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Perennials

Herbaceous perennials that return year after year.

1,429 plants

Perennials in the database

Three-Leaved Stonecrop (Sedum Ternatum) — is a North American native perennial groundcover with a spread of 6-12 inches and a height of 3-6 inches, image 49

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Three-Leaved Stonecrop

Sedum Ternatum

FullUSDA 3–9
Thunderbolt Hosta (Hosta 'Thunderbolt') — reaching a mature size of about 24 inches high and 36 inches wide

Perennial

Thunderbolt Hosta

Hosta 'Thunderbolt'

HalfUSDA 3–8
Tiger Aloe (Aloe Zebrina) — green hue adorned with a unique pattern of white; is an exquisite and low-maintenance succulent

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Tiger Aloe

Aloe Zebrina

FullUSDA 9–11
Tiny Bee Lily (Lilium 'Tiny Bee') — making it a suitable addition for mid-border placement or container displays

Perennial

Tiny Bee Lily

Lilium 'Tiny Bee'

FullUSDA 3–9
Tiny Monster Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Tiny Monster') — The Tiny Monster Cranesbill (Geranium san

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Tiny Monster Cranesbill

Geranium sanguineum 'Tiny Monster'

FullUSDA 3–10
Tiscalatengo Gorge Sedum (Sedum Clavatum) — Drought-tolerant and frost-hardy, it thrives in USDA zones 9-11

Perennial

Tiscalatengo Gorge Sedum

Sedum Clavatum

FullUSDA 9–10
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — commonly referred to as Toad Lily; glossy green leaves that can be up to 6 inches long, image 61

Perennial

Toad Lily

Tricyrtis Hirta

HalfUSDA 4–8
Tomato Soup Coneflower (Echinacea 'Tomato Soup') — The Echinacea 'Tomato Soup' Coneflower is a vibrant addition to any landscape design

Perennial

Tomato Soup Coneflower

Echinacea 'Tomato Soup'

FullUSDA 3–9
Toothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — is a perennial plant notable for its low-maintenance nature and adaptability

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Toothed Saxifraga

Saxifraga Tricuspidata

Deep ShadeUSDA 2–8
Total Recall Iris (Iris Bearded 'Total Recall') — It reaches 36 inches in height and spreads up to 18 inches

Perennial

Total Recall Iris

Iris Bearded 'Total Recall'

FullUSDA 4–10
Touch Of Class Hosta (Hosta 'Touch Of Class') — Its leaves feature a unique blue-green color with a contrasting gold center

Perennial

Touch Of Class Hosta

Hosta 'Touch Of Class'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Tower Of Jewels (Echium Wildpretii) — Native to the Canary Islands, this biennial showcases dense crimson to pink flowers in its second year; due, image 49

Perennial

Tower Of Jewels

Echium Wildpretii

FullUSDA 9–11
Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — forming a dense mat of semi-succulent foliage that is dark green to blue-green in color

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Trailing African Daisy

Osteospermum Fruticosum

FullUSDA 8–10
Trailing Falkia (Falkia Repens) — Each flower delicately opens its petals in the morning to greet the sun and closes them again as dusk falls

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Trailing Falkia

Falkia Repens

FullUSDA 9–10
Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens) — blooming profusely with daisy-like flowers in warm hues; its vigorous trailing habit also makes it an excellent, image 75

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Trailing Gazania

Gazania Rigens

FullUSDA 8–11
Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — It showcases vibrant daisy-like flowers, typically in warm hues, and flourishes in well-drained soils

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Trailing Gazania

Gazania Rigens Leucolaena

FullUSDA 8–11
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — also known as Rock Soapwort

Ground cover

Trailing Saponaria

Saponaria Ocymoides

FullUSDA 3–7
Tree Coreopsis (Coreopsis Gigantea) — It can reach up to 8 feet in height and boasts a succulent stem with long, narrow leaves

Perennial

Tree Coreopsis

Coreopsis Gigantea

FullUSDA 9–10
Tree Dahlia, Bell Or Candelabra Dah (Dahlia Imperialis) — though it is moderately drought-tolerant once established; perennial for full or half

Perennial

Tree Dahlia, Bell Or Candelabra Dah

Dahlia Imperialis

FullUSDA 9–10
Tree Echium (Echium Pininana) — Towering up to 13-15 feet, it sports a dense spike of small blue or violet flowers, a magnet for pollinators; when planning a

Perennial

Tree Echium

Echium Pininana

FullUSDA 9–11
Tree Fuchsia (Fuchsia Arborescens) — suitable for a range of landscape designs; it boasts panicles of pink-purple flowers year-round, attracting hummingbirds

Perennial

Tree Fuchsia

Fuchsia Arborescens

HalfUSDA 7–9
Tree Lupine (Lupinus Arboreus) — When placing this shrub in a landscape, full sun exposure is preferred

Perennial

Tree Lupine

Lupinus Arboreus

FullUSDA 8–8
Trevi Fountain Lungwort (Pulmonaria 'Trevi Fountain') — Thrives in part to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil

Perennial

Trevi Fountain Lungwort

Pulmonaria 'Trevi Fountain'

FullUSDA 3–8
Tricolor Boat Lily (Tradescantia Spathacea 'Tricolor') — tropical perennial renowned for its sword-shaped leaves boasting streaks of pink

Perennial

Tricolor Boat Lily

Tradescantia Spathacea 'Tricolor'

FullUSDA 9–11

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