“Full sun” for plants is regarded as being at least 6 hours of direct sun per day. Some will perform even better with more sun, while others may benefit with protection from hot afternoon sun. Here are some of the best sun-loving perennials to grow, chosen for their reliability, ease...
Tyson-Strait, however, offers a note of caution: “Depending on where you live, this plant is a borderline hardy perennial. It will rarely survive winters under zone 7. I left it in the ground, and it survived the past New York City winter.” This plant is deer- and rabbit-resistant ...
Height: 4-4½' | Zones: 4-9 | Full to Part Sun Learn More 8. Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) Let's move past the debate of 'is this a shrub or a perennial,' the truth is it lies somewhere in between, depending on your zone. Either way, 'Grand Cascade' is one of the largest an...
Artemisia should be grown in very well-drained soil and full sun. To avoid "melting out", it should be grown in poor soil and trimmed back in late spring to rejuvinate the foliage. This plant tends to open up in the center during hot summers, so it is best grown north of zone 7....
Some are short-lived and will last 2-3 years, while others can last 5 years or longer. Here are some ways to encourage perennials to return: Make sure they can be grown in your zone Plant them in a spot that gets the right amount of sun or shade Ensure you are watering and ...
29-35 inches, zone 2 Actinidia kolomikta, hardy kiwi vine, sun to part shade, zone 4, edible Aconitum Arendsii – deep blue, h 5′, sun to part shade, all parts of the plant are poisonous, harmful if eaten Aconitum Napellus, sun to part shade, blue, blooms mid to late summer, ...
Zone:5 to 10 Exposure:shade to full sun Height:12″ – 18″ Width:12″ – 24″ Bloom time:late summer Bloom color:blue/purple Liriope is a tough grass-like low maintenance perennial that has dark green or variegated blades. The grape hyacinth shaped flowers bloom for a long time in lat...
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Similar to the sun-loving Black-Eyed Susan, the Purple Coneflower spreads quickly, so it’s great for large areas. It’s also an excellent cut flower to add bright pops of color to any bouquet. 5. Bleeding Hearts Bleeding Heartswere the very first “plant gift” I ever got. ...
10cm pot$15.00ea Ht.60-80cm. Z6. A hardy begonia with fragrant pink flowers and olive green leaves with silver splashes and red veins and red beneath. Plant in shade to part sun, mulch in Zone 5 for winter protection.Begonia sinensis Hardy Begonia... $10.00ea Ht.40cm. Z7. Creamy ...