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Black-Eyed [&hellip;]</p>\n","content":"\n<p>Perennials are a great way to add a yearly burst of color to any landscape, and in our temperate climate, there are many great ones to choose from. These 12 great perennials for your Indiana landscape are both beautiful and hardy enough to thrive here without a bunch of maintenance.&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article:</p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#black\">Black-Eyed Susan</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#giant\">Giant Sunflower</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#shasta\">Shasta Daisy</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#wood\">Wood Lily</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#butterfly\">Butterfly Milkweed</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#new\">New England Aster</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#purple\">Purple Coneflower</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#yarrow\">Yarrow</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#cardinal\">Cardinal Flower</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#garden\">Garden Phlox</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#lance\">Lance-Leaved Coreopsis</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#wild\">Wild Bergamot</a></li>\n</ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"black\">1. Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta)</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"555\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Black-eyed-Susan-Rudbeckia-hirta-3.jpg\" alt=\"Yellow Color Black eyed susan flower\" class=\"wp-image-15691\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Black-eyed-Susan-Rudbeckia-hirta-3.jpg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Black-eyed-Susan-Rudbeckia-hirta-3-300x208.jpg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Black-eyed-Susan-Rudbeckia-hirta-3-768x533.jpg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Black-eyed-Susan-Rudbeckia-hirta-3-480x333.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/volvob12b/18978433569\" target=\"_blank\">Bernard Spragg</a> / Flickr / <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC0 1.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p>Black-eyed Susan, also called yellow coneflower, is a striking flower because of the contrast between the dark button center and the brilliant yellow petals. For this reason, it’s popular in virtually every transition zone in the country. The Black-eyed Susan takes its time blooming, but once it does, it blooms for months. It looks stunning either on its own or combined with its purple counterpart. A bonus: bees, butterflies, and songbirds adore it.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https://herbarium.butler.edu/plant/rudbeckia-hirta/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black-eyed Susan</a> is easy to care for, adapts to a wide variety of conditions and stands up well to heat, drought, and cold. In short, it’s beautiful and tough.</p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sun</strong>: Full sun</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil</strong>: Clay, sand, loam, acidic, moist, well-drained</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragrance</strong>: Sweet</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bloom time</strong>: Spring, summer, early autumn</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water needs</strong>: Medium. It has moderate drought tolerance</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mature height</strong>: 1 to 3 feet.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance</strong>: Low. Can self-seed freely. Black-eyed Susan can become aggressive if given too perfect an environment and insufficient competition.<br><strong>Potential hazards:</strong> Toxic</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"giant\">2. Giant Sunflower (Helianthus Giganteus)</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Giant-Sunflower-Helianthus-Giganteus-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gaint Sunflower\" class=\"wp-image-15696\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Giant-Sunflower-Helianthus-Giganteus-1.jpg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Giant-Sunflower-Helianthus-Giganteus-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Giant-Sunflower-Helianthus-Giganteus-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Giant-Sunflower-Helianthus-Giganteus-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Giant-Sunflower-Helianthus-Giganteus-1-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Helianthus_giganteus_%289737833432%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joe deSousa</a> / Wikimedia Commons / <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, the giant sunflower is a real showstopper that grows up to 12 feet. This plant is easy to take care of and tolerates dry weather. Additionally, it’s a magnet for bees and a host for various butterfly species. Plus, its seeds are a common snack for birds.&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, be careful, because<a href=\"https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=hegi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> the giant sunflower</a> is severely toxic to pets and various animals. It has some toxic effects on humans, too, if ingested.&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sun: </strong>Full sun</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil:</strong> Rich, moist, well-draining soil with no rocks or tree roots</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bloom time</strong>: Mid-summer to early fall</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water needs:</strong> Drought tolerant; should get an inch of water per week</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mature height:</strong> Up to 12 feet</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance</strong>: Low</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Potential hazards:</strong> Toxic</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shasta\">3. Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum × Superbum)</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Shasta-Daisy-Leucanthemum-×-Superbum.jpg\" alt=\"White color daisy flower\" class=\"wp-image-15697\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Shasta-Daisy-Leucanthemum-×-Superbum.jpg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Shasta-Daisy-Leucanthemum-×-Superbum-300x225.jpg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Shasta-Daisy-Leucanthemum-×-Superbum-768x576.jpg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Shasta-Daisy-Leucanthemum-×-Superbum-510x382.jpg 510w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Shasta-Daisy-Leucanthemum-×-Superbum-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/carllewis/2077390261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carl Lewis</a> / Flickr / <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Shasta daisy is a lovely white daisy with a yellow center that blooms from mid-summer to early fall and goes dormant thereafter. It blooms better in full sun but can also withstand partial shade, and it needs about an inch of water per week.&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as its effect on wildlife, butterflies love the <a href=\"http://www.misin.msu.edu/facts/detail/?project=misin&amp;id=129&amp;cname=Shasta+daisy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shasta daisy</a>, and deer do not. In fact, deer may be repelled by it.&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mature size: </strong>Up to 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>USDA hardiness zone: </strong>4 to 9&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Foliage: </strong>Dark green</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunlight needs: </strong>Full sun to partial shade</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soil preferences: </strong>Loam, moist, well-drained soil&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water needs: </strong>Moderate</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Potential hazards: </strong>Non-toxic to humans, toxic to pets</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wood\">4. Wood Lily (Lilium Philadelphicum)</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"700\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Wood-Lily-Lilium-Philadelphicum-1.jpg\" alt=\"Red Color Wood Lily\" class=\"wp-image-15698\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Wood-Lily-Lilium-Philadelphicum-1.jpg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Wood-Lily-Lilium-Philadelphicum-1-300x263.jpg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Wood-Lily-Lilium-Philadelphicum-1-768x672.jpg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Wood-Lily-Lilium-Philadelphicum-1-480x420.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Prairie_Lily,_Wood_Lily_%28Lilium_philadelphicum%29_in_Black_Earth_Rettenmund_Prairie_-_Flickr_-_Jay_Sturner.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jay Sturner</a> / Wikimedia Commons / <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wood lily sits on a 1 to 4-foot stalk and is topped by skyward-facing cup-shaped, reddish-orange flowers. There are usually one to four flowers per plant.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>The showy blossoms make it a stunning addition to any landscape. The <a href=\"https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=LIPH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wood lily</a> is great for attracting wildlife like hummingbirds, butterflies, and even rabbits.&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sun</strong>: Full sun or partial shade</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mature</strong> <strong>height</strong>: 1 to 2 feet</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil</strong>: Moist but well-drained</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bloom</strong> <strong>time</strong>: Early to late summer</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water</strong> <strong>needs</strong>: Frequent watering in the growing season and when the weather is dry</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance</strong>: Medium</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Potential hazards</strong>: Toxic</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"butterfly\">5. Butterfly Milkweed (Symphyotrichum Novae-Angliae)</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Butterfly-Milkweed-Symphyotrichum-Novae-Angliae-1.jpg\" alt=\"Purple Color Butterfly milkweed\" class=\"wp-image-15700\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Butterfly-Milkweed-Symphyotrichum-Novae-Angliae-1.jpg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Butterfly-Milkweed-Symphyotrichum-Novae-Angliae-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Butterfly-Milkweed-Symphyotrichum-Novae-Angliae-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Butterfly-Milkweed-Symphyotrichum-Novae-Angliae-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https://www.pxfuel.com/en/free-photo-xfqzi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PxFuel</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes <a href=\"https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/asclepias_tuberosa.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">butterfly milkweed</a> striking is its clusters of bright flowers atop its short stalk. It grows wild in the prairies and grasslands of the Midwest and Great Plains. Its hardy, tough nature means that it can survive in an array of climates and conditions, which is why it can be found from the New England states to the Southeast and even the desert of the Southwest U.S.</p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sun:</strong> Full sun</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil:</strong> Sandy, poor, average, dry to medium, well-drained</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bloom time: </strong>Late spring to early fall</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water needs:</strong> Low; depending on the weather, moderate watering should suffice</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mature height:</strong> 1 to 2 feet</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance: </strong>Low</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Potential hazards: </strong>Toxic</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new\">6. New England Aster (Symphyotrichum Novae-Angliae)</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/New-England-Aster-Symphyotrichum-Novae-Angliae-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Purple Color new england aster flower \" class=\"wp-image-15702\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/New-England-Aster-Symphyotrichum-Novae-Angliae-1.jpeg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/New-England-Aster-Symphyotrichum-Novae-Angliae-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/New-England-Aster-Symphyotrichum-Novae-Angliae-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/New-England-Aster-Symphyotrichum-Novae-Angliae-1-600x400.jpeg 600w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/New-England-Aster-Symphyotrichum-Novae-Angliae-1-480x320.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:New_England_Aster_%28Symphyotrichum_novae-angliae%29_-_Mississauga,_Ontario.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ryan Hodnett</a> / Wikimedia Commons / <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p>The charming New England aster produces delicate, purple petals that add color and texture to any landscape. This plant also feeds wildlife like bees and butterflies, and it’s a great cut flower for arrangements. If you’re in the market for low-maintenance plant options, <a href=\"https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=syno2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New England aster</a> is great because it doesn’t need much water.&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sun</strong>: Full sun to partial shade</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil</strong>: Clay, high organic matter, good drainage, moist, occasionally dry</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bloom time</strong>: Late Summer and Fall</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water needs</strong>: Water weekly or when the topmost layer of soil dries out</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mature height</strong>: 3 to 7 feet</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance</strong>: Medium<br><strong>Potential hazard:</strong> None known; caution is always advised, though</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"purple\">7. Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea)</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"447\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Purple-Coneflower-Echinacea-purpurea-2.jpg\" alt=\"Purple Cone Flower\" class=\"wp-image-15703\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Purple-Coneflower-Echinacea-purpurea-2.jpg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Purple-Coneflower-Echinacea-purpurea-2-300x168.jpg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Purple-Coneflower-Echinacea-purpurea-2-768x429.jpg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Purple-Coneflower-Echinacea-purpurea-2-480x268.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/jsjgeology/38566479115\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">James St. John</a> / Flickr / <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where the wood lily forms a skyward-soaring cup, the purple coneflower has an odd downward-facing cone that gives it the appearance of a brightly colored badminton shuttlecock or birdie. Its pink-purple flowers are not only stunning to look at, but they attract wildlife such as butterflies, hummingbirds, and songbirds.&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only ding against the purple coneflower is that it is susceptible to diseases, so it’s not as carefree and easy as some other plants on this list..</p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sun</strong>: Full sun to partial shade</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil</strong>: Sandy, clay, rocky</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bloom time</strong>: April to September</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water needs</strong>: Medium</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mature height</strong>: 2 to 5 feet</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance</strong>: Low<br><strong>Potential hazards: </strong>Toxic</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"yarrow\">8. Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium)</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"799\" height=\"601\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Yarrow-Achillea-Millefolium.jpg\" alt=\"White color Yarrow Flower\" class=\"wp-image-15704\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Yarrow-Achillea-Millefolium.jpg 799w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Yarrow-Achillea-Millefolium-300x226.jpg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Yarrow-Achillea-Millefolium-768x578.jpg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Yarrow-Achillea-Millefolium-480x361.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/anemoneprojectors/9642720961\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peter O&#8217;Connor</a> / Flickr / <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yarrow blooms from late spring to mid-fall, producing clusters of small, white, feathery flowers that attract bees and butterflies. It will flower even longer if you deadhead faded flowers.&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<p>It’s also a double threat in your garden: Not only is it pretty, but it’s a highly aromatic plant that gives your garden an amazing fragrance.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/achillea_millefolium.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yarrow</a> requires frequent watering initially, but once established, it can survive with half an inch of watering a week. This plant isn’t bullet-proof, though. Yarrow is susceptible to botrytis mold and powdery mildew.&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mature size: </strong>Up to 3 feet tall and just as wide</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>USDA hardiness zone: </strong>3 to 8&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Foliage: </strong>Green</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunlight needs: </strong>Full sun</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soil preferences: </strong>Sandy, clay, loam, well-drained soil</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water needs: </strong>Low</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Potential hazards: </strong>Non-toxic to humans, toxic to pets</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cardinal\">9. Cardinal Flower (Lobelia Cardinalis)</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"818\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Cardinal-Flower-Lobelia-cardinalis-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Red Cardinal Flower\" class=\"wp-image-15705\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Cardinal-Flower-Lobelia-cardinalis-3.jpeg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Cardinal-Flower-Lobelia-cardinalis-3-293x300.jpeg 293w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Cardinal-Flower-Lobelia-cardinalis-3-768x785.jpeg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Cardinal-Flower-Lobelia-cardinalis-3-480x491.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:CARDINAL_FLOWER_%28Lobelia_cardinalis%29_%2810-14-2015%29_sycamore_cyn,_scc,_az_-_02_%2822032547978%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ALAN SCHMIERER</a> / Wikimedia Commons / <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cardinal flower is named for the bright red robes worn by Roman Catholic cardinals, so it’s no coincidence that the most striking feature of this plant is its vibrant red petals. Found throughout the United States and as far north as Canada and all the way down to Mexico, it loves moist soils, including wet woodlands, streambanks, swamps and marshy areas. This makes it perfect for a rain garden.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it needs frequent watering, <a href=\"https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/cardinal-flower-lobelia-cardinalis/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cardinal flower</a> is otherwise easy to care for. Plus, butterflies like to snack on the flower&#8217;s nectar.</p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sun:</strong> Full sun, partial shade, full shade</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil:</strong> Sand, loam, clay, limestone-based</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bloom time</strong>: July to October</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water needs:</strong> Medium to high</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mature height:</strong> 1 to 6 feet</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance</strong>: Low</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Potential hazards:</strong> Toxic</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"garden\">10. Garden Phlox (Phlox Paniculata)</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Garden-Phlox-Phlox-Paniculata-1.jpg\" alt=\"Different color Garden Phlox \" class=\"wp-image-15707\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Garden-Phlox-Phlox-Paniculata-1.jpg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Garden-Phlox-Phlox-Paniculata-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Garden-Phlox-Phlox-Paniculata-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Garden-Phlox-Phlox-Paniculata-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Garden-Phlox-Phlox-Paniculata-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Phlox_paniculata20090811_140.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bff</a> / Wikimedia Commons / <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p>Garden phlox is a moderately tall perennial that grows wild in forests, woodlands, prairies, and other natural habitats. It sprouts pink, purple, or white clusters atop 3 to 4-foot stems and makes any landscape a head-turner.&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only downside to<a href=\"https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=phpa9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> garden phlox</a> is that it is vulnerable to insect damage and diseases, including powdery mildew, so it needs some attention.</p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sun</strong>: Full sun to partial shade</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil</strong>: Clay, loam, high organic matter, good drainage, moist</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bloom time</strong>: Mid-summer to mid-fall</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water needs</strong>: Water in dry summers. Avoid overhead watering.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mature height</strong>: 2 to 4 feet</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance: </strong>Medium<br><strong>Potential hazards:</strong> None known (lack of data); caution is always advised</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lance\">11. Lance-Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis Lanceolata)</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lance-Leaved-Coreopsis-Coreopsis-Lanceolata-1.jpg\" alt=\"Yellow Color Lance Leaved Flowers \" class=\"wp-image-15708\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lance-Leaved-Coreopsis-Coreopsis-Lanceolata-1.jpg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lance-Leaved-Coreopsis-Coreopsis-Lanceolata-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lance-Leaved-Coreopsis-Coreopsis-Lanceolata-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lance-Leaved-Coreopsis-Coreopsis-Lanceolata-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lance-Leaved-Coreopsis-Coreopsis-Lanceolata-1-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lance-leaved_Coreopsis_%28Coreopsis_lanceolata%29,_photographed_on_12_May_2020,_Hardin_County,_Texas,_USA,_by_William_L._Farr.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">William L. Farr</a> / Wikimedia Commons / <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lance-leaved coreopsis, also called tickseed, is a low-maintenance plant that bathes your yard in hues of brilliant yellow. It grows up to three feet tall, and its large flowers can reach 3 to 4 inches in diameter.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like many of the other plants on this list, lance-leaved coreopsis is tough. It does fine in dry, hot, and humid weather. The plant itself is a perennial that stays green for a long time, although the flowers have a relatively short duration.</p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sun: </strong>Full sun</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil:</strong> Loamy, sandy, dry to medium moisture, well-drained; ideally poor, sandy or rocky soils</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bloom time: </strong>Late spring to mid summer<br><strong>Water needs: </strong>Drought-tolerant; but will benefit from regular watering, especially when soil is dry; needs regular watering before it&#8217;s established</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mature height: </strong>1 to 3 feet</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance:</strong> Low<br><strong>Potential hazards: </strong>Some reports of toxicity</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wild\">12. Wild Bergamot (Monarda Fistulosa)</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"588\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Wild-Bergamot-Monarda-Fistulosa-1.jpg\" alt=\"Purple Color Wild Bergamot\" class=\"wp-image-15709\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Wild-Bergamot-Monarda-Fistulosa-1.jpg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Wild-Bergamot-Monarda-Fistulosa-1-300x221.jpg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Wild-Bergamot-Monarda-Fistulosa-1-768x564.jpg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Wild-Bergamot-Monarda-Fistulosa-1-480x353.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/wackybadger/26044903210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joshua Mayer</a> / Flickr / <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like showy, fragrant flowers, you&#8217;re in for a treat. Wild bergamot is an atypical pink, purple, or white perennial in the bee balm family that smells like a mix of mint and oregano. Because it&#8217;s a wildflower, <a href=\"https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=mofi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wild bergamot</a> doesn&#8217;t take too much care for it to grow well in your yard. Moreover, it attracts various bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.</p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Soil:</strong> Full sun or partial shade</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil: W</strong>ell-drained but moist, sandy loam, loam, or clay soil; adapts to various soil types</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bloom time: </strong>Late spring to mid fall<br><strong>Water needs: </strong>Needs to be watered once per week when the weather gets hot</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mature height: </strong>Up to 5 feet</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance: </strong>Low<br><strong>Potential hazards: </strong>Consuming this plant poses some serious risks for pregnant women, nursing women, and children; excessive consumption is unsafe for pets; practice caution</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ</h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What&#8217;s the difference between annuals and perennials?</strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">While annual plants live for one season, perennial plants grow year after year. However, annuals are known for their vibrant colors, and some of them self-seed.</p> </div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What’s the best time to plant perennials?</strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It’s best to plant perennials in fall or spring, but you can plant them at any time of the year before the ground freezes.</p> </div> </div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perennials are popular additions to most gardens because they have the dual benefit of being beautiful and, well, perennial; they return year after year. Most of them are pretty hardy as well. They thrive in a variety of pretty tough conditions and climates, so they certainly do well in the temperate climate of Indiana.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>But choosing the right plants is only the first step to creating a beautiful yard. You also need to care for it. If you&#8217;d like some help, Wikilawn’s lawn care pros are available to do the dirty work for you. Get a <a href=\"https://www.wikilawn.com/\">quote here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Main Photo By: <a href=\"https://pixabay.com/es/photos/susan-de-ojos-negros-ojos-negro-3886079/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PixaBay</a></p>\n","title":"12 Great Perennials for Your Indiana Landscape","featured_media":{"localFile":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"aspectRatio":1.5,"src":"/static/a01e309f99eb940019e9fa504bb8b21e/1789c/Great-Perennials-for-Your-Indiana-Landscape.jpg","srcSet":"/static/a01e309f99eb940019e9fa504bb8b21e/107df/Great-Perennials-for-Your-Indiana-Landscape.jpg 320w,\n/static/a01e309f99eb940019e9fa504bb8b21e/293e9/Great-Perennials-for-Your-Indiana-Landscape.jpg 500w,\n/static/a01e309f99eb940019e9fa504bb8b21e/f2cbb/Great-Perennials-for-Your-Indiana-Landscape.jpg 800w,\n/static/a01e309f99eb940019e9fa504bb8b21e/1789c/Great-Perennials-for-Your-Indiana-Landscape.jpg 960w,\n/static/a01e309f99eb940019e9fa504bb8b21e/c26c2/Great-Perennials-for-Your-Indiana-Landscape.jpg 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/a01e309f99eb940019e9fa504bb8b21e/1dd6e/Great-Perennials-for-Your-Indiana-Landscape.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/a01e309f99eb940019e9fa504bb8b21e/67b76/Great-Perennials-for-Your-Indiana-Landscape.webp 320w,\n/static/a01e309f99eb940019e9fa504bb8b21e/8df11/Great-Perennials-for-Your-Indiana-Landscape.webp 500w,\n/static/a01e309f99eb940019e9fa504bb8b21e/98a65/Great-Perennials-for-Your-Indiana-Landscape.webp 800w,\n/static/a01e309f99eb940019e9fa504bb8b21e/1dd6e/Great-Perennials-for-Your-Indiana-Landscape.webp 960w,\n/static/a01e309f99eb940019e9fa504bb8b21e/3cc96/Great-Perennials-for-Your-Indiana-Landscape.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px"}}}},"yoast_meta":{"yoast_wpseo_title":"12 Great Perennials for Your Indiana Landscape | Wikilawn","yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Perennials turn a hum-drum yard beautiful, and they return year after year, so you won’t invest countless hours planting flowers every spring."}}}],"id":"ckaq2g9uyi0zf0974anmo48hu"}}}