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Perennials

Herbaceous perennials that return year after year.

1,429 plants

Perennials in the database

Bulgarian Bee Sage (Salvia Forskaohlei) — is a hardy perennial known for its bold violet-blue inflorescences

Perennial

Bulgarian Bee Sage

Salvia Forskaohlei

FullUSDA 5–9
Bumblesky Salvia (Salvia Nemorosa 'Bumblesky') — Its vertical spikes reach up to 14-16 inches tall and spread 16-18 inches wide

Perennial

Bumblesky Salvia

Salvia Nemorosa 'Bumblesky'

FullUSDA 3–8
Burgundy Glow Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Burgundy Glow') — is an attractive groundcover known for its striking tricolored foliage

Ground cover

Burgundy Glow Bugleweed

Ajuga Reptans 'Burgundy Glow'

FullUSDA 3–9
Burgundy Pelargonium (Pelargonium Sidoides 'Burgundy Form') — Pelargonium sidoides 'Burgundy Form,' features striking

Perennial

Burgundy Pelargonium

Pelargonium Sidoides 'Burgundy Form'

FullUSDA 9–10
Bush Beardtongue (Keckiella Brevifolia) — commonly known as Bush Beardtongue

Perennial

Bush Beardtongue

Keckiella Brevifolia

FullUSDA 10–11
Bush Morning Glory (Convolvulus Cneorum) — making it an ideal choice for water-wise gardens or arid climates; ground cover / perennial / shrub for, image 89

Ground cover

Bush Morning Glory

Convolvulus Cneorum

FullUSDA 9–11
Bush Or Dome Euphorbia (Euphorbia Characias) — as this euphorbia is drought-tolerant and prefers drier conditions once established; perennial for full

Perennial

Bush Or Dome Euphorbia

Euphorbia Characias

FullUSDA 7–10
Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — is a vibrant and versatile perennial that brings a unique textural quality to any garden

Perennial

Bush Strawflower

Bracteantha Bracteata

FullUSDA 8–11
Butterbur (Petasites Japanicus 'Giganteus') — The plant's spread is equally substantial; green and yellow flowers in the garden, image 93

Aquatic

Butterbur

Petasites Japanicus 'Giganteus'

FullUSDA 7–9
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — The flowers perch atop slender stems; or in containers where its delicate blossoms can be admired up close

Ground cover

Butterfly Blue

Scabiosa Anthemifolia

FullUSDA 5–10
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) — Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a vibrant perennial native to the US

Perennial

Butterfly Weed

Asclepias Tuberosa

FullUSDA 3–9
Caerulea Group Wild Hyacinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Caerulea') — scientifically named Camassia leichtlinii 'Caerulea'

Perennial

Caerulea Group Wild Hyacinth

Camassia Leichtlinii 'Caerulea'

FullUSDA 3–9
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — commonly known as Calamint; calamint's mint-scented foliage offers a fragrant addition to borders and is heat, image 109

Ground cover

Calamint

Calamintha Nepeta

FullUSDA 3–10
California Aster (Lessingia Filaginifolia) — this aster species provides a pleasing; to the garden.<br><br>Ideally suited for a water-wise landscape or a

Ground cover

California Aster

Lessingia Filaginifolia

FullUSDA 8–11
California Beach Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima) — Eschscholzia californica var

Perennial

California Beach Poppy

Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima

FullUSDA 9–9
California Buttercup (Ranunculus Californicus) — This plant blooms generously from early spring into midsummer

Perennial

California Buttercup

Ranunculus Californicus

FullUSDA 9–10
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — The California Copper Leaf, Acalypha californica, is a native perennial shrub standing 1.5-3 ft tall

Ground cover

California Copper Leaf

Acalypha Californica

FullUSDA 8–11
California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — making it an ideal choice for groundcover or as an accent in a border.<br><br>Distinguished by its

Biennial

California Cudweed

Pseudognaphalium Californicum

FullUSDA 8–10
California Desert Milkweed (Asclepias Erosa) — Its stout, erect stems are adorned with thick, oblong leaves that span about 4 to 8 inches long

Perennial

California Desert Milkweed

Asclepias Erosa

FullUSDA 8–11
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — "evening primrose."<br><br>For optimal growth

Ground cover

California Evening Primrose

Oenothera californica

FullUSDA 9–10
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — which means it can provide year-round interest in the landscape

Grass

California Fescue

Festuca Californica

FullUSDA 4–10
California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — The square stems and lance-shaped

Perennial

California Figwort

Scrophularia Californica

FullUSDA 5–9
California Fuchsia (Zauschneria Californica) — flaunting fiery red-orange tubular flowers from summer through fall

Perennial

California Fuchsia

Zauschneria Californica

FullUSDA 8–11
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — plant it in well-drained soil and position it where it can receive full sun to partial shade; noted for its, image 116

Perennial

California Fuchsia

Epilobium Canum

FullUSDA 8–11

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