Low Maintenance Flowers For A Great Looking Yard

The vibrant colors, unique shapes and sweet fragrance of flowers add a touch of enchantment to any yard. They make any venue look more calming and welcoming. But sometimes, there are challenges to growing and maintaining flowers.



One very important factor to consider before planting flowers is the climate. You wouldn’t want to work hard growing beautiful plants in your yard, without knowing that they will not be able to withstand Missouri’s sometimes unpredictable weather. Luckily, there are several resilient and low maintenance flowers that do well in Missouri’s climate.

These flowers are among the most enchanting blooms that can truly spellbind visitors to your garden. Growing on 5-foot tall plants, they are incredibly easy to cultivate. Their only requirements are full sun and good soil. The Hardy hibiscus flowers quite late in the spring, yet it produces a stunning display in the summer months. These lovely blossoms attract butterflies while deterring deer, relieving you of concerns about critters munching on your flowers. They also come in a splendid array of vibrant colors.

Coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) are perennial plants native to the Midwest, with heights varying from 16 inches to 4 feet. While their blooms are typically found in shades of pink-purple and white, many hybrids, like “Tomato Soup,” showcase vibrant hues such as red and yellow. These resilient flowers thrive in sunny spots and are known for their ability to spread. Not only do they tolerate drought conditions, but they are also resistant to deer.

This particular “weed” could easily become a favorite on your list of flowers. The butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) earns its name for its carefree, weed-like growing habits. Its charming blooms draw in hummingbirds and butterflies alike. Throughout the summer, you’ll notice lovely clusters of these flowers showcasing vibrant shades of orange, yellow, pink, and vermilion.

Lenten rose

This plant can reach a height of up to a foot and a width of 18 inches. The Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis) is both vibrant and resilient. Its blossoms display a striking array of colors, including purple, red, black, white, green, and pink. As a hardy perennial that frequently blooms in winter, the Lenten rose would make a stunning addition along the walkway in spring.

Virginia bluebells

Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica) produce stunning purple flowers that emerge from delicate pink buds, creating a lovely pink-purple hue. These blooms grace the landscape in spring and thrive in both sunny and shaded areas. Each plant reaches a height and width of 2 feet. Additionally, bluebells have the wonderful ability to reseed themselves, allowing them to multiply effortlessly over the years.

Hardy geraniums

What sets these flowers apart is their delightful apple-scented spicy fragrance. This aromatic quality makes them ideal for borders. Hardy geraniums burst into bloom in June, thriving with ample sunlight and minimal watering. They produce a stunning array of burgundy blossoms throughout the month. These plants can reach heights of up to 6 inches and spread up to 14 inches wide.

Black-eyed Susans

Resembling the vibrant hues of a sunflower, the Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia fulgida) feature bright golden petals encircling a deep brown center. Often referred to as “yellow daisies,” these blooms emerge at the start of August and thrive for over a month. Requiring only full sun, these stunning flowers demand minimal maintenance for growth. The plants can reach heights of up to 3 feet and spread about 2 feet wide. Notable varieties include “Indian Summer” and “Goldstrum.”

Allium

Alliums are bulbs belonging to the onion family, known for their ease of cultivation. Their pom-pom-shaped flowers, paired with tufts of grass-like foliage, make them truly distinctive within any garden setting. Among the fascinating varieties are “Nodding Pink,” which produces enduring pink blooms throughout the summer, and “Forescate,” showcasing pink globes in the springtime.

Panicle hydrangeas

Ideal for the Midwest region, Panicle hydrangeas thrive in cold climates. This plant showcases beautiful cone-shaped flowers that start off white and gradually transition to pink. They can reach an impressive height of 6 to 8 feet, making them perfect for use as hedges and borders.

Sedums

Sedums develop green buds resembling broccoli, which eventually blossom into stunning pink flower heads that emerge in the summer. As fall approaches, these flowers transform into what can be described as "red cauli" flowers, showcasing a lovely rusty red hue. Remarkably easy to cultivate, Sedums yield blossoms that boast a rich variety of textures and shapes.

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