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Perennials

Herbaceous perennials that return year after year.

1,429 plants

Perennials in the database

California Goldenrod (Solidago Californica) — Solidago californica is a water-wise choice for drought-tolerant landscapes

Perennial

California Goldenrod

Solidago Californica

HalfUSDA 6–10
California Milkweed (Asclepias Californica) — adding a touch of elegance to the landscape design.<br><br>Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10

Perennial

California Milkweed

Asclepias Californica

FullUSDA 8–11
California Monarch Milkweed (Asclepias Eriocarpa) — The California Monarch Milkweed (Asclepias eriocarpa) flourishes in USDA zones 7-10

Perennial

California Monarch Milkweed

Asclepias Eriocarpa

FullUSDA 8–11
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — commonly referred to as California phacelia; drought-tolerant once established

Perennial

California Phacelia

Phacelia Californica

FullUSDA 9–10
Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — rhizomatous plant that adds a touch of elegance and sculptural beauty to any landscape design; traditionally, image 101

Perennial

Calla Lily

Zantedeschia Aethiopica

FullUSDA 10–10
Camas (Camassia Quamash) — upright spikes in late spring to early summer; thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, image 64

Perennial

Camas

Camassia Quamash

FullUSDA 6–10
Cambridge Cranesbill Or Geranium (Geranium Cinereum 'Ballerina') — Its low-growing, mound-forming habit makes it ideal for borders and rock gardens

Ground cover

Cambridge Cranesbill Or Geranium

Geranium Cinereum 'Ballerina'

FullUSDA 5–9
Cambridge Scarlet Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma 'Cambridge Scarlet') — Ideal for USDA Zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist

Perennial

Cambridge Scarlet Bee Balm

Monarda Didyma 'Cambridge Scarlet'

FullUSDA 4–9
Camelot Rose Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea 'Camelot Rose') — It thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil

Perennial

Camelot Rose Foxglove

Digitalis Purpurea 'Camelot Rose'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Camphor Dune Tansy (Tanacetum Camphoratum) — This tansy thrives in well-drained soil and full sun

Perennial

Camphor Dune Tansy

Tanacetum Camphoratum

FullUSDA 8–10
Canada Goldenrod, Meadow Goldenrod (Solidago Canadensis Ssp. Elongata) — commonly known as Canada or Meadow Goldenrod

Perennial

Canada Goldenrod, Meadow Goldenrod

Solidago Canadensis Ssp. Elongata

FullUSDA 4–9
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — which can grow up to 4 inches long; pyramidal panicles atop stiff, image 133

Perennial

Canadian Goldenrod

Solidago Altissima

FullUSDA 2–9
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — ground cover / perennial with orange blooms

Ground cover

Canary Island Lotus

Lotus Maculatus

FullUSDA 10–11
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — cone-shaped spikes of magenta-purple flowers

Perennial

Canary Island Sage

Salvia Canariensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Candelilla, Wax Plant (Euphorbia Antisyphilitica) — as it does not tolerate wet feet

Perennial

Candelilla, Wax Plant

Euphorbia Antisyphilitica

FullUSDA 8–11
Candle Larkspur (Delphinium Elatum) — Candle Larkspur is best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 7

Perennial

Candle Larkspur

Delphinium Elatum

FullUSDA 3–7
Candy Stripe Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Candy Stripe') — multi-colored and pink and white flowers in the garden

Perennial

Candy Stripe Moss Phlox

Phlox Subulata 'Candy Stripe'

FullUSDA 3–10
Canna (Canna X Generalis) — the Canna produces blossoms in a palette of red; red flowers in the garden, image 145

Perennial

Canna

Canna X Generalis

FullUSDA 7–11
Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius Capensis) — Requires well-draining soil and moderate watering

Perennial

Cape Fuchsia

Phygelius Capensis

FullUSDA 7–10
Cape Fuchsia, Cape Figwort (Phygelius 'Salmon Leap') — commonly known as Cape Fuchsia or Cape Figwort

Perennial

Cape Fuchsia, Cape Figwort

Phygelius 'Salmon Leap'

FullUSDA 7–10
Captain Kirk Hosta (Hosta 'Captain Kirk') — The Hosta 'Captain Kirk' is a robust perennial with striking foliage

Perennial

Captain Kirk Hosta

Hosta 'Captain Kirk'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Caradonna Blue Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Caradonna') — Regular deadheading can promote a second bloom in late summer or early fall

Perennial

Caradonna Blue Sage

Salvia Nemorosa 'Caradonna'

FullUSDA 3–8
Caramel Alum Root (Heuchera 'Caramel') — The Heuchera 'Caramel' is an herbaceous perennial with robust

Ground cover

Caramel Alum Root

Heuchera 'Caramel'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Caraway-Scented Thyme (Thymus Herba-Barona) — low-growing perennial ideal for xeriscaping and herb gardens

Ground cover

Caraway-Scented Thyme

Thymus Herba-Barona

FullUSDA 5–9

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