Perennials that bloom all summer

These are the perennials in our records whose bloom season covers early summer, midsummer and late summer. Clemson Cooperative Extension advises removing old flowers to encourage re-bloom on perennials. The table below compares every plant we list side by side.

Varieties
28
Height
1–7 ft (23–213 cm)
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9
Flowers

19 Coneflowers

8 Black-eyed Susans

1 Hostas

All 28 perennials that bloom all summer

A Black Beauty black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Black Beauty Rayless western coneflower with black cones and green sepals, 2 to 3 feet. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Other species
A Cheyenne Spirit coneflower flower up close on the plant Cheyenne Spirit Seed-grown coneflower mix in red, orange, magenta, golden yellow and white. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–2½ ft (56–76 cm)Single
A Double Scoop Bubble Gum coneflower flower up close on the plant Double Scoop Bubble Gum Double coneflower with pink double pom-pom flowers, 24 to 26 inches tall, zones 4 to 9. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer2 ft (61–66 cm)Double
A Double Scoop Cranberry coneflower flower up close on the plant Double Scoop Cranberry Double coneflower with cranberry red double pom-pom flowers, 24 to 26 inches tall, zones 4 to 9. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2 ft (61–66 cm)Double
A Double Scoop Orangeberry coneflower flower up close on the plant Double Scoop Orangeberry Double coneflower with orange-red double pom-pom flowers, 24 to 26 inches tall, zones 4 to 9. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer2 ft (61–66 cm)Double
A Early Bird Gold black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Early Bird Gold Day-neutral black-eyed Susan with bright yellow flowers from mid-June to October, 18 to 24 inches. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)Rudbeckia fulgida
A Echinacea paradoxa coneflower flower up close on the plant Echinacea paradoxa The only yellow-flowered Echinacea species, an Ozark native with drooping yellow rays. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Single
A Echinacea tennesseensis coneflower flower up close on the plant Echinacea tennesseensis Tennessee glade endemic with upturned rose purple rays from June to August. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)Single
Leaves of Francee hosta up close Francee White-margined hosta with dark green heart-shaped leaves in a dense arching mound. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer1–2 ft (30–61 cm)Medium
A Gloriosa Daisy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Gloriosa Daisy Rudbeckia hirta seed strain with large bicolor double blooms from summer to fall. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall (estimated) 2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Rudbeckia hirta
A Green Twister coneflower flower up close on the plant Green Twister Tall coneflower with green petals ringed by a pink halo near the cone. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer3–4 ft (91–122 cm)Single
A Green Wizard black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Green Wizard Rayless western coneflower with black cones and green sepals, 3 to 5 feet tall. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer3–5 ft (91–152 cm)Other species
A Herbstsonne black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Herbstsonne Tall coneflower with drooping yellow rays and green cones, 5 to 7 feet, June to August. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer5–7 ft (152–213 cm)Rudbeckia laciniata
A Irish Spring black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Irish Spring Rudbeckia hirta with large golden yellow flowers and green centers, June to frost. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Rudbeckia hirta
A Kismet Intense Orange coneflower flower up close on the plant Kismet Intense Orange Kismet coneflower with large single blooms in intense orange. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall15–18 in (38–46 cm)Single
A Kismet Raspberry coneflower flower up close on the plant Kismet Raspberry Compact Kismet coneflower with large single raspberry pink flowers from early summer to frost. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall16 in (41 cm)Single
A Kismet Red coneflower flower up close on the plant Kismet Red Compact Kismet coneflower with large single red flowers from June to October. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall16 in (41 cm)Single
A Kismet Yellow coneflower flower up close on the plant Kismet Yellow Compact Kismet coneflower with single butter-yellow flowers from June to October. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall16 in (41 cm)Single
A PowWow White coneflower flower up close on the plant PowWow White Compact seed-grown coneflower with pure white reflexed petals around a golden yellow cone. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)Single
A PowWow Wild Berry coneflower flower up close on the plant PowWow Wild Berry Seed-grown coneflower with deep purple-pink single flowers on compact, branched plants. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)Single
A Primadonna Deep Rose coneflower flower up close on the plant Primadonna Deep Rose Purple coneflower with large deep rose flowers on sturdy, branched stems. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer2½–3 ft (76–91 cm)Single
A Purple Coneflower coneflower flower up close on the plant Purple Coneflower Native coneflower species with purplish pink daisies up to 5 inches across, June to August. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer2–5 ft (61–152 cm)Single
A Ruby Star coneflower flower up close on the plant Ruby Star Seed-grown purple coneflower with carmine red to purple rays, June to August. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Single
A Rudbeckia missouriensis black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Rudbeckia missouriensis Native Missouri coneflower with yellow rays and black centers, 2 to 3 feet, June to October. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Other species
A Sombrero Baja Burgundy coneflower flower up close on the plant Sombrero Baja Burgundy Sombrero coneflower with deep violet-red single flowers on sturdy, well-branched plants. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer2 ft (56–61 cm)Single
A Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower flower up close on the plant Sombrero Salsa Red Compact Sombrero coneflower with overlapping orange-red petals and an orange-brown cone. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer2 ft (61–66 cm)Single
A Toto black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Toto Compact 9-inch black-eyed Susan series with many small gold, lemon and rustic flowers. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer (estimated) 9 in (23 cm)Rudbeckia hirta
A Virgin coneflower flower up close on the plant Virgin Compact purple coneflower cultivar with white rays and a green cone. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)Single

How to choose

  1. Read the Bloom time column to see how far each plant's flowering reaches into spring or fall.
  2. Check the Hardiness column against your USDA zone.
  3. Compare the Height column and the Sun column to fit each plant to its spot in the bed.

Compare side by side

Color Sunlight
Black Beauty Other species black-eyed Susan 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 3–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun
Cheyenne Spirit Single coneflower 2–2½ ft (56–76 cm) 4–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part shade
Double Scoop Bubble Gum Double coneflower 2 ft (61–66 cm) 4–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part sun
Double Scoop Cranberry Double coneflower 2 ft (61–66 cm) 4–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part sun
Double Scoop Orangeberry Double coneflower 2 ft (61–66 cm) 4–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part sun
Early Bird Gold Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) 3–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Echinacea paradoxa Single coneflower 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 5–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun
Echinacea tennesseensis Single coneflower 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) 5–6 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Francee Medium hosta 1–2 ft (30–61 cm) 3–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Part shade, Full shade
Gloriosa Daisy Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall (estimated) Full sun, Part sun
Green Twister Single coneflower 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 3–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun
Green Wizard Other species black-eyed Susan 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) 3–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun
Herbstsonne Rudbeckia laciniata black-eyed Susan 5–7 ft (152–213 cm) 5–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun
Irish Spring Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Kismet Intense Orange Single coneflower 15–18 in (38–46 cm) 4–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Kismet Raspberry Single coneflower 16 in (41 cm) 4–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Kismet Red Single coneflower 16 in (41 cm) 4–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Kismet Yellow Single coneflower 16 in (41 cm) 4–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
PowWow White Single coneflower 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
PowWow Wild Berry Single coneflower 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Primadonna Deep Rose Single coneflower 2½–3 ft (76–91 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Purple Coneflower Single coneflower 2–5 ft (61–152 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Ruby Star Single coneflower 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Rudbeckia missouriensis Other species black-eyed Susan 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 5–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Sombrero Baja Burgundy Single coneflower 2 ft (56–61 cm) 4–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun
Sombrero Salsa Red Single coneflower 2 ft (61–66 cm) 4–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Toto Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan 9 in (23 cm) 3–9 (estimated) Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer (estimated) (estimated) Full sun
Virgin Single coneflower 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade

Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.

Frequently asked questions

How do I keep them flowering?

Clemson Cooperative Extension says to remove old flowers to encourage re-bloom on perennials. It also notes that many perennials re-bloom in the warm climate of South Carolina.