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Perennials

Herbaceous perennials that return year after year.

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Perennials in the database

Purple Rain Whorled Clary Sage (Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain') — Hardy in zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade, preferring well-drained soil

Perennial

Purple Rain Whorled Clary Sage

Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain'

FullUSDA 6–9
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — triangular leaves that fold down at night; mimicking the movement of butterfly wings

Bulb

Purple Shamrock

Oxalis Triangularis

FullUSDA 8–9
Purple Showers Viola (Viola Cornuta 'Purple Showers') — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it reaches 6-8 inches in height and spreads 10-12 inches

Annual

Purple Showers Viola

Viola Cornuta 'Purple Showers'

FullUSDA 4–10
Purple Stonecrop (Sedum Spathulifolium 'Purpureum') — highly prized in landscape design for its ornamental foliage and hardy nature

Ground cover

Purple Stonecrop

Sedum Spathulifolium 'Purpureum'

FullUSDA 5–9
Purple Toadflax (Linaria Purpurea) — It blooms from late spring to early fall, reaching heights of 2-3 feet with a spread of 12 inches; attracting, image 49

Herb

Purple Toadflax

Linaria Purpurea

FullUSDA 5–9
Purple Top Verbena (Verbena Bonariensis) — elegantly grouped at the tips of its stems; requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight a day to, image 64

Perennial

Purple Top Verbena

Verbena Bonariensis

FullUSDA 7–9
Pussy Ears (Calochortus Tolmiei) — notable for their delicate beauty and ease of care

Perennial

Pussy Ears

Calochortus Tolmiei

FullUSDA 5–9
Pussytoes (Antennaria Plantaginifolia) — commonly known as Pussytoes

Ground cover

Pussytoes

Antennaria Plantaginifolia

FullUSDA 3–8
Quaker Ladies (Houstonia Caerulea) — or in woodland settings where they can create an enchanting ground cover; floating appearance.<br><br>For, image 157

Annual

Quaker Ladies

Houstonia Caerulea

HalfUSDA 3–9
Queen Anne Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus 'Queen Anne') — evergreen leaves extending to about 2 ft in length

Perennial

Queen Anne Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus 'Queen Anne'

FullUSDA 7–11
Queen Of Hearts Geranium (Pelargonium 'Queen Of Hearts') — mounded foliage reaching up to 18 inches in height and spread

Perennial

Queen Of Hearts Geranium

Pelargonium 'Queen Of Hearts'

FullUSDA 9–10
Queen's Tears (Billbergia Nutans) — scientifically known as Billbergia nutans

Perennial

Queen's Tears

Billbergia Nutans

HalfUSDA 3–10
Rabbit Ears Plant (Ruttya Fruticosa) — It's important to note that while Rabbit Ears Plant is a stunner in the garden

Perennial

Rabbit Ears Plant

Ruttya Fruticosa

FullUSDA 8–11
Rainbow's End Hosta (Hosta 'Rainbow's End') — The Hosta 'Rainbow's End' is a striking perennial

Perennial

Rainbow's End Hosta

Hosta 'Rainbow's End'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Rainbow Sunrise (Phormium Tenax 'Maori Sunrise') — is a vibrant perennial with striking

Perennial

Rainbow Sunrise

Phormium Tenax 'Maori Sunrise'

FullUSDA 9–10
Rainforest Sunrise Hosta (Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise') — cupped leaves with golden centers and dark green margins

Perennial

Rainforest Sunrise Hosta

Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — and space them about 6 to 8 inches apart to allow for proper growth and ventilation; perennial for full or half

Perennial

Ranunculus

Ranunculus Asiaticus

FullUSDA 10–10
Ranunculus, Improved (Ranunculus Hybrids) — is an ornamental plant distinguished by its layered

Perennial

Ranunculus, Improved

Ranunculus Hybrids

FullUSDA 10–10
Raspberry Wine Bee Balm (Monarda 'Raspberry Wine') — Monarda 'Raspberry Wine' offers vibrant raspberry-pink blooms atop 2-3ft stems

Perennial

Raspberry Wine Bee Balm

Monarda 'Raspberry Wine'

FullUSDA 4–8
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating drought and poor soils; commonly

Perennial

Rattlesnake Master

Eryngium Yuccifolium

FullUSDA 3–8
Rave On Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Rave On') — Heuchera 'Rave On' delights with a mounding habit, perfect for accentuating borders and woodland settings

Ground cover

Rave On Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Rave On'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — and consistently achieves a moderate growth to reach a mature height and spread of approximately 1.5 to 3 feet, image 83

Perennial

Red Baneberry

Actaea Rubra

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–7
Red Barrenwort (Epimedium X Rubrum) — In spring, it boasts delicate red and pale pink flowers

Ground cover

Red Barrenwort

Epimedium X Rubrum

HalfUSDA 4–9
Redbirds In A Tree (Scrophularia Macrantha) — it requires well-drained soil

Perennial

Redbirds In A Tree

Scrophularia Macrantha

HalfUSDA 5–10

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