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Orange Perennial Flowers

Orange perennial flowers are a fantastic way to add vibrant, long-lasting color to your garden. Here are some popular options:

  1. Daylilies (Hemerocallis)
    • Varieties: Many come in orange hues, like ‘Orange Crush’ and ‘Rocket City’.
    • Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil.
    • Bloom Time: Summer.
  2. Blanket Flower (Gaillardia)
    • Varieties: ‘Arizona Sun’ and ‘Goblin’ have striking orange petals.
    • Growing Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil.
    • Bloom Time: Summer to early fall.
  3. Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
    • Features: Bright orange flowers that attract butterflies, particularly monarchs.
    • Growing Conditions: Full sun; dry to medium, well-drained soil.
    • Bloom Time: Early to late summer.
  4. Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia)
    • Varieties: ‘Torch’ is a popular orange variety.
    • Growing Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil.
    • Bloom Time: Summer to fall.
  5. Clivia (Clivia miniata)
    • Features: Clustered, bright orange flowers.
    • Growing Conditions: Indirect light to partial shade; well-drained soil.
    • Bloom Time: Late winter to spring.
  6. Geum (sometimes known as Avens or Grecian Rose)
    • Varieties: ‘Totally Tangerine’ is a beautiful orange option.
    • Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil.
    • Bloom Time: Late spring to summer.
  7. Oriental Poppies (Papaver orientale)
    • Varieties: ‘Prince of Orange’ offers vibrant orange blooms.
    • Growing Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil.
    • Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer.
  8. Coreopsis (Tickseed)
    • Varieties: Some varieties like ‘Mango Punch’ are available in orange.
    • Growing Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil.
    • Bloom Time: Summer.
  9. Echinacea (Coneflower)
    • Varieties: There are orange-hued cultivars such as ‘Tiki Torch’.
    • Growing Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil.
    • Bloom Time: Summer to fall.

When selecting and planting orange perennial flowers, it’s important to consider your specific climate and soil conditions to ensure the best possible growth and blooming. Additionally, many perennials will benefit from being divided every few years to keep them healthy and promote vigorous blooming.