We have 'weeded' through the thousands of varieties available, and selected only the finest plants, which will perform in gardens all over the country. We've also included design suggestions for grouping winning combinations in your garden to help you succeed. Perennials are like candy to us.
Perennials are most often deciduous plants, which reappear from the roots year after year.
In combination with shrubs and annuals, perennials add endless diversity to the garden, in form, texture, color and season of bloom. Indeed, it is possible to have perennials in bloom almost year round, with a bit of luck. The main ingredient to success with perennials is soil preparation. In general, perennials want well drained soil, 12-18 inches deep, with lots of organic matter, composted manure, and a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Specific requirements are listed for each variety, when information was available.