Zone 3 Perennials

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Purple Echinacea

Purple Echinacea Purple echinacea, or purple coneflower, is celebrated for its vibrant and eye-catching blooms. The distinctive daisy-like flowers feature a prominent cone-shaped center surrounded by radiant petals in shades of purple, ranging from deep...

Creeping Phlox

Creeping Phlox  Creeping Phlox, Phlox Subulata, as plants go, is the Swiss Army Knife of plants. The great benefit of the Creeping Phlox is that they grow in practically any soil, and under any condition, whether sunny or partially shady. For best...

Trout Lily

Trout Lily  Erythronium americanum, the trout lily, yellow trout lily, or yellow dogtooth violet is a perennial plant that grows to be about 10 inches tall. It often features a yellow flower whose petals curl back in a nodding fashion to...

Blue Cohosh

Blue Cohosh Blue Cohosh is indigenous to the Midwestern region of the United States. The plant thrives in moist, well-draining soils and forested areas. In the summer months, you can spot the plant by its bright green leaves. Its pale blue berries...

Pachysandra Procumbens

Pachysandra Procumbens The Pachysandra is a relatively low-maintenance plant that will help provide ground cover when used for landscaping. It can grow rather quickly, but you may need to monitor its growth. Pruning is essential to keep the plant...

Wild Columbine

Wild Columbine - Aquilegia Canadensis   Wild columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) is a native North American perennial wildflower known by several common names, including Eastern red columbine, American columbine, and Canada columbine. It belongs...

Dwarf Crested Iris

Dwarf Crested Iris          The Dwarf Crested Iris, otherwise known as Iris Cristata, is a beautiful, low growing flower that features blue-violet pedals, which can also be purple, with white patches and orange crests. It is...

Dutchman's Breeches

Dutchman’s Breeches   Dutchman’s Breeches are also known as Dicentra Cucullaria. They grow on the eastern coast of the United States. They are versatile because they can grow in places where other plants cannot. Most perennials...

Bloodroot

Bloodroot Sanguinaria canadensis, also known as bloodroot, bloodwort, and redroot, is a herbaceous plant named for the bright orange sap that gives the plant’s roots their bloody appearance. Growing 8 to 20 inches tall, this perennial sprouts from...

Turk's Cap Lily

Turk's Cap Lily   Turk's Cap Lily, Lilium superbum, is a great plant to add to a natural area. When these beautiful lilies are in bloom, they will be stunning and brilliant. These great flowers can grow to be around four to 7 feet tall and can...

Red Cardinal Flower

Red Cardinal Flower - Lobelia cardinalis  Red Cardinal Flower is native to Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This flower does well in wet soils around ponds, lakes, streams, and bogs. It can tolerate full sun but does better with shade...