Botanical Knowledge
Long-lived flowering plants that return stronger each season.
Perennials anchor the planting plan with repeat bloom cycles and evolving texture.
Water deeply in establishment periods and mulch to maintain soil moisture.
Recommended Plants
Hosta
Perennial
Bloom: June - August
Sun: Shade to part shade
Water: Moderate; consistent moisture
Excellent texture plant; protect from deer if needed.
Daylily
Perennial
Bloom: June - August
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Moderate
Low-maintenance and repeat blooms.
Black-eyed Susan
Perennial
Bloom: July - September
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low to moderate
Reliable summer color and pollinator support.
Sedum (Autumn Joy)
Perennial
Bloom: August - October
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low
Drought tolerant with late-season interest.
Catmint (Nepeta)
Perennial
Bloom: May - September
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low to moderate
Long bloom period; shear after first flush to rebloom.
Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Perennial
Bloom: June - September
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low to moderate
Pollinator-friendly perennial with reliable summer color and strong drought tolerance.
Salvia 'May Night'
Perennial
Bloom: May - July (rebloom with deadheading)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low to moderate
Spiked violet-blue flowers that pair well with roses and hydrangea masses.
Coreopsis 'Moonbeam'
Perennial
Bloom: June - September
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low to moderate
Long flowering perennial used for soft yellow seasonal rhythm in mixed beds.
Heuchera (Coral Bells)
Perennial
Bloom: May - July
Sun: Part shade to morning sun
Water: Moderate
Foliage-first perennial that adds year-round leaf color in shade and filtered-sun beds.
Astilbe
Perennial
Bloom: June - July
Sun: Part shade
Water: Moderate to high; likes consistent moisture
Plume flowers for shaded zones where hydrangea and hosta need supporting texture.
Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata)
Perennial
Bloom: July - September
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Fragrant midsummer color. Favor mildew-resistant cultivars for humid Long Island summers.
Liriope (Lilyturf)
Perennial groundcover
Bloom: August - September
Sun: Part shade to sun
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Excellent border or massed groundcover for shade edges.
Sedge (Carex varieties)
Perennial grass
Bloom: Seasonal texture
Sun: Shade to part shade
Water: Moderate; prefers moist soil
Great for low light areas and rain garden edges.
Lavender
Perennial
Bloom: June - July
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low; allow soil to dry between watering
Prefers well-drained soil. Avoid heavy fertilization.
Peony
Perennial
Bloom: May - June
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Support blooms and deadhead after flowering.
Coneflower
Perennial
Bloom: July - September
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low to moderate
Pollinator favorite; deadhead to extend flowering.
Russian Sage
Perennial
Bloom: July - September
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low
Airy texture and drought tolerance; cut back in early spring.
Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima)
Perennial
Bloom: Spring - summer
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low
Coastal halophyte with very strong salt tolerance.
Columbine (Aquilegia spp.)
Perennial
Bloom: April - June
Sun: Part shade
Water: Moderate
Shade-tolerant perennial with moderate salt tolerance.
Coral Bells (Heuchera spp.)
Perennial
Bloom: Late spring - summer
Sun: Part shade
Water: Moderate
Reliable foliage perennial for shade with moderate salt tolerance.
Doll's Eyes (Actaea pachypoda)
Perennial
Bloom: May - June
Sun: Shade to part shade
Water: Moderate
Woodland perennial adapted to deep shade gardens.
Canada Anemone (Anemone canadensis)
Perennial
Bloom: May - June
Sun: Part shade
Water: Moderate
Native perennial with shade tolerance and spreading habit.
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)
Perennial
Bloom: April - June
Sun: Part shade
Water: Moderate
Northeast native for bright shade and woodland edges.
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata)
Perennial
Bloom: August - October
Sun: Shade to part shade
Water: Moderate
True shade perennial for dry woodland conditions.
False Solomon's Seal (Maianthemum racemosum)
Perennial
Bloom: May - June
Sun: Shade to part shade
Water: Moderate
Understory perennial tolerant of deep shade.
Wreath Goldenrod (Solidago caesia)
Perennial
Bloom: September - October
Sun: Part shade to shade
Water: Moderate
Woodland goldenrod that performs in shade beds.
Violet (Viola spp.)
Groundcover perennial
Bloom: Spring
Sun: Shade to part shade
Water: Moderate
Low groundcover that thrives in shaded spaces.
Related Services
Coordinate plant health with maintenance, irrigation, and lighting plans for year-round performance.
Coastal Plant Guides
