Growing Perennial Flowers

For many home gardeners, perennials are the backbone of the flower garden, adding beauty for many years. A perennial plant normally lives at least three years under local growing conditions, but many live even longer. Perennials vary in size, leaf texture, and flower color. Delphinium, peony, hollyhock, columbine, hosta, and daylily are traditional favorites. But there are many other species from which to choose.