Perennial plants are those that live on for three years or more , often " dying " in the wintertime only to pop up again the bounce . While flowering perennials are endearing in any garden , some gardens are n’t well suited for tall farm perennials such as Foxgloves ( Digitalis ) and Hollyhocks ( Alcea rosea ) , which can hit heights of five foot , dominating the landscape painting . A number of low - growing recurrent flowers of 18 inches or less can offer bursts of color close to the ground .
Primrose
A indigene of Western Asia and Southern Europe , Primrose ( Primula vulgaris ) is a springtime - blooming perennial that grows close to the solid ground , pass on a height of about 6 inches . The plant has semi - evergreen leave topped with tube-shaped flowers in coloring material ranging from over-embellished and pinkish to red and scandalmongering , depending on cultivar . The industrial plant thrive in moist , humus rich land , but it will flounder in soggy or swamped soil . Primrose should be planted in dribble sunlight for best final result in USDA zones 4 to 8 .
Mountain Sandwort
Reaching an fair height of between 8 inch and 10 inches , Mountain Sandwort ( Arenaria montana ) is a midget summer - blooming flora that boasts floppy , creamy white flowers atop dark foliage . Shrub - corresponding and shaggy , the repeated plant prosper in rocky , sandy grunge and can be grown in a rock garden . The works should be water about once a week to keep the soil moist . Mountain Sandwort will get in full sunshine or partial nuance in USDA zone 4 to 7 .
Lily of the Valley
blossom in mid or recent bound , Lily of the Valley ( Convallaria majalis ) is a perennial herb that produce columns of thin , white bell - shaped blush amid waxy green leaf . The small plant commonly does not accomplish heights of more than 8 inches . Lily of the Valley is adaptable to different soil type , growing in well - drain , sandlike soils as well as heavy Henry Clay soils . The soil should be kept moist , but not pee log – weewee once a week or so . Lily of the Valley is raw to sunlight and should be develop in fond nuance or full ghost in USDA zona 2 to 7 .
Chinese Astilbe
Rarely pass on heights above one foot , Chinese Astilbe ( Astilbe chinensis ' Pumila ' ) is a bushy perennial that produces cryptical rose pink flowers throughout the summer and well into fall . Often grown for its dense , cryptic - green foliage , Chinese Astilbe is well utilize as a ground cover works or as a container flora . The perennial will thrive in neutral , well - drained soil in either full sun or fond shade . The works should be watered every week or so during hot summertime months . Chinese Astilbe is well suited to USDA zones 5 to 9 .
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