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Introduction
Perennial is a flowering plant that lives more than 2 years and bloom next year on their own because of its roots that has better access to nutrients providing a longer lifespan. Gardeners often grow perennial flowers as it is easy to take care of and offers variety of colorful flowers with its sweet aroma.
Perennial flower garden looks beautiful and keeps the surrounding atmosphere pleasant with beautiful flowers by spreading fragrances. They also attract bees and butterflies for pollination. They can be easily grown in containers or through landscape with little or no woody growth. Its appearance in yards depends upon the shape of your plants and how they are arranged in order. Here is the list of top 10 perennial plants that can be grown in your garden areas.
Penstemon
Penstemons are semi-evergreen perennials that widely spread across North America. They have leaves partly tube shaped with 2 lipped flowers and seed capsules. Some of these varieties are extremely long, hairy and gives the general appearance of open mouth. These are easy to grow perennial flowering plants that attract bees and look fabulous when planted in a garden. Here are the factors to grow Penstemon in your garden areas.
Growing Conditions
Soil : Well drain soil
Location : Full sunlight
Temperature : 40-60F
Plant Height : 3-6 feet tall
Fertilizers : Compost
Daffodils
Daffodils or narcissus is the perennial flowering plant in the family of amaryllis. They have attractive flowers with 6 petals white or yellow colored and a cup-shaped trumpet. To grow daffodils in your backyard abundantly discard the bulbs that are soft, damaged and place them in your yard. They like moderately rich soil and water thoroughly. You can harvest beautiful daffodils after 6 months from sowing bulbs in yards. Here are the factors responsible for growing daffodils in your yard.
Growing Conditions
Soil : Well drain soil
Location : Full sunlight
Temperature : 50-75F
Plant Height : 1-3 feet
Fertilizers : Low-nitrogen, high-potash fertilizers
Sedum
Sedums are the best to grow in your yard as they need little water and sunlight to grow. It is a flowering plant that has more than 600 species all over the world especially in Northern Hemisphere regions. Plants have water storing leaves and flowers with 5 petals that bloom in autumn season. Due to its attractive appearance and hardiness they are cultivated as ornamental plants. Here are the factors responsible to grow sedum in backyards.
Growing Conditions
Soil : Well drain soil
Location : Full sunlight
Temperature : 75-80F
Plant Height : 2 feet tall
Fertilizers : Granular fertilizers
Black-eyed Susan
Black-eyed Susan often called as Rudbeckia Hirta. Plant grows up to 4 feet tall when planted in your backyard at a temperature of 70 F. Leaves have coarse hair with stout branching stems. During late summer and early autumn season flower heads may appear in white or brown color. It is considered as a traditional remedy plant to cure cold, flu, swelling and infections. Here are the factors responsible for growing Susan flowers in your backyard.
Growing Conditions
Soil : Well drain soil
Location : Full sunlight
Temperature : 70F
Plant Height : 1-3 feet
Fertilizers : N-P-K (10-10-10)
Peonies
Peonies are fun to grow and enjoy in your garden space that purifies air and keeps surrounding hygiene. It is a flowering plant originated from Asia, Europe and Mediterranean regions. Plant has deeply lobed leaves with fragrant flowers ranging from purple and yellow. It grows well in spring and late summer season.
Peonies are used as decorative flowers and have major applications in oils, perfumes and powders by crushing flower petals. Harvesting time depends upon the type of variety you have planted in your yard. Here are the factors responsible for growing peonies in your backyard.
Growing Conditions
Soil : Moist soil with neutral ph
Location : Sunlight
Temperature : 40F
Plant Height : 3-7 feet tall
Fertilizers : Low-nitrogen fertilizer
Dianthus
Dianthus is an herbaceous perennial flowering plant which is native to Asia and Europe. It has woody stems with linear leaves from bluish green to grey green. Flowers have 5 petals with pink margins and purple center. It is easy to grow in sunny spot with little care when you place it in your backyard. Maintain an optimum temperature of 60-70 F and use slow release fertilizers to bloom flowers. Here are the factors responsible for growing dianthus in your yard.
Growing Conditions
Soil : Well drain soil (alkaline)
Location : Full sunlight
Temperature : 60-70F
Plant Height : 3 feet
Fertilizers : Slow-release N-P-K (10-10-10) or liquid fertilizers
Asiatic lily
Lilies are colorful addition to your garden and landscape. Asiatic and oriental lilies are 2 popular varieties to grow in your garden space. But Asiatic lilies are easy to grow as they are very hard, need no stalking and drain well. Flowers bloom in winter season when you cultivate with organic matter and mulch to the soil. There may be chances of pest problem so wash the affected plants carefully with water. You can harvest lilies when flower blooms and matures. Here are the factors responsible for growing vibrant lilies in your garden space.
Growing Conditions
Soil : Well drain soggy soil
Location : Shady location
Temperature : 30-45F
Plant Height : 4 feet
Fertilizers : High potash-liquid fertilizer
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is a perennial flowering plant which is originated from East Asia and China. There are more than 100’s of varieties and are classified based on height, color and flower blooming time. Flower blooming generally occurs in short days and longer nights. Plants may be susceptible to mildew when you grow them in backyards so keep them in dry condition. Here are the factors responsible for growing chrysanthemum in your backyard.
Growing Conditions
Soil : Well drain loamy or sandy soil
Location : Full sun
Temperature : 85F
Plant Height : 3-6 feet tall
Fertilizers : Nitrogen and potassium
Pincushion flower
Pincushions or Scabiosa is a flowering plant in the family of honeysuckle. Plant has hairy leaves partly divided into lobes. Flower heads contains florets with 5 sepals and petals. Pincushion flowers are nectar rich and attract bugs, butterflies and moths for pollination. You can easily plant them outdoors for their beautiful flowers that thrive in full sunlight. Here are some factors responsible for growing pincushion flowers in your backyard space.
Growing Conditions
Soil : Well drain soil
Location : Full sunlight
Temperature : 65-70F
Plant Height : 2-3 feet
Fertilizers : Phosphorus rich
Veronica
Veronica is a perennial flowering plant that is native to Northern Hemisphere regions. Flowers are edible, have nutritional value and blooms in spring and summer seasons. It is traditionally used in medicine to treat nervous system, respiratory tract and improves metabolic activities. Here are some factors that are responsible for growing veronica plants in your yards.
Growing Conditions
Soil : Well drain soil
Location : Full sunlight
Temperature : 65F
Plant Height : 1-3 feet tall
Fertilizers : N-P-K (10-10-10)
Start growing these 10 beautiful perennial flowers in your backyard that adds beauty to your garden and improves your health. If you have amazing ideas about growing perennial flowers please share your experience with us.
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