brown-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia triloba
Native to the United States, this yellow flowering perennial is often seen in old fields … 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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Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’ bugloss
Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'
Perennial Plant Association 2012 Perennial Plant of the Year! Foliage is intricately washed with a … Continued
Brunnera ‘Jack of Diamonds’ bugloss
Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack of Diamonds'
Beautiful heart-shaped leaves held in an attractive mound topped with cute forget-me-not-like blue flowers in … Continued
buffalo grass
Buchloe dactyloides
This drought-tolerant grass requires few mowings each summer to keep neat and trim. Can go … Continued
‘Black Knight’ butterfly bush
Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight'
‘Black Kight’ produces striking deep purple blooms from summer through frost. Long panicles grow an … Continued
‘White Profusion’ butterfly bush
Buddleia davidii 'White Profusion'
‘White Profusion’ is a free-flowering, white butterfly bush with blooms from summer until frost. Long … Continued
‘Royal Red’ butterfly bush
Buddleia davidii 'Royal Red'
Purplish-red blooms attract pollinators from summer until frost. Long panicles grow an amazing 8″ long … Continued
‘Pink Delight’ butterfly bush
Buddleia davidii ‘Pink Delight’
Clusters of fragrant, bright pink flowers make an excellent background or accent plant, perfect for … Continued
‘Hot Raspberry’ dwarf butterfly bush
Buddleia davidii Buzz™ 'Hot Raspberry'
Raspberry pink, nectar-rich, fragrant flowers are produced in dense spikes held at the ends of … Continued
‘Buzz Ivory’ dwarf butterfly bush
Buddleia davidii Buzz™ ‘Buzz Ivory’
Foliage is persistent into winter, making a nice contrast with dried grasses and woody stems. … Continued
‘Buzz Midnight’ dwarf butterfly bush
Buddleia davidii Buzz™ ‘Buzz Midnight’
Dark purple, fragrant flowers are produced in dense spikes held at the ends of the … Continued
‘Karl Foerster’ feather reed grass
Calamagrostis x superbum acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’
Perennial Plant Association 2001 Perennial Plant of the Year! Upright grass with fluffy seed heads … Continued