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Perennials

Herbaceous perennials that return year after year.

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Perennials in the database

Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias Curassavica) — perennial for full; so caution is advised when handling, image 144

Perennial

Tropical Milkweed

Asclepias Curassavica

FullUSDA 3–9
Tube Clematis (Clematis Heracleifolia 'Davidiana') — promoting overall plant health; tube Clematis, Clematis heracleifolia 'Davidiana', thrives in USDA zones

Perennial

Tube Clematis

Clematis Heracleifolia 'Davidiana'

FullUSDA 3–9
Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — These flowers can be up to 3 inches in diameter; it prefers full sun and well-drained soils

Ground cover

Tufted Evening Primrose

Oenothera Caespitosa

FullUSDA 10–10
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — though it grows best in moist; blend seamlessly into meadow plantings

Grass

Tufted Hair Grass

Deschampsia Cespitosa

FullUSDA 4–9
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — annual / perennial for full or half; these hardy plants often withstand light foot traffic and can enliven path, image 78

Annual

Tufted Pansy

Viola Cornuta

FullUSDA 4–10
Tule (Typha Domingensis) — This robust perennial stands tall, with stalks typically reaching 5 to 9 feet in height

Aquatic

Tule

Typha Domingensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Tumbleweed Onion (Allium Schubertii) — commonly known as Tumbleweed Onion

Bulb

Tumbleweed Onion

Allium Schubertii

FullUSDA 3–9
Turtlehead (Chelone Glabra) — creating varied textures and heights within the garden composition

Perennial

Turtlehead

Chelone Glabra

HalfUSDA 3–8
Turtlehead (Chelone Obliqua) — It prefers fertile, humus-rich soil that is well-draining, yet moisture-retentive; scientifically known as Chelone obliqua

Perennial

Turtlehead

Chelone Obliqua

FullUSDA 3–9
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — Hardy in Zones 3-7, it's an excellent ground cover or border accent; flourishing in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7

Ground cover

Tussock Bellflower

Campanula Carpatica

FullUSDA 3–9
Twilight Hosta (Hosta 'Twilight') — The Hosta 'Twilight' is a striking perennial

Perennial

Twilight Hosta

Hosta 'Twilight'

HalfUSDA 3–8
Twinspur (Diascia Integerrima) — Twinspur (Diascia integerrima) is a perennial renowned for its vibrant coral to pink flowers

Perennial

Twinspur

Diascia Integerrima

FullUSDA 9–10
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — sporting starry blooms and vibrant blue berries; effortlessly enhancing the garden's aesthetic with its tropical flair

Grass

Umbrella Lily

Dianella Ensifolia

FullUSDA 7–11
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — succulent stems reaching 3-6 feet high; making it an excellent conversation starter.<br><br>For optimal growth, image 57

Perennial

Umbrella Plant

Darmera Peltata

FullUSDA 5–9
Umbrella Plant, Umbrella Flatsedge (Cyperus Alternifolius) — commonly known as the Umbrella Plant or Umbrella Papyrus; ideal for adding vertical, image 61

Perennial

Umbrella Plant, Umbrella Flatsedge

Cyperus Alternifolius

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–11
Variegated Bear's Breeches (Acanthus 'Whitewater') — Acanthus 'Whitewater' is a striking perennial

Perennial

Variegated Bear's Breeches

Acanthus 'Whitewater'

HalfUSDA 7–10
Variegated Beeblossom (Gaura Lindheimeri Variegata) — The Variegated Butterfly Flower

Perennial

Variegated Beeblossom

Gaura Lindheimeri Variegata

FullUSDA 5–9
Variegated Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria 'Variegatum') — Best suited for partial to full shade, it requires well-drained soil

Ground cover

Variegated Bishop's Weed

Aegopodium Podagraria 'Variegatum'

FullUSDA 2–8
Variegated Fairy Bells (Disporum Sessile 'Variegatum') — Variegated Fairy Bells (Disporum sessile 'Variegatum') thrive in shade

Perennial

Variegated Fairy Bells

Disporum Sessile 'Variegatum'

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–8
Variegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — complementing vivid magenta blossoms that bloom primarily in spring and summer

Ground cover

Variegated Hearts And Flowers

Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 9–11
Variegated Italian Arum (Arum Italicum 'Pictum') — The Variegated Italian Arum (Arum italicum 'Pictum') is a perennial boasting elegant

Perennial

Variegated Italian Arum

Arum Italicum 'Pictum'

ShadeUSDA 5–9
Variegated Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium Caeruleum) — It boasts clusters of bell-shaped; perennial with blue and lavender blooms

Perennial

Variegated Jacob's Ladder

Polemonium Caeruleum

HalfUSDA 4–8
Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Stripe It Rich') — This ornamental grass is a cultivar known for its graceful

Grass

Variegated Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa Macra 'Stripe It Rich'

HalfUSDA 5–9
Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Albo-Striata') — adding a textural and color contrast in the garden

Grass

Variegated Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa Macra 'Albo-Striata'

HalfUSDA 5–9

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