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A favorite among pollinators, coneflowers boast nectar-rich blooms that draw bees and butterflies all summer.
These sun-loving perennials bloom from early summer through fall, producing red, yellow, and orange flowers that brighten up any garden.
With its tubular blooms in shades of pink, purple, and red, penstemon is a magnet for hummingbirds and bees.
A drought-tolerant perennial, it thrives in full sun and blooms from summer into late fall.
Bright yellow petals with dark centers make black-eyed Susans an iconic summer flower.