Growing Perennials

Sixteen species compose the sabal palmetto family, also known as palmetto, cabbage palm, cabbage tree, sabal palm and blue palm. Sabal palmetto is the state tree of Florida and is a...

Hostas come in a wide range of sizes and colors. The required distance between them varies based on variety and size of the plant. Distance also depends on the purpose of the planting and nature...

According to Vegetable MD Online, asparagus is a hardy perennial vegetable that has been cultivated for over 2,000 years off the seacoasts of Europe and eastern Asia. Asparagus was introduced to...

Miniature, or dwarf, lilacs are perennials that do not grow more than 8 feet tall. They make nice foundation shrubs, produce fragrant bunches of pale purple to pink flowers and are easy to care...

Peonies (Paeonia spp.) are among the most beloved of garden perennials. The large, fragrant flowers wane by early summer, leaving a clump of attractive foliage and stems. Removal of these leaves...

With its tough, fibrous, sword-shaped leaves, the yucca plant is easily recognized. Usually seen growing outdoors in warm climates, yucca also makes a distinctive, low-maintenance house plant....

Pansies have long been associated with spring, love and happiness. Viola odorata is the perennial version of this charming, cool-weather bedding plant. Nodding, single blooms with five delicate...

The Johnson's Blue Geranium is a low-growing, compact herbaceous perennial plant. It is hardy in the USDA zones 4 to 8. Johnson's Blue Geranium can grow 15 to 18 inches tall and spread 2 to 3 feet...

"Non-blooming daylilies" is what your English teacher called an "oxymoron"--a term that combines contradictory meanings. Not many problems plague these sturdy perennials but there may be one or...

Warm season ornamental grasses are divided in the fall, while cool season ornamental grasses are divided in the spring, when they are still actively growing, so the roots can get established...

Hosta plants are easy-to-grow perennials that thrive in shady areas. Small holes can develop on the leaves, typically caused by pests that feed on hostas during the night. There are several...

The Shasta daisy is a large white flower with a yellow center. This plant offers 3-inch blossoms on tall stems of dark green leaves. Developed by famed horticulturist Luther Burbank, the Shasta...

Lupines are perennial plants native to Canada and the United States. They adapt well and are used in mixed floral beds and meadow spreads.

The gladiolus, once called the sword lily, has a long spiked stem filled with flowers. Gladioli come in every color of the rainbow except blue.

Campanulas are pretty annual, biennial and perennial plants with bell-shaped flowers, which explains why they're also known as bellflowers. They can readily be grown from seed, and in fact they're...

Penstemon species, commonly known as beard tongue, can grow tall spikes of colorful flowers more than 2 feet tall. Famous for drought resistance and hardy foliage, these sun-loving perennials...

Tree peonies produce blooms similar to the herbaceous peony varieties. Tree peonies have woody stems and may reach heights up to 5 feet tall. While they grow from roots the way herbaceous...

Sedum is a succulent perennial grown for its interesting foliage. Sedum also produces small flowers, making it an attractive addition to alpine gardens. While usually started from cuttings, sedum...

Lilies have represented many ancient myths and references in history dating back to 1,580 B.C. Lilies are mentioned in the Old Testament and New Testament as symbols for chastity and virtue....

Peonies are a perennial flowers prized for their large blooms and minimal maintenance. Long-lived peonies come in shades of white, pink and red, which add color to beds and borders in the...

Campanula (Campanula glomerata) is a flowering perennial. There are over 250 different species, each with their own growth habit and size. The plant blooms from late spring until early fall. The...

The hosta is a shade-loving perennial plant grown for its greenery. The foliage is green, yellow or variegated. Hosta, with hundreds of cultivars, offers plants that change color, have textured...

Hostas are hardy perennial plants known for their foliage of blue, green, yellow or gold. Leaf sizes range from several inches to several feet in length, depending on the variety. In summer, tall...

Iris are perennial plants in the family Iridaceae. There are approximately 300 species of iris plants, such as the bearded iris, a popular garden flower. The name "iris" translates to "rainbow" in...

The dainty yellow blossoms of primroses add color to spring-time gardens. Primroses grow from small rhizomes under the soil. Blooming at the same time as many spring bulbs, such as tulip, they add...

Shasta daisies are an old-fashioned favorite in the garden. Both novice and experienced gardeners will easily grow a beautiful clump of shasta daisies in a sunny growing area that will return year...

The daylily is an imported flower from Europe that is very popular in gardens and as a landscaping plant in the United States. It not an actual member of the lily family and grows from seeds. You...

Peonies are long-lived perennials that produce robust, vibrant blooms in the spring and lush foliage for the remainder of the growing season. Originating in Asia over 1,600 years ago, the popular...

Ornamental grasses grace the garden, providing soft texture and interest from summer through winter. The annual pruning, or cutting back, of the dried foliage takes place in very early spring....

Hostas have always functioned as ground covers but are also becoming popular as specimen plants. Put your hostas in the right light to bring out their brightest colors no matter how you use them...

Native to North Africa and the Mediterranean, snapdragons are well-known and loved in the United States for their upright spikes of intricate and brightly-colored flowers. Reaching between 1 and 3...

The peony ("paeonia lactiflora") has been cultivated in gardens around the world for thousands of years. Peonies have glossy leaves and produce lovely, fragrant blossoms in late spring or early...

Ornamental grasses are planted in the landscape to add interest and texture. Some ornamental grasses grow as high as 8 feet and some only grow to 6 inches. Some ornamental grasses are annual,...

Daylilies are sturdy and undemanding, and will grow well without the addition of fertilizers. They aren't fussy about what kind or how much of it you use, if any. However, adequate feeding will...

The beautiful daylily, Hemerocallis, is believed by many home gardeners to be the perfect perennial. Copious blooms burst forth in late spring and often persist well into fall, displaying an array...

The daylily (Hemerocallis) has always been the go-to plant for any perennial gardener because of its dependability and beauty. Today, more than 45,000 different varieties of daylilies exist, and...

Sedum, also known as stonecrop, is a plant that produces succulent foliage and flowers in shades of pink. The plant is available in several varieties that reach a height of 6 to 24 inches and...

Honeysuckle plants (Lonicera) may be clipped and rooted by taking cuttings from an existing healthy plant. From the red-flowered honeysuckle trumpet vine to the multi-colored, showy tatarian...

Hostas are popular ornamental leafy perennials in the lily family and are often grown as filler plants in flower beds. Most of the 5,000 varieties (cultivars) are hardy from USDA growth zones 3...

Citronella geraniums are prized for their lemony scent, which helps drive away mosquitoes in the garden. It grows well in containers and is also used as a bedding plant. The citronella geranium is...

Perennial primrose plants come in a variety of different looks and colors. Flowers may be shaped like buttercups, hot pokers or peloric, meaning they have a double row of petals making them look...

The daylily (Hemerocallis) is one of the easiest garden perennials to cultivate and does not disappoint with its multitude of late spring and early summer blossoms. Although considered drought...

Irises are a traditional garden perennial that are easy to grow and propagate. Since they bloom in spring and then just remain as tufts of fan-like foliage, planting them among other perennials...

Canna lilies (Canna spp.) are popular frost-tender perennials grown for their vivid flower and leaf colors. Planting the underground stems, called rhizomes, in a moist, warm, organic-rich soil...

The hardy and graceful day lily (Hemerocallis) is also one of the least fussy plants you can grow. It will grow well in regular soil, but will bloom prolifically in soil you've enriched with lots...