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1 Part II: Perennials An advantage of perennials is that they do not have to be planted every year. Many perennials only flower for a few weeks each year, however, with careful planning you can have some perennials in bloom most of the season. Some consideration should be given to how a plant looks when it is not in bloom. Perennials with colorful or interesting foliage can provide interest even when they are not in bloom.

2 Symbols and What They Mean Full Sun Part Sun All Shade Part Shade Humming bird favorite Drought tolerant Moderate watering Water frequently Pollinator friendly Butterfly attractor Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

3 Perennial Coral Bells Heuchera Brazen Raisin Heuchera Inheubrara 8-10 tall, spread Average, fertile soil Acidic to neutral soil Salt tolerant

4 Elephant Ear Illustris Colocasia antiquorum - Illustris Imperial Taro Leaves with black patterns between the veins. Tropical looking plant adds interest to any garden. Soil should be kept moist Perennial

5 Black Coral Elephant Ear Colocasia esculenta Royal Hawaiian - Black Coral - PPAF Black glossy foliage with blue veins Tropical looking plant adds interest to any garden Soil should be kept moist 36 tall; 36 wide perennial

6 Elephant Ear Colocasia Does best in partial shade, but tolerates full sun if it gets plenty of water. Soil should be kept moist 36 tall; 36 wide perennial Feed regularly

7 Snapdragon Trailing Candy Showers Antirrhinum majus nanum pendula 8 tall, 12 wide Light, sandy, rich, welldrained moist soil Best soil ph Cold hardy perennial Blooms spring, fall, and in winter in mild climates

8 Gray Santolina / Lavendar Cotton Santolina chamaecyparissus Slow to 2 tall Perennial evergreen woody sub-shrub, mounding Yellow button flowers in spring Great for oasis and xeric gardens with drip irrigation

9 Phlox Emerald Blue Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue 6 tall, 3 ft. wide Water regularly (weekly), more often in extreme heat Dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil Tolerant of drought Prefers alkaline soils Perennial

10 Small to mid-size tree with large, strong smelling, trumpet shaped flowers hanging downward Angel trumpets are tall, sunloving perennials (small trees actually), sometimes 10' tall with a canopy early as wide Moist fertile well drained soil Evening fragrance Brugmansia Angel s Trumpet

11 Datura Black currant swirl Angels Trumpet Tender perennial with large fragrant flowers 3 tall, 2-3 spread Purple stems, violet-silver flowers Moist well drained fertile soil Focal point in landscape or in pots

12 Walking Iris, Apostle Plant Neomarica gracilis Tender perennial tall Exotic-looking plant with its white, yellow or blue flowers that resemble an orchid and an iris Flowers last only one day The iris appears to walk throughout the garden as it fills the area with additional plantlets. Moist well drained soil

13 Mercury Rising Coreopsis Coreopsis Big Bang - Mercury Rising PPAF Perennial excellent for cut flowers. Drought tolerant once established. Spreads, intertwining with its neighbors 15 to 18 tall in bloom; spreads 2-3 wide

14 Fern Holly Cyrtomium falcatum Rochfordianum 2-3 tall; 3 wide Hardy spreading perennial evergreen fern w/ holly-like foliage. Erect, dark green shiny fronds. Soil: Moist, well-drained Container, houseplant, landscape. Cut to the ground in January or February to make way for the fresh foliage of spring.

15 Cardinal Flower Lobelia cardinalis Erect perennial that blooms early August to mid-september Height: 3-5 ft. Flower is cardinal red Simple, unbranched stem Prefers moist to wet soil but will grow in average soil; prefers partial shade but will grow in full sun; found in moist meadows, thickets, swamps, and along banks of streams

16 Purple Cardinal Flower Lobelia x gerardii Vedrariensis Up to 3 tall Needs consistently moist, deep, fertile soil Blooms late Summer to Fall Blooms 4 weeks or more Perennial

17 1-3 tall; 1-3 wide Digiplexis- Foxglove Digiplexis - Illumination Flame Enrich soil with humus, preferably leaf compost Densely-packed rows of flame-colored blossoms on upright, strong stems beginning mid spring through until the end of the summer. Digiplexis are bushy, fastgrowing, and very floriferous. Perennial

18 Sombrero Hot Coral Coneflower Echinacea Sombrero Hot Coral-Balscomcor Soil should be kept evenly moist Normal, sandy or clay Drought and heat tolerant, once established Produces well-branched, sturdy and compact plants with a high bud count, large, single flowers with hot, orange-red overlapping petals surrounding a large brown cone. Perennial blooms mid summer through early fall.

19 Perennial plant, can be spread by rhizomes Drought tolerant Red Hot Pocker Kniphofia Papaya Popsicle Prefers well drained soil amended by humus Plants form a mound of grassy, evergreen leaves with taller stems bearing flower spikes the color of ripe papayas, summer through fall.

20 Perennial plant Aster Aster ageratoides 'Ezo Murasaki' tall; 4 wide Well drained limed soil Deep violet-purple flowers with chartreuse centers in Fall Fast growing

21 Fragrant foliage Lantana-Luscious Grape Lantana camara Tender perennial-annual Long blooming, trailing habit Heat tolerant Deadheading not necessary Drought tolerant tall; wide

22 Walkers Low Catmint Nepeta X faassemii Walkers Low 2007 Perennial of the year. Attractive fragrant gray-green foliage Bluish-purple flowers from spring to fall. Drought resistant when established tall; 36 wide

23 Pincushion Flower Scabiosa caucasica Well drained normal, sandy or clay soil tall; wide Intolerant of high heat and humidity Clumping perennial Tolerates part shade in hot south

24 Crocosmia Crocosmia 'Lucifer' Plants grow 2 to 4 tall. Tube shaped flower colors include red, yellow, orangeyellow, and orange with splotches. Flowers bloom from July- October.

25 Ajuga, Bugle Weed Ajuga reptans Excellent ground cover for moist areas in cool, shady areas where grass will not grow Soil: Well to moderately drained soil 6 tall perennial groundcover with flowers

26 Purple Wandering Jew Tradescantia pallida 'Purple Heart 1 tall 2 wide perennial Best purple leaf color occurs in sun Plants have good drought tolerance Groundcover or houseplant

27 30 tall; 36 wide Sage Heat Wave Blaze Salvia microphylla x greggii Prefers moist to dry, well drained soil Drought and humidity tolerant Evergreen perennial blooming early summer through fall

28 Sage Swifty White Salvia nemorosa Swifty White Drought Tolerant Height inches Average soil Sun

29 Sage-Hot Lips Salvia microphylla Hot Lips 2-3 tall; 3 wide Two toned flowers Prefers moist to dry, well drained soil Drought and humidity tolerant Perennial blooming summer through fall Evergreen

30 Sage Marcus Salvia nemorosa Marcus Haeumanarc Flowers deep blue Blooms early summer to mid summer Foliage is grey green Drought tolerant Soil normal, sandy, clay Soil ph neutral

31 Mealycup Sage / Blue Sage Salvia farinacea Bluish purple flowering perennial Very tough for our coastal conditions 2-3 tall and wide Blooms spring to fall Drought tolerant Well drained soil --normal, sandy, clay

32 Phlox Cotton Candy Phlox paniculata 'Ditomfav' (PPAF) Flowers soft lavender and pink Blooms July-August tall and wide Drought tolerant-mildew resistant Soil normal, sandy, clay Compact habit, attractive leaf and flower coloration, and good disease resistance perennial Light fragrance

33 Phlox Cotton Candy Phlox paniculata Grape Lollipop Flowers reddish purple with a flare of white Blooms July-September tall and wide Drought tolerant-mildew resistant Soil normal, sandy, clay Compact habit, attractive leaf and flower coloration, and good disease resistance perennial Light fragrance

34 Grass-like leaves 1 tall Pale light purple/pink flowers blooms all year Water frequently during growing season Drought tolerant Light, sandy soil Society Garlic Tulbaghia violacea

35 Dwarf growing fern Shade, part-shade Semi-evergreen tall; 18 wide Wet of moist sand, loam, clay, or limestone. Poor drainage okay Copper red foliage color matures to deep green Autumn Fern Dryopteris erythrosora

36 Verbena Homestead Purple Verbena canadensis Homestead purple Showy, intense purple flowers Grows in wet or dry soils Heat and drought tolerant Water frequently until well established Trailing habit

37 Verbena Candycane Verbena Lanai Candycane 4-10 tall Trailing, spread tolerant of extreme weather, drought and powdery mildew Soil: widely adaptable, well drained

38 6-12 tall Verbena Superbena Coral Red Verbena Superbena Coral Red Trailing, spread tolerant of extreme weather, drought and powdery mildew Soil: widely adaptable, well drained

39 Royale Chambray Verbena Superbena Royale Chambray PPAFa Blooms spring through summer Watering: moderate to moist Soil: widely adaptable, well drained Deadheading not necessary 6-10 tall; trails to 24

40 Vines There are several vines which should interest North Carolina gardeners and landscapers. Vines, when used correctly, can be quite an aesthetic and functional addition to the landscape. Many vines will become perennial landscape additions, especially those planted and allowed to grow on a trellis or an arbor. The structure should get special attention also. Be certain to construct the support structure with weatherproof materials. Use the naturally decay resistant woods such as red cedar or use treated materials. Brick, iron, or concrete are also acceptable as support structures for vines. (NCSU.edu)

41 Clematis Nelly Moser Free flowering vine with lots of color. Huge 9" palepink with lavender striped flowers. Blooms heavily in May and sporadically until frost. No pruning required. Full sun with cool shaded roots.

42 Black-Eyed Susan Vine Thunbergia alata Average water needs 1.5 flowers in shades of orange and yellow cover this fast-growing annual vine Moist well drained soil 6-8 long vine in a season Excellent host for butterflys

43 Jasmine Combo Pot Gelsemium s. - Pride of Augusta and rankinii Enjoy beautiful yellow flowers nearly half the year. Great combination of two yellow flowering vines, one with single flowers in fall and spring and the other with fragrant double flowers in spring. SunYellow Sites with well-drained and moderately fertile soil

44 Tolerates short periods of drought. Prefers rich, fertile welldrained acidic soil grows rapidly once established. Carolina Jessamine Gelsemium semperirens Moderate to rapid; twining; wiry stems; foliage bronzes in winter; foliage bronzes in winter. Height: ft.

45 Confederate Jasmine Thrachelospermum jasminoides Evergreen vine or groundcover with lustrous dark green leaves. Fragrant white flowers from May to June and periodically thereafter. Grows to 20

46 Honeysuckle Tacoma Tecoma capensis A rambling shrub that will grow to 20 feet with support or can be pruned into an upright shrub that is 8 feet tall. Orange-red long tubular flowers bloom in clusters during the fall and winter. Needs little water. Can tolerate seaside conditions Cold hardy to 23 F although may lose leaves. Branches root where they touch the ground.

47 A vigorous climber with rich-green foliage on thornless slender branches. Miniature, double yellow or white blooms have a slight fragrance. Heavy and prolific spring display. Evergreen in milder climates. A fine climber for arbors. Needs regular watering Fast-growing, vining habit to 15 to 20 ft. long. Seacoast exposure Blooms Spring or Early Summer Lady Banks Rose Rosa banksiae 'Lutea'