‘Judy Judy’ daylily
Hemerocallis 'Judy Judy'
6” fragrant, lavender blooms have a frilly, ruffled yellow picotee edge and prominent creamy yellow … 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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‘Maestro Puccini’ daylily
Hemerocallis 'Maestro Puccini'
Wine purple flowers have a darker purple halo, lemon yellow throat, and ruffled petal edges. … Continued
‘Mary Todd’ daylily
Hemerocallis 'Mary Todd'
Six-inch pastel yellow blooms open in midsummer on carefree, easy-to-grow hardy plants.
Dame’s rocket
Hesperis matronalis
Blooms are often mistaken for tall garden phlox. dames’ rocket is often mistaken for a … Continued
‘Berry Smoothie’ coral bells, alumroot
Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie'
Foliage color varies with season, emerging bright rose pink in spring and darkening to purplish-rose … Continued
‘Cherry Truffles’ coral bells, alumroot
Heuchera 'Cherry Truffles'
New foliage emerges bright red and heavily ruffled, forming a low, mounding habit. Bright color … Continued
‘Citronelle’ coral bells, alumroot
Heuchera 'Citronelle'
Light green leaves brighten shade or semi-shade beds, contrasting beautifully with its green and black-leafed … Continued
‘Fire Chief’ coral bells, alumroot
Heuchera 'Fire Chief'
Bright red new foliage deepens to dark red with a maroon overlay and finally mahogany … Continued
‘Grape Timeless’ coral bells, alumroot
Heuchera 'Grape Timeless'
The Timeless Collection boasts different colors such as purple, yellow, black, and silver. Each has … Continued
‘Peachberry Ice’ coral bells, alumroot
Heuchera 'Peachberry Ice'
The leaves of the spectacular apricot-orange heuchera grow up to 5″, apricot orange leaves have … Continued
Richardson’s alumroot, native coral bells
Heuchera richardsonii
Tall flowering stalks are hairy and extend up to 3′ above the basal leaves topped … Continued
‘Ruby Bells’ coral bells, alumroot
Heuchera sanguinea 'Ruby Bells'
Round, green foliage is topped with 24″ stems carrying clusters of small, airy, scarlet blooms. … Continued