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Hardy Perennials for Mississippi Gardens

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Designing Perennial Plantings
Site Selection and Soil
Preparation
Propagation
Planting, Care and Maintenance
Selected Herbaceous Perennials
for Mississippi Gardens
Other Hardy Perennials Worth
Growing in Mississippi Gardens
Selected Hardy Bulbs for
Mississippi Gardens
Hardy Ornamental Grasses
Quick Reference List for
Perennial Uses

Perennial plants have been long enjoyed for their flowers and foliage and for their ability to return to our gardens for many years with little trouble. Although dozens of perennials have long been shared between gardeners, retail garden centers offer many hardy perennials. By planting only three or four new types of perennials each year, you can quickly build up a showy perennial garden and then divide the plants for your own use or share them with other gardeners.

The following are some common and favorite perennial flowers grown in Mississippi, along with selected characteristics. This is by no means a comprehensive guide. Use this as a general selection guide for getting started with perennials. Try others as your success and confidence grow.


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