Perennials are every gardener’s secret weapon—they come back year after year with minimal effort. But did you know that some of them don’t just bloom once and call it a season? That’s right—some varieties will actually reward you with multiple rounds of vibrant blooms throughout the year.
In this guide, we’re diving into 20 spectacular perennials that bloom more than once annually, giving your garden a near-continuous display of color from early spring right through to fall. Ready to level up your flower beds? Let’s get into it!
1. Daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.)
Daylilies are true garden workhorses. Many modern types are rebloomers, meaning they’ll flower in early summer and give you another show later on.
- Bloom Time: Early to late summer (sometimes into fall)
- Care: Full sun or partial shade, moist soil
- Top Picks: ‘Stella de Oro’, ‘Happy Returns’, ‘Pardon Me’
2. Coreopsis (Tickseed)
This cheerful plant is tough and drought-tolerant. With regular deadheading, it just keeps blooming!
- Bloom Time: Late spring to fall
- Care: Full sun, well-draining soil
- Top Picks: ‘Moonbeam’, ‘Zagreb’, ‘Jethro Tull’
3. Catmint (Nepeta spp.)
Catmint offers aromatic foliage and soft purple blooms. A quick haircut after flowering encourages a second round.
- Bloom Time: Late spring through fall
- Care: Full sun, poor soil tolerated
- Top Picks: ‘Walker’s Low’, ‘Six Hills Giant’, ‘Little Titch’
4. Salvia
This long-blooming beauty bursts into color early in summer and again in the fall if trimmed back.
- Bloom Time: Early summer and again in fall
- Care: Full sun, well-draining soil
- Top Picks: ‘May Night’, ‘Caradonna’, ‘Blue Hill’
5. Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Their golden petals and dark centers brighten up the garden all summer long.
- Bloom Time: Summer to early fall
- Care: Full sun, average soil
- Top Picks: ‘Goldsturm’, ‘Indian Summer’, ‘Autumn Colors’
6. Echinacea (Coneflower)
This pollinator-friendly plant not only blooms repeatedly but is also drought-tolerant and low-maintenance.
- Bloom Time: Early summer through fall
- Care: Full sun to partial shade
- Top Picks: ‘PowWow Wild Berry’, ‘Cheyenne Spirit’, ‘Green Jewel’
7. Hellebore (Lenten Rose)
These shade-lovers bloom very early—and some will flower again in fall!
- Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring, sometimes fall
- Care: Partial to full shade, rich soil
- Top Picks: ‘Pink Frost’, ‘Ivory Prince’, ‘Double Ellen’
8. Shasta Daisy
Classic and timeless, Shasta daisies will keep blooming well into fall with consistent deadheading.
- Bloom Time: Early summer to fall
- Care: Full sun, well-draining soil
- Top Picks: ‘Becky’, ‘Alaska’, ‘Snowcap’
9. Perennial Geranium (Cranesbill)
This easygoing bloomer returns for a second act later in the season if cut back after the first round.
- Bloom Time: Early summer and fall
- Care: Sun to part shade, well-draining soil
- Top Picks: ‘Rozanne’, ‘Johnson’s Blue’, ‘Biokovo’
10. Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)
If you’re after color that won’t quit, Gaillardia is your go-to.
- Bloom Time: Summer to fall
- Care: Full sun, sandy or rocky soil
- Top Picks: ‘Mesa Yellow’, ‘Arizona Sun’, ‘Fanfare Blaze’
11. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Tough as nails and excellent for pollinators, yarrow reblooms easily if deadheaded.
- Bloom Time: Summer to fall
- Care: Full sun, dry soil
- Top Picks: ‘Moonshine’, ‘Paprika’, ‘Red Velvet’
12. Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spp.)
Typically a spring bloomer, certain cultivars can surprise you again in the fall.
- Bloom Time: Spring and again in fall
- Care: Partial to full shade, moist soil
- Top Picks: ‘Luxuriant’, ‘Valentine’, ‘King of Hearts’
13. Veronica (Speedwell)
Long spikes of bright flowers make Veronica a favorite—and yes, it reblooms with proper care!
- Bloom Time: Early summer to fall
- Care: Full sun, well-drained soil
- Top Picks: ‘Royal Candles’, ‘Sunny Border Blue’, ‘Red Fox’
14. Japanese Anemone
Elegant and late-blooming, these add a soft pop of color well into autumn.
- Bloom Time: Late summer and fall
- Care: Partial shade, moist soil
- Top Picks: ‘September Charm’, ‘Honorine Jobert’, ‘Pamina’
15. Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens)
Low and spreading, this early spring bloomer may flower again later in the year with pruning.
- Bloom Time: Spring and fall
- Care: Full sun, well-drained soil
- Top Picks: ‘Snowflake’, ‘Purity’, ‘Little Gem’
16. Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
Fragrant, tough, and drought-tolerant. If you prune after the first bloom, it’ll often flower again.
- Bloom Time: Early and late summer
- Care: Full sun, dry alkaline soil
- Top Picks: ‘Munstead’, ‘Hidcote’, ‘Grosso’
17. Delphinium
Tall, dramatic spires bloom in summer and may return in the fall with attentive deadheading.
- Bloom Time: Early summer and fall
- Care: Sun to light shade, rich soil
- Top Picks: ‘Pacific Giants’, ‘Magic Fountains’, ‘Guardian Blue’
18. Coral Bells (Heuchera spp.)
Known for stunning foliage, coral bells also send up delicate flower spikes that can rebloom in cooler seasons.
- Bloom Time: Spring and fall
- Care: Part shade, moist soil
- Top Picks: ‘Palace Purple’, ‘Caramel’, ‘Green Spice’
19. Lupine
While their big early-summer bloom is the main show, lupines can rebloom with a little TLC.
- Bloom Time: Early summer, sometimes again in late summer
- Care: Full sun, well-draining soil
- Top Picks: ‘Gallery Series’, ‘Russell Hybrid’, ‘Minarette Mix’
20. Clematis
Depending on the variety, clematis can bloom two or even three times a year—climbing and flowering in spectacular style.
- Bloom Time: Spring, summer, and fall
- Care: Full sun with shade at the base, moist soil
- Top Picks: ‘Jackmanii’, ‘Sweet Autumn’, ‘Nelly Moser’
Final Thoughts
With these 20 reblooming perennials, your garden can be bursting with color nearly all year long. Just remember: deadheading, pruning, and proper placement go a long way in keeping those flowers coming back for an encore (or two!).
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