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Perennials

Herbaceous perennials that return year after year.

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Perennials in the database

Big Bluestem (Andropogon Gerardii) — named for their resemblance to a bird's foot; green and red flowers in the garden, image 67

Grass

Big Bluestem

Andropogon Gerardii

FullUSDA 4–9
Big Bluestem (Andropogon 'Indian Warrior') — commonly known as Turkey Foot

Grass

Big Bluestem

Andropogon 'Indian Warrior'

FullUSDA 3–9
Big Daddy Hosta (Hosta 'Big Daddy') — is a robust perennial boasting cupped

Perennial

Big Daddy Hosta

Hosta 'Big Daddy'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Big Kahuna Coneflower (Echinacea 'Big Kahuna') — orange blooms with a cone-like brown center

Perennial

Big Kahuna Coneflower

Echinacea 'Big Kahuna'

FullUSDA 3–9
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — blooming late summer to fall; big Leaf Aster (Aster macrophyllus) is a North American native perennial, thriving in USDA

Perennial

Big Leaf Aster

Aster Macrophyllus

HalfUSDA 3–8
Bigleaf Crown Beard (Verbesina Dissita) — The Bigleaf Crown Beard (Verbesina dissita) is a striking perennial, thriving in USDA zones 8-11

Perennial

Bigleaf Crown Beard

Verbesina Dissita

FullUSDA 9–10
Big Red Kangaroo Paws (Anigozanthos 'Big Red') — This evergreen perennial showcases its tubular blooms from spring through summer

Perennial

Big Red Kangaroo Paws

Anigozanthos 'Big Red'

FullUSDA 8–10
Billy Buttons (Craspedia Globosa) — commonly known as Drumstick or Billy Buttons

Perennial

Billy Buttons

Craspedia Globosa

FullUSDA 8–10
Biokovo Geranium (Geranium X Cantabrigiense 'Biokovo') — is a perennial groundcover featuring fragrant

Ground cover

Biokovo Geranium

Geranium X Cantabrigiense 'Biokovo'

FullUSDA 9–10
Birch Hybrid Bellflower (Campanula 'Birch Hybrid') — The Birch Hybrid Bellflower, Campanula 'Birch Hybrid', is a perennial thriving in zones 4-8

Ground cover

Birch Hybrid Bellflower

Campanula 'Birch Hybrid'

FullUSDA 4–8
Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — the Bird's Foot Violet produces striking blooms that can be either deep violet or blue; reaching a modest, image 74

Ground cover

Bird's Foot Violet

Viola Pedata

HalfUSDA 6–10
Bird's Nest Anthurium (Anthurium Hookeri) — scientifically known as Anthurium hookeri

Perennial

Bird's Nest Anthurium

Anthurium Hookeri

ShadeUSDA 10–11
Bird's Nest Sansevieria (Sansevieria Trifasciata 'Hahnii') — it thrives in partial to full shade and requires minimal water; is a robust and compact succulent

Perennial

Bird's Nest Sansevieria

Sansevieria Trifasciata 'Hahnii'

FullUSDA 8–10
Bishops Cranesbill (Erodium Reichardii 'Bishop's Form') — Erodium reichardii 'Bishop's Form' is a charming dwarf perennial

Perennial

Bishops Cranesbill

Erodium Reichardii 'Bishop's Form'

FullUSDA 9–10
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — which appear in abundance from mid to late spring

Ground cover

Bishop's Hat

Epimedium 'Niveum'

HalfUSDA 4–8
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — it thrives under a range of light conditions

Ground cover

Bishop's Weed

Aegopodium Podagraria

FullUSDA 2–8
Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — deep green color with leaves that are gently serrated; is a perennial herb valued for its spikes of vibrant, image 76

Perennial

Bishop's Wort

Stachys Officinalis

FullUSDA 6–9
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — This herbaceous perennial reaches 2-3 feet in height and width, thriving in zones 4-9

Perennial

Bistort, Pink Bistort

Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba'

FullUSDA 3–7
Bitsy Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Bitsy') — The Bitsy Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Bitsy') is a petite perennial

Perennial

Bitsy Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Bitsy'

FullUSDA 4–10
Black Adder Giant Hyssop (Agastache X 'Black Adder') — commonly known as Black Adder Giant Hyssop

Perennial

Black Adder Giant Hyssop

Agastache X 'Black Adder'

FullUSDA 5–9
Black And Blue Sage (Salvia Guaranitica 'Black And Blue') — is a bold perennial featuring deep blue flower spikes and black calyxes

Perennial

Black And Blue Sage

Salvia Guaranitica 'Black And Blue'

FullUSDA 6–9
Blackberry Lily (Iris Domestica) — Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica)

Perennial

Blackberry Lily

Iris Domestica

FullUSDA 5–10
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — After blossoms fade, clusters of shiny black seeds resembling blackberries provide lasting ornamental interest

Perennial

Blackberry Lily

Iris domestica

FullUSDA 5–10
Black Eyed Stella Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Black Eyed Stella') — The Hemerocallis 'Black Eyed Stella' is a charming perennial boasting trumpet-shaped

Perennial

Black Eyed Stella Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Black Eyed Stella'

FullUSDA 4–10

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