4 Reasons Perennials Are My Favorite Type of Plants
Perennials are my favorite types of plants to grow, and these are some of the reasons why;
- they are planted once and come back every year
- it’s interesting to watch their growth over the years
- some multiply and can be divided up and shared with others
- unlike potted annuals, you don’t have to water them as much because they are in the ground
6 of The Toughest Perennials
When a plant can take baking heat, extreme cold, prolonged drought, and even hail and still look amazing, those are the ones I want in my garden. Below is a list of 6 of the toughest perennials to kill;
1. Granita Orange Ice Plant: Grows about two inches tall, but can spread several feet. Hardy in Zones 5-8, it prefers full sun and can tolerate dry soil as it blooms profusely from spring until fall.
2. Cherry Choco Latte’ Hibiscus- This Hibiscus hybrid may look tropical but it is hardy in Zones 4-9. Named for its large, deep pink and white blooms that appear from mid summer into fall, and the chocolate-brown tinge its new leaves feature. This shrubby perennial can grow up to four feet tall and will do best in full sun to part shade.
3. Dianthus Kahori Scarlet: This particular dianthus has been known for never dying out in the center over the winter as is common with this species. Hardy in Zones 3-9, and prefers things on the dry side with plenty of sun, so it works well in a rock garden. It’ll only grow about six to eight inches tall.
4. LAMI Dark Purple Spotted Deadnettle: Is a beautiful ground cover for a shady spot and provides attractive green foliage and rich purple flowers in gardens in Zones 4-9. It only grows about six to eight inches tall, but it can spread up to nearly two feet in both partial and full shade. Usually blooming from late spring through early fall. Also makes a stunning choice for containers and hanging baskets, too.
5. Millenium Ornamental Onion: This ornamental onion variety produces a large amount of beautiful flowers. Hardy in Zones 4-8, this tough perennial’s pinkish purple blooms can last all summer, attracting plenty of bees and butterflies. Millenium ornamental onion does best in full sun or part shade, where its stems usually grow between 15 and 20 inches tall.
6. Bandwidth Maiden Grass: While Miscanthus sp. has a reputation for being invasive, ‘Bandwidth’ is a sterile variety that won’t reseed itself everywhere. It has beautiful yellow and green striped foliage and is more compact than the species, topping out around three feet. It’s a smart choice for small gardens and is Hardy in Zones 5-9, thriving in full sun to part shade.