Perennial Plant Species - The Good Earth Garden Center

Ornamental Banana

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Tiarella

Jennifer Gibson — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 17:00:31 +0000

Tiarella, also known as Foam Flowers, are charming, shade-loving perennials, perfect for woodland gardens. Sprays of small, spidery flowers, rise above lower growing foliage; the inflorescence gives an appearance of foam. Several species of tiarellas are native to eastern North America. These plants are closely related to Huechera and have been crossed to produce Heucherella plants. Some tiarella may grow long stolons, which allows them to spread through woodland gardens like a groundcover, while others form clumps. Leaves are semi-evergreen and often turn reddish in the fall and winter; the rest of the year, a red or purple branches vein radiates from the center of the leaves. When planting, be sure to plant a little high (about 1 inch) to avoid covering plant crown.

Shade to Part Sun
Plant in well-drained soils
Plant size and bloom color varies with specific plant variety
Prefer neutral soil pH
Deer and rabbits tend to leave tiarella alone
Do not over fertilize

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Sedum

Jennifer Gibson — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 17:00:31 +0000

Perennial sedums have so much to offer! These plants are succulents, which means they have leaves and other plant structures that hold water. The stored water can be utilized when the plants are in need and not receiving water from another source. As you would guess, these plants are extremely heat and drought tolerant once established. There are many different varieties of sedum; size, foliage color, bloom color and form varies greatly between species. There are tall plants, offering outstanding blooms for cutting, and groundcover types that do an excellent job or suppressing weeds and even smaller types that do well in pots, both indoors and out. All thrive in full sun without much care at all!

*Please note that other perennial succulents (such as Hens & Chicks) have been included in this section as they share many of the features.

Sun to Part Sun
Plant in well drained soils
Size, foliage color, bloom color and form vary
Seasonal features include summer blooms, fall blooms, fall foliage color, and winter interest
Good for erosion control
Very heat and drought tolerant

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Rudbeckia

Jennifer Gibson — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 17:00:31 +0000

Rudbeckia, also known as Black-eyed Susan, are native plants that offer long-season blooms from summer to fall. Rudbeckias show particularly well in mass, providing bright blooms all season long. Adding these plants to native plant gardens or mixed landscape beds for a naturalized look. Rudbeckias grow well in average soil but the soil needs to be able to hold moisture.

One of the most popular varieties is ‘Goldsturm’, which has a mature size of about 24 inches tall, and a similar width. These grow very well in sunny spaces; if the clump gets too large for your space, just divide it and give plant starts away to friends!

Sun to Part Sun
Deer resistant
Drought tolerant once established
Attracts birds, beneficial to pollinators
Great cut flower
Plant size, bloom size, bloom color all vary with specific variety
Low maintenance plant

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Penstemon

Jennifer Gibson — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 17:00:31 +0000

Penstemons are native to North America, and features long-lasting, brilliantly colored blooms that attract hummingbirds. There are many different types of penstemon. The leaves are lance-shaped or oval, and may be purple-red such as ‘Husker Red’. Most varieties require well-drained soil for success. Sun to Part Sun Size, bloom color, bloom season varies with specific... Read more »

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Miscellaneous

Jennifer Gibson — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 17:00:31 +0000

We offer more perennials than we had room for! This category contains perennials that we only carry a couple of varieties of. Some are sun loving, and some are shade loving. If you have questions about these plants, please give us a call or email us… or better yet, come see us!

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Verbena

Jennifer Gibson — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 17:00:31 +0000

Verbena offers a wide range of growth habits, with sizes ranging from 6 inches in height, all the way up to 3 feet in height! Bloom color also varies widely and includes blue, pink, purple, red, and white. Although there are many different species of verbena, we typically grow groundcover varieties including the popular and hardy Homestead series. Homestead verbenas are low growing, spreading verbenas that bloom in the spring and summer. They can be cut back when they get leggy and the new growth may bring an additional bloom cycle.

Sun to Part Sun
Bloom color and timing varies with specific variety
Deer resistant
Good for containers
Fragrant

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Shasta Daisy

Jennifer Gibson — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 17:00:31 +0000

Shasta Daisies feature fresh, eye-catching daisy flowers in various degrees of size and arrangement. Sturdy stems and a long living bloom make these flowers ideal for cutting. Plants thrive best in well-drained soil, with taller growing varieties benefitting from stakes.

Sun to Part Sun
Plant size, bloom shape, size and arrangement varies with specific variety
Summer to Fall blooming
Drought tolerant when established
Low maintenance
Semi-evergreen in central Arkansas
Attracts birds
Great cut flower
Good in containers

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Russian Sage

Jennifer Gibson — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 17:00:31 +0000

Russian Sage isn’t a true Sage (genus name Salvia) but instead is from the genus Perovskia. Russian Sage feature long, wispy wands of lavender or blue flower and silvery foliage. This plant is a long season bloomer; from summer to fall, it shows off it’s large (bloom spikes up to a foot long!). The aromatic, silvery leaves are striking; the serrated leaves give the plant a fine texture with pairs wonderfully with larger leafed plants or stones. Large varieties may need staking later in the season. Groupings of Russian Sage create a dramatic backdrop for smaller perennials and work well in a border planting.

Sun to Part Sun
Plant in well-drained soils
Drought tolerant once established
Plant size varies with specific variety
Deer resistant
Large varieties can provide privacy

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Peony

Jennifer Gibson — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 17:00:31 +0000

Among the most loved perennials, peonies offer full, extravagant blooms, with bloom style and color varying with species and variety. Foliage is typically dark green and remains good looking all season. Do not plant too deeply; this can result in a lack of future blooms. Peonies thrive in rich soil with plenty of organic matter to help avoid drying out. Excellent cut flowers.

Sun to Part Sun
Plant size, bloom color, bloom type all vary with specific variety
Spring to early summer blooming
Fragrant bloom
Excellent cut flower
Low maintenance
Deer resistant

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