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Perennials

Herbaceous perennials that return year after year.

1,429 plants

Perennials in the database

Little Lanterns Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis 'Little Lanterns') — commonly referred to as Little Lanterns Columbine

Perennial

Little Lanterns Columbine

Aquilegia Canadensis 'Little Lanterns'

FullUSDA 3–8
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — the pennywort captivates onlookers with its strikingly delicate flowers; ground cover / perennial for shade, image 122

Ground cover

Liverleaf

Hepatica Nobilis

ShadeUSDA 5–8
Lobster Flower (Plectranthus Neochilius) — this robust plant boasts a dense

Perennial

Lobster Flower

Plectranthus Neochilius

FullUSDA 9–10
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — grass / perennial with yellow blooms; though these inflorescences are not the main attraction, image 91

Grass

Lomandra

Lomandra Longifolia

FullUSDA 8–9
Long Tubed Iris (Iris Macrosiphon) — Reaching heights between 12-18 inches and spread up to 12 inches

Perennial

Long Tubed Iris

Iris Macrosiphon

HalfUSDA 9–10
Looking Glass Bugloss (Brunnera 'Looking Glass') — Its heart-shaped leaves create a shimmering underplanting

Ground cover

Looking Glass Bugloss

Brunnera 'Looking Glass'

Deep ShadeUSDA 2–10
Love And Wishes Sage (Salvia 'Love And Wishes') — Salvia 'Love and Wishes' is a perennial boasting deep purple flowers held by burgundy calyxes

Perennial

Love And Wishes Sage

Salvia 'Love And Wishes'

FullUSDA 9–10
Love Pat Hosta (Hosta 'Love Pat') — The Hosta 'Love Pat' is a striking perennial with deeply-cupped

Ground cover

Love Pat Hosta

Hosta 'Love Pat'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–9
Loyalist Hosta (Hosta 'Loyalist') — It boasts creamy-white leaves with contrasting dark green margins

Perennial

Loyalist Hosta

Hosta 'Loyalist'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–10
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — Crocosmia 'Lucifer' showcases fiery red; this perennial thrives in zones 5-9, reaching 3-4 feet in height and spread

Bulb

Lucifer Crocosmia

Crocosmia 'Lucifer'

FullUSDA 5–9
Lullaby Baby Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Lullaby Baby') — Thriving in USDA zones 3-9, it reaches a modest 18 inches in height and spreads up to 24 inches

Perennial

Lullaby Baby Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Lullaby Baby'

FullUSDA 3–10
Luna Red Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos 'Luna Red') — Thriving in USDA Zones 5-10, it prefers full sun and moist soil

Perennial

Luna Red Rose Mallow

Hibiscus Moscheutos 'Luna Red'

FullUSDA 8–8
Luxuriant Bleeding Heart (Dicentra 'Luxuriant') — thrives in USDA zones 3-9

Perennial

Luxuriant Bleeding Heart

Dicentra 'Luxuriant'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — Lyreleaf Sage, Salvia lyrata, a North American native perennial, thrives in USDA zones 4-9

Perennial

Lyreleaf Sage

Salvia Lyrata

FullUSDA 3–8
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — exemplifies botanical splendor with its lush foliage and vibrant floral displays

Perennial

Magenta-Eyed Geranium

Geranium Maderense

FullUSDA 9–11
Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — offering a nectar source for hummingbirds; with a similar spread.<br><br>The Magenta Paintbrush blooms, image 59

Perennial

Magenta Paintbrush

Castilleja Parviflora

FullUSDA 4–8
Maggie Daley False Spirea (Astilbe 'Maggie Daley') — Astilbe 'Maggie Daley' is a robust perennial ideal for partially shaded gardens

Perennial

Maggie Daley False Spirea

Astilbe 'Maggie Daley'

FullUSDA 4–9
Magic Fountain Blue Larkspur (Delphinium 'Magic Fountain Blue') — features towering spikes of semi-double

Perennial

Magic Fountain Blue Larkspur

Delphinium 'Magic Fountain Blue'

FullUSDA 2–10
Magnus Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Magnus') — mainly from early summer until late summer; vibrant purple-pink flowers with prominent

Perennial

Magnus Coneflower

Echinacea Purpurea 'Magnus'

FullUSDA 3–9
Majorcan Germander (Teucrium Cossonii Majoricum) — Its silver-green foliage contrasts beautifully against spikes of vibrant purple flowers

Ground cover

Majorcan Germander

Teucrium Cossonii Majoricum

FullUSDA 7–10
Mama Mia Coneflower (Echinacea 'Mama Mia') — The Echinacea 'Mama Mia' is a vibrant perennial that brings dynamic color to any garden

Perennial

Mama Mia Coneflower

Echinacea 'Mama Mia'

FullUSDA 3–9
Maori Maiden Flax (Phormium 'Maori Maiden') — Phormium 'Maori Maiden' is an ornamental perennial

Perennial

Maori Maiden Flax

Phormium 'Maori Maiden'

FullUSDA 8–10
Maori Queen Flax (Phormium 'Maori Queen') — Phormium 'Maori Queen', a striking perennial, features arching leaves with pink margins that mature to cream

Perennial

Maori Queen Flax

Phormium 'Maori Queen'

FullUSDA 8–10
Marcus Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Marcus') — reaching a mature size of roughly 8-12 inches in height and 12-18 inches in spread

Perennial

Marcus Meadow Sage

Salvia Nemorosa 'Marcus'

FullUSDA 4–8

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