This is part two of four in a series on Spring plants. Part two covers Spring perennials.
No landscaping is complete without beautiful plants. Every plant brings its own unique beauty and grace to a front or back yard. Spring is the perfect time to ‘branch’ out and try new plants in your yard!
In part one of my Spring plants blog series, I discussed Spring bulbs. Today, I want to share some information about Spring perennials.
Perennials are the perfect touch of color and nature’s beauty for any landscape. If you are unsure of where to begin when it comes to plants, do not fret. I work closely with all my clients to create a design that utilizes plants that will compliment all their landscaping features. Best of all, my 3D landscape designs show you exactly how everything will look once completed.
Can you smell the flowers yet?
Spring Perennials
For those who are not savvy about all things in the gardening world, most perennials tend to grow foliage in their first year and bloom in their second year. Best of all, these plants usually live and prosper for several years.
Below is a selection of some of the perennials I often incorporate in my landscape designs. I have included information on where each grows and the optimal growing conditions for each plant.
In case you missed it in part one, I recommend you look at this hardiness zone map as a good reference point. As you will see the Piedmont Triad in North Carolina is zone 7. Zones are determined by average annual extreme minimum temperature. For a more in-depth look at zones and to search your zip code, visit the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.
Hellebores (Helleborus)
Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Optimal Growing Conditions: Partial shade. They need moist, but well-drained soil.
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Bleeding Heart – Dicentra (Lamprocapnos spectabilis)
Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Optimal Growing Conditions: Partial shade. These plants need rich and moist soil.
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Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera)
Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Optimal Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. They need moist, but well-drained soil.
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Bergenia (Bergenia crassifolia)
Hardiness Zones: 4-10
Optimal Growing Conditions: Partial to heavy shade. Moist and rich loam or clay soil is best for these plants.
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Candytuft (Iberis)
Hardiness Zones: 4-8
Optimal Growing Conditions: Full to partial sun. These plants need well-drained soil.
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Primrose (Primula vulgaris)
Hardiness Zones: 4-8
Optimal Growing Conditions: Varied from sun to shade. These plants prefer humus-rich soil.
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Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum)
Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Optimal Growing Conditions: Partial to full shade. Rich, moist, and well-drained soil is best for these plants.
Click here for more information on Solomon’s Seal.
Iris (Iris germanica)
Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Optimal Growing Conditions: Full sun. They need deeply cultivated, rich soil to flourish.
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Spring has Sprung! Why Wait Any Longer for Your Dream Oasis?
Are you daydreaming of beautiful plants blossoming in your yard now? Make this dream a reality by calling me today at 336-848-7164 or complete this easy contact form to get started.
At Hawkins Landscape Architecture, we are devoted to designing your dream yard and being with you every step of the way.
Do not forget to follow my Instagram page for more information about Spring plants and pictures of these glorious pieces of nature! Be on the lookout for part three of this series where we discuss Spring shrubs!
