Ostrich Fern – Matteuccia Fern, Struthiopteris
Ferns are the oldest surviving perennial on the planet and the feathery fronds of an ostrich fern create an unequaled lush beauty in a shady garden.
Penstemon: “Husker Red” and “Mystica”
Penstemon is a perennial with rich dark red foliage that blooms in sun or shade in average watered gardens and adds a dramatic contrast to a garden’s sea of green with its elegant red foliage.
Iris, Lactea: Heritage Perennial
There is so much stability in the old-fashioned perennials. The rare, hard-to-find heritage perennial, Iris lactea is one of the finest
Tall Sedum – ‘Autumn Joy’
Tall sedum, ‘Autumn Joy’ is a custom plant for growing in the Rocky Mountains. It grows about twenty-four inches tall with an almost square shape and thrives in alkaline, poor, dry soils including clay.
Short Sedum: Perennial Ground Cover
The short groundcover size of sedum fills in along the fronts of flowerbeds and gives a neat, finished appearance but it also acts as a weed and erosion barrier.
Tradescantia (Spiderwort): A Full Palette of Spring Color
Tradescantia, (spiderwort) is uncommon in perennial gardens, but once you see the dazzling portfolio of unique colors, you'll want several plants for your own garden.
Hardy Hibiscus: Tropical Splendor in a Zone 5 Garden
Gorgeous Hibiscus, a dramatic perennial with large flowers, were first discovered in the swamps and marshes of the southern part of United States. They grew wild and were known as “rose mallow.” They have evolved, with help from...
New Perennials Book – Pre-Order Your Copy Now!
Nedra Secrist’s second book on gardening with perennials is going to hit bookstore shelves next spring, and you can be among the first to receive a copy! Pre-order your copy of this beautiful new book that will feature...
Long-Blooming Perennials – Color that Lasts All Season
A common question asked by a gardener shopping for perennials is, “Do you have something that blooms all summer?” I find I have to curb a sassy retort of, “Only if you plant petunias and marigolds!” Long-blooming color...
Snowdrop Anemone: Anemone Sylvestris
The Snowdrop Anemone is another Powerful Perennial every gardener should know well. Affectionately called snowdrop or windflower ( the Greek meaning of the word “anemos” means “daughter of the wind”). this delicate blossom is at its best when a...