Popular perennials for the garden
Article by Tony Robinson
Perennials are one of the most popular types of flowering plants, both for the beginning and experienced gardeners. Gardeners of all types and abilities enjoy the beauty, hardiness and ease of planting of these find plants.
In addition, perennials come in every color of the rainbow, and in all shapes and sizes, making them a great choice for any garden. What makes perennials special, however, is their ability to come back year after year. While the actual life span of a perennial will vary from species to species and planting to planting, some types of perennials have been known to last for decades.
Perennials can be used anywhere in the garden, and anywhere around the home as well. Many varieties of perennials are great as landscape plantings, and their ability to regenerate makes them perfect for areas of the garden that are hard to reach. Using perennials to line a driveway, surround a flagpole or accent a front porch is a great idea for any gardener.
In fact, the hardest part of perennials for many gardeners is choosing the right ones. There are so many different perennials at your local garden center that it can be difficult to choose the right ones. This article attempts to help with that problem, by providing a brief overview of some of the most popular perennials for the home garden, as well as some brief care tips.
Name: AchilleaCommon name: YarrowNeeds: Full sun, moderate water (less watering once fully established)
Name: AnemoneCommon name: Japanese AnemoneNeeds: Partial shade, regular watering
Name: AsterCommon name: New England AsterNeeds: Full sun, partial shade in hot climates, regular watering
Name: AstilbeNeeds: Partial to full shade (some sun OK in cool climates, regular watering
Name: ChrysanthemumCommon name: Shasta DaisyNeeds: Full sun, partial shade in hot climates, regular watering
Name: CoreopsisCommon name: Threadleaf CoreopsisNeeds: Full sun, moderate to little watering
Name: DelphiniumNeeds: Full sun, regular watering
Name: EchinaceaCommon name: Purple ConeflowerNeeds: Full sun, moderate watering
Name: GeraniumCommon name: GeraniumNeeds: Full sun or partial shade. Must have afternoon shade in hot climates. Regular watering
Name: HelleborusCommon name: Lenten RoseNeeds: Full sun in winter; partial to full shade in spring, summer and fall. Regular watering
Name: NepetaCommon name: CatmintNeeds: Full sun, moderate watering
Name: PaeoniaCommon name: PeonyNeeds: Full sun, partial shade in hot climates, regular watering
Name: PapaverCommon name: Oriental PoppyNeeds: Full sun, regular to moderate watering
Name: PenstemonCommon name: Beard TongueNeeds: Full sun; light shade in hot climates. Regular watering.
Name: PhloxCommon name: Summer PhloxNeeds: Full sun. Flowers may fade in hot climates. Needs regular watering.
Name: RedbeckiaCommon name: Black-Eyed SusanNeeds: Full sun. Regular to moderate watering.
Name: SalviaNeeds: Full sun. Regular watering.
Name: SedumCommon name: Autumn JoyNeeds: Full sun or partial shade. Moderate to little watering.
Name: VeronicaNeeds: Full sun. Regular watering.
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Tony Robinson is an international author and webmaster. In his busy life he finds time to “Smell the Roses”. For geat tips, techniques and articles visit http://www.rose-bloom.com
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