whorled milkweed
Asclepias verticillata
Whorled milkweed blooms later than other milkweeds with white flowers July thru September. The caterpillars … Continued
browsing plants: perennials that last
Perennials are plants that 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 in 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.
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tatarian aster
Aster tataricus
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full to part sun. Can be divided … Continued
Astilbe ‘Flamingo’
Astilbe arendsii ‘Flamingo’
Long, arching flamingo-pink plumes hang gracefully over glossy dark green foliage. Add some color to … Continued
Astilbe ‘Amber Moon’
Astilbe chinensis 'Amber Moon'
Showy pink plumes bloom over bright chartreuse foliage edged in red. A perfect shade perennial … Continued
Astilbe ‘Chocolate Shogun’
Astilbe x arendsii Chocolate Shogun
More sun and drought tolerant than many Astilbe varieties, foliage is glossy chocolate-bronze and sets … Continued
‘Lady in Red’ fern
Athyrium felix-forma 'Lady in Red'
Vibrant burgundy stems coupled with dark green fronds compliment everything else in the shade garden. … Continued
lady fern
Athyrium filix-femina
Easily grown in rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Tolerates … Continued
‘Pictum’ Japanese painted fern
Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’
Perennial Plant Association 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year! Striking silvery-grey fronds are dusty purple … Continued
‘Ghost’ Japanese painted fern
Athyrium nipponicum ‘Ghost’
Beautiful foliage for shade. Vigorous and easy to grow with height up to 2 feet.
‘Cherries Jubilee’ false indigo
Baptisia Decadence® 'Cherries Jubilee'
Gorgeous and unique flower color of deep maroon buds that open to bicolor maroon and … Continued
‘Dark Chocolate’ false indigo
Baptisia Decadence® 'Dark Chocolate'
Nearly black, charcoal purple flowers appear atop the compact clump of deep blue-green foliage in … Continued
‘Lemon Meringue’ false indigo
Baptisia Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue'
Long, charcoal grey stems carry the cool lemon yellow flowers, producing an excellent floral display … Continued