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Low-Maintenance, Long-Blooming Perennials for a Gravesite in Ohio

Top Picks for Zone 6a (Newark, OH)

PlantHeightSpreadBloom PeriodNotes
Stella d'Oro daylily12–15"Moderate (divide 3 yrs)Early summer–frostReblooms reliably
Coral bells (Heuchera)8–12"SlowLate spring–summerFoliage color all season
Dianthus (Pinks)6–12"SlowSpring–summer (rebloom)Fragrant, tidy
Coreopsis 'Moonbeam'12–18"ModerateEarly summer–fallShear for rebloom
Yarrow (compact cvs.)18–24"ModerateSummerDrought tolerant

Design Tips

  • Group 3–5 of each for impact.
  • Mulch with shredded bark to suppress weeds.
  • Choose varieties with similar water needs.

All perennials spread eventually; plan for occasional division by caretakers.

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