Sun Perennials
Perennials are fantastic for adding interest and color to landscape beds. Many varieties attract hummingbirds and butterflies as well. Although not an exhaustive list, below is a selection of sun-loving perennials that are proven to thrive in Northern Colorado.
Firewitch Dianthus
Diamonds Blue Delphinium
Moonshine Yarrow
Dropmore Scarlet Honeysuckle
Thunder and Lightning Knautia
Plumbago
Johnson’s Blue Geranium
Rozanne Geranium
Pineleaf Penstemon
Rocky Mountain Penstemon
Sunset Hyssop
Sonoran Sunset Hyssop
Rapido Blue Campanula
White Clips Campanula
Angelina Sedum
Dragon’s Blood Sedum
Red Fox Veronica
Royal Candles Veronica
Jupiter’s Beard
Jethro Tull Coreopsis
Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower
Purple Emperor Coneflower
Goldsturm Rudbeckia
Purple Mountain Sun Daisy
May Night Salvia
Snow Hill Salvia
Hummingbird Trumpet
Pasque Flower
Bonfire Cushion Spurge
Hidcote Lavender
Evening Primrose
Prairie Winecups