Perennials with orange flowers are not quite as common as some other colors. The key to enjoying the orange colors is to grow early blooming perennials like Pansy 'Irish Molly' and Butterfly Weed, a native plant also known as Indian Paintbrush; until the summer-blooming plants like Canna, Dahlia & Daylilies begin to really bloom strong. To maximize the color display, plant flowering annuals with orange blooms too.

Orange flowering perennials can be grown directly in the ground, in containers for patios and decks or even in hanging baskets. Most orange perennials grow well with average soil moisture and partial or full sun, though some can take full shade, giving the home gardener more options for use in the landscape.

Orange flowering plants add a zest and warmth to the garden. The vibrant orange color can be enjoyed throughout the season and blends well with the other warm or hot colors; red, golden, yellow. Orange flowering perennials are also great at attracting butterflies and birds, particularly hummingbirds.

Some of the perennials with orange blooms are native plants, which are more naturally insect resistant, salt tolerant and have natural disease resistance. The most well-known native orange flowering perennials are Black-eyed Susans, whose blossoms vary in color from yellow, gold and orange depending on the variety. For late spring color, the native Lanceleaf Coreopsis flowers well in full sun. For summer color, the native Garden Phlox is a good choice with its salmon-orange hue.

Several non-native orange perennials can also add so much color to the home garden. The recommendations include Avens and Crocosmia which is hardier than many gardeners are aware. Though not as heat tolerant as some perennials, for the more northern climates, the Oriental Poppy 'Fireball' is good and Torchlily also has orange selections available.

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