Use these faithful favorites in your garden to score the best-looking yard on your block.
Peony
Peonieshave a reputation for being ultra toughand ultra beautiful.
There are anumber of peony selectionsto choose from, each featuring different growth habits, flower shapes and colors.
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Plant Name:Artemisiaspp.
Hosta
Hostasare the ultimate shade-garden plants because they’re so tough.
These perennials also offer a huge range of colors, sizes and patterns.
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Plant Name:Hostaspp.
Plant Name:Hemerocallisspp.
Learn how and when to divide daylilies.
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Individual blooms can grow to be as much as 12 inches across and will continue to bloom through fall.
Some varietals are more shrub-like, while others can grow as tall as small trees.
Coneflower
These perennial blooms are as charming as they are tough.
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Plant Name:Echinaceaspp.
Asparagus
Asparagusrewards you twice.
In spring, enjoy its tasty and nutritious young stems.
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