Perennial plant
Get the latest news, expert advice, and features on perennial plants from the Gardening Know How team to help your garden thrive.
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‘Coral Charm’ Peony Care For Sublime Semi-Double Peonies With Lush Salmon Pink Flowers
Peonies are known for their soft baby pink or magenta tones, but if plushy coral blooms are your thing, here’s our guide to the ultimate ‘Coral Charm’ peony care
By Tonya Barnett
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Want The Longest Lasting Hydrangea Flowers? Grow These 8 Panicle Hydrangea Varieties
For ornamental shrubs that deliver the longest flowering seasons with plush blooms and delicate hues, these panicle hydrangea varieties are essential in your yard
By Tonya Barnett
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Looking For Plants To Give You The Soft And Fuzzies? Try These 5 Fuzzy Leaf Plant Options
Lovers of texture, drama, silver foliage and tactile plants will adore these special sensory garden additions. These fuzzy leaf plant options will leave you all aglow
By Susan Albert
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Get Ready For A Summer Of Hummers! Grow These Full Sun Hummingbird Plants And Flowers
If you’re lucky enough to enjoy a sunny backyard, make sure you are maxing out on your pollinator opportunities and grow these full sun hummingbird plants and flowers
By Tonya Barnett
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10 White Perennials: Beautiful White Blooms That Will Come Back Year After Year
The use of white perennial flowers is quite popular among ornamental growers. Here are our top 10 white perennial plants.
By Tonya Barnett
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10 Bright Pink Perennial Flowers: Perfect Pink Perennials For Every Garden
If you're looking for pink perennial flowers, your choices are nearly limitless. Here are our top 10 picks for pink perennials.
By Tonya Barnett
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Western Region Perennials – Growing Perennials In Western U.S.
There are many gorgeous perennial plants for California that are low maintenance and drought tolerant. Click here for perennials for western states.
By Teo Spengler
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Zone 9 Perennials: Growing Zone 9 Perennial Plants In The Garden
Many plants grown as annuals in cooler climates grow happily year round in zone 9 where temperatures rarely, if ever, dip below the freezing point. The list of perennial plants in zone 9 is nearly endless, but here is a brief rundown on a few favorites.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Perennials To Avoid – What Are Some Perennials You Shouldn’t Plant
Most gardeners have a plant, or two, that they struggled with over the years. This likely includes some unruly perennial plants that were simply a mistake to put in the garden. Learn from the mistakes of others and avoid these difficult plants. Click here for more info.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Perennial Plant Pruning: When Should I Prune My Perennials
Perennial plant pruning is almost always an important part of plant culture. For more about the reasons for pruning perennials, as well as tips on how and when to trim perennials, click on the following article.
By Teo Spengler

