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Perennials

Herbaceous perennials that return year after year.

1,429 plants

Perennials in the database

Crimson Pirate Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Crimson Pirate') — Its sword-like foliage forms an arching

Perennial

Crimson Pirate Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Crimson Pirate'

FullUSDA 5–11
Crimson Scabious (Knautia Macedonica) — this hardy plant thrives in Zones 5-9

Perennial

Crimson Scabious

Knautia Macedonica

FullUSDA 2–10
Culver's Root (Veronicastrum Virginicum) — Consider incorporating this dignified beauty in rain gardens or naturalized areas; scientifically named

Perennial

Culver's Root

Veronicastrum Virginicum

FullUSDA 3–8
Curly Top Or Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex 'Toffee Twist') — This perennial averages 18-24 inches in height and spreads up to 24 inches

Grass

Curly Top Or Leather Leaf Sedge

Carex 'Toffee Twist'

FullUSDA 5–10
Cushion Bush (Calocephalus Brownii) — Requiring little maintenance apart from occasional trimming to keep its shape

Perennial

Cushion Bush

Calocephalus Brownii

FullUSDA 9–10
Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — It is also drought-tolerant once established; perennial with yellow blooms, image 79

Perennial

Cushion Spurge

Euphorbia Polychroma

FullUSDA 4–8
Cutleaf Coneflower (Rudbeckia Laciniata) — attracting butterflies and birds while being deer resistant; <br><br>Equipped with distinctive, image 62

Perennial

Cutleaf Coneflower

Rudbeckia Laciniata

FullUSDA 4–10
Cypress Spurge (Euphorbia Cyparissias) — This sun-loving plant reaches 6-12 inches tall and spreads up to 18 inches wide, thriving in USDA zones, image 79

Ground cover

Cypress Spurge

Euphorbia Cyparissias

FullUSDA 4–7
Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — it thrives in well-drained soil

Ground cover

Cyprus Ironwort

Sideritis Cypria

FullUSDA 9–10
Dahlia (Assorted) (Dahlia X Hybrida) — showcases a range of forms from simple to complex blossoms up to 12 inches in diameter

Perennial

Dahlia (Assorted)

Dahlia X Hybrida

FullUSDA 3–10
Daisy May® Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum) — The Leucanthemum superbum Daisy May® is a compact Shasta daisy with snow-white blooms

Perennial

Daisy May® Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum superbum

FullUSDA 5–9
Dallas Blues Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Dallas Blues') — is a hardy perennial known for its steel-blue foliage and billowing form

Grass

Dallas Blues Switch Grass

Panicum Virgatum 'Dallas Blues'

FullUSDA 5–9
Dalmatian Peach Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea 'Dalmatian Peach') — Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Peach', a perennial foxglove, boasts peach-colored blooms with

Perennial

Dalmatian Peach Foxglove

Digitalis Purpurea 'Dalmatian Peach'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Dalmation Bellflower (Campanula Portenschlagiana) — the Dalmatian Bellflower creates a lush mat of foliage; campanula portenschlagiana prefers well-drained

Perennial

Dalmation Bellflower

Campanula Portenschlagiana

HalfUSDA 4–9
Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — Attracts pollinators while resisting deer, it's perfect for a vibrant, wildlife-friendly landscape; it performs

Perennial

Danesblood Bellflower

Campanula Glomerata

HalfUSDA 3–7
Daring Deception Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Daring Deception') — This daylily is hardy in USDA zones 3-9, thrives in full sun to partial shade, and prefers

Perennial

Daring Deception Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Daring Deception'

FullUSDA 5–11
Dark Reiter Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense 'Dark Reiter') — The Dark Reiter Meadow Cranesbill ('Geranium pratense' 'Dark Reiter') is a charming perennial

Perennial

Dark Reiter Meadow Cranesbill

Geranium Pratense 'Dark Reiter'

FullUSDA 4–8
Dark Towers Penstemon (Penstemon 'Dark Towers') — it offers a modern contrast in mixed beds and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies

Perennial

Dark Towers Penstemon

Penstemon 'Dark Towers'

FullUSDA 3–8
David Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'David') — confirming its adaptability to a variety of climates; by incorporating David Phlox into the landscape

Perennial

David Phlox

Phlox Paniculata 'David'

FullUSDA 4–9
Dayglow Pink Heucherella (Heucherella 'Dayglow Pink') — a vibrant and versatile perennial

Ground cover

Dayglow Pink Heucherella

Heucherella 'Dayglow Pink'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Chicago Apache') — This daylily thrives in USDA zones 3-9, loves full sun to partial shade, and adapts to various soil types

Perennial

Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Chicago Apache'

FullUSDA 5–10
Daylily Hybrids (Hemerocallis Hybrids) — Their robust nature withstands many pests and diseases; botanically referred to as Hemerocallis hybrids

Perennial

Daylily Hybrids

Hemerocallis Hybrids

FullUSDA 3–10
Deerweed (Lotus Scoparius) — thriving in USDA zones 7 through 10

Perennial

Deerweed

Lotus Scoparius

FullUSDA 7–10
Delft Lace False Spirea (Astilbe 'Delft Lace') — Reaching up to 24-36 inches in height and spreading 18-24 inches

Perennial

Delft Lace False Spirea

Astilbe 'Delft Lace'

FullUSDA 4–9

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