benefits. This beautiful perennial herbaceous plant is native to North America. Properly known as the Blue Flag Iris, this plant is native to the northeastern region of the Us and the Canadian provinces. It's a striking blue flower, often deepening to indigo and violet, that grows to a height of roughly 3 feet. Blue Flag Iris Petals and Sepals Sepals are the parts of the flower that surround the bud as it's developing. The petals are the "flowering part" of the whole flower. In many cases regarding other flowers, the sepals are green and leafy, but when it comes to this plant, the sepals are the same color as the flowers, which forms almost a scintillating effect as the plant blooms from May throughout July. It is perennial, which means they'll liven up their garden with their magnificent flowers every single year. Characteristics Of This Native Perennials The leaves of the plant resemble swords. They grow in attractive clumps beneath the soaring blue-and-violet flowers. The eye-catching combination of light green swords and sumptuous, 4-inch flowers is a terrific way to draw someone's eye to the center of a garden.  Early Morning Beauties Because they're hardy plants that thrive near water, in the crepuscular times before people start their day, the wonderful flowers will shimmer in the bright sun when covered with dew. The colors of the plant comprise the bottom of the spectrum, so they complement the refracted colors of the dewdrops and are truly a sublime sight to behold. Environmentally Sound As Well As Beautiful While gazing lovingly at these sensational flowers, gardeners will also notice bees and multicolored hummingbirds flitting between the blooming buds all spring and summer. These lovely and lively flowers are healthy for all plants in the garden while also being sublime viewing at the same time. The plant also sports yellow "accessories" throughout June and July. Inside the petals, the yellow patch and spreading veins give a nice contrast to the deep blue and/or violet of the sepals and petals. That means that the plant is a good-looking flower that "plays nice with others" of the same color and flower shape in any garden.

Blue Lobelia

Blue Lobelia has striking blue hues and an attractive shape; this perennial plant can elevate the aesthetics of any garden or outdoor space. It is an excellent addition to any landscape design, from attracting pollinators to providing visual appeal. Blue Lobelia is an amazing choice when you crave flowers that swirl together showy blue blossoms with vibrant greenery in bright spikes. It's a striking, solidly built plant that delights both people and pollinators. The Aesthetics of The Blue Lobelia Perennial Several large flowers spiral around the stout central stem in an extended cluster. They are positioned most heavily along the upper portion of the stem. The tubular flowers have five petals with edges that curl attractively. Two petals form an upper lip. Three fuse together to form a lower lip that is more prominent. Blooms are typically about an inch in length, and they may appear solid or striped. While the bold flowers are clearly the stars of the show, the vibrant green foliage shines in its supporting role. The thick, unbranching stem stands firm and tall, allowing the plant to attain a height of two feet to three feet with ease. In fact, plants reaching four feet in height are not uncommon. The stems are wrapped in alternating leaves with no stalks in varying shapes. Some are shaped like a lance and finely toothed. These can measure up to five inches in length. Others are elliptical and can be between two inches and six inches in length. They are primarily found in shades of blue or purple. However, plants with white flowers are also available. In addition, crosses with cardinal flowers may result in plants that produce pink blooms. Blooming Season This wildflower generally unfurls its blooms in midsummer or later and continues the show until fall. In many regions, that means you can enjoy the flowers from July through October. Why Do Gardeners Plant It? They are amazing flowers that put on a fantastic show, so they're a wonderful choice when you want something big, bold, and beautiful. They attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and pollinators. They flourish along ponds and water features, are favorites in borders, thrive in rain gardens, and delight when paired with plants like ferns, heuchera, or cardinal flowers.