In the next few weeks, I will be featuring my
favorite plants by color. Our gardens are often organized by color, so
hopefully, this will help. I will start with my favorite warm-colored flowering
perennials and shrubs. Warm colors are yellow, red, and orange. Personally, I
like these colors the best in the garden because they add the most contrast to
the ever-present green. The listed plants do well in this area and are easy to
find. As you can imagine, there are thousands of perennials to choose from. Plants
are listed below in the color that I prefer. First off: Yellow.
Yellow:
Daylily (Hemerocallis hybrids): These come in a variety of colors – yellow,
orange, and red. They have blade-like foliage and lily-like flowers. My
favorite yellow is ‘Stella de Oro’ because it is a profuse bloomer and stays at
2’ tall.
Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis fruticosa):
This deciduous shrub reaches 4’ tall and emerges with yellow whirled blooms. I
love the unique flowers that whorl around the erect stems. Full sun and little
water is the best for this Mediterranean plant.
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| Jerusalem Sage |
Yarrow (Achillea): These drought-tolerant plants have grey-green
foliage and grow to about 2’ tall. Their flowers are in flat clusters and bloom
in the summer and into the fall. Yarrow comes in yellow, pink, and red flowers.
One of my favorite yellow varieties is ‘Moonshine’ with deep yellow flowers.
Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos): This popular perennial comes in flowers that are
yellow, red, or orange. These unique flowers actually look like a paw. The
foliage isn’t that great looking after the flowers fade, so be sure to plant
something appealing nearby.
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| Kangaroo Paw |
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