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THE JOY AND VALUE OF PERENNIALS
Posted on 02/17/202202/23/2022 by Green Thumb
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The joy of perennials and there are a few, include the development of mature
flower beds. With annuals, there is always a period when you wait for the plants
to grow, mature, bloom, and then die. One of the many joys of perennials is
simply that they live longer. That longer lifespan allows the plants to mature
and remain for longer in their mature state.
WHAT ARE PERENNIALS?
Perennials are plants that live longer than two years. Technically, trees and
shrubs are also perennials. Still, most landscaper designers and gardeners
differentiate between a perennial plant and trees and shrubs by making a
distinction for perennial plants to be without woody stems.
EXAMPLES OF PERENNIALS FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Southern California is home to some tremendous perennial plants. In addition,
the variance in topography creates unique microclimates that range from desert
to coastal zones.
VERBENA
Verbena is an excellent example of a perennial. It generally lives for three or
so years. Some cultivars will reseed and continue without a gap in the foliage.
Verbena is a zone ten perennial. There are many varieties of verbena, but
Verbena Bonariensis is good at reseeding itself. It can almost be a pest; it is
so prolific.
Verbena is a shorter plant suitable for mid-front row in most flowerbeds. The
small and brilliant toned flowers form along with bracts, and the lance-like
leaves hover thinly on stalks. Verbena is a lovely plant to consider for
containers or in splotches along walkways.
Verbena blooms from early summer into the late fall and makes an excellent
companion plant for early spring bulbs. As the bulbs die back, the verbena will
take off with its bright pink or white flowers. If you are looking for a plant
that will break up the linear lines of a sidewalk or path, verbena is a good
option.
SUCCULENTS AND SEDUMS
Chicks and Hens is a lovely perennial succulent that lives about four years. So
you never have to worry much about when the parent plants die because, in those
four years, it will give you the “chicks” that will grow to replace the “hen.”
Succulents can have long lives. For example, jade plants are known to live for
70+ years, while that beautiful Christmas Cacti we all have can live for 30 or
so years.
SEDUMS
Sedums are a fantastic group of plants that do very well in Southern
California’s warm environment. They will need extra water in some spots, and in
other areas, they seem to grow like weeds. Sedums are an excellent choice for
adding color and texture to flower beds and rock gardens. Because they are
succulents and do not need a lot of water, sedums are a popular plant for
Xeriscaping, pollinator gardens, along pathways, and in containers.
Crassula is a genus of micro succulents that are native to South Africa. These
tiny and beautiful plants do pretty well in Southern California. In zone 9, 10,
and 11, a little afternoon shade is much appreciated by most members of the
Crassula genus. Like many succulents, Crassula offers a range of colors from
gray to purple to bright yellow to blues and a lovely methodic texture that
enhances the view. Crassula plants are lovely in containers and as frontal
flowers in beds but truly shine along pathways where their organized nature
helps to break up stark, linear lines.
Daylilies
Daylilies are a lovely family of plants that are hardy to zone 9. They have many
excellent features, including a wide range of colors in which they bloom.
Different cultivars also bloom at different times, making it easier to have a
continuous blooming season.
Daylilies are very useful if you have weed problems and difficulty getting rid
of weeds. Their tight bunching habit helps to eliminate weeds by chocking them
out, while their lovely green and tall foliage shades out weeds too.
As border plants or grown in clumps, Daylilies offer rich color and texture,
especially in places in your yard where it is harder to get some plants to grow.
Daylilies are excellent along the edge of trees and shrubs and will help fill in
gaps in those areas. Another lovely spot for Daylilies is along a fence line
where the blooms and foliage can spill through a picket fence or create a taller
green border along a wooden fence.
PRODUCTS
Perennials need care, and the following products help plants thrive, save water,
and help control weeds and pests.
MULCH
One of the best products for perennial plants is mulch. Adding mulch around
perennials is an excellent way to keep weeds down and keep soil moisture levels
higher. Mulch helps to shade the ground, so there is less evaporation of soil
moisture. Wood chips are a good option for long-term mulch for garden areas.
Adding mulch to your perennial bed is an excellent way to save water.
FERTILIZER
A quality time-release fertilizer is a good option for perennials. Different
types of plants need different types of fertilizer. Many of the products that we
sell at Green Thumb Nurseries are specialized for certain types of plants, such
as daylilies or sedums.
Because perennials have such a lovely return on your investment, invest in
specialized fertilizers that help them to thrive. You can also use a broad-based
fertilizer, but you may need to adjust the volume.
PEST CONTROL
Perennials can attract pests such as leaf miners and beetles. Captain Jack’s
Dead Bug Brew is an excellent product for pests that chew leaves, flowers or
that suck plant sap. It is an organic product with a very short lifecycle. It
breaks down in just 24 hours but does a lovely job of removing pests. Use it on
flowering plants before they bloom, so it remains safe for bees and other
pollinators.
If your yard has ongoing pest issues, stop by one of our five Southern
California locations and chat with our plant experts about your pest issues. We
carry a vast range of pest control products with options that are organic or
nonorganic.
FILLING IN THE GAPS
Perennials are a significant part of the landscaping, and there are so many
options for choosing the best perennials for your home or business. The range of
height, color, and textures make perennials a natural choice. If you want to
gain that beautiful, established look for flower beds and landscaping,
perennials are the way to do that. Because they do not die every year as annuals
do, you capitalize on last year’s growth, giving you a mature and well-developed
look to your yard.
Fill in gaps in your landscaping with perennials or a mix of perennials and
annuals. Perennials help to balance the space between trees and shrubs and the
rest of your yard.
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