‘Red Fox’ speedwell
Veronica spicata 'Red Fox'
Dazzling rosy tapering spikes of Veronica Red Fox arch upward to add vibrant color to … 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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‘Sunny Border Blue’ speedwell
Veronica spicata ‘Sunny Border Blue’
Perennial Plant Association 1993 Perennial Plant of the Year! Showy dark violet-blue spikes are very … Continued
‘Very Van Gogh’ speedwell
Veronica 'Very Van Gogh'
Plenty of purple flowers cover this heavily branched easy to grow perennial from mid to … Continued
Culver’s root
Veronicastrum virginicum
Pink or white flower spikes bloom atop 3-5′ tall plants in summer. Heat, drought and … Continued
vinca, periwinkle
Vinca minor/Vinca major
One of the most popular and widely used ground covers with evergreen leaves and lavender … Continued
bird’s foot violet
Viola pedata
Bird’s foot violet has purple flowers with orange centers. The leaves are shaped like bird’s … Continued
‘Halo Sky Blue’ violet
Viola 'Halo Sky Blue'
These hardy, heat tolerant and long-lasting perennials have big sky blue, pansy-like blooms with bright … Continued
Labrador violet
Viola labradorica
Hardier than pansies, violets tolerate cold to -20° as well as summer heat. Plants form … Continued
‘Rosina’ strawberry viola
Viola odorata 'Rosina'
Dusky pink fragrant blooms open in early spring over heart-shaped leaves.
Walter’s blue violet
Viola walteri
Scalloped round leaves are veined in silver and topped with bluish-purple flowers open in early … Continued
crimson glory vine
Vitis coignetiae
This fast-growing ornamental grape vine has vibrant flaming red fall color! Can be pruned hard … Continued
