Category: Perennials

Perennials That Persist Through Droughts and Floods

Perennials That Persist Through Droughts and Floods explores resilient plants that can thrive despite South Carolina’s erratic rainfall. From hardy crinum lilies to black-eyed Susans, discover perennials with specialized adaptations like bulbs and rhizomes that enable them to survive both dry spells and flooding. Learn how to strategically plant and care for these tough, beautiful additions to your garden.

Bishop’s Hat

One of my favorite perennials for dry shade is bishop’s hat (Epimedium species), also known as barrenwort or fairy wings. There are over fifty-eight different species of Epimedium that are native to...

Hellebore

Hellebores add beauty to winter gardens. Learn how to plant and care for these hardy, shade-loving perennials.

Giant Coneflower

I love adding drama to a garden, especially choosing a plant that will stop you in your tracks with your mouth gaping open! One such plant is the giant coneflower (Rudbeckia maxima). It’s a...

Lizard’s Tail

Lizard’s tail (Saururus cernuus) is a perennial native to Eastern and Southeastern North America. Don’t you just love that common name, lizard’s tail? The scientific name, Saurus cernnus, is derived...

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