Perennials

Spectacular Spring Bloomers
These perennials are the light at the end of the long, wintry tunnel by Dave Demers

VIDEO Potting Soil Recipe for Woody Plants and Perennials
This long-lasting mixture is the perfect medium for long-term plants by Rita Randolph

VIDEO The Hunt for the Best Heucheras
A plant expert tells us which cultivars stand out from the rest by Allan Armitage

The Season's First Flowers
For a welcome ray of sunshine, try these 10 plants that bloom in winter by Mike Lee

Be Bold with Fine Texture
by Megan Smith

Hummingbird Favorites
Find out what all the buzz is about by planting these colorful perennials by Sally Roth

10 Perennials Easily Grown from Seed
Because this bunch is simple to start, you'll save money and get more plants by Panayoti Kelaidis

Rex Begonias
A guide to growing, care, and propagation of rex begonias, plus some great cultivars by Rita Randolph

Sage Advice
These easy-to-grow perennials offer a variety of blooms and sizes and perform well in dry conditions by David Salman

Q&A The life span of perennials
by Leonard Perry

How to Grow Trilliums
Plant the best species for your region in fall for a spectacular display in spring by Gene E. Bush

Not Your Average Mums
These workhorse perennials perform year after year by Bobbie Schwartz

Common Plants, Great Cultivars
Tired of the same old choices? Try one of these instead by Todd Lasseigne

Echinacea Big Sky™ series
New coneflowers that are anything but purple by Stephanie Cohen

3 Myths About Clematis
by Edith Malek

Designing with Hostas
Get the most from these perennial favorites by following some simple strategies by Bonnie Blanchette

Perennials for the Edge
These short and sweet plants deserve a spot in the front row along beds and walkways and in containers. by Stephanie Cohen

The Many Faces of Clematis
Get to know the wide variety of flower shapes and sizes this popular vine offers by Edith Malek

10 Plants for Year-round Containers
These survivors can stay in pots for years, lending consistency to your designs by Muffin Evander

Sedges
These grasslike perennials act as dazzling stars or demure suporters in sun and shade by Roy Diblik

Aquilegia canadensis ‘Corbett’
A yellow columbine with home-town roots by Allan Armitage

Dicentra ‘King of Hearts’
A bleeding heart with showy pink blooms by C. Colston Burrell

Clematis 'Evisix'
A noteworthy nonvining clematis by Richard Hawke

Hellebores Cure the Late-Winter Blues
Here's what to look for when choosing the best Oriental hybrids by David Culp

Hooked on Hyssops
Give these perennials the essentials and they’ll reward you with flowers, fragrance, and hummingbirds by David Salman

25 Robust Summer Bloomers
For a border that pleases all summer long, rely on a mix of colorful perennials and shrubs that can practically take care of themselves by Suzanne Knutson

Using Perennials in Pots
Save money by choosing plants that you can transfer to the garden at the end of the year by Christine Froehlich

The Best Plants for Sunny Borders
These workhorse perennials are beautiful and reliable by Sydney Eddison

Creeping Sedums
These colorful perennials fit into many niches by Ed Snodgrass

27 Perennials With Long-lasting Appeal
Piet Oudolf names just a few of his favorites and explains their appeal by Virginia Small

Abundant Indoor Blooms
Success with house plants such as African violets, gloxinias, Cupid's bowers, Cape primroses, and flame violets depends on consistent moisture and light by Steve Frowine

Stretching the Seasons
Designer Piet Oudolf recommends using perennials with appealing seed heads and distinctive structural outlines to add interest to the fall and winter garden by Virginia Small

Off With Their Heads: Deadheading Perennials
Removing spent blossoms keeps perennials tidy and triggers more flowers by Tracy DiSabato-Aust

Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’
This regal salvia sports deeply colored stems by Laura Coit

10 Ornamental Herbs
These perennial favorites add zest to the garden as well as to the kitchen by Holly Shimizu

Antique Beauties
Heirloom dahlias, gladioli, and cannas offer flower colors and forms unmatched by more recent introductions by Scott Kunst

Meet the New Foliage Plant on the Block
Move over coleus—the genus Alternanthera also offers a feast for the eyes by Pam Baggett

Hostas with a Golden Touch
Illuminate your garden with these radiant plants by Van Wade

Calamagrostis X acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’
An attractive, long-blooming grass by Allan Armitage

Helleborus argutifolius ‘Janet Starnes’
This perennial evergreen has white-speckled leaves with toothed edges by Barbara Ashmun

Parthenium integrifolium
A white-flowering prairie plant that can take dry soil by C. Colston Burrell

Clematis with Everything
This avid collector uses shrubs and perennials as living trellises for these flowering vines by Linda Beutler

Pinks: Petite and Prolific
The genus Dianthus offers fragrance and a profusion of blooms for many garden settings by Alain Charest

Growing Scented Pelargoniums
These coveted collectors' plants have pleasing fragrances, unusual leaves, and delicate flowers by Jim Becker

Up-and-Coming Epimediums
New discoveries offer delicate flowers and colorful foliage by Darrell Probst

Dividing Perennials: Tools, Techniques, and Timing
Take your cues from root systems and weather conditions by Todd Meier

It’s Primrose Time
Enjoy the sweet, simple freshness of these harbingers of spring by Sydney Eddison

Cool Blue Hostas
Use these lush-foliaged plants to accent shady beds by Tony Avent

Q&A Ornamental rhubarb
by Gary Keim

Big-eared Perennial
Easy-care elephant’s ears bring a touch of the exotic to containers and borders by Dan Benarcik

Learn to Grow Bold, Beautiful Baptisia
Long-lived, low-maintenance wild indigos make a big splash in perennial borders by Rob Gardner

Covering Ground With Creeping Plants
These herbaceous ground covers spread quickly and are easy-care favorites by Erica Glasener

Q&A Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Garden
by Jim Becker

Annuals Pep Up Perennial Borders
Use the flowers and foliage of annuals to spark summer’s show by Elisabeth Sheldon

Q&A Geranium vs. Pelargonium
by Allan Armitage

Q&A Removal of ragged perennial stalks
by Sydney Eddison

A Dell Full of Ferns
Their lush, feathery foliage brings splendor to the shade by Charles O. Cresson

Desirable Daylilies
Discover what separates the best from the rest by Sydney Eddison

Q&A Buying Baptisia for a cold climate
by Deborah Brown

Q&A Plants for a wet, sunny spot
by Henry Mityga

Wild Irises Extend the Bloom Season
These delicate-flowered species irises are easy to care for by William Shear

Chrysanthemums
Grown as annuals or perennials, they enhance the fall landscape by Edward Higgins

READER'S TIP
Early-blooming companions for hostas
by Lucy Fuchs

28 Antique Roses for Specimens, Hedges, Containers, and Climbers
by Michael Shoup

AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Primroses
These sunny faces brighten dark spaces by Sydney Eddison

Bring the Buzzzzz Back to Your Garden
Enliven your beds with flowers that attract, nurture, and nourish bees by Pam Baggett

Experts Pick Their Favorite Plants
We asked 42 gardening experts from around the country to select their favorite plants. Now you can see the complete results of the survey.

Fall-Blooming Anemones
A perennial expert picks the cream of the crop by Robert Herman

Geum ‘Mango Lassi’

VIDEO How to Divide Peonies
A bit of effort in fall secures more of these springtime stunners

Regional Survey Results: Best Flowering Perennials for Sun
Check out what the nation’s gardeners selected

The Best Flowers for Your Cutting Garden
If you only grow a handful of vaseworthy flowers, these are the ones you need by Catherine Mix

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