As much as you want a gardener's bragging rights, admit it, gardening can be stressful. Sometimes we just want to relax and enjoy the beauty of our growing flowers and plants. We don't want to be in the garden every year trying to grow a new plant from scratch as is common with annuals or biennials.
Very gladly it is not necessary, since these are perennial plants. Perennials are plants that last much longer than a year or two after planting.Some plants even last much longer than the people who planted them.
If you want to add timeless beauty to your garden, perennials are always a good choice. Trust us when we say you can't go wrong with these babies. Additionally, some of them are low-maintenance, eliminating the annual hassle. All you have to do is watch them bloom and grow each year.Today we've selected for you an A-list of perennials that will last for decades. Enjoy.
Hostas
According to the experts at Gardening Know How, the Hosta plant is an all-time favorite. As Perennial Resource explains, hostas offer gardeners versatility due to the shape of their leaves and the colors they produce. Hostas are among the best-selling perennials in the United States.S. Popular perennials are shade tolerant and come from the Asparagaceae family.
Flowering Time: Summer, Fall
USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9
Growing Conditions: Partial sun, full shade
Soil Type: Lightly acidic, rich organic soil
Size: 6 to 8 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches broad
Lilies
Contrary to the literal meaning of their name, lilies (genus Hemerocallis) do not last just one day. If it did, it wouldn't even be here on this list of perennials that will last for decades. According to Gardener's Supply, the daylily's botanical name means "beauty for a day," which refers to its flowers: the flowers open in the morning and close (die) at night.Also according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the inclusion of "Lily" in its name is somewhat misleading as the
perennial lily is not a lily.
Flowering Time: Spring, Summer, Fall
USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9
Growing Conditions: Full sun
Soil Type: Varies but slightly acidic to neutral pH
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