Perennials reliably bloom season after season and are prized for their texture, fragrance and vibrant colors. Perennials generally require a bit maintenance though there are those which need almost none. These perennials are some the easiest to care for.
Astilbe (Astilbe sp.) is one of best perennials for the shade or part shade garden. They prefer organic soils and protection from the afternoon sun as dry soils and direct sun tend to cause withering in the plant. Astilbe has finely cut, fern like foliage and pink, white, or peach colored flowers. Astilble may require dividing every few years to encourage healthy blooms as they will often out grow their spot in the garden.
Geraniums (Geranum sp.) are great perennials for the border garden. They are vigorous growers and flower abundantly. With its spreading habit and profuse flowering abilities, geranium provides the garden with pink, white or purple flowers through mid-summer. Geranium is a wonderful edging plant in a full sun perennial border. Geranium is able to thrive for years with very little maintenance.
Asters (Aster sp.) bloom in fall and are effective in both the formal perennial garden and the wildflower meadow. Asters bloom in a variety of colors including, white, pink and purple. They are great addition to any perennial border.
Globe Thistle (Echinops sp.) has large ball-shaped, blue flowers in midsummer and large coarse, grayish green leaves, which sets off the flower beautifully. If you can bear to separate them from the foliage, globe thistle makes a great cut flower, lasting for weeks in the vase. It also dries well. It can reseed easily so if you want to prevent this, deadhead flowers shortly after they fade.
Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata) are ground-hugging plants. They are vigorous growers and ideal cover plants for difficult edges and for rock gardens. It works well front of a traditional flower border, in a rock garden or planted along the edges of walkways.
While these perennials are easy to grow, they do need a bit of care to really flourish. In the summer, deadheading the perennials will encourage new blooms. They may also need dividing as they grow larger. Before planting your flowers, observe the conditions of your garden so you can determine what will work best for you. Once planted, these perennials will provide years of gardening enjoyment.
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