Perennials
About
Perennials are flowers and other ornamental plants that die to the ground in the winter and come back year after year, providing colorful flowers, food for pollinators, and interesting foliage in the landscape. Learn about selecting, designing, growing, and overwintering the many perennials for the Iowa yard and garden, including natives.
Summer Blooming Perennials
The diversity of summer-blooming perennials is amazing and often attracts a diverse group of pollinators to the landscape. Learn more about the many perennials that bloom in Iowa during the heat of the summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Perennials Experts
Aaron Steil
Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist
Selection and Care of Herbaceous Ornamentals
Native Plants
Plant Identification
