Regional Gardening, Best Perennials, Pacific Northwest Gardening
Perennial flowers are fabulous additions to the garden with their rich waves of colorful blooms that can be enjoyed from spring to fall. And gardeners in the Pacific Northwest region are blessed with a wide variety of herbaceous perennials to pick from.
The Pacific Northwest, known for its variable weather patterns, offers gardeners an exciting palette of perennials that thrive in full sun. Here are some excellent choices for full sun gardens in the Pacific Northwest:
Remember that even sun-loving plants will need regular watering during the first growing season until well-established. After that, many of these perennials are quite drought-tolerant, making them excellent choices for the variable weather of the Pacific Northwest. These plants provide color, texture, and movement for any sun-loving garden in the region.
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 6 |
| Climate Zones | 1A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Banks And Slopes, Edging, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Small Gardens, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
If you are looking for beautiful and low-maintenance plants that thrive in the Pacific Northwest region, you may want to review the guides below. They will assist you in finding the top performing perennials that are perfectly suited to your garden.
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| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 6 |
| Climate Zones | 1A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Banks And Slopes, Edging, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Small Gardens, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
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Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
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