Growing profiles for the perennials worth planting, each covering hardiness zones, sun and soil, planting, care, the best varieties and the problems to watch for. Filter by zone, sun or deer resistance, or browse from A to Z.
Bee balm is a native perennial that draws hummingbirds and bees all summer in zones 4 to 9. Here is how to plant and care for it, how to prevent powdery mildew and control spreading, and the best varieties to grow.
Black-eyed Susans bloom from midsummer to frost in full sun and almost any well-drained soil in zones 3 to 9. Here is how to plant and care for them, which types are true perennials, and the best varieties to grow.