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Perennials

Herbaceous perennials that return year after year.

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Perennials in the database

Dunn's Lobelia (Lobelia Dunnii) — The Dunn's Lobelia (Lobelia dunnii) is a delicate perennial herbaceous plant

Perennial

Dunn's Lobelia

Lobelia Dunnii

FullUSDA 9–10
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Gymnocarpa) — Dusty Miller (Centaurea gymnocarpa) is a popular foliage plant

Perennial

Dusty Miller

Centaurea Gymnocarpa

FullUSDA 4–10
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Dusty Miller thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10

Perennial

Dusty Miller

Centaurea Cineraria

FullUSDA 4–10
Dusty Miller Shrub (Senecio Cineraria) — perennial for full

Perennial

Dusty Miller Shrub

Senecio Cineraria

FullUSDA 8–10
Dwarf Angel's Hair (Artemisia Schmidtiana 'Nana') — low-growing perennial that offers a fine-textured

Perennial

Dwarf Angel's Hair

Artemisia Schmidtiana 'Nana'

FullUSDA 4–9
Dwarf Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia 'Viette's Little Suzy') — a compact cultivar of the Black-Eyed Susan

Perennial

Dwarf Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia 'Viette's Little Suzy'

FullUSDA 3–10
Dwarf Blazing Star (Liatris Microcephala) — Its low stature and drought tolerance make it perfect for rock gardens or borders

Perennial

Dwarf Blazing Star

Liatris Microcephala

FullUSDA 6–9
Dwarf Blue Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus 'Tinkerbell') — The Agapanthus 'Tinkerbell' is a charming

Perennial

Dwarf Blue Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus 'Tinkerbell'

FullUSDA 8–11
Dwarf Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius aequalis 'New Sensation') — Dwarf Cape Fuchsia 'New Sensation' (Phygelius aequalis) is a vibrant perennial

Perennial

Dwarf Cape Fuchsia

Phygelius aequalis 'New Sensation'

FullUSDA 8–9
Dwarf Cavendish Banana (Musa Acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish') — perennial with yellow blooms; are sweet and fully edible

Perennial

Dwarf Cavendish Banana

Musa Acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'

FullUSDA 10–11
Dwarf Cranesbill (Erodium x variabile 'Flore Pleno') — double-pink flowers amidst dense

Perennial

Dwarf Cranesbill

Erodium x variabile 'Flore Pleno'

FullUSDA 7–9
Dwarf Crested Iris (Iris Cristata) — it produces exquisite flowers with a typical spread of 1.5 to 3 inches

Perennial

Dwarf Crested Iris

Iris Cristata

HalfUSDA 3–8
Dwarf Eared Coreopsis (Coreopsis Auriculata 'Nana') — commonly known as Dwarf Eared Coreopsis

Perennial

Dwarf Eared Coreopsis

Coreopsis Auriculata 'Nana'

FullUSDA 4–10
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — is a perennial plant that provides a wealth of charm and texture to any garden design

Perennial

Dwarf Goat's Beard

Aruncus Aethusifolius

HalfUSDA 2–9
Dwarf Larkspur (Delphinium Tricorne) — and they cluster along slender

Perennial

Dwarf Larkspur

Delphinium Tricorne

FullUSDA 4–7
Dwarf Lemon Hot Poker (Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle') — commonly known as the Dwarf Lemon Hot Poker

Perennial

Dwarf Lemon Hot Poker

Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle'

FullUSDA 5–9
Dwarf Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus 'Little Blue Fountain') — it stands at a modest height of about 18 to 24 inches and spreads approximately up to 18 inches

Perennial

Dwarf Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus 'Little Blue Fountain'

FullUSDA 8–10
Dwarf Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus 'Peter Pan') — light blue flowers atop slender

Perennial

Dwarf Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus 'Peter Pan'

FullUSDA 8–11
Dwarf Mango Hot Poker (Kniphofia 'Mango Popsicle') — This compact cultivar reaches around 18 inches tall

Perennial

Dwarf Mango Hot Poker

Kniphofia 'Mango Popsicle'

FullUSDA 5–9
Dwarf Papaya Hot Poker (Kniphofia 'Papaya Popsicle') — Blooms boast fiery shades of orange and yellow, resembling a papaya's flesh

Perennial

Dwarf Papaya Hot Poker

Kniphofia 'Papaya Popsicle'

FullUSDA 5–8
Dwarf Plumbago (Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides) — showcasing vibrant blue flowers and rich green foliage that transitions to a striking bronze-red in, image 21

Ground cover

Dwarf Plumbago

Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides

FullUSDA 8–10
Dwarf Umbrella Plant (Cyperus Alternifolius V. Gracilis) — perennial for deep shade or full or half or shade; its peaceful, yet engaging presence can evoke a

Perennial

Dwarf Umbrella Plant

Cyperus Alternifolius V. Gracilis

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–11
Dymondia, Rock Ditty (Dymondia Margaretae) — It boasts silver-green leaves with a fuzzy white underside

Ground cover

Dymondia, Rock Ditty

Dymondia Margaretae

FullUSDA 9–10
Eared Coreopsis (Coreopsis Auriculata) — Thriving in zones 4-9, it reaches 12-18 inches tall with a spread of 12-24 inches

Ground cover

Eared Coreopsis

Coreopsis Auriculata

FullUSDA 4–9

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