Best Perennials for Gardeners in the Pacific Northwest Region
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.
This region is famous for its abundant production of dahlias, lavenders, garden lilies, and many more perennial plants. Some plants grown as annual plants in other parts of the country (e.g. Iceland poppies or carnations), will happily overwinter in the Pacific Northwest and re-bloom the following year. An Eden for plants!
However, carefully selecting plants suited to the Pacific Northwest climate will be a key step to success. Plants will have to be drought tolerant to cope with the summer months with little or no rain. They will also have to survive the regular cold rainfall in winter and should be resistant to fungal diseases (as a result of the high humidity).
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.
- Best Perennials for Full Sun Gardens in the Pacific Northwest
- Best Perennials for Partial Shade Gardens in the Pacific Northwest
- Best Perennials for Full Shade Gardens in the Pacific Northwest
- Best Perennials for Late Summer and Fall in the Pacific Northwest
- Best Perennials for Moist and Wet Soils in the Pacific Northwest
- Most Fragrant Perennials for Gardens in the Pacific Northwest
- Fabulous Hardy Geraniums for Gardens in the Pacific Northwest
Guide Information
Hardiness |
7 - 9
|
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 6
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Climate Zones | 1A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Salt |
Landscaping Ideas | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, 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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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Guide Information
Hardiness |
7 - 9
|
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 6
|
Climate Zones | 1A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Salt |
Landscaping Ideas | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, 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 |