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Perennials

Herbaceous perennials that return year after year.

1,429 plants

Perennials in the database

Pencil Cholla (Cylindropuntia Arbuscula) — Following the flowering season; perennial / shrub with green and yellow blooms

Perennial

Pencil Cholla

Cylindropuntia Arbuscula

FullUSDA 9–10
Penstemon (Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy') — this cultivar stands out with its tubular flowers that resemble a boysenberry's deep magenta to purple shade

Perennial

Penstemon

Penstemon 'Boysenberry Taffy'

FullUSDA 3–8
Peony, Herbaceous & Tree (Paeonia Cv. (Assorted)) — multi-colored flowers in the garden

Perennial

Peony, Herbaceous & Tree

Paeonia Cv. (Assorted)

FullUSDA 3–8
Peppermint Geranium (Pelargonium Tomentosum) — as Peppermint Geranium prefers drier conditions once established

Ground cover

Peppermint Geranium

Pelargonium Tomentosum

FullUSDA 10–10
Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — This sun-loving plant thrives in zones 3-9, reaches 2-3 feet in height, and spreads up to 2 feet; their

Perennial

Perennial Blanket Flower

Gaillardia Aristata

FullUSDA 3–9
Perfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia Perfoliata) — Its distinct yellow bell-shaped flowers, about 1 inch long, dangle from forking stems in late spring

Perennial

Perfoliate Bellwort

Uvularia Perfoliata

FullUSDA 4–8
Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — making it not only visually appealing but also practical for a variety of landscape designs

Ground cover

Persian Catmint

Nepeta Racemosa

FullUSDA 3–8
Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria Hybrids) — They flourish in full sun to partial shade, preferring well-drained soils

Perennial

Peruvian Lily

Alstroemeria Hybrids

FullUSDA 8–10
Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria 'Florist's Champagne') — Space plants approximately 12-24 inches apart

Perennial

Peruvian Lily

Alstroemeria 'Florist's Champagne'

FullUSDA 8–10
Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria Casablanca) — The Alstroemeria 'Casablanca,' commonly known as Peruvian Lily

Perennial

Peruvian Lily

Alstroemeria Casablanca

HalfUSDA 9–11
Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — commonly referred to as the Peruvian Scilla or Portuguese Squill

Bulb

Peruvian Scilla

Scilla Peruviana

FullUSDA 8–10
Petite Delight Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma 'Petite Delight') — This cultivar boasts aromatic foliage and striking

Perennial

Petite Delight Bee Balm

Monarda Didyma 'Petite Delight'

FullUSDA 4–7
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, providing an alluring contrast against green foliage, image 95

Perennial

Pin-Cushion Flower

Scabiosa Ochroleuca

FullUSDA 2–10
Pineleaf Beardtongue (Penstemon Pinifolius) — Pineleaf Beardtongue typically attains 8 to 12 inches

Perennial

Pineleaf Beardtongue

Penstemon Pinifolius

FullUSDA 5–9
Pink Beauty False Aster (Boltonia Asteroides 'Pink Beauty') — Thriving in full sun, it reaches heights of 4-5 feet with a spread of 2-3 feet

Perennial

Pink Beauty False Aster

Boltonia Asteroides 'Pink Beauty'

HalfUSDA 4–8
Pink Blizzard Geranium (Pelargonium 'Pink Blizzard') — Reaching heights up to 24 inches and spreading up to 18 inches

Perennial

Pink Blizzard Geranium

Pelargonium 'Pink Blizzard'

HalfUSDA 9–11
Pink California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica `Rose Chiffon') — commonly called Pink California Poppy

Perennial

Pink California Poppy

Eschscholzia Californica `Rose Chiffon'

FullUSDA 9–10
Pink Chablis Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Orchid Frost') — This hardy perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-8, reaching 6-8 inches in height with a spread of up to 24

Ground cover

Pink Chablis Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Orchid Frost'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–10
Pink Dragonfly Bergenia (Bergenia 'Pink Dragonfly') — Bergenia 'Pink Dragonfly', a perennial with shiny, rounded leaves, offers four-season interest

Perennial

Pink Dragonfly Bergenia

Bergenia 'Pink Dragonfly'

FullUSDA 3–8
Pink Flame Phlox (Phlox Flame‚Ñ¢ Series Pink) — thriving as a herbaceous perennial in zones 4 to 8

Perennial

Pink Flame Phlox

Phlox Flame‚Ñ¢ Series Pink

FullUSDA 3–8
Pink Gaura (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink') — is a charming perennial that adds a whimsical touch to any garden with its butterfly-like blooms, image 61

Perennial

Pink Gaura

Gaura Lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'

FullUSDA 6–11
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Ideal as ground cover or in rock gardens; annual / perennial for full or half or shade, image 129

Annual

Pink Knotweed

Persicaria Capitata

FullUSDA 7–11
Pink Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum Frutescens 'Pink') — daisy-like blooms spanning about 2-3 inches across

Perennial

Pink Marguerite Daisy

Argyranthemum Frutescens 'Pink'

FullUSDA 3–7
Pink Mist Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa 'Pink Mist') — They require regular watering but are somewhat drought tolerant once established

Perennial

Pink Mist Pincushion Flower

Scabiosa 'Pink Mist'

FullUSDA 5–10

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