Why did the gardener bury a $100 bill beneath each new perennial? The tag said they needed rich soil.

Dollar bills might add a little organic matter as they decompose, but it’s not necessary to bury money to promote early summer color in flowerbeds and landscapes. We can simply plant perennials that bloom profusely in June.

Annual flowers in pots and planters on decks and patios will soon be loaded with color as they grow larger, cascade with blossoms, and reach peak perfection by mid-summer.

Until the annuals gain full speed, early summer can lack color. But if we plan properly, June-blooming perennials can bridge the color gap, making this month one of the most colorful of the summer season.

A favorite perennial of ours that begins flowering in late May and extends well past mid-June

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