Russian sage
Perovskia atriplicifolia/Perovskia hybrid
Perennial Plant Association 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year! Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Little Spire’ is a … Continued
browsing: 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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‘Orange Field’ knotweed
Persicaria 'Orange Field'
Knotweed is an easy-to-grow perennial with showy spikes of flowers for weeks on end from … Continued
‘Painter’s Palette’ variegated Virginia knotweed
Persicaria virginiana var. filiformis 'Painter's Palette'
Grown primarily for its attractive, variegated foliage, plants form a spreading foliage mound 18-24” tall … Continued
‘Strawberries and Cream’ ribbon grass
Phalaris arundinacea 'Strawberries and Cream'
18″ colorfully tricolored leaves are variegated with white, green and pink. This grass spreads aggressively, … Continued
rock rose
Phemeranthus {Talinum} calycinus
This native perennial most often occurs in rocky soils and is often found growing in … Continued
‘Blue Paradise’ tall garden phlox
Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'
Among the bluest, flower color changes markedly according to different light conditions. The flowers are … Continued
‘Red Riding Hood’ tall garden phlox
Phlox paniculata 'Red Riding Hood'
Vivid clusters of fragrant, cherry-red flowers from mid thru late summer. This compact variety attracts … Continued
creeping phlox
Phlox subulata
Showy spring perennials produce vibrant carpets of bloom in very early spring, right when we’re … Continued
wild sweet William
Phlox divaricata
Phlox divaricata and Phlox divaricata ‘Blue Moon’ grow clusters of blue and violet five-petal stars … Continued
tall garden phlox
Phlox paniculata
Large clusters of fragrant purple blooms. Remove faded flowers to encourage more blooms. Plants grow … Continued
obedient plant
Physostegia virginiana
Physostegia virginiana has an upright spreading habit, this plant will requires space and should be … Continued
pink evening primrose, pink ladies
Oenothera speciosa
Showy evening primrose, or pink ladies, are native to the midwest. The evening primrose common … Continued