Perennials are defined as plants that return in the garden three years or more from the same root base. Their bloom cycles can vary anywhere from early spring to fall, and short to long-lived. A key benefit of planting perennials is that they can adapt, grown, and naturalize in areas where perennials cannot and, once established, they require far less overall maintenance. Knowing which perennials thrive in shade versus sun and following a proper planting process will help set you up for success with perennial gardening.
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