Consistency and regular blooming is something I’m sure many gardeners (including me) dream about.
To have your plants thrive for decades and still be able to produce flower yields every year might sound too good to be true. But, it really is true!
In today’s article, we’re going to take a look at perennials that stick around for decades and bloom every year without fail. Let’s jump right into the good stuff!
So, How Long Do These Perennials Last?
Coneflower and Rudbeckia
Well, the reason why perennials are given that name is because they return every year and do not need to be replanted.
So, that in itself means that they’ll last a very long time, ideally 10+ years (some can even live up to 30+ years!) if they’re cared for and maintained properly. In some cases, it’s the patch or colony that lasts that long, as individual plants may naturally be replaced through self-seeding or division.
Here’s my full list of plants that don’t respond well to division so you know which ones to leave alone.
Should I Choose These Perennials For My Garden?
Planting daylilyOfcourse! Who wouldn’t want long-lasting flowering plants in their garden?
In all seriousness, these perennials are the ideal choice for you if you’re patient enough to let them do their own thing.
Frequent trimming and fertilization in the growing season would still be needed, but these perennials would save you the extreme hassle of having to replant every year, which is, more often than not, a nightmare of its own.
And if you’re not sure which ones to give a trim as summer winds down, here’s my guide on perennials to cut back in August so you’re not guessing.
Perennials That Thrive For Decades
Pink peony flower bush blooming1: Peony (Paeonia Spp.)
Peonies
Peonies can live 50+ years in the same spot, often blooming better with age! They can be seen blooming vigorously in late spring, and the flowers only improve with age.
DO NOT transplant this perennial unless it’s extremely necessary, as it usually doesn’t react well to transplantation. If you’re not sure what to do with them after flowering, here’s my full guide on cutting back or leaving peonies alone
Perennial in zones 3-8. They need a good winter chill to bloom their best, so they’re not great for hot climates. If you’re in zones 9 to 11, sadly, they’ll just sulk.
2: Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea)
