Roman chamomile
Chamaemelum nobile
Makes a fine, ferny and fragrant low groundcover tolerant of dry conditions. Tea made from … Continued
Browsing plants: perennial
Perennials are plants which are expected to live longer than two years, unlike annuals, which live for one growing season, and biennials, which need two growing seasons to mature and go to seed. Perennials may go to seed every year and often die back to the ground, but their root systems continue to live and the plants will continue growing. Some perennials are considered to be short-lived, but because they self-seed so readily they appear to live much longer.
Not all plants are perennial in all areas. Some can be killed by freezing temperatures, excessively dry conditions, or other growing conditions. This is why hardiness zones are so important. Knowing what zone you garden in will allow you to determine what plants will survive in your area. As of the 2012 USDA hardiness map, the region in which Vinland Valley Nursery is located is Zone 6a.
Perennial plants have a shorter blooming season than annuals since their survival doesn’t depend upon creating as much seed. However, many plants bloom for weeks, and with careful planning and a diversity of plants in the garden, you can keep things pretty colorful from early spring through frost.
northern sea oats
Chasmanthium latifolium
Attractive, nodding seed heads make excellent cut arrangement filler. This grass spreads aggressively so choose … Continued
black snakeroot, bugbane
Cimicifuga ramosa 'Hillside Black Beauty'
The deepest dark purple upright foliage is contrasted by white, foot-tall bottlebrush blooms late in … Continued
Clematis ‘Allanah’
Clematis ‘Allanah’
Enormous 6-8″ blooms cover this vigorous climber all summer, in neon shades of pink and … Continued
Clematis ‘Bees’ Jubilee’
Clematis 'Bees' Jubilee'
6–8″ mauve-pink flowers with deep pink bars put on a copius display in early summer, … Continued
Clematis ‘Dr. Ruppel’
Clematis 'Dr. Ruppel'
A heavy flowering cultivar that blooms in late spring and again in late summer. This … Continued
Clematis ‘Henryi’
Clematis ‘Henryi’
Huge pure white flowers cover this vine heavily in May and continue with fewer blossoms … Continued
Clematis ‘Jackmanii ‘
Clematis ‘Jackmanii'
The most profuse blooming dark purple Clematis, vines are covered with purple flowers June, July … Continued
Clematis ‘Mrs. N Thompson’
Clematis 'Mrs. N Thompson'
Large 4-6″ flowers are deep violet with a vivid scarlet stripe down the petal. Blooms … Continued
Clematis ‘Rebecca’
Clematis 'Rebecca'
Gorgeously lush 5- to 7″ bright red blooms with purple undertones and yellow anthers. Incredibly … Continued
sweet autumn clematis
Clematis ternifolia
Large vines are covered in white, fragrant flowers in late summer and early fall. This hardy … Continued
