Tall Perennial Flowers

Tall perennial flowers can be a stunning addition to any garden, providing height, structure, and a burst of color year after year. Here are some popular tall perennial flowers to consider:

1. Delphinium (Delphinium spp.)

• Height: 3-6 feet
• Color: Blue, purple, pink, white
• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

2. Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)

• Height: 5-8 feet
• Color: Red, pink, yellow, white, purple
• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to early fall
• Sunlight: Full sun

3. Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum)

• Height: 5-7 feet
• Color: Pink, purple
• Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

4. Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia)

• Height: 3-5 feet
• Color: Lavender-blue
• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to fall
• Sunlight: Full sun

5. Giant Hyssop (Agastache spp.)

• Height: 3-5 feet
• Color: Blue, purple, pink, orange
• Bloom Time: Summer to fall
• Sunlight: Full sun

6. Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)

• Height: 3-5 feet
• Color: Red, sometimes pink or white
• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to early fall
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

7. Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)

• Height: 2-5 feet
• Color: Purple, pink, white, yellow
• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

8. Lupine (Lupinus spp.)

• Height: 3-5 feet
• Color: Blue, purple, pink, white, yellow
• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

9. New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)

• Height: 3-6 feet
• Color: Purple, pink, blue
• Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
• Sunlight: Full sun

10. Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia spp.)

• Height: 2-3 feet
• Color: Yellow with a dark center
• Bloom Time: Mid-to-late summer
• Sunlight: Full sun

11. Coneflower (Echinacea spp.)

• Height: 2-4 feet
• Color: Purple, pink, white, yellow, orange
• Bloom Time: Summer to fall
• Sunlight: Full sun

12. Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus)

• Height: 2-3 feet
• Color: Blue, pink, white
• Bloom Time: Mid-to-late summer
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

When planting tall perennial flowers, consider their mature height and give them enough space to grow. They can be used as focal points, backdrops for shorter plants, or even as natural screens. Additionally, make sure to check the specific needs of each species in terms of water, soil type, and climate hardiness to ensure a thriving garden.