Perennials
Perennials are the anchor to any good landscape design or flower bed. They provide a splash of color, are usually low maintenance and return every year as any tree or shrub would. There are endless varieties of these plants available for all regions. There are choices on leaf color, leaf texture, size, flower colors and species attracking . I like to have a good mix of both perennials and annuals in my garden since perennials tend to flower at one specific time only. Recently they have come out with many re-blooming or ever blooming varieties but I have had little success with them. They make good fillers around shrubs, trees and garden items like water features . Most types are quite hardy in their specific regions. One example is the Corabell. This plant comes in a variety of colors and sizes and is a consistent performer. Although the bloom is nothing much, the leaf colors and growth habit make this plant a favorite among most gardeners. You can also attract species like birds and butterflies with specific plants. I like hummingbirds so I try to select red tubular blooming flowers. Butterflies tend to like the brighter colors, especially those with different colored centers.
This is a picture of a Dutch Dwarf Iris that can re-bloom under the right conditions. They bloom in early spring and stay low and compact. Spreading can be an issue with many types of perennials. Read your tags and decide what will work best for the given location. In my yard I need to be careful about attracting to many bees since a member of my household is allergic to bee stings. I have been very successful in selecting plants that are beautiful but do not attract large amounts of bees. Take some time, do a little research and enjoy these anchors to landscape design. They offer the widest and most enjoyable variation of all the plants.
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