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Perennial flowers give you the opportunity to try out new aesthetics in your yard while also supporting local wildlife. Utah provides a rich environment for a range of native flowering perennials, and The Dirt Bag provides all of the garden soil and mulch you need to help create a gorgeous and environmentally friendly yard for the summer. Plus, when you’re attracting so many local critters that are good for your yard, it will definitely not be the “summer of isolation” for savvy gardeners.
The Butterfly Weed flower grows up to 36 inches tall, and the orange blossoms are known for attracting butterflies. You can pair it with the Desert Marigold, a yellow flower that grows up to 24 inches tall, which is drought tolerant and a showy complement to anything else in your garden. For gardeners who want a challenge, the Indian Paintbrush is a red flower that grows 12 – 40 inches tall. It’s difficult to establish, but if you succeed, hummingbirds will be flocking to your yard.
Prefer a flowering perennial that’s a little easier to manage? The Skyrocket Gilia is an orange beauty that grows 12 – 18 inches tall and also attracts hummingbirds. You can place it near a Rock Mountain, whose pink and purple petals are irresistible to bees. It grows up to 36 inches tall, so it’s a real showstopper. Some gardeners prefer to use ground cover, which looks beautiful next to mulch. The Sulphur Buckwheat is a great option, and the beautiful little pink blossoms are sure to make your garden the best in the neighborhood.
Plant the Prairie Aster for a burst of purple that grows 12 – 18 inches tall and you’ll draw even more butterflies to your yard. The Bee Balm looks lovely next to it with a combination of white and pink flowers. It’s a shorter perennial maxing out at 8 inches, but this ornamental is a favorite for hummingbirds. Gardeners looking for a perennial that attracts more than one kind of creature might choose the Wasatch Penstemon, which is known for bringing bees and butterflies to the yard.
The Scarlet Globemallow is a red and orange perennial that can grow up to 36 inches tall, and hummingbirds are especially fond of this flower. They can be centerpieces for the Silvery Lupine with its purple flowers that grow quickly up to 18 inches and can be used in larger areas. If you’re worried that you might fall in love with a perennial and want to enjoy some a little longer, the Wild Geranium is a stunner with yellow blossoms towering up to 72 inches tall and offers a longer blooming season. Of course, sunflowers are also eye-catchers at 72 inches on average, and they provide bird seed for the fall and winter (the Western Sunflower is shorter at 24 inches but still offers birdseed).
Remember that the best way to ensure healthy, beautiful flowers is with the right ground soil. The Dirt Bag has you (and your yard) covered. Contact us today for free deliveries.
