While annual plants bloom for a single season before withering away, perennials continue to come back for another season or more. This doesn’t mean they will live forever. In fact, perennials have an average lifespan of three to five years.
However, some of these plants can live much longer. There are hardy perennials that can bring life and color to your garden for 20 years or even more. Check out 10 long-lived perennial plants that range from delicate flowers to robust greenery to gain ideas for your fall planting.
1. Astilbe
With fern-like foliage and eye-catching flowers, this perennial plant grows well in light to moderate shade. Astilbe can thrive for 15 years or longer.
2. Balloon Flower
Also known as Chinese bellflowers, these long-lived perennials begin with interesting balloon-shaped buds that burst open in summer. They may be blue, pink, purple or white.
3. Bee Balm
Although it might sound like something you apply to a bug bite, bee balm is actually a member of the mint family that often attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and, yes, bees.
4. Bearberry
Sometimes called kinninnick, bearberry is a low-growing shrub that can flourish for decades. The evergreen plant produces clusters of pink or white bell-shaped flowers and red berries.
5. Coral Bells
Named for the shape and hue of its flowers, these long lived plants—also called alumroot or heucheras—feature striking foliage, as well.
6. Cranesbill Geranium
Although some geraniums are annual plants, the cranesbill variety can blossom for 10 years or longer. Colors range from pale blue and violet to light pink and bright magenta.
7. Daylilies
If you want large, vibrant flowers that don’t require much care, consider daylilies. The bright spring flowers can grow for many years without any special attention.
8. Goldenrod
The sunshiny shade of this resilient, long lived perennial can often be seen spreading across wild meadows and prairies but can also add interest to your own garden.
9. Pigsqueak
Bergenia cordifolia (aka “pigsqueak“) offers bold foliage and bright magenta flowers that thrive in shady gardens.
10. Stonecrop
This low-maintenance, perennial succulent loves full sun and delivers attractive color and texture to rock gardens, containers and more.
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