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Perennials

Herbaceous perennials that return year after year.

1,429 plants

Perennials in the database

Giant 'Hudson Bay' Hosta (Hosta hybrid) — or Hosta hybrid Giant 'Hudson Bay'

Perennial

Giant 'Hudson Bay' Hosta

Hosta hybrid

HalfUSDA 3–9
Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — creating a cohesive and dynamic garden plot; these fragrant, herbaceous plants typically reach heights of 2 to 5, image 105

Perennial

Giant Hyssop

Agastache Hybrids

FullUSDA 5–9
Giant Leopard Plant (Farfugium Japonicum 'Gigantea') — The Giant Leopard Plant (Farfugium japonicum 'Gigantea') is a robust perennial boasting glossy

Perennial

Giant Leopard Plant

Farfugium Japonicum 'Gigantea'

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–10
Giant Meadow Rue (Thalictrum Rochebruneanum) — Its fern-like foliage, with bluish-green leaves, adds delicate texture to garden spaces

Perennial

Giant Meadow Rue

Thalictrum Rochebruneanum

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9
Giant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — The Giant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium kurabayashii) is a perennial boasting striking maroon to purple blooms

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Giant Purple Wake Robin

Trillium Kurabayashii

HalfUSDA 6–7
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — These can span up to 3-6 feet in length, adding a lush, dramatic touch to any setting; the deep green foliage is held

Perennial

Giant Taro

Alocasia Macrorrhizos

ShadeUSDA 9–11
Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — with a spread of 3-4 feet; the heart-shaped leaves add a lush backdrop, image 70

Perennial

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow

Malvaviscus Arboreus

FullUSDA 9–10
Giant Wild Rye (Leymus Condensatus) — The Giant Wild Rye, Leymus condensatus, is a robust perennial grass, reaching up to 8 ft tall and 6 ft wide

Grass

Giant Wild Rye

Leymus Condensatus

FullUSDA 7–10
Ginger Ale Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Ginger Ale') — and matures to a modest height of about 12 inches with a similar spread

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Ginger Ale Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Ginger Ale'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — with a spread of 2 to 3 feet; the cut flowers of Ginger Lily are excellent for arrangements, image 72

Perennial

Ginger Lily

Hedychium Sp.

FullUSDA 10–10
Glacier Blue Euphorbia (Euphorbia Characias 'Glacier Blue') — The Euphorbia characias 'Glacier Blue,' commonly known as Glacier Blue Spurge

Perennial

Glacier Blue Euphorbia

Euphorbia Characias 'Glacier Blue'

FullUSDA 6–9
Glamour Girl Phlox (Phlox 'Glamour Girl') — The Phlox 'Glamour Girl' is a vibrant perennial with hot pink flowers atop strong, disease-resistant stems

Perennial

Glamour Girl Phlox

Phlox 'Glamour Girl'

FullUSDA 4–9
Glitter Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Glitter') — Heuchera 'Glitter' offers vibrant foliage that shimmers like its namesake

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Glitter Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Glitter'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Globemaster Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Globemaster') — composed of numerous star-shaped

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Globemaster Ornamental Onion

Allium 'Globemaster'

FullUSDA 4–8
Gloriosa Daisy (Rudbeckia Fulgida) — daisy-like flowers with golden-yellow petals radiating from a dark brown to black central cone; prefers, image 94

Perennial

Gloriosa Daisy

Rudbeckia Fulgida

FullUSDA 3–9
Glowing Dream Coneflower (Echinacea 'Glowing Dream') — This perennial stands at about 18-20 inches tall and spreads approximately 16-18 inches wide

Perennial

Glowing Dream Coneflower

Echinacea 'Glowing Dream'

FullUSDA 3–9
Going Bananas Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Going Bananas') — reaching about 4 inches in diameter

Perennial

Going Bananas Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Going Bananas'

FullUSDA 3–9
Goji Berry (Lycium Barbarum) — perennial / shrub for full or half; enriching their garden experience, image 100

Perennial

Goji Berry

Lycium Barbarum

FullUSDA 6–9
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — ovate leaves with a unique silver edge that adds a shimmering; is a striking perennial, image 50

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Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum Pacificum

FullUSDA 5–9
Gold Coin Daisy (Asteriscus Maritimus) — or even container planting

Perennial

Gold Coin Daisy

Asteriscus Maritimus

FullUSDA 10–11
Gold-Edged Plantain Lily (Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata') — The Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata', commonly known as Gold-Edged Plantain Lily, is a

Perennial

Gold-Edged Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Golden Alexanders (Zizia Aurea) — scientifically known as Zizia aurea

Herb

Golden Alexanders

Zizia Aurea

FullUSDA 3–8
Golden Anniversary Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Golden Anniversary') — Mature spread is about 18-24 inches with a height of 6-8 inches, ideal for borders or

Ground cover

Golden Anniversary Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Golden Anniversary'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–10
Golden Bleeding Hearts (Dicentra 'Gold Heart') — Dicentra 'Gold Heart' enchants with its vibrant golden foliage and heart-shaped pink flowers

Perennial

Golden Bleeding Hearts

Dicentra 'Gold Heart'

HalfUSDA 3–9

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