Comments on: Five Fabulous Perennials

By: Helen

Helen — Sat, 03 Aug 2019 21:20:51 +0000

I like astilbe in my garden easy to grow even in tubs . Not had a lot of success with hostas easy to grow in the ground and pots but the slugs love them and hard to keep them under control especially if we get a wet summer..

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 05:55:58 +0000

In reply to Carlene @ Organized Clutter. Mulch , mulch, mulch! I live north East of Buffalo, .NY. Took me a while to get used to this zone. In the fall, after the ground is frozen add a good 3 inch layer over all but the crown of your perennials. Works wonders! It's like tucking things in for the winter. Must wait for the ground to freeze though. Otherwise you will also be creating the perfect environment for mice and moles who will happily eat roots and bulbs all winter. They will be happy, but you won't. Happy gardening and good luck.

By: Wen Mikulcik

Wen Mikulcik — Fri, 26 May 2017 22:57:21 +0000

I really love my purple Silvia, it does great in full sun. I'm in Zone 5b

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By: Florence

Florence — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 17:57:45 +0000

This is an interesting post Pam! Gardening is my 2nd love, but I haven't been able to get out into the yard in the last 2 years. My favorite flowers are day lilies, pink cone flowers, portaluca, and red hyacinths. I think we have Astilbe down here, but I didn't know they came in several colors. Not sure we have Speedwell either. We have the Heuchera and Helleborus, which we call Lenten Rose. I'm zone 8 Florence

By: Pam

Pam — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 02:03:05 +0000

In reply to Capri. Oh, that's another good one!!! Great choice!

By: Capri

Capri — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 16:05:31 +0000

I would have to say my favorite perennial is brunnara, not to be confused with annual forget me not. I have it in shade, partial shade, and a bit of direct sun, does well in all areas. First year i
t does like a bit of water, but after being established, grows to a wonderful mounding plant with big green leaves and airy blue flowers in the spring. There is also a variegated which is nice too. Seeds randomly and transplants well. 🙂

By: Andrea

Andrea — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 04:49:00 +0000

I'm late to the party, but I'll add my favorites. Roses, peonies, irises and clematis are the mainstays in my garden, but besides those, I love, in no particular order, Lady's Mantle, tall garden Phlox, perennial Baby's Breath, Speedwell and lilies. All of these look fabulous with roses, in the ground and in the vase. I found a new-to-me annual this year that I will grow every year henceforth - Royal Queen purple violet Tubeflower. Tall, stately, blooms like crazy and beautiful in the rose garden. I agree with you about Black Eyed Susan Vine. So dependable! And, so cheery.

By: Mrs. R

Mrs. R — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 01:04:15 +0000

PEONIES! Gigantic, mature clusters came with the 100 year old house we bought last year. They are mostly doubles/bomb types, with one that is more the Japanese anemone kind. I wish I knew their specific names. The old-fashioned, tall German Bearded Irises were also here and overcrowded, so I divided them last Fall. Daylillies are another favorite, and I happened to buy some starts this summer of orange Toad lilies from a neighbor. I planted Pow Wow Wildberry cone flowers as well as Goldsturm Rudbeckia this spring. These would be great ones to add to your list. 😉

By: Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads

Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 00:38:00 +0000

Hi Pam, your post is very timely as I'm getting ready to plant some perennials this coming week. I will look for the speedwell as I think it will probably tolerate our sun and humidity. Pinning and sharing! 🙂