Plant perennials with early, mid, and late season blooms to ensure a steady supply of cuttings all season long! Check out our must have list of perennial favorites for your cutting garden!

One of the most beloved of all flowers, peonies offer large, fragrant blooms in shades of pink, red, and white. Their lush petals and vibrant colors make them perfect for creating statement floral arrangements.

Coneflowers, with their striking, daisy-like blooms in vibrant colors, are not only beautiful but also attract pollinators. They’re hardy and easy to grow, making them an excellent choice for a low-maintenance cutting garden.

Known for their tall, showy flower spikes, digitalis offer an array of colors that add height and drama to any arrangement. They bloom from mid-summer to fall, making them a long-lasting, fantastic option for a cutting garden.

Not only does lavender provide a fragrant and calming aroma, but its spikes of purple flowers are also beautiful in bouquets. It also dries beautifully for long-lasting arrangements.

A classic cut flower, Shasta daisies bloom in early summer with their cheerful white petals and golden centers. They make great filler flowers in arrangements and are long-lasting.

With its tall, spiky lavender blooms and silvery foliage, Russian Sage adds texture and height to cut flower arrangements. It’s also a great attraction for bees and butterflies.

These late-blooming perennials provide a burst of color in the fall with their vibrant purple, pink, or white flowers. They make excellent filler flowers and pair well with other late-season blooms.

With its golden-yellow petals and dark centers, Black-Eyed Susan is a reliable and cheerful cut flower that blooms from mid-summer to fall.

• Anchor your garden with medium sized shrubs that have both foliage and flower interest.
• Choose perennials with multiple heights to create depth and interest.
• Plant in large groups to maximize flower production.
• Vary flower shape and size.
• Plant flowers with fragrance.
• Choose perennials with long bloom times, or that rebloom with deadheading.
• Add plants with interesting foliage.
• Always plant for pollinators too!

A perennial cut flower garden is a wonderful way to enjoy the beauty of your garden indoors while supporting a sustainable, low-maintenance landscape. With careful planning, you can enjoy a variety of flowers year after year to brighten your home and share with others. Whether you’re after the elegance of peonies, the vibrancy of daisies, or the soft scent of lavender, there’s a perennial for every garden and every season.

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