What is a perennial?
A perennial is a plant that lasts through many growing seasons. Usually the top of the plant dies off in the winter, but the strong root system allows it to come back in the spring.
| Black Eyed Susan – Plant in full sun – Grows 12″-39″ tall – Space 18″ apart – Blooms late summer to early fall |
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| Hosta – Plant in shade or partial sun – Grow 18″-30″ tall – Space 24″-30″ apart – Blooms June through October |
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| Daylily – Plant in full sun – Grows 24″-36″ tall – Space 10″-12″ apart – Blooms late spring through fall |
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| Lavender – Plant in full sun – Grow 20″-24″ tall – Space 2′-4′ apart – Blooms June through September |
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| Ferns – Plant in shade or sun light – Grows 1′-3′ tall – Space 2′-3′ apart – Non-flowering plant |
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What is an annual?
An annual is a plant that only lasts for one growing season and needs to be replanted year after year.
| Begonia – Plant in full sun – Grows 6″-8″ tall – Space 10″ apart – Blooms spring to frost |
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| Petunia – Plant in full sun – Grows 4″-12″ tall – Space 18″-24″ apart – Blooms throughout summer to fall |
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| Vinca – Full sun – Grow 14″-16″ tall – Space 10″-12″ apart – Blooms throughout summer |
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| Geranium – Plant in full sun – Grows 10″-12″ tall – Space 12″-14″ apart – Blooms early spring to frost |
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| Verbena – Plant in full sun – Grows 6″-12″ tall – Space 10″-14″ apart – Blooms summer until fall |
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