Which plant lasts the longest perennial?
Peonies are renowned for their longevity, and if planted correctly, should require little maintenance. They’ll last for years to come so you’re never short of their gloriously opulent summer flowers. Find out how to grow peonies in our Grow Guide. One of the most common perennials, peonies make elegant cut flowers. The beautiful blooms come back every year and have been known to live for up to 100 years (yes, that means they may outlive you).
What plants will come back every year?
Perennials are a flower garden’s backbone, providing beautiful color, texture and form. They are easy-care, dependable performers that come back every year. The best times for planting perennial flowers are during the spring and fall. Planting during these seasons will ensure your plants grow healthy and strong. In the spring, you have warmer soil, plenty of rainfall, and longer days with more sunlight. Planting in the fall also has its advantages.Perennials are best planted in spring (March to early May) or autumn (late September to October), while the ground is moist. Barerooted plants These need to be planted at the optimum times, mentioned above.Perennials can be planted any time of year. Most can be planted long before annuals in the spring, when air temperatures are still cool and rainfall is ample. While spring is a great time to plant perennials, we have found that planting in the fall is as good, if not better.