Question
I'm looking for a few Perennials for each season. I'm in Zone 6. What are 5 or 6 perennials that bloom spring,summer,fall and winter? I love color all year around.

Answer
Beauty being in the eye of the beholder, let's head over to the Bluestone Perennials website:

www.bluestoneperennials.com

and click on the left hand corner where it says 'Custom Search'.  Now you're ready to plug in your Zone, your Soil, the Sun conditions and any number of other options including the colors you want from your flowers.  They'll even tell you if they smell good, and when they bloom.

I am personally a lover of change.  I like to walk into the garden and wait for something new to happen.  Never a dull moment.

Other people judge their plants by the longevity of their blooming cycle.  A plant that blooms Spring through Fall is a dream come true.

It's all about you.

Bluestone by the way has a guarantee on all its plants.  Although their prices have risen in recent years, they remain one of the most service oriented companies I have ever dealt with.  I know if you get a plant you didn't order, you can send it back and they'll send you your money or a replacement.  Or the right plants.  Piece of cake.

Good luck.  Keep me posted.

THE LONG ISLAND GARDENER