Georgia gardens shine brightest when the flowers don’t quit—and that’s where these long-bloomers steal the show. I’ve grown a few myself, and they just keep going, no fuss, no drama.
They handle the heat, love the sun, and give you color for months. It’s like having a garden that’s always in a good mood. If you’re tired of short-lived blooms, these plants will keep the party going.
1. Black-Eyed Susan
Bright yellow petals surround a dark center, creating a cheerful splash in any Georgia garden. These native wildflowers start blooming in early summer and keep going until the first frost.
Drought-tolerant once established, they attract butterflies and make excellent cut flowers. Plant in full sun for best results.
2. Lantana
Heat-loving and practically indestructible, lantana thrives in Georgia’s hot summers when other plants wilt. The multicolored flower clusters change hues as they mature, creating a kaleidoscope effect in your landscape.
Butterflies can’t resist these nectar-rich blooms. Plant in well-draining soil and enjoy months of carefree color.
3. Coreopsis
Golden daisy-like flowers dance above delicate foliage from late spring through fall in Georgia gardens. Regular deadheading encourages continuous blooming, extending the show for months.
Drought-resistant and low-maintenance, coreopsis attracts pollinators while deterring deer. These cheerful perennials return reliably year after year.
4. Salvia
Spikes of purple, blue, or red flowers rise above aromatic foliage, creating vertical interest in Georgia landscapes. Hummingbirds zoom in from miles around to sip nectar from these tubular blooms.
Heat-tolerant and deer-resistant, salvias keep flowering through Georgia’s hottest months. Many varieties rebloom after a light trimming, extending the color show.
5. Verbena
Clusters of tiny star-shaped flowers carpet the ground or spill from containers, creating waves of color throughout Georgia’s growing season. The spreading habit makes verbena perfect for filling spaces quickly.
Butterflies flock to these nectar-rich blooms during Georgia summers. Choose perennial varieties for years of reliable color with minimal care.
6. Angelonia
Often called summer snapdragon, angelonia produces spikes of purple, pink, or white flowers that keep going strong through Georgia’s hottest months. Unlike many flowering plants, it doesn’t need deadheading to continue blooming.
The vanilla-scented foliage resists deer and tolerates drought once established. Perfect for Georgia’s sunny borders or containers.
7. Gaillardia
Fiery red and yellow blooms resembling miniature sunsets brighten Georgia gardens from early summer until frost. Also known as blanket flower, gaillardia thrives in poor soil where other plants struggle.
Georgia’s heat and humidity don’t faze these tough native perennials. Pollinators love them, and they make excellent cut flowers for summer bouquets.
8. Echinacea
Rosy-purple petals surround a distinctive cone-shaped center, creating a classic wildflower look in Georgia landscapes. Beyond their beauty, these native coneflowers boast medicinal properties used for centuries.
Deep roots help echinacea withstand Georgia’s summer dry spells. Goldfinches love the seeds, extending the garden show into winter.
9. Pentas
Star-shaped flowers form rounded clusters that seem to float above the foliage, creating a constellation effect in Georgia gardens. Available in red, pink, white, and lavender, pentas bloom continuously from spring until frost.
Butterflies and hummingbirds can’t resist these nectar-rich blooms. Perfect for containers or beds in Georgia’s warm climate.
10. Petunia
Modern varieties keep producing trumpet-shaped blooms throughout Georgia’s long growing season without the deadheading older types required. Wave petunias spread up to four feet, creating rivers of color in beds or spilling from containers.
Despite their delicate appearance, these flowers stand up to Georgia’s summer heat. Available in virtually every color except true blue.
11. Zinnia
Candy-colored blooms in every shade except blue rise above sturdy stems, creating a cheerful cottage garden feel in Georgia landscapes. The more you cut, the more they bloom, making zinnias perfect for flower arrangements.
Georgia’s heat brings out their best performance. Plant in full sun and watch butterflies flock to these easy-growing annuals.
12. Scaevola
Fan-shaped flowers in blue, purple, or white create a waterfall of color when planted in containers or as ground cover in Georgia gardens. Also called fan flower, scaevola blooms continuously without deadheading.
Salt-tolerant and heat-loving, it’s perfect for Georgia’s coastal gardens. The trailing habit makes it ideal for hanging baskets or spilling over walls.
13. Calibrachoa
Tiny petunia-like flowers blanket these plants from spring until frost, creating a non-stop color show in Georgia gardens. Often called million bells, calibrachoa produces hundreds of blooms on each trailing stem.
Unlike petunias, they don’t get sticky in Georgia’s humidity. Perfect for hanging baskets where the cascading habit can be appreciated.
14. Celosia
Flame-like plumes or crinkled brain-shaped blooms in fiery colors add unusual texture to Georgia gardens from summer until frost. Heat-loving celosia actually performs better when temperatures soar, making it perfect for southern gardens.
The dried flowers maintain their color, extending enjoyment beyond the growing season. Georgia gardeners appreciate their drought tolerance once established.
15. SunPatiens
Revolutionary hybrid impatiens bloom non-stop in full Georgia sun without wilting, unlike their shade-loving cousins. Large, colorful flowers stand out against glossy green foliage from spring planting until frost.
Disease resistance makes them low-maintenance options for Georgia gardens. Available in vibrant colors and various sizes to suit any landscape need.
16. Geranium
Modern varieties keep producing clusters of red, pink, or white flowers throughout Georgia’s growing season with minimal care. Unlike northern gardens, Georgia’s climate allows geraniums to bloom nearly year-round in protected locations.
The aromatic foliage deters pests naturally. Bring containers indoors during rare freezes to enjoy these cheerful bloomers for years.
17. Mexican Heather
Tiny purple, pink, or white flowers cover this plant like confetti from spring through fall in Georgia gardens. The fine-textured foliage creates a delicate, lacy backdrop for the continuous bloom show.
Heat-loving and drought-tolerant once established, Mexican heather thrives when Georgia temperatures soar. Perfect for borders or as a flowering ground cover.
18. Portulaca
Rose-like blooms in tropical colors open in sunshine and close at night, creating a daily light show in Georgia gardens. Also called moss rose, portulaca’s succulent leaves store water, making it incredibly drought-resistant.
Perfect for Georgia’s hottest, driest spots where other plants struggle. The spreading habit works well in rock gardens or as colorful ground cover.