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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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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Common Zone 5 Perennials – Perennial Flowers For Zone 5 Gardens
Zone 5 plants cannot survive in temperatures lower than -15 to -20 degrees F. (-26 to -29 C.). Fortunately, there are many plants, especially perennials, which can survive in zone 5 and lower. Learn more about growing perennials in zone 5 in the following article.
By Darcy Larum
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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