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You know the old saying, “It takes all kinds.” At Country Living, we find that it’s as true for garden flowers as it is for people. Planting many different types of flowers in your garden guarantees a good show with a range of colors, textures, and heights. With a mix you'll have something pretty to enjoy in the garden all year long. Every type of flower plays its part. and long-lived sure are a delight even though we know we'll have to replace them every year. Read on to learn about some of the most popular types of flowers, complete with names and pictures, that will inspire you to get your hands in the dirt, whether your garden is big or small, cottage-style or formal. Before you buy any flowers, though, be sure to read the plant tag or description and check which perennials or shrubs are a good fit for your USDA Hardiness Zone (find yours 62 Best Types of Flowers to Plant When it blooms: Late summer to early fall Why we love it: This sunny flower will make you smile, plus it doesn't need babied because it's drought tolerant and blooms for weeks and weeks. These are all the reasons you need this late season bloomer in your garden. Be sure to choose a perennial type. Related: 25 Types of Yellow Flowers for the Happiest Garden in the Neighborhood When they bloom: Spring to fall Why we love them: These adorable annuals, which also go by the common name million bells, look like petunias but actually are a different plant. They bloom abundantly until a hard frost—and come in...