Perennials

Perennials are the backbone of any garden, returning year after year with beautiful flowers, lush foliage, and fragrant scents. Whether you’re designing a low-maintenance landscape or a colorful garden bursting with life, perennials offer an endless variety of shapes, sizes, and colors to suit any space. Here, you’ll find expert advice on planting, caring for, and selecting the perfect perennial flowers for your climate and garden style. Explore plant profiles, seasonal care guides, and creative design ideas to help your garden thrive year after year.

Blue hydrangea flowers in bloom in an ornate garden space

Getting Started with Perennials

Types of Perennial Flowers Explained

Types of Perennial Flowers Explained

Best Types of Perennials That Thrive in Shady Gardens

28 Colorful Perennials for Shady Gardens

Best Types of Perennial Flowers for Full Sun

27 Perennials That Thrive in Full Sun Gardens

Types of Easy Care Perennial Flowers

33 Easy Care Perennial Flowers and Plants for a Hassle-Free Garden

30 Popular Types of Coneflower to Grow at Home

30 Stunning Types of Coneflower to Grow at Home

10 Best Companion Plants for Peonies

10 Best Companion Plants for Peony Flowers

Best Types of Lavender To Grow In Your Garden

15 Best Types of Lavender To Grow In Your Garden

43 Popular Types of Peony (Tree, Herbaceous, and Itoh

Types of Peony Flowers (Tree, Herbaceous, and Itoh) + 43 Popular Varieties

What Are the Most Fragrant Peonies?

The Most Fragrant Peonies to Adorn Your Garden

What Color Do Peonies Come In

What Color Do Peonies Come In?

Beautiful Types of Carnation Flowers (Dianthus)

40 Types of Carnation Flowers for Stunning Garden Displays

15 Officially Recognized Dahlia Flower Colors

15 Officially Recognized Dahlia Flower Colors

20 Different Types of Dahlia Flowers Explained

20 Official Types of Dahlia Flowers:

10 Fastest Growing Dianthus Flowers (Carnations)

10 Fastest Growing Dianthus Flowers (Carnations)

Hibiscus Flower Colors_ A Comprehensive Guide to Every Shade

Hibiscus Flower Colors: A Comprehensive Guide to Every Shade

Beautiful Types of Red Hibiscus Flowers

14 Beautiful Types of Red Hibiscus Flowers

Hibiscus Types, Species, and Varieties_ A Definitive Guide

The Hibiscus Handbook: Exploring Types, Species, and Varieties

Beautiful Types of Purple Hibiscus Flowers

14 Stunning Varieties of Purple Hibiscus

What Colors do Coneflowers Come In?

Every Coneflower Color – From Classic Purple to Rare Rainbow Hybrids

Beautiful Types of Orange Hibiscus Flowers

12 Orange Hibiscus Flowers That Will Transport You Straight to Paradise

Popular Perennials

How to Grow and Care for Astilbe Flowers

How to Grow and Care for Astilbe Flowers

Ultimate Guide to Growing Coneflowers (Echinacea) for Beginners

How to Grow Coneflowers in Your Garden

How to Grow Trailing Lantana (Lantana montevidensis) a Home

Trailing Lantana: How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Beautiful Flowers

How to Grow Texas Lantana (Lantana urticoides)

A Guide to Growing and Caring for Texas Lantana

How to Grow Texas Sage (Salvia coccinea)

Texas Sage: Growing and Care Guide Essentials

How to Grow Salvia greggii (Autumn sage)

How to Grow Salvia Greggii Flowers (Autumn Sage)

How to Grow Salvia nemorosa (Woodland sage)

How to Grow Salvia Nemorosa Flowers (Woodland Sage)

How to Grow Phlox Subulata (Creeping phlox)

How to Grow Phlox Subulata (Creeping Phlox) in Your Garden

How to Grow Catnip (Nepeta) Essential Tips

How to Grow and Care for Catnip: Your Complete Guide

Ultimate Guide to Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna)

Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna): Your Complete Guide

Ultimate Guide to Growing Peonies for Beginners

How to Grow Peonies: The Ultimate Starter Guide

Phalaenopsis Orchid Care at Home_ Your Complete Guide

How to Grow and Care for Phalaenopsis Orchids

Monkey Face Orchids (Dracula simia)_ Your Complete Guide

How to Grow Monkey Face Orchids

Jewel Orchid Care_ Your Complete Guide

How to Grow Jewel Orchids at Home

Ultimate Guide to Growing Dahlias for Beginners

How to Grow Dahlias in Your Garden

How to Grow Black Dahlias at Home

Black Dahlias: Plant Care and Growing Guide

How to Grow & Care for Garden Candytuft (Iberis umbellata)

How to Grow Garden Candytuft Flowers at Home

How to Grow and Care for Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana)

How to Grow Pampas Grass in Your Garden

How to Grow and Snowflake Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens)

How to Grow Candytuft Snowflake Flowers in Your Garden

How to Grow and Care for Clematis Montana at Home

Clematis Montana Plant Care: Tips for a Thriving Home Vine

How to Grow and Care for Clematis Nelly Moser at Home

Growing Clematis Nelly Moser: Home Gardening & Care Guide

How to Grow Angel's Fishing Rod (Dierama pulcherrimum) at Home

How to Grow Angel’s Fishing Rod Flowers in Your Garden

How To Grow Blue Star Flowers (Amsonia tabernaemontana)

How to Grow Blue Star Flowers (Amsonia Tabernaemontana)

How to Grow Dianthus chinensis (Chinese Pink)

Garden Pinks (Dianthus Chinensis) Plant Care Guide

How to Grow Geranium Rozanne

Geranium Rozanne: Plant Care and Growing Guide

How to Grow Amaryllis Belladonna

Amaryllis Belladonna: Plant Care and Growing Guide

How to Grow Plumeria (Frangipani)

How to Grow Plumeria (Frangipani) Like a Pro

Amazing Agastache_ Ultimate Guide to Hummingbird Mint

Hummingbird Mint: Plant Care Essentials

Hawaiian Hibiscus Flowers_ Popular Types, Growing, and Care Tips

Growing Hawaiian Hibiscus: Popular Types and Essential Care Tips

Tropical Hibiscus: Ultimate Plant Care and Growing Guide

Tropical Hibiscus Plant Care and Essential Growing Tips

How to Harvest and Dry Fresh Picked Lavender

How to Harvest and Dry Lavender Like a Pro!

When and How to Propagate Lavender at Home (Essential Tips)

Grow More Lavender: Essential Tips for Home Propagation!

How to Grow and Care for Waxflowers (Chamelaucium)

Waxflowers: Plant Care and Growing Guide

How To Grow Pink Hibiscus (Syriacus)

How to Grow Pink Hibiscus (Syriacus) in Your Garden

Beautiful Types of Carnation Flowers (Dianthus)

40 Types of Carnation Flowers for Stunning Garden Displays

Carnations are some of my favorite flowers to grow each season. In this guide, you’ll find 40 stunning types of…

10 Best Companion Plants for Hibiscus

My Favorite Companion Plants for Hibiscus

Hibiscus flowers may only last a day, but they still produce a stunning display. Companion plants can help you get…

Tropical Hibiscus: Ultimate Plant Care and Growing Guide

Tropical Hibiscus Plant Care and Essential Growing Tips

Tropical hibiscus plants are highly prized for their large, showy flowers and sweet, floral scents. Even though I find tropical…

Hardy Hibiscus: Ultimate Plant Care and Growing Guide

How to Grow and Care for Hardy Hibiscus in Your Garden

When you hear the word hibiscus, you might think of a tropical plant that withers in cold climates. And while…

What Are the Most Fragrant Peonies?

The Most Fragrant Peonies to Adorn Your Garden

When you think of peonies, a few things may come to mind. Perhaps you think of their large and often…

30 Popular Types of Coneflower to Grow at Home

30 Stunning Types of Coneflower to Grow at Home

Coneflowers are a group of stunning wildflowers that cover the plains of the United States. Also known as Echinacea, these…

Ultimate Guide to Growing Peonies for Beginners

How to Grow Peonies: The Ultimate Starter Guide

Few flowers are more popular than the beloved Peony. These hardy perennials are long-lived and produce masses of blooms for…

How to Harvest and Dry Fresh Picked Lavender

How to Harvest and Dry Lavender Like a Pro!

In this handy guide, I’ll cover everything from pruning your lavender bushes to the best methods for drying and storing…

How to Grow Black Dahlias at Home

Black Dahlias: Plant Care and Growing Guide

While all types of dahlias are popular garden flowers, black dahlias are something extra special. With dark maroon blooms that…

When and How to Propagate Lavender at Home (Essential Tips)

Grow More Lavender: Essential Tips for Home Propagation!

There’s a reason lavender has been a garden favorite for thousands of years— or should we say, several reasons. Not…

Best Types of Lavender To Grow In Your Garden

15 Best Types of Lavender To Grow In Your Garden

Lavender has been a garden staple for millennia, with a long and storied history as a favorite medicinal herb in…

How to Cut Peony Flowers for a Vase or Bouquet

How to Cut Peony Flowers for a Vase or Bouquet

Peonies top the list of most beloved cut flowers around the world. While their colorful blooms don’t last long outdoors,…

When and How to Divide Peonies (Essential Guide)

When and How to Divide Peonies

All Peony types should be divided in fall after flowering, well before the first frost hits. I dig up the…

What Color Do Peonies Come In

What Color Do Peonies Come In?

Peonies come in a wide variety of colors and forms, making them a cut flower staple, beloved by ornamental gardeners…

How to Grow and Care for Waxflowers (Chamelaucium)

Waxflowers: Plant Care and Growing Guide

In this guide, I’m going to take you through everything you need to know about how to grow and care…

Proven Benefits of Flowers (Leading Research Studies)

19 Unique Benefits of Flowers According to Science

In this guide, we’ll take you through the 19 proven benefits of flowers backed by leading research studies from around…