These Perennial Flowers Are Our Favorite Comeback Kings of the Garden

These Perennial Flowers Are Our Favorite Comeback Kings of the Garden

Dreaming of a lush and layered garden? Include perennial flowers and plants in your garden plans. In contrast to the instant dose of gratification that showy annuals offer, perennials are about the long game and a budget-friendly one at that. Once they’re established, you’ll have a low-maintenance garden with flowers and foliage that come back every year.

If you’re a garden novice, the options might seem overwhelming. This list of our favorite 25 perennials, including spring, summer, fall, and, yes, even winter bloomers is a great place to begin. Once you get going, the sky’s the limit! Explore our lists of full-sun perennials, shade perennials, and gorgeous flowering vines for more ideas—just be sure to heed these perennial gardening tips to make sure you get off on the right foot:

• Be patient. Perennials can take a few years to take off, so don’t fret if they seem lackluster the first year or two.
• Read the plant tag or description. That’s where you’ll find the plant’s USDA Hardiness Zone, which indicates if the plant will survive winters in your region (find your zone here). Your local extension service can provide even more info about which perennials are suited for your climate.
• Plant where they’ll get the right amount of sunlight: Full sun means 6 or more hours per day, while part sun is about half that. Shade means no direct sunlight.
• Keep perennials watered as they get established.

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