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Perennials

Herbaceous perennials that return year after year.

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Perennials in the database

Hidcote Superior English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Giant') — commonly known as the Hidcote Superior English Lavender

Herb

Hidcote Superior English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Giant'

FullUSDA 5–10
Himalayan Cobra Lily (Arisaema consanguineum) — which ensconces a spadix 'tongue.' Preferring partial shade

Perennial

Himalayan Cobra Lily

Arisaema consanguineum

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9
Hinahina, White Heliotrope (Heliotropium Anomalum Argenteum) — Native to the Hawaiian archipelago; typically reaching 6-12 inches in height and spreading 24-30

Perennial

Hinahina, White Heliotrope

Heliotropium Anomalum Argenteum

FullUSDA 11–11
Hoary Skullcap (Scutellaria Incana) — reaching heights of 24-36 inches and widths of 18-24 inches

Perennial

Hoary Skullcap

Scutellaria Incana

FullUSDA 4–9
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — Hollyhocks typically grow to an impressive height ranging from 6 to 8 feet; its large, showy blossoms appear in a variety of colors

Perennial

Hollyhock

Alcea Rosea

FullUSDA 3–10
Holly's White Penstemon (Penstemon 'Holly's White') — boasts trumpet-shaped white blooms with a hint of pale pink

Perennial

Holly's White Penstemon

Penstemon 'Holly's White'

FullUSDA 7–9
Holway Sage (Salvia Holwayi) — Holway Sage (Salvia holwayi) is a perennial shrub reaching up to 4ft in height

Perennial

Holway Sage

Salvia Holwayi

FullUSDA 9–11
Honeymoon® French Kiss (Helleborus hybrid) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it favors partial to full shade and well-drained soil

Perennial

Honeymoon® French Kiss

Helleborus hybrid

FullUSDA 4–9
Honeymoon® New York Night (Helleborus hybrid) — Helleborus 'New York Night' is an elegant perennial known for its deep

Perennial

Honeymoon® New York Night

Helleborus hybrid

FullUSDA 4–9
Honeymoon® Paris in Pink (Helleborus hybrid) — The Helleborus 'Paris in Pink' offers a delicate bloom from late winter to early spring

Perennial

Honeymoon® Paris in Pink

Helleborus hybrid

FullUSDA 4–9
Honeymoon® Rio Carnival (Helleborus hybrid) — The Helleborus 'Rio Carnival' is a captivating perennial

Perennial

Honeymoon® Rio Carnival

Helleborus hybrid

FullUSDA 4–9
Honeymoon® Romantic Getaway (Helleborus hybrid) — 2-3 inch creamy-white to soft pink blossoms accented by deep rose-pink flecks

Perennial

Honeymoon® Romantic Getaway

Helleborus hybrid

FullUSDA 4–9
Honeymoon® Rome in Red (Helleborus hybrid) — The Helleborus 'Rome in Red'

Perennial

Honeymoon® Rome in Red

Helleborus hybrid

FullUSDA 4–9
Honorine Jobert Japanese Anemone (Anemone X Hybrida 'Honorine Jobert') — This Japanese Anemone blooms profusely in late summer to fall

Perennial

Honorine Jobert Japanese Anemone

Anemone X Hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'

FullUSDA 4–8
Hooker's Evening Primrose (Oenothera Elata Ssp. Hookeri) — Hooker's Evening Primrose creates a backdrop of mid-green foliage

Perennial

Hooker's Evening Primrose

Oenothera Elata Ssp. Hookeri

FullUSDA 4–10
Hope Coneflower (Echinacea 'Hope') — Renowned for its larger-than-life flowers

Perennial

Hope Coneflower

Echinacea 'Hope'

FullUSDA 3–9
Horatio Goatsbeard (Aruncus 'Horatio') — This cultivar boasts feathery cream blooms atop ferny foliage

Perennial

Horatio Goatsbeard

Aruncus 'Horatio'

HalfUSDA 4–7
Horned Spurge, Tintern Spurge (Euphorbia Ceratocarpa) — commonly known as Horned or Tintern Spurge

Perennial

Horned Spurge, Tintern Spurge

Euphorbia Ceratocarpa

FullUSDA 5–9
Horsemint (Monarda Punctuata) — or as a naturalized element in a cottage-style landscape

Herb

Horsemint

Monarda Punctuata

FullUSDA 4–9
Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — Noted for its verticality, this reed-like plant boasts dark green, bamboo-like segments and rough texture; also, image 76

Grass

Horsetail

Equisetum Hyemale

HalfUSDA 9–10
Horsetail Restio (Elegia Capensis) — The Horsetail Restio, Elegia capensis, is a striking, evergreen perennial native to South Africa

Perennial

Horsetail Restio

Elegia Capensis

HalfUSDA 10–11
Hosta (Hybrid) Assorted (Hosta Hybrids) — Hosta hybrids, robust perennials, thrive in Part Shade/Shade (4-6 hrs of light)

Ground cover

Hosta (Hybrid) Assorted

Hosta Hybrids

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–9
Hosta Species (Hosta Sp.) — Mature hostas can range from a modest 6 inches to an impressive 4 feet in height

Ground cover

Hosta Species

Hosta Sp.

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–9
Hot Lips Sage (Salvia 'Hot Lips') — Hot Lips Sage\'s aromatic foliage is deer-resistant

Perennial

Hot Lips Sage

Salvia 'Hot Lips'

FullUSDA 7–10

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