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Perennials

Herbaceous perennials that return year after year.

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Perennials in the database

Copper Leaf (Acalypha Monostachya) — Ideal for warm climate gardens

Ground cover

Copper Leaf

Acalypha Monostachya

FullUSDA 8–11
Copper Spoons (Kalanchoe Orgyalis) — spoon-shaped leaves that transition from silvery to rusty copper as they mature

Perennial

Copper Spoons

Kalanchoe Orgyalis

FullUSDA 10–11
Copthorne Pelargonium (Pelargonium 'Copthorne') — velvety red-purple blooms that create a vivid display against its deep green

Perennial

Copthorne Pelargonium

Pelargonium 'Copthorne'

FullUSDA 9–10
Coral Bells (Heuchera Species) — are a splendid addition to any landscape design

Perennial

Coral Bells

Heuchera Species

HalfUSDA 4–10
Coral Charm Peony (Paeonia 'Coral Charm') — it requires minimal care once established

Perennial

Coral Charm Peony

Paeonia 'Coral Charm'

FullUSDA 3–8
Coral Flame Phlox (Phlox Flame™ Series Coral) — a vibrant addition to the garden; this phlox variety thrives in full sun to part shade

Perennial

Coral Flame Phlox

Phlox Flame™ Series Coral

FullUSDA 3–8
Coral Reef Double Coneflower (Echinacea 'Coral Reef') — This showy cone-shaped bloom has a central cone with an orange hue

Perennial

Coral Reef Double Coneflower

Echinacea 'Coral Reef'

FullUSDA 3–9
Coral Sunset Peony (Paeonia 'Coral Sunset') — semi-double blooms that transition through a delightful color palette as they mature

Perennial

Coral Sunset Peony

Paeonia 'Coral Sunset'

FullUSDA 3–8
Coronado Anise Hyssop (Agastache Aurantiaca 'Coronado') — is a vibrant perennial with warm

Perennial

Coronado Anise Hyssop

Agastache Aurantiaca 'Coronado'

FullUSDA 5–9
Coronation Gold Hybrid Yarrow (Achillea 'Coronation Gold') — aromatic leaves are finely dissected and retain their visual appeal even when the blooms have

Perennial

Coronation Gold Hybrid Yarrow

Achillea 'Coronation Gold'

FullUSDA 3–10
Corsican Hellebore (Helleborus Argutifolius) — the Corsican Hellebore pairs well with spring bulbs and ferns; serrated leaves with a rich green hue

Perennial

Corsican Hellebore

Helleborus Argutifolius

FullUSDA 5–9
Cranberry Cupcake Double Coneflower (Echinacea 'Cranberry Cupcake') — double blooms resembling frosted cupcakes

Perennial

Cranberry Cupcake Double Coneflower

Echinacea 'Cranberry Cupcake'

FullUSDA 3–8
Cranesbill (Geranium 'Orkney Pink') — The Geranium 'Orkney Pink' is a robust

Perennial

Cranesbill

Geranium 'Orkney Pink'

FullUSDA 5–8
Cranesbill (Geranium 'Bertie Crug') — Its foliage stands out with a bronze hue, which transitions to a unique reddish-brown throughout the seasons; regular

Perennial

Cranesbill

Geranium 'Bertie Crug'

FullUSDA 5–8
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — often marked with a unique zonal pattern; cherished for its vibrant blooms

Perennial

Cranesbill

Pelargonium hortorum

FullUSDA 9–10
Crater Lake Blue, Speedwell (Veronica Latifolium 'Crater Lake Blue') — or Crater Lake Blue Speedwell

Perennial

Crater Lake Blue, Speedwell

Veronica Latifolium 'Crater Lake Blue'

FullUSDA 4–8
Crater Lake Phlox (Phlox 'Crater Lake') — This perennial thrives in USDA zones 4-8, blooming profusely in spring

Perennial

Crater Lake Phlox

Phlox 'Crater Lake'

FullUSDA 3–8
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — perennial / shrub for full or half

Perennial

Creeping Australian Saltbush

Rhagodia Spinescens

FullUSDA 7–10
Creeping Baby's Breath (Gypsophila Repens) — Its trailing habit makes it a splendid choice for softening edges along pathways

Ground cover

Creeping Baby's Breath

Gypsophila Repens

FullUSDA 3–8
Creeping Jennie, Moneywort (Lysimachia Nummularia) — ideal for cascading over walls or pots in zones 3-9

Ground cover

Creeping Jennie, Moneywort

Lysimachia Nummularia

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–10
Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia Nummularia 'Goldilocks') — featuring golden-yellow foliage

Perennial

Creeping Jenny

Lysimachia Nummularia 'Goldilocks'

FullUSDA 3–9
Creme Brulee Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Creme Brulee') — Expect a mature size of about 18 to 24 inches in height and 24 inches in width, suited for USDA zones 5-9

Perennial

Creme Brulee Tickseed

Coreopsis 'Creme Brulee'

FullUSDA 4–9
Crete Rockrose (Cistus Creticus) — commonly known as the Crete Rockrose

Perennial

Crete Rockrose

Cistus Creticus

FullUSDA 9–10
Crevice Alumroot (Heuchera Micrantha) — is a North American native perennial known for its compact mounds of scalloped; preferring partial shade, Alumroot

Perennial

Crevice Alumroot

Heuchera Micrantha

HalfUSDA 5–9

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