Perennial flowers
Perennial flowers in our records that can stay in the ground over winter in USDA zone 7 or colder. Clemson Cooperative Extension describes herbaceous perennials as plants that generally live for three or more seasons, with tops that usually die back to the ground each fall. Dahlias are left out because their records put them in zone 8 and warmer. Use the filters to narrow the list, and open a plant for its full record. The table below compares every plant we list side by side.
- Varieties
- 329
- Height
- 0–8 ft (5–250 cm)
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 2–10
- Flowers
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76 Tulips
49 Lilies
49 Peonies
46 Daffodils
42 Hostas
40 Coneflowers
27 Black-eyed Susans
All 329 perennial flowers
How to choose
- Check the Hardiness column first. The coldest zone listed should be the same as or lower than your own zone.
- Match the Sun column to your site. Penn State Extension says most flowers need at least 6 to 8 hours of full sun every day.
- Compare the Bloom time column. Clemson Cooperative Extension notes that some perennials flower for only a few weeks, so planting several with different bloom times spreads the color over the season.
Compare side by side
| Color | Sunlight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abiqua Drinking Gourd | Medium hosta | 18 in (46 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Acapulco | Oriental lily | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer (estimated) | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Accent | Large-cupped daffodil | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 3–9 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Actaea | Poeticus daffodil | 15–17 in (38–43 cm) | 3–7 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun | |
| African Queen | Trumpet and Aurelian lily | 4–5 ft (127–152 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| American Gold Rush | Other species black-eyed Susan | 2 ft (56–61 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Anastasia | Interdivisional hybrid lily | 4–6 ft (122–183 cm) | 4–8 | Late summer | Full sun | |
| Angelique | Double late tulip | 16 in (41 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Apeldoorn | Darwin hybrid tulip | 18–20 in (45–50 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part sun, Part shade | |
| Apricot Beauty | Single early tulip | 12–18 in (30–46 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Apricot Parrot | Parrot tulip | 20 in (51 cm) | 4–7 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Apricot Symbiose | Double early tulip | 14 in (36 cm) | 3–7 | Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Arabian Knight | Martagon lily | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 4–9 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Arabian Mystery | Triumph tulip | 18 in (45 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part sun, Part shade | |
| Artist | Viridiflora tulip | 12–16 in (30–41 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| August Moon | Large hosta | 1½–2 ft (51–61 cm) | 3–8 | Late summer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Autumn Frost | Medium hosta | 12 in (30 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Avant Garde | Double early tulip | 14 in (36 cm) | 3–7 | Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Baby Moon | Jonquilla daffodil | 6–12 in (15–30 cm) | 4–9 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Ballade | Lily-flowered tulip | 22 in (56 cm) | 3–7 | Late spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Ballade Lady | Lily-flowered tulip | 22 in (56 cm) | 3–7 | Late spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Ballerina | Lily-flowered tulip | 16–20 in (41–51 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Barcelona | Triumph tulip | 16–18 in (40–46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part sun, Part shade | |
| Bartzella | Itoh (intersectional) peony | 3 ft (86 cm) | 4–8 | Early summer | Full sun | |
| Bell Song | Jonquilla daffodil | 12–16 in (30–41 cm) | 4–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Big Chief | Darwin hybrid tulip | 18–24 in (45–60 cm) | 3–7 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part sun, Part shade | |
| Big Daddy | Large hosta | 2 ft (61 cm) | 3–9 | Late summer | Part shade, Full sun | |
| Black Beauty | Other species black-eyed Susan | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Black Hero | Double late tulip | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Black Parrot | Parrot tulip | 18 in (46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Black Pirate | Tree peony | 2 ft (61 cm) | 4–9 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Blue Angel | Giant hosta | 3 ft (91 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Blue Cadet | Small hosta | 12 in (30 cm) | 3–9 | Late spring | Part shade | |
| Blue Diamond | Double late tulip | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 3–7 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun | |
| Blue Hawaii | Giant hosta | 2½ ft (76 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer, Midsummer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Blue Mouse Ears | Mini hosta | 8 in (20 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Blue Parrot | Parrot tulip | 22 in (56 cm) | 4–7 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Bowl of Beauty | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (86 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Bressingham Blue | Large hosta | 2–2½ ft (61–76 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Bridal Crown | Double daffodil | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | 4–9 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun | |
| British Gamble | Trumpet daffodil | 14–18 in (36–46 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Buckeye Belle | Herbaceous peony | 2½ ft (76 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Burgundy Lace | Fringed tulip | 1½–2 ft (51–66 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Canada lily | Species lily | 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) | 4–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Part sun, Part shade | |
| Canaliculatus | Tazetta daffodil | 4–6 in (10–15 cm) | 6–10 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Canary Brilliants | Itoh (intersectional) peony | 2½ ft (71 cm) | 4–8 (estimated) | Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Carlton | Large-cupped daffodil | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring | Full sun | |
| Casa Blanca | Oriental lily | 3½–5 ft (102–152 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Casa Grande | Greigii tulip | 18 in (46 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Cat and Mouse | Mini hosta | 3 in (8 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Cheerfulness | Double daffodil | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Cheyenne Spirit | Single coneflower | 2–2½ ft (56–76 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part shade | |
| China Town | Viridiflora tulip | 10–14 in (25–36 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun | |
| Chromacolor | Large-cupped daffodil | 14–17 in (36–43 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Church Mouse | Mini hosta | 8 in (20 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer | Part shade | |
| City Garden | Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan | 9–12 in (23–30 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Claude Shride | Martagon lily | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Coconut Lime | Double coneflower | 2–2½ ft (60–75 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Conca d'Or | Interdivisional hybrid lily | 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) | 4–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Copper Image | Double late tulip | 16 in (41 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Copper King | Trumpet and Aurelian lily | 4–6 ft (122–183 cm) | 5–10 | Midsummer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Cora Louise | Itoh (intersectional) peony | 2 ft (61 cm) | 4–8 | Early summer | Full sun | |
| Coral 'n Gold | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (86 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Late spring, Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Coral Charm | Herbaceous peony | 2½–3½ ft (76–102 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Coral Magic | Herbaceous peony | 2½ ft (76 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Late spring, Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Coral Sunset | Herbaceous peony | 2½ ft (81 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Coral Supreme | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (91 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Crystal Star | Fringed tulip | 16–22 in (41–56 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Cummins | Fringed tulip | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 3–7 | Late spring | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Dancing Queen | Large hosta | 18 in (46 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Daydream | Darwin hybrid tulip | 1½–2 ft (51–61 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Delicious Candy | Double coneflower | 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) | 4–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Delnashaugh | Double daffodil | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Denver Daisy | Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 5–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Do Tell | Herbaceous peony | 2½ ft (81 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Late spring (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Dordogne | Single late tulip | 2 ft (58–64 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Double Scoop Bubble Gum | Double coneflower | 2 ft (61–66 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Double Scoop Cranberry | Double coneflower | 2 ft (61–66 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Double Scoop Orangeberry | Double coneflower | 2 ft (61–66 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Double Scoop Raspberry | Double coneflower | 22–24 in (55–60 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Dr. Alexander Fleming | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (86 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Dragon Tails | Mini hosta | 6–9 in (15–23 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer | Part sun, Part shade | |
| Duchess de Nemours | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (86 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Dutch Master | Trumpet daffodil | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Early Bird Gold | Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan | 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Earth Angel | Giant hosta | 2½–3 ft (76–91 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Easter lily | Species lily | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 4–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Echinacea paradoxa | Single coneflower | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 5–8 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Echinacea tennesseensis | Single coneflower | 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) | 5–6 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Elegans | Large hosta | 2–2½ ft (65–76 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Empress Wu | Giant hosta | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer, Midsummer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Enchantment | Asiatic lily | 1½–3½ ft (50–100 cm) | 4–9 (estimated) | Early summer (estimated) | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Erlicheer | Double daffodil | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | 6–9 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Estella Rijnveld | Parrot tulip | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Exotic Emperor | Double early tulip | 12–20 in (30–51 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Fancy Frills | Fringed tulip | 16–22 in (41–56 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| February Gold | Cyclamineus daffodil | 8–12 in (20–30 cm) | 4–9 | Early spring | Full sun | |
| Festiva Maxima | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (86 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Fire and Ice | Medium hosta | 12–18 in (30–46 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Firebird | Single coneflower | 2½–3 ft (76–95 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer | Full sun | |
| First Arrival | Itoh (intersectional) peony | 2½ ft (71 cm) | 4–8 (estimated) | Late spring (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| First Frost | Medium hosta | 16 in (41 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Flaming Parrot | Parrot tulip | 18–22 in (46–56 cm) | 4–7 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Flaming Purissima | Fosteriana tulip | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Floresta | Kaufmanniana tulip | 8 in (20 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Formosa | Viridiflora tulip | 20 in (51 cm) | 3–7 | Late spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Foxtrot | Double early tulip | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Fragrant Angel | Single coneflower | 2–2½ ft (65–75 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Fragrant Bouquet | Large hosta | 22 in (56 cm) | 3–9 (estimated) | Late summer | Full sun, Part shade (estimated) | |
| Francee | Medium hosta | 1–2 ft (30–61 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Frances Williams | Giant hosta | 22 in (56 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Garden Treasure | Itoh (intersectional) peony | 2 ft (56–61 cm) | 4–8 | Early summer | Full sun | |
| Gardenia | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (86 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Gay Paree | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (84 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Late spring, Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Glitters Like Gold | Other species black-eyed Susan | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Gloriosa Daisy | Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall (estimated) | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Golda Emanis | Rudbeckia maxima black-eyed Susan | 5–7 ft (152–213 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer | Full sun | |
| Golden Ducat | Double daffodil | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Golden Glow | Rudbeckia laciniata black-eyed Susan | 5–7 ft (152–213 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Golden Splendor | Trumpet and Aurelian lily | 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Goldsturm | Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Graefin Bettina | Greigii tulip | 10–12 in (25–30 cm) | 3–7 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Green Jewel | Single coneflower | 20–24 in (50–60 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Green Twister | Single coneflower | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Green Wizard | Other species black-eyed Susan | 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Greenland | Viridiflora tulip | 20 in (51 cm) | 3–7 | Late spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Guacamole | Medium hosta | 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) | 3–9 | Late summer | Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Full shade | |
| Guinea Gold | Martagon lily | 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Halcyon | Medium hosta | 14–18 in (36–46 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Hanakisoi | Tree peony | 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) | 4–7 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Harvest Moon | Single coneflower | 2–2½ ft (61–81 cm) | 4–8 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Henry Eilers | Rudbeckia subtomentosa black-eyed Susan | 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) | 4–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Herbstsonne | Rudbeckia laciniata black-eyed Susan | 5–7 ft (152–213 cm) | 5–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| High Noon | Tree peony | 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) | 4–9 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Hillary | Itoh (intersectional) peony | 2–2½ ft (61–76 cm) | 4–8 | Early summer (estimated) | Full sun | |
| Hot Papaya | Double coneflower | 2½–3 ft (75–90 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Huis ten Bosch | Fringed tulip | 20 in (50 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Mid spring, Late spring | (estimated) | Full sun |
| Ice Follies | Large-cupped daffodil | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Irish Eyes | Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan | 2½ ft (70–80 cm) | 5–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall (estimated) | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Irish Spring | Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Jack Snipe | Cyclamineus daffodil | 8–10 in (20–25 cm) | 4–9 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Jan Reus | Triumph tulip | 20 in (50 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Jan van Leeuwen | Herbaceous peony | 2½ ft (71 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Late spring, Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Jetfire | Cyclamineus daffodil | 8–10 in (20–25 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Julia Rose | Itoh (intersectional) peony | 2½ ft (71 cm) | 4–8 (estimated) | Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| June | Medium hosta | 9–12 in (23–30 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Kansas | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (91 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Karl Rosenfield | Herbaceous peony | 2½–3 ft (76–91 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Katie Heath | Triandrus daffodil | 10–12 in (25–30 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Kedron | Jonquilla daffodil | 12–15 in (30–38 cm) | 4–9 | Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Keiko | Itoh (intersectional) peony | 2½ ft (76 cm) | 4–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| King Alfred | Trumpet daffodil | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 3–7 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Kinkaku | Tree peony | 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) | 4–7 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Kismet Intense Orange | Single coneflower | 15–18 in (38–46 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Kismet Raspberry | Single coneflower | 16 in (41 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Kismet Red | Single coneflower | 16 in (41 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Kismet Yellow | Single coneflower | 16 in (41 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Krossa Regal | Giant hosta | 3–3½ ft (91–102 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| La Belle Epoque | Double late tulip | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Lady Alice | Trumpet and Aurelian lily | 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) | 4–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Lady Jane | Species tulip | 6–12 in (15–30 cm) | 4–8 | Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Lakeside Paisley Print | Small hosta | 10 in (25 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Lakota Fire | Single coneflower | 12–16 in (30–41 cm) | 4–9 (estimated) | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Lambada | Fringed tulip | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Landini | Asiatic lily | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 3–10 | Early summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Lemon Chiffon | Herbaceous peony | 2½ ft (81 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer | Full sun | |
| Leopard lily | Species lily | 5–8 ft (150–250 cm) | 5–9 | Midsummer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Liberty | Medium hosta | 2 ft (66 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer, Midsummer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Lilac Wonder | Species tulip | 7 in (18 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Lilium martagon | Species lily | 3–6 ft (91–183 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Little Beauty | Species tulip | 4 in (10 cm) | 4–8 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Little Goldstar | Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan | 12–15 in (30–38 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Little Henry | Rudbeckia subtomentosa black-eyed Susan | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 4–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Lollypop | Asiatic lily | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 4–8 | Early summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Love Pat | Medium hosta | 19 in (48 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer | Part shade | |
| Madame Butterfly | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (86 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Late spring, Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Madonna lily | Species lily | 3½–5 ft (100–152 cm) | 6–9 | Early summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Magnus | Single coneflower | 3 ft (91 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Mama Mia | Single coneflower | 1½–2 ft (51–66 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Manitoba Morning | Martagon lily | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 3–7 | Early summer, Midsummer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Marie Jo | Double early tulip | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 3–7 | Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Mariette | Lily-flowered tulip | 22 in (56 cm) | 3–7 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Marilyn | Lily-flowered tulip | 22 in (56 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Mary Ann | Greigii tulip | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Matrix | Asiatic lily | 16–20 in (41–51 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer, Midsummer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Menton | Single late tulip | 2 ft (61 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Merlot | Lily-flowered tulip | 20 in (51 cm) | 3–7 | Late spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Mighty Mouse | Mini hosta | 8 in (20 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Minnow | Tazetta daffodil | 5–8 in (13–20 cm) | 5–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Minuteman | Large hosta | 2 ft (56–61 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer, Midsummer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Mite | Cyclamineus daffodil | 4–8 in (10–20 cm) | 4–9 | Early spring | Full sun | |
| Mona Lisa | Oriental lily | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer (estimated) | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Mondial | Double early tulip | 12–16 in (30–41 cm) | 3–7 | Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Monsieur Jules Elie | Herbaceous peony | 3–3½ ft (91–102 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Morning Lilac | Itoh (intersectional) peony | 2½ ft (71 cm) | 4–8 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Mount Hood | Trumpet daffodil | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Mount Tacoma | Double late tulip | 15–18 in (38–46 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Mrs R.O. Backhouse | Large-cupped daffodil | 16 in (40 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Mrs. R.O. Backhouse | Martagon lily | 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) | 3–7 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Muscadet | Oriental lily | 2½–4 ft (76–122 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Negrita | Triumph tulip | 18 in (46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Netty's Pride | Asiatic lily | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 3–10 | Early summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Night Flyer | Asiatic lily | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 4–10 | Early summer | Full sun | |
| Nippon Beauty | Herbaceous peony | 2½ ft (81 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Obdam | Double daffodil | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 4–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Old Faithful | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (91 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Late spring, Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Ollioules | Darwin hybrid tulip | 18–24 in (45–60 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring (estimated) | Full sun, Part sun, Part shade | |
| Orange Emperor | Fosteriana tulip | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Orange Pixie | Asiatic lily | 10–18 in (25–46 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer, Midsummer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Oratorio | Greigii tulip | 8 in (20 cm) | 3–7 | Early spring, Mid spring (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Pale Purple Coneflower | Single coneflower | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 3–10 | Early summer, Midsummer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Pandora's Box | Mini hosta | 3 in (8 cm) | 3–7 | Midsummer | Part sun, Part shade | |
| Paradigm | Large hosta | 22 in (56 cm) | 3–9 (estimated) | Midsummer | Full sun, Part shade (estimated) | |
| Patriot | Medium hosta (estimated) | 12–20 in (30–51 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Paul M. Wild | Herbaceous peony | 2½–3 ft (81–91 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Paul Scherer | Triumph tulip | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Persian Pearl | Species tulip | 4–6 in (10–15 cm) | 4–8 | Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Pink Charm | Large-cupped daffodil | 14–18 in (36–46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Pink Double Delight | Double coneflower | 22–24 in (55–60 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Pink Hawaiian Coral | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (86 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Pink Impression | Darwin hybrid tulip | 20–22 in (51–56 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Pink Morning | Martagon lily | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Pink Parasol | Trumpet daffodil | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part sun, Part shade | |
| Pink Perfection | Trumpet and Aurelian lily | 5–6 ft (152–183 cm) | 4–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Pink Silk | Trumpet daffodil | 1½–2 ft (41–61 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Mid spring (estimated) | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Pipit | Jonquilla daffodil | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 4–9 | Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Pixie Meadowbrite | Single coneflower | 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| PowWow White | Single coneflower | 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| PowWow Wild Berry | Single coneflower | 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Prairie Glow | Rudbeckia triloba black-eyed Susan | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Precocious | Large-cupped daffodil | 14–17 in (36–43 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun | |
| Primadonna Deep Rose | Single coneflower | 2½–3 ft (76–91 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Primevère | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (91 cm) | 4–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Princess Irene | Triumph tulip | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Pueblo | Jonquilla daffodil | 10–14 in (25–36 cm) | 4–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Purple Coneflower | Single coneflower | 2–5 ft (61–152 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Quail | Jonquilla daffodil | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–9 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Quebec | Greigii tulip | 14 in (36 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Queen of Night | Single late tulip | 2 ft (61 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Raspberry Sundae | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (91 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Razzmatazz | Double coneflower | 2½–3 ft (80–90 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Red Charm | Herbaceous peony | 2½ ft (81 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Red Emperor | Fosteriana tulip | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Red Princess | Double early tulip | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | 3–7 | Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Red Velvet | Asiatic lily | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Regale | Species lily | 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Renkaku | Tree peony | 3–7 ft (91–213 cm) | 4–7 | Mid spring (estimated) | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Replete | Double daffodil | 14–18 in (36–46 cm) | 3–9 | Early spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Rialto | Oriental lily | 3½–5 ft (100–150 cm) | 4–9 (estimated) | Midsummer, Late summer (estimated) | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Rip van Winkle | Double daffodil | 5–8 in (13–20 cm) | 4–9 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Rococo | Parrot tulip | 16 in (41 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Ronaldo | Triumph tulip | 14–18 in (35–46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part sun, Part shade | |
| Roselily Aisha | Oriental lily | 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Roselily Anouska | Oriental lily | 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Roselily Editha | Oriental lily | 2 ft (56–61 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Roselily Isabella | Oriental lily | 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) | 3–10 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Roselily Natalia | Oriental lily | 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) | 3–10 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Roselily Tatsjana | Oriental lily | 2½–3 ft (76–91 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Royal Standard | Large hosta | 2 ft (66 cm) | 3–9 | Late summer | Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Full shade | |
| Ruby Star | Single coneflower | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii | Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida | Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 5–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Rudbeckia maxima | Rudbeckia maxima black-eyed Susan | 5–7 ft (152–213 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer | Full sun | |
| Rudbeckia missouriensis | Other species black-eyed Susan | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 5–8 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Sagae | Large hosta | 2–2½ ft (61–79 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer | Part sun, Part shade | |
| Sailboat | Jonquilla daffodil | 10–12 in (25–30 cm) | 4–9 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun | |
| Salmon Impression | Darwin hybrid tulip | 20–22 in (51–56 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Salome | Large-cupped daffodil | 18 in (46 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Sarah Bernhardt | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (91 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Scarlet Heaven | Itoh (intersectional) peony | 2½ ft (71 cm) | 4–8 | Early summer | Full sun | |
| Shima-Nishiki | Tree peony | 3–6 ft (91–183 cm) | 4–9 | Mid spring (estimated) | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Shimadaijin | Tree peony | 3–7 ft (91–213 cm) | 4–9 | Mid spring (estimated) | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Shirley Temple | Herbaceous peony | 2½ ft (76–81 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Siberia | Oriental lily | 2½–3 ft (81–91 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer, Midsummer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| So Sweet | Medium hosta | 9 in (23 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Sombrero Baja Burgundy | Single coneflower | 2 ft (56–61 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Sombrero Hot Coral | Single coneflower | 22–24 in (55–60 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Sombrero Salsa Red | Single coneflower | 2 ft (61–66 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Sombrero Sandy Yellow | Single coneflower | 22–24 in (55–60 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Sorbet | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (91 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Sorbonne | Oriental lily | 3 ft (91 cm) | 4–9 (estimated) | Late summer | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Spring Green | Viridiflora tulip | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun | |
| Stained Glass | Medium hosta | 15 in (38 cm) | 3–9 | Late summer | Full sun, Part shade, Full shade | |
| Starfighter | Oriental lily | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 4–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Stargazer | Oriental lily | 2½–3½ ft (76–102 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Stratosphere | Jonquilla daffodil | 1½–2 ft (46–66 cm) | 4–9 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun | |
| Sum and Substance | Giant hosta | 3 ft (91 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part sun, Part shade | |
| Summerblaze | Other species black-eyed Susan | 2–2½ ft (61–76 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Sunbeckia Marilyn | Other species black-eyed Susan | 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) | 7–10 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Sundance | Other species black-eyed Susan | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 5–8 | Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Sunny Morning | Martagon lily | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Supreme Cantaloupe | Double coneflower | 2 ft (55–65 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Suzy | Jonquilla daffodil | 16–20 in (40–50 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Sweetheart | Fosteriana tulip | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Sweetness | Jonquilla daffodil | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | 4–9 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Sword Dance | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (91 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| T Rex | Giant hosta | 2½–3 ft (76–91 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer, Midsummer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Tahiti | Double daffodil | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Taiyo | Tree peony | 3–6 ft (91–183 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Part shade, Full sun | |
| Tete a Tete | Miscellaneous daffodil | 6–8 in (15–20 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Tête Bouclé | Double daffodil | 4–6 in (10–15 cm) | 4–9 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Thalia | Triandrus daffodil | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| The First | Kaufmanniana tulip | 8–10 in (20–25 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Tiger Babies | Asiatic lily | 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Tiger lily | Species lily | 4 ft (122 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Tiki Torch | Single coneflower | 2½ ft (75–80 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Tiny Padhye | Asiatic lily | 16–18 in (40–45 cm) | 2–9 | Midsummer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Tiny Tears | Mini hosta | 2 in (5 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer | Part shade | |
| Tom Pouce | Oriental lily | 3–3½ ft (90–100 cm) | 4–9 | Late summer, Fall (estimated) | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Tomato Soup | Single coneflower | 2½ ft (70–80 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Toronto | Greigii tulip | 14 in (36 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Toto | Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan | 9 in (23 cm) | 3–9 (estimated) | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer (estimated) | (estimated) | Full sun |
| Tulipa linifolia | Species tulip | 4–6 in (10–15 cm) | 4–8 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Tulipa sylvestris | Species tulip | 8–12 in (20–30 cm) | 5–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Tulipa tarda | Species tulip | 4–6 in (10–15 cm) | 4–8 | Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Tulipa turkestanica | Species tulip | 8 in (20 cm) | 4–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Turk's cap lily | Species lily | 4–7 ft (122–213 cm) | 5–8 | Midsummer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Twist of Lime | Mini hosta | 4–8 in (10–20 cm) | 3–9 | Late spring | Part shade | |
| Viette's Little Suzy | Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan | 12–15 in (30–38 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Virgin | Single coneflower | 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Virichic | Viridiflora tulip | 18 in (46 cm) | 3–7 | Late spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| W.P. Milner | Trumpet daffodil | 6–8 in (15–20 cm) | 4–9 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Walter Mains | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (84 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Late spring, Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| White Emperor | Fosteriana tulip | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| White Lion | Double daffodil | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| White Swan | Single coneflower | 2½–3 ft (75–90 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Wide Brim | Medium hosta | 12–18 in (30–46 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Part shade, Full shade | |
| Yellow Purissima | Fosteriana tulip | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Zelmira | Interdivisional hybrid lily | 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) | 4–8 | Late summer | Full sun |
Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Why are dahlias not on this list?
Dahlias are hardy only in USDA zone 8 and warmer, and this list takes perennials that stay in the ground over winter in zone 7 or colder. You will find them with the other dahlias.
Do perennials need dividing?
Clemson Cooperative Extension says most perennials eventually become overcrowded and require division. The RHS adds that dividing clumps is one way to multiply them.