Growing Perennials

Contrary to its name, reindeer moss is not a moss at all but a lichen that grows on rocks and in the sandy soil on the outcroppings of the forest. It was named after reindeer because it is a...

Thistles tolerate droughts well and do not mind poor soil, so they can grow almost anywhere. Deer do not like thistles and planting them around your garden can keep them away from your tomatoes....

Peonies come back every year with little to no effort. They grow as a bush, spreading easily and complimenting nearly every flower your garden may grow. Peonies are available in soft pinks, whites...

Grow Chrysanthemum Pacifica or Pacificum in climates colder than Zone 8 where we live in Central Texas. It is a beautiful perennial here, but will grow in Zones 5 on up. This plant is in the...

In order to grow bamboo in shade, it helps to do a number of tricks to provide the plants with more heat and light. Learn about adding organic material to help bamboo grow in shade with help from...

Lilacs are old-fashioned shrubs that grow the well-known lavender, dark purple and white cone-shaped blossoms. Lesser-known varieties can also grow yellow and pink blossoms. Lilac shrubs can grow...

A perennial flower is one that blooms beautifully during its flowering season, but then lies dormant in the ground until the following season. It is important to choose a type of perennial that...

Perennials are the perfect choice for a lazy gardener. Unlike annuals, which grow, set seed and die in a year or biennials that take two years for a growth cycle, a perennial stores "nonspecific"...

Not all peonies grow well in mild climates, but a few do, such as Krinkled White, Mrs. F.D. Roosevelt, Toro-No-Maki and Fairy's Petticoat. With colors ranging from salmon, cream, white, red and...

Sea lavender is a type of statice, which is often used as a filler flower-like baby’s breath-in floral arrangements. However, it is also a beautiful addition to flower beds. Its tall,...

Philodendron is a large genus of plant covering over 1,000 species. They are grown primarily as indoor and ornamental plants, though larger outdoor varieties can be planted in sub-tropical...

The Dogtooth Violet, or Erythronium dens-canis, is so named because its long white roots resemble canine teeth. This shade-loving perennial is easy to grow in your garden and rewards you with...

Bowles Mauve is a perennial that looks like a small shrub because its stems are woody. Grow it for its almost non-stop purple flowers spring through fall.