Which perennials tend to be short-lived?

Question:

Which perennials tend to be short-lived?

Answer:

When selecting perennials for the home landscape, it’s important to consider their size, bloom period, hardiness, and cultural requirements.  Another consideration is their longevity.  Some perennials are extremely long-lived.  In contrast, some perennials grow well for a few years and then decline and fade away. 

Short-lived perennials include,

• columbine (Aquilegia spp.),
• delphinium (Delphinium spp.),
• pinks (Dianthus spp.),
• blanket flower (Gaillardia x grandiflora),
• baby’s breath (Gypsophila paniculata),
• coral bells (Heuchera spp.),
• hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis),
• Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum spp.),
• perennial flax (Linum perenne),
• lupine (Lupinus hybrids),
• Maltese cross (Lychnis chalcedonica),
• Iceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule),
• pincushion flower (Scabiosa spp.),
• painted daisy (Tanacetum coccineum),
• hybrid tulips (Tulipa spp.).