Perennials like milkweed, daisies, sunflowers, and black-eyed Susans are popular perennials that can inspire your landscape design! Milkweed offers vibrant clusters and attracts monarchs, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. Daisies bring cheerful simplicity to your landscape in Pennsylvania, and are ideal for sunny spots. Sunflowers will be dramatic focal points, flourishing in nutrient-rich, sunny areas. Black-eyed Susans, with golden petals and dark centers, are hardy and drought-tolerant. Together, these plants create a diverse, colorful landscape that supports wildlife, provides visual appeal, and requires minimal upkeep.

The star-shaped flowers of milkweed attract monarch butterflies for a dreamy landscape.

Butterfly on a milkweed flower in Lititz, PA.

Milkweed is a perennial plant that is known for its ability to attract butterflies, particularly monarchs. Because of this, milkweed is a favorite addition because it brings a whimsical touch to your yard. It has a unique appearance, with clusters of small, star-shaped flowers that come in a variety of colors, including pink, purple, green, and white. These eye-catching blooms stand upright against the plant's dark green leaves, creating depth and texture in your landscape.

Milkweed thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a great addition to any landscape. It is also a low-maintenance plant that can tolerate drought conditions, making it an ideal choice for homeowners who want a beautiful garden without a lot of upkeep.

The classic bloom of daisies is a versatile addition to your landscape.

Close up of a daisy flower in Lititz, PA.

Another perennial that can inspire your landscape design is daisies. Daisies are a classic perennial known for their cheerful white petals that emerge from a sunny yellow center. They have a classic and well-loved appearance that makes them a versatile addition to your landscape. Whether you want to place them along walkways or as the standout feature in your garden, daisies will perform well wherever they are placed. Daisies thrive in full sun, but they can also tolerate partial shade. These perennials also grow well in well-drained soil and are relatively drought-resistant once they are well-established.

Create a bold statement on your landscape with sunflowers.

Yellow sunflowers with their large leaves in Lititz, PA.

Sunflowers are a popular perennial that is known for their bright, cheerful appearance. Their vibrant yellow blooms emerge from their towering stalks, making them a showstopper in any landscape. Sunflowers are a bold statement in your garden and are perfect when placed in barriers or as backdrops.

If you want your sunflowers to reach their full potential, it's essential to plant them in an area where they will receive full sun. Well-draining and nutrient-rich soil is also crucial for their growth, as too much moisture can be bad for them. They are also relatively low-maintenance, making them a great choice for any garden.

Sunflowers bloom in the summer and can continue to do so into the fall, providing a long-lasting burst of color to your landscape.

Enjoy the pop of color and hardy growth of black-eyed Susans in your landscape.

The yellow flowers of black-eyed Susans in Lititz, PA.

With their striking golden petals growing from a dark brown center, you'll never go wrong with the captivating and timeless beauty of black-eyed Susans. They have a charming appearance similar to daisies, but their bright coloring makes them a stand-out choice for landscape beds! Black-eyed Susans thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, and they are relatively low-maintenance, making them a great choice for any garden. These are also hardy plants, meaning they can tolerate drought and cold conditions well once established.

Call us today to schedule our landscape design service!

A striking and vibrant yard begins with a good design. If you're planning to give your yard a makeover, we will work with you to achieve your vision with our landscape design service. This service involves creating 2D hand-drawn scale designs of your landscape that will show you how each element complements other features on your property. Our team also offers a plantings and softscapes service, which will bring the design to life! Whether you want the whimsy beauty of milkweed and daisies or the impressive blooms of sunflowers and black-eyed Susans, we'll make sure everything is installed to perfection.

These services are offered to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in Lititz, Lancaster, Manheim, Ephrata, and nearby areas in Pennsylvania. Call us today at (717) 675-0101 to schedule!