Perennial Plants
Perennial plants are plants that live for more than two years. Many perennials are herbaceous plants, which die back to the ground every winter and then regrow in the spring. Other perennials are evergreen, meaning they keep their leaves all year round.
Perennials are an essential part of the garden because they provide interest and color throughout the growing season. They can also be more drought-tolerant and disease-resistant than annual plants.
Perennials are available in a wide range of colors, sizes, and shapes, so it is easy to find one that will fit into your garden. Be sure to select a plant that is appropriate for your climate and growing conditions.
Choosing perennials for your garden
- Climate: Select plants that are appropriate for your climate zone.
- Sunlight: Most perennials need at least six hours of sunlight per day.
- Soil: Most perennials prefer well-drained soil.
- Space: Be sure to leave enough space between plants for air circulation.
- Water: Water your plants as needed to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Butterfly Weed Plant
Butterfly weed is a North American native plant member of the milkweed family. The bright orange flowers are a favorite of butterflies, and the plant is also a valuable food source for bees and other pollinators.
Butterfly weed is a perennial plant that typically grows to a height of two to three feet. The leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, and the flowers are borne in clusters at the ends of the stems.
Butterfly weed is easy to grow in most garden soils. It prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade. The plant is drought-tolerant and does not require much fertilizer.
Choosing Butterfly Weed Plant for your garden
- Space: Butterfly weed plant typically grows to a height of two to three feet.
- Water: Butterfly weed is drought-tolerant and does not require much water.
- Fertilizer: Butterfly weed does not require much fertilizer.
- Pests and Diseases: Butterfly weed is generally pest and disease-free.
- Maintenance: Butterfly weed can be divided in the spring or fall.
Yellow Coneflower Plant
Yellow coneflower is a perennial plant that typically grows to a height of two to three feet. The leaves are opposite, lance-shaped, and have toothed margins. The flowers are borne in clusters at the ends of the stems and have dark-colored cones surrounded by yellow petals.
Yellow coneflower is easy to grow in most garden soils. It prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade. The plant is drought-tolerant and does not require much fertilizer.
When selecting yellow coneflower for your garden, consider the following:
- Climate: Yellow coneflower plant is native to North America and is hardy in most climate zones.
- Sunlight: Yellow coneflower prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade.
- Soil: Yellow coneflower will grow in most garden soils.
- Pests and Diseases: Yellow coneflower is generally pest and disease-free.
- Maintenance: Yellow coneflower can be divided in the spring or fall.
Geranium Plant
The geranium plant is a popular garden plant that is a member of the Geraniaceae family. The plant is native to South Africa and was introduced to Europe in the 17th century.
Geraniums are grown for their showy flowers, which are borne in clusters on long stems. The flowers are available in a wide range of colors including white, pink, red, and purple. The leaves are typically green but can also be variegated.
Geraniums are easy to grow in most garden soils. They prefer full sun but will tolerate some shade. The plants are drought-tolerant and do not require much fertilizer.
Geraniums are propagated by seed or division. Seeds can be sown in the spring or fall. Division can be done in the spring or fall.
Choosing Geraniums for your garden
- Water: Geraniums are drought-tolerant and do not require much water.
- Fertilizer: Geraniums do not require much fertilizer.
- Pests and Diseases: Geraniums are generally pest and disease-free.
- Maintenance: Geraniums can be divided in the spring or fall.
Creeping Phlox
Creeping phlox is a North American native plant member of the Polemoniaceae family. The plant gets its common name from its spreading habit.
Creeping phlox is a perennial plant that typically grows to a height of six inches. The leaves are evergreen and are arranged in opposite pairs. The flowers are borne in clusters and are typically pink, purple, or white.
Creeping phlox is easy to grow in most garden soils. It prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade. The plant is drought-tolerant and does not require much fertilizer.
Choosing Creeping Phlox for your garden
When selecting creeping phlox for your garden, consider the following:
- Climate: Creeping phlox is native to North America and is hardy in most climate zones.
- Sunlight: Creeping phlox prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade.
- Soil: Creeping phlox will grow in most garden soils.
- Space: Creeping phlox typically grows to a height of six inches.
Poppy Plant
Poppies are grown for their showy flowers, which are available in a wide range of colors including white, pink, red, and purple. The flowers are borne on tall stems and are typically three to four inches in diameter. The leaves are green and lobed.
The poppy plant is easy to grow in most garden soils. They prefer full sun but will tolerate some shade. The plants are drought-tolerant and do not require much fertilizer.
Choosing Poppies for your garden
- Climate: Poppies are native to Europe and Asia and are hardy in most climate zones.
- Sunlight: Poppies prefer full sun but will tolerate some shade.
- Soil: Poppies will grow in most garden soils.
- Space: Poppies typically grow to a height of two to three feet.
