The 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year is Blackhawks big bluestem, a cultivar of one of the dominant grasses of the North ...

The Perennial Plant of the Year for 2026 is a lovely ornamental grass, a cultivar of big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), called “Blackhawks.” The Perennial Plant Association designates a plant of ...

Perennial plants are those that come back year after year from their own roots, giving gardeners an option to grow flowers and grasses without having to plant new ones each spring. Perennials have ...

When creating a new garden or looking for new additions, check out the Perennial Plants of the Year (PPOY). Selected by ...

Almost 50% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. Why not become a gardener this year, if you aren’t one already? You may discover that getting your hands full of the earth can be (most of the time ...

Whether you maintain a home garden, botanical garden, community garden, or any other garden, dividing perennials can be a great way to keep plants healthy and augment the size of your garden.

Annuals die after one season, but perennials return each year with proper care. Top perennial picks include black-eyed Susans, chrysanthemums, daylilies, hostas, and peonies. Other great choices are ...