Perennial Plants

Perennials are plants that live for several years.

They grow up in the spring, flower and then usually die down in the fall and winter, sometimes leaving nothing to be seen above ground, sometimes leaving brown woody seed-heads and spikes that can very decorative over the winter and that often provide a good source of seeds for bird-food.

Some perennials are short-lived, for a few years only, while others may carry on for decades. They can usually be split in the early spring before they start into proper growth, or in the fall when they are dieing down. By doing this, you can get more plants for your own garden and for friends, family and neighbors and also re-juvenate the plants that may have become congested and extend the life of shorter lived varieties, possibly indefinitely if the process is repeated as appropriate.

Perennials are usually reasonably quick growing attaining their full size within a few years of planting. larger varieties need staking in the late spring and early summer, so that they don't flop over under the weight of the flower heads.

Plants by Category

Annuals

Aquatic Plants

Cacti and Succulents

Herbs

Outdoor Bonsai

Perennials

Roses

Shrubs

Trees

Vegetables