Effortlessly Expand Your Garden with these 8 Low-Maintenance Perennials, which Propagate Quickly, Covering All Areas of Your Garden Spontaneously! No Physical Exertion Needed!
Gardening enthusiasts, rejoice! We've compiled a list of easy-to-care-for perennials that will brighten up your outdoor space. From vibrant blooms to hardy greens, these plants are perfect for any gardener looking to add a touch of nature to their home.
Catmint (Nepeta spp.)
A favourite among pollinators, Catmint grows best in full sun and well-drained soil, thriving in USDA zones 3 to 8. Its gray-green leaves are said to repel aphids and squash bugs, making it a great addition to any garden.
Daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.)
Daylilies form a clump of grass-like leaves and send up scapes of trumpet-shaped flowers in various colours, blooming early, midseason, and late. They grow best in full to part sun in USDA zones 3-9. However, it's important to note that while daylilies are generally low-maintenance, the orange “ditch lily” variety can become invasive[1].
Columbine (Aquilegia spp.)
Columbine is a self-seeding garden plant with bell-shaped flowers that bloom in spring and are a hummingbird favourite. It prefers a woodland or part shady location in moist, well-drained soil in USDA zones 3 to 8. However, beware of the invasive blue forget-me-nots (Myosotis scorpioides), which can overtake your other plants if not kept in check. Instead, opt for the native forget-me-not species like Myosotis alpestris.
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Black-eyed Susan is a hardy plant that can increase quickly and is hard to pull up in unwanted areas. While it's a popular choice, it's best to exercise caution when planting it to prevent it from becoming invasive.
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Purple coneflower is a popular U.S. native plant grown for pollinators, birds, and its attractive, daisy-like, rosy-purple blooms with drooping petals. It grows best in full to part sun in well-draining soil high in organic matter in USDA zones 3 to 9.
Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum)
Solomon's seal is a woodland plant with arching stems and white, bell-shaped flowers in spring. It's a bit difficult to find at the nursery, but it's available now at Lowe's.
Stonecrop (Hylotelephium spectabile)
'Autumn Joy' stonecrop is a classic cultivar that's extremely easy to grow. This showy, clumping, succulent perennial blooms from late summer to fall in full to part sun in well-draining, poor soil in USDA zones 4-9. It's drought tolerant, but too much water can cause root rot.
Bearded Irises (Iris germanica)
Bearded irises are a low-maintenance perennial that multiplies with ease, producing offshoots after blooming. They need well-drained soil and full sun to grow best in USDA planting zones 3 through 9.
Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana)
Obedient plant isn't very obedient at all when it aggressively spreads by stolons and seeds. It's best to avoid this plant to prevent it from becoming invasive.
[1] Susan Albert, "Low-Maintenance Perennials That Multiply With Ease," Garden Design, 15th March 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.gardendesign.com/2021/03/15/low-maintenance-perennials-that-multiply-with-ease/
Note: This article is based on information from the bullet points provided and the referenced article. It's always a good idea to do further research and consult with a local gardening expert to ensure the best choices for your specific growing conditions. Happy gardening!
Engaging in home-and-garden activities? Consider adding stonecrop (Hylotelephium spectabile) to your lifestyle. A variable cultivar, 'Autumn Joy' stonecrop is easy to grow and produces blooms from late summer to fall. It thrives in full to part sun in well-draining, poor soil in USDA zones 4-9.
