HOMESTEAD HOW-TO
These flowers bloom daily, closing each night, throughout a long flowering season starting in late spring or early summer.
Blanket Flowers are sun-loving, drought-tolerant perennials that offer bright, enduring blooms throughout the summer and into fall.
Prickly Pear Cactus produces edible fruit and pads. Highly drought-resistant and offers hydration in arid environments.
Its bright, daisy-like flowers bloom in late summer and fall, bringing vibrant yellow, red, and bronze hues to sunny gardens.
Bee balm is a win-win plant; it keeps mosquitoes at bay and attracts butterflies, bees, and even hummingbirds.
Sedum varieties are completely maintenance-free and love the sun. They provide late-season blooms and are excellent for attracting butterflies.
Goldenrod is a plant that blooms in late summer, showcasing tall spikes filled with small, bright yellow flowers.
Yarrow produces clusters of small, flat-topped flowers in colors including yellow, white, pink, and red. It’s drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun.