1. Black-Eyed Susan These daisy-like flowers have a black head and yellow petals that give it a vibrant look. They range quite a bit in size, depending on the variety that you plant, and it will grow best in full sun. They will grow in zones four through nine, which makes them ideal for any Michigan garden. 2. Queen of the Prairie 21 Flowering Perennials for Michigan Gardens 2.58M 1.1M 2.8M 902K 85.1K Shop Edible Gardening Companion Planting Grains Harvesting Microgreens Nut Trees Ornamental Gardening Cacti & Succulents Houseplants Shrubs Soil & Compost Basics Hydroponics Raised Bed Gardening Plant Problems Organic Treatments Plant Diseases Weeds Product Reviews
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Top 10 FullSun Perennials for Michigan Gardens
Hostas are versatile perennials that add texture and color to shady areas in your garden. With a wide range of sizes and foliage colors, Hostas are perfect for Michigan gardens as they grow well in zones 3-9. They prefer well-draining soil and regular watering, and can also be used as border plants or groundcover. #1. Lavender View Price of Lavender Popular Varieties: English, French, Lavandula Why Grow Lavender in Michigan? Thrives in Heat: Lavender is a great perennial flower or herb that can bloom in late spring or early summer all the way until late fall. You'll notice the hotter it is the more blooms there are! Low-Maintenance: Here are some prominent native plants and tips for growing them: Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa): This perennial wildflower, also known as Bee Balm, sports lavender flowers and attracts numerous pollinators. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Many people consider spring and early summer as the prime planting season in Michigan. You can safely plant many plants all the way through fall! You can still plant in your yard this year if there are areas you want to landscape. In this article, we review our top 11 perennials for fall planting in Michigan.
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Michigan's rich botanical heritage is an excellent resource for native plants suitable for growing in the state. This article offers a list of native plants found in and around Michigan suitable for every gardener to grow. Some can be used as ornamentals, while others have medicinal properties. ASTILBE VISION IN WHITE Long, creamy-white, feathery plumes dance above the bushy clump of green foliage. Plant Size (s): #1, #2 Plant Zone (s): 4-8 AJUGA (BUGLEWEED) BURGUNDY GLOW Variegated burgundy foliage with blue flower spikes in spring. Plant Size (s): #1, #2 Plant Zone (s): 4-9 ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA 4, 5 & 6 Choosing Trees & Shrubs for Your Michigan Landscape Planting a Michigan flower garden or tree border shouldn't be rocket science. We're here to help you learn about the best plants to grow in the state of Michigan. Our landscape design program will help you choose the best plants for your situation. Plus, our landscape maintenance service cares for your flowers long after they've been planted. Let us give you the yard of your dreams! Give us a call at (877) 454-8733, or contact us below.
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Perennials That Will Thrive in Michigan Gardens
#1. Aster View Price of Aster Popular Varieties: New England, Alpine, Calico Why Grow Aster in Michigan? Thrives in Heat: Aster is a great native Michigan perennial flower in late summer all the way until late fall. You'll notice the hotter it is the more blooms there are! Low-Maintenance: Native Michigan Perennial flowers are low maintenance. 2) Bottle Gentian Bottle gentian flowers are herbaceous perennials from the Gentianaceae family. These clump-forming plants are named for their bottle-shaped flowers that remain closed. These blue flowers emerge at the tip of the stem from late summer until fall. Bottle gentian flowers thrive in moist, fertile soils in shady woodlands.
1. Wild Lupine Lupinus perennis Wild Lupine is a native perennial flower that produces spikes of blue, purple, and occasionally white flowers. It prefers well-drained sandy soil and full sun, making it a great addition to a prairie or meadow garden. 2. Butterfly Weed Asclepias tuberosa Shop Now A curated assortment of plants that will inspire and delight you. A dedicated team of experts who are always searching for new garden discoveries. A legacy of gardening nearly 175 years in the making. Shop Now Incredible wholesale prices on imported Dutch bulbs. Landscape quantities and quantity price breacks.
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Top 10 FullSun Perennials for Michigan Gardens
If you live in Michigan, you may already be familiar with a few native Michigan plants, including native trees such as the majestic White Pine (Pinus strobus), gorgeous Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), and ubiquitous American Hazelnut (Corylus americana); or herbaceous perennials like Michigan's state wildflower, the Dwarf Lake Iris (Iris lacustris).. Shade Perennial Plants Brightly colored perennials, perfect for growing in shady areas. Shaded places in the landscape are often overlooked, but a wide variety of plants will grow in shade well under trees and in other typically unexpected places that receive 0-4 hours of direct sunlight per day.
