14 Unique and Unusual Perennials You Can Grow This Summer

Here are some out-of-the-box unusual perennials plants you can grow this summer for a stunning display of foliage and flowers in the warm season!

Botanical Name: Tacca chantrieri

USDA Zones: 9-12

Perennial In: Warmer Regions

Perhaps the most unusual perennials you can grow this summer is the black bat flower. Why? Well, it looks like a bat in flight that’s why! You can grow it in pots or also train it to climb on nearby trees in the garden.

Botanical Name: Lilium auratum

USDA Zones: 5-8

Perennial In: Cooler to Moderate Regions

Golden-rayed outshines most other lily varieties in terms of size—the large blooms look smashing against the deep green foliage. These unusual perennials plants bloom in early summer and makes for an excellent border plant.

Botanical Name: Anigozanthos

USDA Zones: 8-11

Perennial In: Warmer Regions

The kangaroo paw, an Australian native, can be a good pick for garden beds, as well as containers. The red flowers in clusters resemble, well, read that name again! To maintain it well, trim spent flowers and protect the plant from frost.

USDA Zones: 4-9

Perennial In: Cooler to Moderate Regions

The light purple flowers of this plant are a highlight, but the blooms also come in the shades of white and blue! It stays stubby, which makes it a good pick a a border plant in the garden. Do make sure it gets indirect light and stays protected from the afternoon sun.

Botanical Name: Farfugium japonicum

USDA Zones: 7-10

Perennial In: Warmer Regions

If you are someone who appreciates a glossy foliage specimen, this one will make you happy! Its large leaves can be upto a foot wide or even more! The towering yellow flowers are a highlight, too!

Botanical Name: Cosmos atrosanguineus

USDA Zones: 7-10

Perennial In: Warmer Regions

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