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Perennials for Zone 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re new to perennials, start with the ones you’ll have the most success growing. If you live in a cold, winter climate (Zone 3), these are among the hardiest plants that you can depend on to come back year after year. That’s why they’re so popular!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be assured that each flowering perennial (for zone 3) in this article is very common. It’s sure to be a staple at your local greenhouse or nursery. Additionally, every perennial on this list is one that grows in my own garden so I personally vouch for it. Perhaps you’ll consider adding one or two of them to your yard or garden this summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TIP:<\/strong> always read the info on the plant tag.<\/strong> It tells you the planting zone, and the growing condition the perennial needs. The flower may be pretty, but if you don’t have the right soil and light conditions in your yard, it may not do very well. In some cases, you may have to amend your soil to accommodate certain types of perennials. The plant tag gives you this critical information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A quick review of Perennials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Perennials are\u00a0plants that come back year after year. However, they do not bloom continually all summer long. Each one has a very specific bloom cycle <\/strong>and then they’re done. The bloom cycle could be early spring, late spring, mid-summer or late summer. Sometimes this information is included on the back of the plant’s tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each type of perennial has a different way of growing. Some grow by “creeping or crawling” across the ground. They can be slow or fast spreaders. While others grow in a clump and get bushy. Most perennials are sun-loving, and like soil conditions with good drainage. But not all. Some prefer the moist soils of cool shade. Still, others like a little bit of both!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perennials are generally more expensive<\/strong> to buy than flowering annuals. The benefit is that a perennial comes back year after year. Most are easily dividable after a few years or produce lots of seed. That means \u2018freebies\u2019 to plant elsewhere or to pot up for a friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEE: “How to Shop for Perennials at the Garden Center”<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEE: How to learn your planting zone USDA Map of plant hardiness Zones<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

List: Hardy Perennials for Zone 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n