Questions tagged [perennials]

A plant that lives for two or more years.

A plant that lives for more than two years - i.e. not an or .

In horticulture, the term is often used to refer to only herbaceous perennials (those that die back in Autumn and then grow again from the root stock in spring), although technically woody plants such as and are also perennials.

Use this tag for questions about perennials in general. Questions about specific plant families or species should use the appropriate tag for the family or species.

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How can I ensure that hellebores in 6" nursery pots survive the winter?

Earlier this year, I bought some hellebores (Helleborus niger hybrids) to plant in a shady spot near my Magnolia tree. I promptly forgot them, partly because of being ill for a couple of weeks, partly because of other plants growing up and around…
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Why does my snow in summer look terrible after flowering

Snow in summer looking bad after flowering. Does it need to be cut back
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Can I sheet mulch over perennial bulbs?

By sheet mulching I mean laying cardboard and then 2-3 inches of mulch on top of it. I want to do this to an area with daffodils. Since they have already bloomed, is it ok to do this, and in theory, if the cardboard has biodegraded by next spring,…
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Is it possible to continuously harvest asparagus?

Like this: From what I understand: It's a perennial that emits spears from a central crown - those are what we eat. If we don't eat the spears, they turn into ferns. Those ferns absorb sunshine and fuel the growth of the crown. The crown absorbs…
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Help identifying perennial in bloom currently in Denver

This plant just started blooming in my front yard. It has a deep green foliage as seen in the picture. It’s about a foot wide and at least 2 feet tall. It just started blooming these quarter to half-dollar sized yellow-orange flowers to look a…
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Planting bare root perennials

I bought some bare root perennial flowers which have some fairly long roots attached. Should I trim up these roots before planting? As is, the hole will need to be very wide lest the roots be twisted around, which doesn't sound ideal.
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Small mail order perennials - OK to plant now?

I've just received a load of mail-ordered perennial plants, things like vinca minor. They're quite small, some don't even have any visible plant part. Here in the UK it's pretty cold at the moment, below zero at night.. Am I OK to just wait 'till…
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Identification Can anyone advise on care of this plant?

Just purchased this perennial, but it did not have any information with it. My plant identifier states it is Carpet Bee Balm, but because of the red leaves I am unsure. Anyone any other ideas?
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Aphids killing my Lenten Rose

Aphids are killing my Lenten Roses (Hellebores). I have treated them with natural spray (water, vinegar and Dr Bronner's soap) and with Neem oil. They keep reinfecting; I can't get rid of them. How do I eliminate them permanently?
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What is the name of this fragrant flower?

Can anyone identify this flower? It started its flower about a week ago and has an amazing frangrance.
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Iceland poppies

I have a couple plants of Iceland poppies that bloomed back in the fall. I’d like to transplant them into a different container but I’m not sure if they can handle being moved/if it’s the right time for that or if they’ll even bloom again. Two…
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What is this pink flowered perennial found in a garden on Long Island?

The deer don't seem to touch it here, whereas virtually nothing else escapes their attention.
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Methodology and resources for planning a perennial flower garden

I'm new to landscaping and completely unfamiliar with different types of flowers and bulbs. What is the best way to plan a small perennial flower garden? Is there a website with charts comparing common flowers, bloom times, sun requirements, height,…
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Need perennial cover crop/grass suggestion

We don't live in our native town through out the year and instead visit on some days of the year, but have some help from people who do live to water plants growing in our house there, occasionally. The town is situated in deep South India, on the…
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Why are the leaves of my peace lily plant turning yellow?

My peace lily plant was very robust and had lots of flowers. However, its leaves started turning yellow and now it looks like I am going to lose it. What can I do?
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