Perennials
Perennials are plants that continue growing for two or more years, and often produce flowers. Unlike annuals, perennials are typically cold-hardy plants that will return each year in the spring after a period of dormancy. Some perennials are short-lived, lasting only a couple of years. Others can live and continue growing for decades. Perennials do not have the ability to be hardy in all areas, however. This is why hardiness zones are assigned to individual species. Knowing what zone you are in will help you determine what perennials will grow and flourish in your garden.
The perennials in this gallery are typically hardy in our area (zone 8a) and we offer several different varieties of each!
Bellis perennis
Dianthus caryophyllus, Oscar Series
Asclepias tuberosa A type of milkweed, butterfly weed features clusters of bright orange to yellow blooms that attract many beneficial pollinators to the garden.
Rudbeckia hirta A compact black-eyed Susan with huge blooms that make long-lasting cut flowers. Pictured: R. hirta 'Denver Daisy'
Agapanthus africanus Commonly known as Lily of the Nile, this perennial features strappy green leaves that add texture to beds and borders, and rounded clusters of funnel shaped flowers atop fleshy, leafless stalks.
Lonicera fragrantissima Extraordinarily fragrant blooms make this bushy shrub a winter favorite among gardeners.
Hibiscus moscheutos Enormous, plate-sized blooms on shrub-like foliage lend a tropical feel to any landscape!
Dianella tasmanica Flax lily, as it is often called, brightens up the landscape with its bold, creamy stripes on broad, strap-like blades.
Verbena canadensis A blooming machine of rose to bright purple clusters of, this perennial brightens any space from May until frost.
Gaillardia pulchella This short-lived perennial brightens up any area with vividly colored, daisy-like flowers.
Phlox subulata Often described as the most colorful of all groundcovers, creeping phlox adds bright splashes of solid color to the landscape.
Phlox paniculata Garden Phlox brings lasting, midsummer color to the landscape on tall, thick columns of flowers.
Veronica spicata This carefree, easy-to-grow perennial has long spikes of small petals in purple, blue, pink, or white.
Sedum spp. Growing perennials doesn't get much easier than with sedum. Fleshy stems and succulent leaves produce clusters of star-shaped flowers from midsummer to fall. Comes in a wide variety of colors and in upright or spreading form. Pictured: Sedum 'Vera Jameson'
Kniphofia spp. Also called torch lily, these make a bold statement in your garden with a brilliant display of brightly colored spikes that resemble lit torches!
Aquilegia spp. Columbine is a tough, yet delicate looking perennial with airy, clover-like foliage and bell-and-spur blooms.
Dianthus chinensis Pinks are frilly and feminine, have a slightly spicy scent, and hold up well in heat and humidity.
Lavendula spp. Usually grown for its flowers and fragrance, lavender also is quite useful in a landscape for its beauty and ability to stand heat and drought.
Stachys byzantina Thick, velvety, gray-green foliage creates a soft mat in the garden.
Hardy ferns such as the Autumn Fern, the Cinnamon Fern, or Japanese Holly Fern add color and texture the garden or container.
Artemisia schmidtiana The defining characteristic of "silver mound" is its silvery-green, baby soft foliage that is often pleasantly fragrant when bruised.
Canna indica Add a touch of the tropics to your garden with these flamboyant perennials!
Lilium asiatica These early blooming lilies provide a showy splash of vibrant color in any garden space.
Clematis spp. A carefree climber that will happily shimmy up trellises, arbors, or fences to create a panorama of summer color with its large, star-like flowers.
Salvia greggii A true hummingbird magnet, Salvia greggii is a bushy subshrub that boasts brilliant racemes of two-lipped flowers.
Hemerocallis spp. Daylilies are rugged, adaptable, vigorous perennials that endure in a garden for many years with little or no care.
Stokesia laevis A showy native perennial that makes an attractive low-maintenance garden addition.
Heuchera spp. A versatile shade perennial with exquisite foliage and bell shaped flowers.
Echinacea spp. These tough perennials add beauty to the garden, can be used for its health benefits, and is generally unfussy.
Hosta spp. A perennial favorite among gardeners, the hosta, or plantain lily as it's sometimes called, boasts lush foliage in a vast array of colors, shapes, and sizes.
Leucanthemum superbum No perennial garden border would be complete without the cheerful blooms of the shasta daisy.
Coreopsis spp. Prized by gardeners for their bright, lively blooms that bees and butterflies love to visit!
Platycodon grandiflorus Commonly known as balloon flower due to its little buds resembling hot air balloons that pop open to reveal star-shaped flowers!
Digitalis purpurea Tall, elegant spikes covered in bell-shaped flowers attract bees and hummingbirds!
Iris germanica The iris boasts intricate, detailed flowers that are some of the first to appear in spring.