Note: For purposes of comparison, both Springfield & Ponchatoula, LA are in USDA Plant Zone 8b (Average winter low temperature - 15° to 20°F) - not too far from Zone 9a

    Basically, a perennial is a plant that lives for at least 3 years or longer.
But, a desirable perennial is a plant that lives at least 3 years while producing loads of attractive blooms for a long period during the growing season.
We try our best to sell only desirable perennials!

    Note: Most blooming perennials require Full Sun & well-drained soil (Louisiana Iris is one notable exception) - Overwatering, along with soggy roots, can cause poor blooming and eventually, root rot!

Canna Lilly
     Cannas are considered winter hardy in zones 7 through 10. Cannas prefer full sun, and slightly acidic, rich, moist soil. They need consistent water and evenly moist soil. Water often, especially in extreme heat. Blooms appear Spring thru Summer

Coreopsis
    Coreopsis, also called 'Tickseed' is hardy in zones 4 thru 9. Blooms appear Spring thru Summer


Coreopsis Double the Sun

Daylilly
    Daylillies are winter hardy, depending on variety, in zones 3 thru 9

Echinacea
    Echinacea, also called 'Coneflower' is winter hardy in zones 4 thru 9. Blooms in Summer.

       
Echinacea Cheyenne Spirit   Echinacea Kismet Red    Echinacea Kismet Yellow

Hibiscus Rose Mallow
    Rose Mallow Hibiscus, commonly called 'Dinner Plate Hibiscus' is hardy in zones 4 thru 9. Huge blooms appear primarily in Summer.

Lavender
    Lavender, commonly called 'English Lavender' is hardy in zones 6 thru 8

Shasta Daisy
    Leucanthemum, AKA Shasta Daisy is hardy in zones 3 thru 9


Leucanthemum White Lion Shasta Daisy

Tecoma
    Tecoma stans commonly called 'Esperanza' is a tender perennial (simular to Lantana) hardy in zones 8 thru 10. Planted in the ground, it should come back from the roots, similar to Lantana.

  
Tecoma Orange Jubilee        Tecoma Mayan Gold

Verbena
    EnduraScape Verbena is a great new variety series. Established plants in the ground are hardy in zones 7 thru 10, 15°F to 20°F. EnduraScape comes in Red, Purple & Pink Bi-color. Pink Bicolor is an All America Selections winner.