Perennials All About

All About Peonies

Peonies are perennial garden classics, loved for their extravagant, early summer blossoms. They are dependable, incredibly long-lived plants and will bloom for generations.

All About Clematis

Clematis are hardy perennials with tall, vining stems that climb up trellises, over arbors and through other plants.

All About Daylilies

Daylilies may be the most carefree of all perennials. They thrive in almost any type of soil, will grow in sun or shade, and are rarely troubled by insect pests or disease

All About Hostas

Hostas are carefree, long-lived perennials that thrive in the shade. Unlike most perennials, hostas are grown for their colorful foliage rather than for their flowers.

All About Astilbe

Astilbe are carefree perennials that brighten shady gardens with their brilliant summer color.

All About Dicentra

Dicentra is an elegant, easy care perennial for shady gardens. Commonly known as bleeding heart, its distinctive blossoms dangle from slender, arching stems.

All About Phlox

Generations of gardeners have relied on garden phlox to keep their perennial gardens colorful from midsummer to fall. The fragrant flowers are attractive to both hummingbirds and butterflies.

All About Iris

Iris are sun-loving plants with silky, brightly-colored flowers and sword-like foliage. There are many types of irises, suitable to a wide range of growing conditions.

All About Buddleia

Buddleia, commonly known as butterfly bush, has fragrant blossoms that are rich in nectar and highly attractive to butterflies. Learn how to grow these summer-flowering shrubs.

All About Chocolate Cosmos

Chocolate cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguineus) have velvety, dark red blossoms on wiry stems and a sweet, chocolatey fragrance.

All About Coreopsis

Coreopsis are sun-loving plants with daisy-like flowers. They are easy to grow in almost any sunny location. Learn how to choose and grow these carefree perennials.

All About Ferns

Ferns add beautiful color and texture to shady gardens and landscapes. Learn how to plant and how to grow these elegant, long-lived perennials.

All About Heleniums

Heleniums are colorful, easy-to-grow perennials that flower in late summer. Their daisy-like blossoms come in beautiful autumn colors. Bees and butterflies love them and deer and rabbits don't!

All About Heuchera

These carefree perennials are loved for their decorative foliage. Learn about growing and caring for heuchera and how you can use them to add excitement to shady gardens and landscapes.

All About Kniphofia

Kniphofia, also known as torch lily, is a showy perennial with brilliant flowers that attract hummingbirds. Learn how to grow this exotic-looking plant in your garden

All About Lily of the Valley

Lily of the valley is a carefree, shade-loving ground cover with fragrant spring flowers. Learn where to plant and how to grow this adaptable perennial.

All About Perovskia

Learn how to grow this late summer perennial, also known as Russian sage. It's an essential for perennial gardens and landscaping.

All About Trillium

Trilliums are spring-blooming wildflowers that can be found in woodlands throughout much of the U.S. Learn which species are best for your area and how to grow them.

All About Bearded Iris

Bearded iris are hardy perennials that flower in mid to late spring. They are easy to grow and bloom in a rainbow of gorgeous colors. Learn how to plant and care for these flower garden favorites.

All About Perennials

Get your perennial garden off to a great start. Find out what plants need to succeed, and how to think about design, color, and bloom time, plus planting tips and what to expect through the seasons.