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Perennials

Herbaceous perennials that return year after year.

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Perennials in the database

Delicious Candy Coneflower (Echinacea 'Delicious Candy') — perennial coneflower delighting with raspberry-pink blooms

Perennial

Delicious Candy Coneflower

Echinacea 'Delicious Candy'

FullUSDA 3–9
Del Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — and blooms from late spring to early summer

Perennial

Del Norte Iris

Iris Innominata

FullUSDA 8–10
Desdemona Leopard Plant (Ligularia Dentata 'Desdemona') — Hardy in zones 4-8, it's a low-maintenance perennial that attracts pollinators; it's, image 33

Perennial

Desdemona Leopard Plant

Ligularia Dentata 'Desdemona'

ShadeUSDA 4–8
Desert Black Stonecrop (Sedum 'Desert Black') — Desert Black Stonecrop (Sedum 'Desert Black') is a hardy succulent known for its deep, purple-black foliage

Ground cover

Desert Black Stonecrop

Sedum 'Desert Black'

FullUSDA 3–9
Desert Evening Primrose (Oenothera Deltoides) — although it can tolerate some light shade

Perennial

Desert Evening Primrose

Oenothera Deltoides

FullUSDA 3–10
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — it stands at a modest height of 12-18 inches with a similar spread; perennial for full

Perennial

Desert Marigold

Baileya Multiradiata

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Penstemon (Penstemon Pseudospectabilis) — slender stems that emanate an air of delicate strength.<br><br>Adapted to zones 4 through 9

Perennial

Desert Penstemon

Penstemon Pseudospectabilis

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Trumpet (Eriogonum Inflatum) — As a distinctive feature of desert landscapes

Perennial

Desert Trumpet

Eriogonum Inflatum

FullUSDA 7–8
Desert Zinnia (Zinnia Acerosa) — is a resilient perennial that thrives in the challenging conditions of arid and semi-arid regions

Ground cover

Desert Zinnia

Zinnia Acerosa

FullUSDA 8–11
Deutschland False Spirea (Astilbe 'Deutschland') — Ideal for woodland settings

Perennial

Deutschland False Spirea

Astilbe 'Deutschland'

FullUSDA 4–9
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — is an intriguing and bold perennial that adds dramatic flair to landscape designs; include Lobelia tupa in your, image 69

Perennial

Devil's Tobacco

Lobelia Tupa

FullUSDA 6–10
Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — It thrives in indirect light and prefers a humid environment

Perennial

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane

Dieffenbachia Maculata

HalfUSDA 9–10
Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Amoena) — perennial for half or shade

Perennial

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane

Dieffenbachia Amoena

HalfUSDA 9–10
Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — Its distinctive grey-green leaves

Perennial

Digger's Speedwell

Veronica perfoliata

FullUSDA 9–10
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — Preferring well-drained soils; ground cover / perennial for half or shade, image 154

Ground cover

Dog Violet

Viola Adunca

HalfUSDA 6–10
Dogweed (Thymophylla Pentachaeta) — It boasts golden-yellow daisy-like blooms, accenting feathery foliage

Perennial

Dogweed

Thymophylla Pentachaeta

FullUSDA 4–11
Double Flowered Bloodroot (Sanguinaria Canadensis F. Multiplex) — Double Flowered Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis f

Perennial

Double Flowered Bloodroot

Sanguinaria Canadensis F. Multiplex

ShadeUSDA 3–9
Double-Scarlet Geum (Geum Chiloense) — ruffled blooms reminiscent of miniature roses

Perennial

Double-Scarlet Geum

Geum Chiloense

FullUSDA 5–10
Douglas Iris (Iris Douglasiana) — it boasts vibrant purple-blue flowers with yellow-white markings

Perennial

Douglas Iris

Iris Douglasiana

HalfUSDA 8–10
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — with regular watering necessary during the growing season; captivates with its dramatic

Perennial

Dragon Lilly

Dracunculus Vulgaris

FullUSDA 7–10
Dragon Wing® Pink Bronze Leaf (Begonia interspecific) — The Pink Dragon Wing Begonia

Perennial

Dragon Wing® Pink Bronze Leaf

Begonia interspecific

HalfUSDA 3–10
Dragon Wing® Red Bronze Leaf (Begonia interspecific) — The Red Dragon Wing Begonia

Perennial

Dragon Wing® Red Bronze Leaf

Begonia interspecific

HalfUSDA 3–10
Drumstick Allium (Allium Sphaerocephalon) — This easy-care plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to a range of soils; adding, image 60

Bulb

Drumstick Allium

Allium Sphaerocephalon

FullUSDA 5–8
Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — peaking in June.<br><br>With a mature height of roughly 2 to 3 feet and a spread of 2 to 3 feet

Perennial

Duchesse De Nemours Peony

Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours'

FullUSDA 3–8

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