40 Perennial Plants to Create Your Perfect Summer Garden

6. Sedum

Belonging to the succulent family, hardy sedums are a distinct and captivating feature in any garden. Their thick, rubbery leaves reveal their kinship with more traditional succulents such as echeveria. Despite this exotic background, Sedum can withstand harsh winters, even in North Dakota!

Sedums are highly favored by bees and butterflies, making them an excellent, drought-tolerant addition to pollinator gardens. Moreover, they offer a diverse array of leaf shapes and flower colors.