Perennials 
Most Perennials are easy to grow and offer years of pleasure for the investment. A perennial is an herbaceous plant that lives three or more years. Herbaceous plants die back to the ground each winter. Most perennials are grown for blooms, but there are those such as Lamb's Ear, Hosta and Coral Bells that are grown for the beauty of their foliage.
The life span of various perennials can range from just a few years to decades. Perennials are probably the most useful, versatile plants around. Use them in beds, borders, around evergreens, in containers, in cutting gardens or anywhere! There are perennials suitable for almost every site, from hot and dry to moist and shady.Soil Type
Key D=dry, well-drained soil M=moist, but not wet, soil |
Sun Perennials |
Soil |
Sun Perennials |
Soil |
| Artemisia | D |
Lamb’s Ear – Stachy’s | M-D |
| Asclepias | D |
Liatris | M |
| Aster | D |
Lupine – Lupinus | M |
| Coreopsis | D |
Penstemon | M |
| Dasiy – Leucanthemum | D-M |
Peony – Paeonia | M |
| Delphinium | M |
Phlox | M |
| Dianthus | D |
Poppy - Papaver | D |
| Echinacea | D |
Russian Sage – Pervoskia | D |
| Gaillardia | D |
Rudbeckia | M |
| Goldenrod - Solidago | M |
Salvia | M |
| Grass – most varieties | M-D |
Scabiosa | D |
| Helenium | D |
Sedum – most varieties | M |
| Hibiscus | M |
Veronica | D |
| Yarrow – Achillea | D |
Shade Tolerant Perennials |
Soil |
Shade Tolerant Perennials |
Soil |
| Amsonia | M |
Goat’s Beard - Aruncus | M |
| Anemone | M |
Grass – some varieties | M |
| Armeria | M |
Helleborus | M |
| Astilbe | M |
Heucherella | M |
| Astrantia | M |
Hosta | M |
| Balloon Flower - Platycodon | M |
Iris | M |
| Baptisia | M |
Jacob’s Ladder - Polemonium | M |
| Bee Balm - Monarda | M |
Joy Pye Weed - Eupatorium | M |
| Bellflower - Campanula | M |
Lady’s Mantle - Alchemilla | M |
| Bergenia | M |
Lavender - Lavandula |
M |
| Bleeding Heart - Dicentra | M |
Ligularia | M |
| Bugbane - Actaea | M |
Lily - Lilium | M |
| Catmint - Nepeta | M |
Lily of the Valley - Convallaria | M |
| Columbine - Aquilegia | M |
Lobelia | M |
| Coral Bells - Heuchera | M |
Monkshood - Aconitum | M |
| Daylily - Hemerocallis | M |
Obedient Plant - Physostegia | M |
| Epimedium | M |
Pulmonaria | M |
| Evening Primrose - Oenothera | M |
Sedum – some varieties | M |
| False Forget-me-not - Brunnera | M |
Solomon’s Seal Polygonatum | M |
| Ferns | M |
Tiarella | M |
| Foxglove - Digitalis | M |
Tradescantia | M |
| Geranium | M |
Turtlehead - Chelone | M |
| Geum | M |
Viola | M |
Steps for Selecting Perennials
| 1. | Determine the exposure where the perennial will be planted. |
| 2. | Determine the type of soil, moist or dry. |
| 3. | Determine the desired mature height and width of the plant. |
| 4. | What time in the growing season do you desire blooms? Most perennials bloom for an average of 2-4 weeks. |
Steps for Planting Perennials
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| Grooming |
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| Winter Care |
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