One of the best things about perennials is that many of them have long bloom periods, offering vibrant colors from spring ...

Purple and white penstemon blooms in a garden - Alex Manders/Shutterstock Who doesn't love a long-blooming, low-maintenance perennial with ... include showy spikes of flowers that emerge in ...

This includes perennials with loosely-formed leaf clumps ... are cottage garden favorites for their long bloom time, spicy clove fragrance, and vivid colors. There are many species of dianthus.

Chrysanthemums come in an array of colors and cultivars, all expected to bloom for a certain length of time, but here's how ...

Fall is an ideal time for planting flowering perennials, and we could write a long list of reasons why you should think about adding some to your garden. First, perennials don’t have to be ...

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Be patient—with your garden and yourself. Some perennial plants don’t bloom the first year they are planted, or even the second year. Some perennial plants don’t bloom the first year they ...