The 6 Best Long-Lasting Perennials You Can Enjoy Year After Year

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Zinnias: Known for their vibrant colors and easy growth, zinnias bloom profusely from mid-summer to frost in shades of red.

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Marigolds: Hardy and colorful, marigolds thrive in full sun and bloom with bright yellow, orange, and red flowers throughout the summer.

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Petunias: Prolific bloomers, petunias come in various colors and patterns. They are perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and garden beds.

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Sunflowers: These iconic flowers add height and cheer to gardens with their large, sunny blooms.

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Geraniums: Available in a range of hues including red, pink, and white, geraniums are ideal for sunny spots.

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Cosmos: Delicate cosmos flowers come in shades of pink, white, and purple. They thrive in full sun, attract butterflies.

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Salvia: Heat-tolerant and deer-resistant, salvia produces spikes of blue, red, purple, or white flowers all summer long.

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Lantana: With its clusters of small, brightly colored flowers, lantana blooms continuously from spring to fall in full sun.

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