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Perennials

Herbaceous perennials that return year after year.

1,429 plants

Shore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta) — The Shore Juniper, Juniperus conferta, is a robust, sprawling evergreen conifer ideal for ground cover

Shore Juniper

Juniperus Conferta

Full · Zones 5–9

Showy Cranesbill (Geranium X 'Magnificum') — is a vibrant perennial with eye-catching violet-blue flowers spanning up to 2 inches wide

Showy Cranesbill

Geranium X 'Magnificum'

Full · Zones 9–10

Showy Daisy Or Fleabane, Mountain A (Erigeron Formosissimus) — commonly known as Showy Daisy or Mountain Fleabane

Showy Daisy Or Fleabane, Mountain A

Erigeron Formosissimus

Full · Zones 6–9

Showy Goldenrod (Solidago Speciosa) — It reaches 2 to 3 feet in height and spreads up to 2 feet wide, adding vertical interest and color to borders

Showy Goldenrod

Solidago Speciosa

Full · Zones 2–9

Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — Plant in well-draining soil; cautionary note: sap may irritate skin

Showy Milkweed

Asclepias Speciosa

Full · Zones 4–10

Showy Pink Oregano (Origanum Sipyleum) — Its fragrant foliage, with a spread of roughly 18 inches, offers a burst of aroma when brushed against

Showy Pink Oregano

Origanum Sipyleum

Full · Zones 7–11

Showy Sunflower (Helianthus 'Lemon Queen') — is a robust perennial reaching up to 6-8 feet tall with a spread of 3-4 feet

Showy Sunflower

Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'

Full · Zones 3–10

Shrubby Penstemon (Penstemon Fruticosus) — The Shrubby Penstemon (Penstemon fruticosus) is a perennial shrub standing 2-3 feet tall

Shrubby Penstemon

Penstemon Fruticosus

Full · Zones 4–8

Siberian Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Ternata) — evergreen groundcover that thrives in USDA zones 4-8

Siberian Barren Strawberry

Waldsteinia Ternata

Full · Zones 4–9

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — Remarkable for its foliage texture, it's ideal for woodland gardens and as a groundcover

Siberian Bugloss

Brunnera Macrophylla

Deep Shade · Zones 2–10

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica) is a hardy perennial featuring slender

Siberian Iris

Iris Sibirica

Full · Zones 3–10

Siberian Larkspur (Delphinium Grandiflorum) — commonly known as Chinese or Bouquet Delphinium

Siberian Larkspur

Delphinium Grandiflorum

Full · Zones 3–10

Siberian Melicgrass (Melica Altissima) — clump-forming perennial grass

Siberian Melicgrass

Melica Altissima

Full · Zones 4–9

Siberian Squill (Scilla Siberica) — each bulb produces multiple starry blooms nestled amidst slender

Siberian Squill

Scilla Siberica

Full · Zones 2–8

Sicklepod Rockcress (Boechera Sparsiflora) — The Sicklepod Rockcress (Boechera sparsiflora) is a perennial native to western North America

Sicklepod Rockcress

Boechera Sparsiflora

Full · Zones 5–10

Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula)

Side Oats Grama

Bouteloua Curtipendula

Full · Zones 5–11

Sierra Bush Monkeyflower (Diplacus Grandiflorus) — Diplacus grandiflorus, or Sierra Bush Monkeyflower, is a vibrant perennial native to California

Sierra Bush Monkeyflower

Diplacus Grandiflorus

Full · Zones 9–10

Silver Archangel (Lamiastrum 'Hermans Pride') — Silver Archangel 'Herman's Pride' (Lamiastrum galeobdolon) is a striking shade-loving perennial

Silver Archangel

Lamiastrum 'Hermans Pride'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–10

Silver Bush Lupine (Lupinus Albifrons) — Silver Bush Lupine (Lupinus albifrons) is a perennial shrub native to the U.S

Silver Bush Lupine

Lupinus Albifrons

Full · Zones 9–10

Silver Carpet Beach Aster (Lessingia Filaginifolia 'Silver Carpet') — The Silver Carpet Beach Aster (Lessingia filaginifolia 'Silver Carpet') is a California

Silver Carpet Beach Aster

Lessingia Filaginifolia 'Silver Carpet'

Full · Zones 9–11

Silver Carpet Corethrogyne (Corethrogyne 'Silver Carpet') — Corethrogyne 'Silver Carpet', or Silver Carpet California Aster, is a low-growing, groundcover

Silver Carpet Corethrogyne

Corethrogyne 'Silver Carpet'

Full · Zones 8–11

Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Silver Carpet') — is a perennial groundcover favored for its striking

Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear

Stachys Byzantina 'Silver Carpet'

Full · Zones 4–8

Silver Dragon Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata 'Silver Dragon') — silver-striped leaves that reach lengths of 10-12 inches

Silver Dragon Lilyturf

Liriope Spicata 'Silver Dragon'

Full · Zones 5–9

Silver Edge Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica 'Silver Edge') — The Iris sibirica 'Silver Edge' is a hardy perennial featuring striking

Silver Edge Siberian Iris

Iris Sibirica 'Silver Edge'

Full · Zones 2–9