A perennial plant or perennial (Latin per, "through", annus, "year") is a plant that lives for more than two years. When used by gardeners or horticulturalists, this term applies specifically to winter hardy perennial herbaceous plants. Scientifically, woody plants like shrubs and trees are also perennial in their habit.
Perennials, especially small flowering plants, grow and bloom over the spring and summer and then die back every autumn and winter, then return in the spring from their root-stock rather than seeding themselves as an annual plant does. These are known as herbaceous perennials. However, depending on the rigors of local climate, a plant that is a perennial in its native habitat, or in a milder garden, may be treated by a gardener as an annual and planted out every year, from seed, from cuttings or from divisions.
Verbena 'Lollipop' is a naturally dwarf form of the species and offers a short, mounding habit. Small clusters of lavender flowers produce an excellent flower canopy throughout the summer.
Its short stature makes it suitable for the front of a border or in a container. 'Lollipop' is low maintenance, makes a good cut flower and attracts butterflies.
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Clusters of fragrant purple flowers of 'Homestead Purple' bloom throughout the summer. Verbena 'Homestead Purple' is a vigorous, low-growing plant that can easily spread 4 feet in a single growing season.
The hardiest selection of verbena, but well worth growing even if it is not hardy in your area.
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This spreading perennial emerges with spikes of blue-purple blooms for an eye-catching scene. The upright habit and intense color add interest to your sun garden.
Unlicensed propagation prohibited.
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From summer until frost, you and the butterflies are sure to enjoy 'Giles van Hees'. Striking pink flower spikes that continue to appear throughout the season.
Spreads rapidly, but neatly, this variety is fantastic for borders or containers. Give your garden the pink it needs all summer long with 'Giles van Hees'.
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Tall spikes of bright purple flowers and a very long bloom time make Veronica 'Purpleicious' a great cut flower.
Unlicensed propagation prohibited.
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Yucca 'Color Guard' is sure to serve your garden well for four seasons. Sun-loving, drought tolerant, cold tolerant and deer resistant; what more could you ask for? The yellow center stripe becomes creamy gold in the summer and a light pink in winter.
In June 'Color Guard' will send up white flowers that will attract hummingbirds. 'Color Guard' looks stunning in a mixed bed or on it's own in a container. Especially nice when backlit.
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