This page is for miscellaneous perennials, including bulbs, that I do not have a page dedicated to. The bloom times listed span from the earliest the individual plant has begun to bloom through the latest it has continued to bloom in my garden; it does not necessarily bloom the entire time. Though I occasionally allow a few seed-heads to form, deadheading (removing spent blooms) prolongs blooming and uses less of the plant's store of energy. In propagating perennials from seed, many require stratification (a cold period); winter seed starting is generally effective.
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Achillea millefolium
common names include Common Yarrow, Milfoil, Sanguinary, Soldier’s Woundwort, Staunchweed, Thousandleaf, Yarrow hardy in zones 2-10 full to partial sun drought tolerant propagate by division May-November bloom I keep yarrow from my Grandma's garden as a memory of her. If not kept in check, it will take over. Do not overwater or fertilize. As it starts looking shabby, cut it back to encourage new growth and blooms. |
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Aconitum napellus
common names include Aconite, Cat’s Tail, Helmet Flower, Monks Coule, Monkshood, Wolfbane POISONOUS! hardy in zones 3-9 partial shade moisture loving propagate by division October-November bloom I have had this in dry shade and it did surprisingly well. If it gets much sun at all, it needs a lot of water. |
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Alstroemeria ‘Koncajoli’
common name Peruvian Lily PP 22267 hardy in zones 6-9 full to partial sun May-October bloom A newer plant to the garden, still becoming established, difficult since it keeps moving and accidentally getting weeded out. |
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Amsonia hubrechtii
common names include Arkansas Amsonia, Arkansas Bluebell, Hubricht's Blue Star, Narrow Leaf Blue Star hardy in zones 5-9 full to partial sun Replaced in the garden in 2016 after being unhappily transplanted. Still trying to establish itself. |
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Amsonia tabernaemontana
common names include Blue Dogbane, Blue Star Willow, Eastern Blue Star, Willow Amsonia, Woodland Blue Star hardy in zones 3-9 full to partial sun April-November bloom if cut back midsummer |
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Amsonia tabernaemontana ‘Storm Cloud’
common name Blue Star PPAF hardy in zones 4-9 full to partial sun April-May bloom |
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Anemone hupehensis ‘September Charm’
common names include Japanese Anemone, Japanese Thimbleflower, Japanese Windflower hardy in zones 4-9 full to partial sun August-October bloom |
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Anemone sylvestris
common names include Snowdrop, Snowdrop Anemone hardy in zones 3-8 full to partial sun propagate by division March-November bloom |
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Aquilegia canadensis
common name includes Canadian Columbine hardy in zones 3-8 full to partial sun May bloom I had this in the garden years ago, got rid of it, then recently allowed it to come back when a few random seeds germinated in an area where other plants are difficult to grow. |
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Aquilegia vulgaris
common names include Columbine, Crowsfoot, European Columbine, Granny’s Bonnet hardy in zones 3-9 April-June bloom Through the years I have grown many different varieties of Aquilegia. They are easily grown, short lived perennials. Though self-seeding, they do not always come up true to seed, which may or may not lead to a pleasing flower. I give new plants a chance to bloom before deciding whether or not to cull them. When the plants start looking shabby, cut them back to encourage new growth and perhaps a few more blooms. They prefer full to partial sun. Aquilegia is poisonous. |
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Arisaema
common name Jack In The Pulpit POISONOUS! full to partial shade moisture loving self-sows April-May bloom Foliage dies back in the heat of summer. Readily naturalizes. |
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Arum italicum
common names include Italian Arum, Large Cuckoo Pint, Lord and Ladies POISONOUS! hardy in zones 5-9 full to partial shade propagate by division May bloom Foliage dies back in the heat of summer and returns in the fall. |
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Asarum canadense
common names include Canadian Snakeroot, Canadian Wild Ginger, Wild Ginger POISONOUS! hardy in zones 2-8 full to partial shade moisture loving propagate by division April-May bloom Could be used as a ground cover in larger areas. |
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Asarum europaeum
common name European Wild Ginger POISONOUS! hardy in zones 4-8 full to partial sun moisture loving propagate by division April-May bloom More refined looking than Asarum canadense. Could also be used as a ground cover. |
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Asclepias tuberosa
common names include Butterfly Flower, Butterfly Plant, Butterfly Weed, Pleurisy Root, Silkweed POISONOUS! hardy in zones 3-10 full sun drought and heat tolerant May-August bloom Asclepias is a host plant to Monarch Butterflies, but is also prone to aphids. It is very difficult to transplant. |
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Asparagus officinalis
hardy in zones 3-10
full sun
April-May harvest
female produces berries; male produces shoots
hardy in zones 3-10
full sun
April-May harvest
female produces berries; male produces shoots
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Astilbe can be a bit temperamental at times. It prefers moist soil, full of organic matter and full to partial shade. It does not like hot afternoon sun or dry soil, though some varieties can tolerate more than others. When happy, it rewards you well for your efforts. Flies are drawn to it, so it is best not planted near a door, etc. Common names include False Goat’s Beard, False Spirea and Perennial Spiraea. It is easily propagated by division.
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Astilbe x arendsii ‘Red Fanal’
hardy in zones 4-9 May-July bloom The spent flowers provide nice winter interest. |
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Astilbe chinensis ‘Milk and Honey’
PPAF hardy in zones 4-9 May-July bloom |
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Astilbe hybrid ‘Verssilverypink’
a.k.a. ‘Younique Silvery Pink’
PP 20656
hardy in zones 4-9
May-June bloom
More finicky and difficult to get to bloom than other varieties, and fades way too fast when it does. I've never had the opportunity to get a decent picture.
a.k.a. ‘Younique Silvery Pink’
PP 20656
hardy in zones 4-9
May-June bloom
More finicky and difficult to get to bloom than other varieties, and fades way too fast when it does. I've never had the opportunity to get a decent picture.
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Begonia grandis
common name Hardy Begonia hardy in zones 6-9 full to partial shade propagate by seed August-October bloom |
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Belamcanda chinesis
common names include Blackberry Lily, Leopard Flower, Leopard Lily POISONOUS! hardy in zones 4-11 full to partial sun propagate by division or seed July-August bloom, September-October seed heads |
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Belamcanda chinesis ‘Hello Yellow’
common names include Blackberry Lily, Leopard Lily POISONOUS! hardy in zones 4-10 full sun propagate by division or seed August bloom New to the garden in 2016, and still hasn't really established itself. |
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Bergenia ‘Angel Kiss’
common names include Dwarf Bergenia, Pigsqueak POISONOUS! hardy in zones 4-7 full to partial sun propagate by division April-May bloom |
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Brunnera macrophylla
common names include False Forget Me Not, Perennial Forget Me Not, Siberian Bugloss hardy in zones 3-7 full to partial shade moisture loving propagate by seed April-May bloom |
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Callirhoe involucrate
common names include Buffalo Rose, Purple Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups hardy in zones 3-9 full sun propagate by division May-October bloom Could be used as a ground cover in larger areas. |
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Cerastium tomentosum
common name Snow In Summer hardy in zones 2-7 full to partial sun propagate by division or seed April-May bloom Gorgeous when in full bloom! When the plant starts looking shabby, cut it back to encourage new growth. Probably could be used as a ground cover in larger areas. |
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Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
common names include Plumbago, Leadwort
hardy in zones 5-9
full to partial sun
propagate by division
New to our garden in 2020.
common names include Plumbago, Leadwort
hardy in zones 5-9
full to partial sun
propagate by division
New to our garden in 2020.
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Convallaria majalis
common names include European Lily Of The Valley, Lily Of The Valley, May Bells, Our Lady’s Tears POISONOUS! hardy in zones 2-10 full to partial shade propagate by division May bloom Could be used as a ground cover in larger areas, though it does tend to get shabby later in the season. It can be invasive and difficult to get rid of. Smells oh, so good!!! A funny story ... Every year my husband gets me a small gift for the year of our anniversary. Lily of the Valley is the flower representing the second anniversary, so he drove around to all the local nurseries looking for it. Most don't sell it. A lady overheard him asking for it and why, loved what he was doing, and offered him a start from her garden. He followed her across town, and as she dug a start, he immediately recognized it from our garden. I did plant it amongst my own, but have to say, the story is the best part of this gift. |
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Convallaria majalis ‘Rosea’
common names include European Lily Of The Valley, Lily Of The Valley, May Bells, Our Lady’s Tears POISONOUS! hardy in zones 4-8 full to partial shade propagate by division April-May bloom |
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Convallaria
common names include European Lily Of The Valley, Lily Of The Valley, May Bells, Our Lady’s Tears POISONOUS! hardy in zones 4-8 full to partial shade propagate by division April-May bloom |
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Coreopsis grandiflora
common name Tickseed hardy in zones 3-11 full to partial sun drought tolerant light aids germination of seed May-October bloom When the plant starts looking shabby, cut it back to encourage new growth and blooms. |
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Coreopsis verticillata
common names include Threadleaf Coreopsis, Tickseed hardy in zones 4-9 full sun June-October bloom |
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Crocus require full to partial sun. They readily naturalize and are easily propagated by division. Corms should be planted about three inches deep.
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Crocus chrysanthus
common names include Golden Crocus, Snow Crocus hardy in zones 4-11 February-April bloom These came from my Grandma's garden and they readily naturalize. It took many years, but the flowers are finally making a statement this year. |
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Crocus speciousus
common names include Autumn Crocus, Fall Crocus hardy in zones 3-10 September bloom Every year the blooms are mostly hidden under other plants, and I don't think of a picture until it is too late. |
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Crocus vernus
common names include Crocus, Dutch Crocus, Spring Crocus hardy in zones 3-9 February-April bloom I love these Crocus! They are one of the first flowers of spring and are Happy! Happy!, like Easter eggs. The purple and yellow flowers last longer and multiply faster than pink, white or streaked varieties. |
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Echinacea angustifolia
common names include Black Samson, Coneflower, Kansas Snakeroot, Narrow Leaf Coneflower, Western Coneflower hardy in zones 4-8 June-November bloom |
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Echinacea purpurea
Eastern Purple Coneflower, Hedgehog, Ozark Droops, Purple Coneflower, Purple Echinacea, Red Sunbonnet, Sampson Root perennial in zones 2-10 full to partial sun drought tolerant Jun-Nov bloom |
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Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’
common names include Eastern Purple Coneflower, Hedgehog, Ozark Droops, Purple Coneflower, Purple Echinacea, Red Sunbonnet, Sampson Root hardy in zones 2-10 full to partial sun drought tolerant June-November bloom |
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Ephedra minuta
common names include Chinese Ephedra, Dwarf Chinese Joint Fir, Miniature Joint Fir hardy in zones 5-10 full to partial sun propagate by division drought tolerant I've had this for a number of years and it made berries once. Perhaps it has not gotten enough light to make them again. |
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Eryngium planum
common name Sea Holly hardy in zones 5-8 full sun propagate by seed May-August bloom Nasty, nasty, nasty smelling. Every year I think an animal used the flowerbed as a toilet until I notice this in bloom and remember. Pollinated by flies. |
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Euphorbia cyparissias
common names include Bonaparte’s Crown, Cypress Spurge, Graveyard Moss POISONOUS! hardy in zones 4-8 full to partial sun propagate by division April-May bloom Can be invasive. |
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Fragaria x ananassa ‘Tristar’
Day Neutral/Everbearing Strawberry hardy in zones 4-8 full sun May-September bloom These produce such delicious strawberries all season that I replaced them after losing all my plants a few years ago. Beautiful flowers, delicious fruit, win-win. |
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Fritillaria meleagris
hardy in zones 3-8 full to partial shade April bloom Still becoming established in our garden. |
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Updated March 24, 2022.
