Steps to Growing Effortless Perennials
General Perennial Planting Instructions
Choose a location with well-draining soils that receives full to part sun. If necessary, amend heavier soils with compost and peat moss. Water the soil mix. Dig a hole 4-6” (10-15 cm) deep and roomy enough to easily spread the roots out. Place the crown and roots, or bulbs at the depths noted on the package labels. Cover with soil pressing firmly in around the roots. Water in well after planting and continue to water on a regular basis. Remove faded blooms throughout the summer season.
In the fall, remove faded leaves, stalks and debris from last year’s growth.
Asiatic Lily ‘Gironde’
Simple Steps to Growing Asiatic Lily ‘Gironde’
Asiatic Lilies are hardy perennials that multiply year after year when planted in the garden. Lilies enjoy well-draining soils and full sun. They are never completely dormant, plant them as soon as possible in groupings of three or more. Plant the bulbs 4″ below the soil surface and space them 12” apart. Water in well after planting. Grows to 48” tall.
Bergenia cordifolia
Simple Steps to Growing Bergenia cordifolia
Heartleaf Bergenia are incredibly hardy and evergreen. Most effective edging a walkway or when mass planted. Magenta pink flowers appear mid spring. Bergenia enjoy consistently moist, well-draining soils in part shade to full sun. Plant crown level with the soil surface and space them 12” apart. After planting, water well on a regular basis. Grows to 14” tall.
Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’
Simple Steps to Growing Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’
This Montbretia has brilliant flame red flowers on gracefully arching stems, attracting hummingbirds to the garden. Plant the corms 2” deep in fertile, well-draining soils in full sun, spacing them 4” apart. Water in thoroughly. A winter mulch helps protect the roots. In zones 1-4, lift corms and store indoors over the winter. Grows to 40” tall.
Dicentra spectabilis
Simple Steps to Growing Dicentra spectabilis
Bleeding Hearts bloom in late spring and after flowering enter dormancy, preferring to be left undisturbed. Bleeding Hearts enjoy partial shade and moist, well-draining soils rich with organic matter. Plant the crown level with the soil surface and space them 12” apart. Water in well after planting. Grows to 24” tall.
Hemerocallis Purple
Simple Steps to Growing Hemerocallis Purple
Daylilies are tough perennials, adaptable to many soil types from normal to slightly wet to poor and dry. They perform best in well-draining soils and full sun, but can survive many harsh conditions including pavement run-off and polluted city environments. Plant the crown at or just below the soil surface, spacing them 24” apart. Water in well after planting. Grows to 16” tall.
Hemerocallis Yellow
Simple Steps to Growing Hemerocallis Yellow
Daylilies are tough perennials, adaptable to many soil types from normal to slightly wet to poor and dry. They perform best in well-draining soils and full sun, but can survive many harsh conditions including pavement run-off and polluted city environments. Plant the crown at or just below the soil surface, spacing them 24” apart. Water in well after planting. Grows to 14” tall.
Hosta ‘Francee’
Simple Steps to Growing Hosta ‘Francee’
Hostas are popular garden perennials due to their versatility as specimen or edging plants. Hostas grow best in moist, well-draining soils in partial shade. Morning sun is tolerable, intensifying the leaf colors. Plant the crown just below the soil surface and space them 50” apart. Water in well after planting. A slug bait applied in early spring when new shoots emerge helps protect the plant and reduce the slug population. Grows to 22” tall.
Liatris Floristan
Simple Steps to Growing Liatris ‘Floristan’
Blazing Star is a strong vertical accent in the garden, and a staple item in cut flower bouquets. Liatris thrives in well-draining soils in full sun, and is heat tolerant. Plant the bulbs 3-4” below the soil surface, spacing them 8-12” apart. Water in well after planting. Liatris are hardy, reliable and require little effort. Grows to 36” tall.
Liatris Spicata
Simple Steps to Growing Liatris spicata
Blazing Star draws honeybees and butterflies to its violet-purple fluffy flowering wands. It thrives in well-draining soils in full sun, and is heat tolerant. Plant the bulbs 3-4” below the soil surface, spacing them 8-12” apart. Water in well after planting. Liatris are hardy, reliable and require little effort. Grows to 36” tall.
Sedum ‘Autumn Fire’
Simple Steps to Growing Sedum ‘Autumn Fire’
Sedum has thick succulent foliage which stores water for drought tolerance and massive flower heads inviting honeybees and butterflies to the garden. It is very easy to grow and hardy. It thrives in poor soils and full sun to light shade locations. Plant the roots 2” below the soil surface, spacing them 18” apart. Water well after planting. Grows to 24” tall.
Steps to Growing Effortless Perennials
General Perennial Planting Instructions
Choose a location with well-draining soils that receives full to part sun. If necessary, amend heavier soils with compost and peat moss. Water the soil mix. Dig a hole 4-6” (10-15 cm) deep and roomy enough to easily spread the roots out. Place the crown and roots, or bulbs at the depths noted on the package labels. Cover with soil pressing firmly in around the roots. Water in well after planting and continue to water on a regular basis. Remove faded blooms throughout the summer season.
In the fall, remove faded leaves, stalks and debris from last year’s growth.
Simple Steps to Growing Bergenia cordifolia
Heartleaf Bergenia are incredibly hardy and evergreen. Most effective edging a walkway or when mass planted. Magenta pink flowers appear mid spring. Bergenia enjoy consistently moist, well-draining soils in part shade to full sun. Plant crown level with the soil surface and space them 12” apart. After planting, water well on a regular basis. Grows to 14” tall.
Simple Steps to Growing Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’
This Montbretia has brilliant flame red flowers on gracefully arching stems, attracting hummingbirds to the garden. Plant the corms 2” deep in fertile, well-draining soils in full sun, spacing them 4” apart. Water in thoroughly. A winter mulch helps protect the roots. In zones 1-4, lift corms and store indoors over the winter. Grows to 40” tall.
Simple Steps to Growing Dicentra spectabilis
Bleeding Hearts bloom in late spring and after flowering enter dormancy, preferring to be left undisturbed. Bleeding Hearts enjoy partial shade and moist, well-draining soils rich with organic matter. Plant the crown level with the soil surface and space them 12” apart. Water in well after planting. Grows to 24” tall.
Simple Steps to Growing Hemerocallis Purple
Daylilies are tough perennials, adaptable to many soil types from normal to slightly wet to poor and dry. They perform best in well-draining soils and full sun, but can survive many harsh conditions including pavement run-off and polluted city environments. Plant the crown at or just below the soil surface, spacing them 24” apart. Water in well after planting. Grows to 16” tall.
Simple Steps to Growing Hemerocallis Yellow
Daylilies are tough perennials, adaptable to many soil types from normal to slightly wet to poor and dry. They perform best in well-draining soils and full sun, but can survive many harsh conditions including pavement run-off and polluted city environments. Plant the crown at or just below the soil surface, spacing them 24” apart. Water in well after planting. Grows to 14” tall.
Simple Steps to Growing Hosta ‘Francee’
Hostas are popular garden perennials due to their versatility as specimen or edging plants. Hostas grow best in moist, well-draining soils in partial shade. Morning sun is tolerable, intensifying the leaf colors. Plant the crown just below the soil surface and space them 50” apart. Water in well after planting. A slug bait applied in early spring when new shoots emerge helps protect the plant and reduce the slug population. Grows to 22” tall.
Simple Steps to Growing Liatris ‘Floristan’
Blazing Star is a strong vertical accent in the garden, and a staple item in cut flower bouquets. Liatris thrives in well-draining soils in full sun, and is heat tolerant. Plant the bulbs 3-4” below the soil surface, spacing them 8-12” apart. Water in well after planting. Liatris are hardy, reliable and require little effort. Grows to 36” tall.
Simple Steps to Growing Liatris spicata
Blazing Star draws honeybees and butterflies to its violet-purple fluffy flowering wands. It thrives in well-draining soils in full sun, and is heat tolerant. Plant the bulbs 3-4” below the soil surface, spacing them 8-12” apart. Water in well after planting. Liatris are hardy, reliable and require little effort. Grows to 36” tall.
Simple Steps to Growing Sedum ‘Autumn Fire’
Sedum has thick succulent foliage which stores water for drought tolerance and massive flower heads inviting honeybees and butterflies to the garden. It is very easy to grow and hardy. It thrives in poor soils and full sun to light shade locations. Plant the roots 2” below the soil surface, spacing them 18” apart. Water well after planting. Grows to 24” tall.
