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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 to cure burns in perennial flowering plant's due to dose of excess urea?

I had planted few stone apple plants (perennial, flowering and mid summer fruiting trees) in plants. Due to insect larvae most of leaves were eaten. So I put in handsome amounts of Urea, Diammonium phosphate, and Potassium Chloride in the pots in…
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Which plants relate simbiotically to chillis?

I have been reading about symbiotic plants and mutualism and I am wondering which plant to introduce to the pot of my perennial chilli plant. Any hints? thanks!
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I need advice about climbing vines/plants for my handicap ramp

I am having my handicap ramp rebuilt and will have wood lattice installed on both sides. I live right outside Kases City, MO. I want to plant something that can climb on the lattice. I want something that is hardy that will grow in almost full or…
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Can I take cuttings from hydrangea?

I have these hydrangeas from last year and I saw that they started growing new cuttings at the bottom. Now you can see that the older ones are the taller ones and I was wondering if I can cut them and make new cutting that way. Also make the plant…
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What is this succulent's name?

I bought this from theheartcompany at metrotown. But i do not know the name of it, any answers?
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What is this evergreen perennial shrub with rosette-style pattern of leaves?

I would like to know how to care for this plant but have no idea what it is. It is approimately 4ft (1.2 m) high and 6ft (1.8 m) spread. Woody stems. I need to find out about pruning, cutting back and other maintenance details. Southern UK. Thank…
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Is this rudbeckia?

This perennial is sold to me as rudbeckia. It is similar to my other yellow rudbeckia, but the petals (apart having different color) are much finer while touching. Is this really rudbeckia?
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How can I transfer white comfrey from the front garden to the back garden by seed?

I have successful white comfrey in the front garden with hundreds of flowers. Presumably the flowers contain the seeds. Can I grow new white comfrey in the back garden by planting large numbers of fallen flowers? I wait for them to fall rather…
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How can I tell if white comfrey seeds have been fertilised?

I have white comfrey in the front garden with hundreds of flowers. I want to grow it in the back garden. My method has been to transfer many fallen flowers to the back garden and plant them there. Do the flowers need to be fertilised? How can I…
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Is there an easy way to create a new plant of Symphytum orientale, white comfrey, at a different location by cutting a bit of stem or root?

Is there an easy way to create a new plant of Symphytum orientale, white comfrey, at a different location by cutting a bit of stem or root?
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How long does Symphytum orientale, white comfrey, live?

How long does Symphytum orientale, white comfrey, live?
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Are these small hairy leaves first true leaves of my rudbeckia seedlings?

Are these small hairy leaves first true leaves of these seedlings? The plant in question is Rudbeckia hirta.
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What to do with these black-eyed Susan seedlings?

I started black-eyed Susan seeds ten days ago: (I just sprinkled tiny seeds over grid-type container filled with "soil for flowers" from the supermarket) You can see multiple new plants in almost all cells. The cells are 5cm x 5 cm (2 inches x 2…
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How to remove spikes from Echinacea purpurea seeds?

In order to collect the seeds from a stem I have to remove the spikes. Wearing gardening gloves doesn't work because I can't take a grip on the seeds when wearing the gloves. With my bare hands this is less gardening and more of a medieval torture…
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Raising bed of Peonies

I have a bed of flowers which I would like to raise by 2-2½ feet (61cm - 76cm) with the soil added to the top, but I am concerned about the idea when I have well established Peonies. Is it possible to raise the bed after cutting them down as close…
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