Perennials

Welcome to Wingard’s Perennials

A perennial plant or simply perennial is a plant that lives more than two years. The term is often used to differentiate a plant from shorter-lived annuals and biennials. The term is also widely used to distinguish plants with little or no woody growth from trees and shrubs, which are also technically perennials. These are but a few varieties that we typically have in stock year-round. Please note that supplies of specific items may vary, so you may wish to call ahead to check availability.

Agastache
Agastache foeniculum

This plant likes FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 2-3 tall by 1-2 feet wide at a MODERATE growth rate. Produces spikes of blooms in a variety of shades including purple, pink, red and orange in mid summer before dropping its leaves in the winter.

Aster
Asteraceae

There are many varieties of this plant, but in general, this plant likes FULL to PART SUN. At maturity, it gets 16 inches tall and 12-14 inches wide. Produces a variety of colored blooms late summer to early fall.

Astilbe
Astilbe chinensis

There are many varieties of this plant, but in general, this plant likes FILTERED SUN to PART SHADE. At maturity, it gets 8 inches tall and 12-24 inches wide. Produces a variety of colored blooms in the midsummer.

Baptisia
Baptisia australis

Also known as 'Wild Indigo,' this plant likes PART to FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 3-4 tall by 3-4 feet wide at a MODERATE growth rate. Produces periwinkle colored blooms from May to June. Plant in your yard to attract butterflies.

Bee Balm
Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'

This plant likes PART to FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 4-5 tall by 1-1.5 feet wide at a MODERATE growth rate. Produces bright red colored blooms from early summer to early fall. Plant in your yard to attract butterflies.

Black Eyed Susans 'Cherry Brandy'
Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'

This plant likes PART to FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 2 feet tall by 1 feet wide at a FAST growth rate. Produces reddish pink colored blooms from mid summer to fall. Plant in your yard to attract butterflies.

Black Eyed Susans 'Denver Daisy'
Rudbeckia hirta 'Denver Daisy'

This plant likes PART to FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 1.5-2 feet tall by 1-1.5 feet wide at a MODERATE growth rate. Produces golden colored blooms from mid summer to fall. Plant in your yard to attract butterflies.

Black Eyed Susans 'Little Goldstar'
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Little Goldstar'

This plant likes PART to FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 1-1.5 tall by 1-1.5 feet wide at a MODERATE growth rate. Produces star shaped, golden colored blooms from mid summer to fall. Plant in your yard to attract butterflies.

Black Eyed Susans 'Maya'
Rudbeckia hirta 'Maya'

This plant likes PART to FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 1-2 tall by 1-2 feet wide at a MODERATE growth rate. Produces double flowered, golden colored blooms from mid summer to fall. Plant in your yard to attract butterflies.

Calla Lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica

There are many varieties of this plant, but in general, this plant likes FULL to PART SUN. At maturity, it gets 12-18 inches tall and wide. Produces a variety of colored blooms from late spring through midsummer.

Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis

This plant likes PART to FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 2-4 feet tall by 1-2 feet wide at a MODERATE growth rate. Produces spikes of red colored blooms from early summer to fall. Plant in your yard to attract butterflies.

Coneflower
Echinacea

There are many varieties of this plant, but in general, this plant likes FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 3 feet tall in a clumping pattern. Produces a variety of colored blooms during the summer. Plant in your yard to attract butterflies.

Coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceolata

This plant likes FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 1-1.5 feet tall by 1-1.5 feet wide at a MODERATE growth rate. Produces yellow blooms with black centers from summer to fall. Drought tolerant.

Cranesbill Geranium
Geranium maculatum

This plant likes FULL SUN to PART SHADE. At maturity, it gets 1.5-2 feet tall by 1-1.5 feet wide at a MODERATE growth rate. Produces yellow blooms with black centers from April to May. Plant this in your yard to attract butterflies.

Dianthus
Dianthus caryophyllus

There are many varieties of this plant, but in general, this plant likes FULL to PART SUN. At maturity, it gets 10 inches tall and 14 inches wide. Produces a variety of colored blooms during the spring and summer.

Gaillardia
Gaillardia

This plant likes FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 1.5 feet tall by 2 feet wide at a MODERATE growth rate. Produces orange-yellow blooms from late spring to late summer. Plant this in your yard to attract butterflies.

Gaura
Oenothera lindheimeri

There are many varieties of this plant, but in general, this plant likes FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 18 inches tall and 20 inches wide. Produces a variety of colored blooms on red stems during the early spring through fall.

Goldenrod
Solidago

This plant likes FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 2-5 feet tall. Produces yellow blooms from late summer to fall. Plant in your yard to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Great Blue Lobelia
Lobelia siphilitica

This plant likes FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 1-3 feet tall. Produces lavender-blue blooms from mid summer to fall. Plant in your yard to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Hibiscus Perennial 'Kopper King'
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Kopper King'

Distinctive copper-red, lobed, maple-like leaves provide a striking backdrop to the huge, hollyhock-like light pink flowers with red veining and a bright red eye. This vigorous selection has a compact, rounded form and blooms over a long season, making it a perfect addition to the shrub or perennial border. Deciduous.

Hibiscus Perennial 'Lord Baltimore'
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Lord Baltimore'

Lord Baltimore is the famous classic red with blooms up to 10 inches across. All-time favorite nationwide.

Hibiscus Perennial 'Midnight Marvel'
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Midnight Marvel'

Also known as 'Swamp Rose,' this plant likes FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 4-5 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide. Produces large, bright red blooms on wine red foliage from July to September. Plant in your yard to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Iris Blue Flag
Iris cristata

This plant likes FULL SUN to PART SHADE. At maturity, it gets 1 foot tall and 1 foot wide. Produces pale blue blooms in April. Can be planted in your yard as ground cover.

Ironweed - Vernonia angustifolia
Vernonia angustifolia

This plant likes FULL SUN to PART SHADE. At maturity, it gets 2-3 feet tall. Produces purple blooms in the summer and attracts butterflies and other pollinators to your yard.

Ironweed - Vernonia lettermanii
Vernonia lettermanii

This plant likes FULL SUN to PART SHADE. At maturity, it gets 2-3 feet tall. Produces purple blooms in the summer and attracts butterflies and other pollinators to your yard.

Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata

This plant likes FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 3-5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. Produces pink blooms June through August. Monarch butterflies, an endangered species, exclusively feed on milkweed.

Penstemon
Penstemon pinifolius

This plant likes FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 1-1.5 feet tall and 1-1.5 feet wide. Produces red-orange blooms from May to June. Plant this in your yard to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Penstemon 'Dark Towers'
Penstemon digitalis 'Dark Towers'

This plant likes FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 1.5-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide. Produces light pink blooms from May to June. Plant this in your yard to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Penstemon 'Husker Red'
Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

This plant likes FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 2-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide. Produces white blooms from April to June. Plant this in your yard to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Phlox, Garden
Phlox paniculata

This plant likes FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 1-2 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide. Produces bright pink blooms through the summer. Plant this in your yard to attract butterflies and other pollinators. There are many different varieties of this plant.

Salvia
Salvia officinalis

This plant likes FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 2-3 feet tall. Produces blue-purple blooms late spring to fall. Plant this in your yard to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Spiderwort
Tradescantia ohiensis

This plant likes FULL SUN to PART SHADE. At maturity, it gets 2-3 feet tall and 2.5-3.5 feet wide. Produces deep blue blooms May through July. Plant this in your yard to attract butterflies and other pollinators. There are many different varieties of this plant.

Stokesia
Stokesia laevis

There are many varieties of this plant, but in general, this plant likes FULL to PART SUN. At maturity, it gets 12-18 inches tall and wide. Produces blue colored blooms midsummer through fall.

Sunflower
Helianthus verticillata

This plant likes FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 10-12 feet tall. Produces yellow, daisy like blooms in the fall. Attracts wild birds, butterflies and other pollinators.

Turtlehead
Chelone lyonii

This plant likes SHADE. At maturity, it gets 2 feet tall and 1.5-2.5 feet wide. Produces pink blooms from July to September. Likes wet soil and will thrive in a rain garden. Plant in your yard to attract butterflies. There are many different varieties of this plant.

Verbena
Verbena officinalis

There are many varieties of this plant, but in general, this plant likes FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 6-12 inches tall and 24-36 inches wide. Produces a variety of colored blooms late spring through summer. Good alternative to lantana.

Yarrow
Achillea millefolium

This plant likes FULL SUN. At maturity, it gets 1-3 feet tall and 1-3 feet wide. Produces blooms April through July. Plant in your yard to attract butterflies.