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| Long after the flowers are spent, the black seed heads of Blackberry Lilies (Belamcanda) continue to offer visual interest in the fall landscape. |
In the Midwest, one of the things people look forward to the most is the change of seasons. Spring bulbs bring a renewed sense of hope, summer flowering perennials offer a riot of color, the fall color of Maples activates our nesting instincts, and the bare branches of winter suggest a time of rest. The well-designed garden offers visual interest all year round, even in the heart of winter.
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| Many perennials offer great fall color including Hakone Grass (Hakonechloa) and Foamflower (Tiarella). |
Succession planting helps to ensure there is something in bloom from spring through fall, but as the cooler weather arrives, seed heads and foliage color take center stage. Did you know that many perennials offer fall color? Click here to read more about that topic. You can also search for perennials that offer seasonal interest such as seed heads, fall color, and evergreen foliage with our expanded search tool.
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| Ornamental grasses offer tremendous winter interest in the frigid landscape. |
During the winter months, when most perennials have gone dormant for the year, some continue to provide visual interest. One of the best features of ornamental grasses is that they remain standing through winter, standing as glorious golden beacons in the crisp white snow. Evergreen perennials also provide winter interest provided they aren’t buried under the snow! To read more about evergreen perennials, click here.
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