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Perennials

Herbaceous perennials that return year after year.

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Perennials in the database

Variegated Lemon Geranium (Pelargonium Crispum 'Variegatum') — is prized for its fragrant

Perennial

Variegated Lemon Geranium

Pelargonium Crispum 'Variegatum'

FullUSDA 9–10
Variegated Lilyturf (Liriope Muscari 'Variegata') — is an ornamental grass-like perennial featuring striking green foliage edged with creamy-yellow stripes

Perennial

Variegated Lilyturf

Liriope Muscari 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 5–9
Variegated Rock Campion (Silene Uniflora 'Druett's Variegated') — This ornamental perennial bears striking variegated foliage

Perennial

Variegated Rock Campion

Silene Uniflora 'Druett's Variegated'

FullUSDA 4–9
Variegated Sage (Salvia 'Silver Sabre') — Variegated Sage (Salvia 'Silver Sabre') is a striking perennial with ovate

Ground cover

Variegated Sage

Salvia 'Silver Sabre'

FullUSDA 8–10
Variegated Shell Ginger (Alpinia Vittata) — Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata'

Perennial

Variegated Shell Ginger

Alpinia Vittata

HalfUSDA 9–11
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — This Variegated Siberian Bugloss blooms clusters of forget-me-not-like, sky-blue flowers in

Ground cover

Variegated Siberian Bugloss

Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata'

Deep ShadeUSDA 2–10
Variegated Snake Plant (Sansevieria Trifasciata) — Variegated Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii'); making it ideal for xeriscaping, image 91

Perennial

Variegated Snake Plant

Sansevieria Trifasciata

FullUSDA 8–10
Variegated Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum Odoratum 'Vareigatum') — Variegated Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum') is an elegant

Perennial

Variegated Solomon's Seal

Polygonatum Odoratum 'Vareigatum'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–8
Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — With a mature spread of 12 to 18 inches, it's ideal for containers or as ground cover

Perennial

Variegated Spider Plant

Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum'

Deep ShadeUSDA 10–11
Variegated Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica 'Variegata') — is a striking ornamental grass-like perennial that features green foliage striped with creamy

Grass

Variegated Tasmanian Flax Lily

Dianella Tasmanica 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 8–11
Variegated Wax-Leaf Pepper (Peperomia Obtusifolia 'Variegata') — providing visual interest year-round

Ground cover

Variegated Wax-Leaf Pepper

Peperomia Obtusifolia 'Variegata'

ShadeUSDA 10–11
Variegated Yellow Archangel (Lamium galeobdolon 'Variegatum') — which are edged in a deep

Ground cover

Variegated Yellow Archangel

Lamium galeobdolon 'Variegatum'

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–8
Velvet Calathea (Calathea Rufibarba) — Renowned for its visually striking foliage

Perennial

Velvet Calathea

Calathea Rufibarba

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–8
Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Tapien Blue') — making it an excellent choice for drought-resistant landscapes and cascading over walls or containers

Ground cover

Verbena

Verbena Peruviana 'Tapien Blue'

FullUSDA 3–10
Vermillionaire® Large Firecracker Plant (Cuphea ignea) — It grows 18-28 inches tall and 12-24 inches wide, holding a full shape in beds or containers

Perennial

Vermillionaire® Large Firecracker Plant

Cuphea ignea

FullUSDA 8–11
Versicolor Geranium (Geranium Versicolor) — Regular deadheading will encourage prolonged flowering

Ground cover

Versicolor Geranium

Geranium Versicolor

FullUSDA 2–8
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — commonly known as Vinca Rosea or Madagascar Periwinkle; typically reaching a mature, image 118

Ground cover

Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle

Catharanthus Roseus

FullUSDA 10–10
Virginia Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum Virginianum) — When planning the garden design; with a spread of 12-18 inches, its distinctive, mottled foliage adds texture

Perennial

Virginia Waterleaf

Hydrophyllum Virginianum

HalfUSDA 4–9
Visions False Spirea (Astilbe Chinensis 'Visions') — Visions False Spirea (Astilbe chinensis 'Visions') is a hardy

Perennial

Visions False Spirea

Astilbe Chinensis 'Visions'

FullUSDA 4–9
Walker's Low Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Walker's Low') — It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8

Perennial

Walker's Low Catmint

Nepeta Racemosa 'Walker's Low'

FullUSDA 4–8
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — is a prolific groundcover and versatile ornamental beloved for its quick-growing nature and, image 80

Ground cover

Wandering Jew, Inch Plant

Tradescantia Fluminensis

FullUSDA 9–10
Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — sweet fragrance that can enhance the sensory experience of your garden.<br><br>Native to South Africa

Perennial

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily

Watsonia Marginata

FullUSDA 9–10
Waverly Sage (Salvia Microphylla) — Ideal for borders and floral accents

Perennial

Waverly Sage

Salvia Microphylla

FullUSDA 8–10
Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — which contributes to its dense

Ground cover

Wax-Leaf Peperomia

Peperomia Obtusifolia

ShadeUSDA 10–11

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