What is a perennial plant?

Definition of Perennial: There are two ways to define the term perennial plant, a botanist's definition of perennial and a gardener's definition. A botanist defines a perennial as a plant whose life cycle is more than two years. Botanists classify plants as either annual, biennial, or perennial. Annuals complete their life cycle in a single year and then die of old age. Biennials take two years to complete their life cycle. Perennial flowers take more than two years to complete their life cycle.

For a gardener, the perennial vs. annual question also takes into account the weather tolerance of a plant and for gardeners, the definition of perennial is, a plant that survives the winter in my garden and comes back every year. For a perennial garden in Minnesota, a calla lily is an annual because it cannot tolerate the cold Minnesota winters, but in southern Florida, a calla lily is a perennial flower because it will live for many years.

Perennial flowering plants can be further divided into woody perennials like a tree or shrub and herbaceous perennials (not-woody) like peony or trillium. Plant Delights Nursery specializes in herbaceous perennials but we sell a few woody perennials too.

Our primary focus is on perennial flowers that are winter hardy in the southern US (Zone 6 and warmer) but we grow many perennial flowering plants that are cold tolerant in Zone 3, Zone 4, or Zone 5.

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  • Image of Antirrhinum glutinosum 'White Hot' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Antirrhinum glutinosum 'White Hot'

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    Antirrhinum glutinosum 'White Hot'

    Item #: 11833

    Zones: 7b to 9b, at least

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 8" tall

    Culture: Sun to Part Sun

    Origin: Spain

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $22.00
    $22.00
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  • Image of Antirrhinum hispanicum taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Antirrhinum hispanicum

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    Antirrhinum hispanicum

    Item #: 8364

    Zones: 5a to 8b

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 12" tall

    Culture: Sun

    Origin: Morocco, Spain

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $22.00
    $22.00
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  • Image of Aquilegia chrysantha 'Denver Gold' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Aquilegia chrysantha 'Denver Gold'

    Aquilegia chrysantha 'Denver Gold'

    Item #: 12387

    Zones: 3a to 8b

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 36" tall

    Culture: Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: Mexico, United States

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $19.00
    $19.00
  • Image of Aquilegia flabellata 'Little Blue Wonder' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Aquilegia flabellata 'Little Blue Wonder'

    Aquilegia flabellata 'Little Blue Wonder'

    Item #: 11624

    Zones: 3a to 8b

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 6" tall

    Culture: Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: China, Eastern Asia, Japan, Korea, Russia

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $20.00
    $20.00
  • Image of Arachniodes miqueliana taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Arachniodes miqueliana

    Arachniodes miqueliana

    Item #: 5521

    Zones: 5a to 8a, at least

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 18" tall

    Culture: Light Shade

    Origin: China, Japan, Korea

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $23.00
    $23.00
  • Image of Arachniodes simplicior 'Variegata' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Arachniodes simplicior 'Variegata'

    Arachniodes simplicior 'Variegata'

    Item #: 1428

    Zones: 7a to 9b, possibly colder

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 18" tall

    Culture: Light Shade

    Origin: China, Japan, Korea, Tibet, Vietnam

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $24.00
    $24.00
  • Image of Arachniodes standishii taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Arachniodes standishii

    Arachniodes standishii

    Item #: 6234

    Zones: 4a to 8b

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 18" tall

    Culture: Light Shade

    Origin: China, Japan, Korea

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $25.00
    $25.00
  • Image of Arachniodes standishii 'Mt. Daisen' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Garden, Raleigh NC by Lidia Churakova

    Arachniodes standishii 'Mt. Daisen'

    Arachniodes standishii 'Mt. Daisen'

    Item #: 16902

    Zones: 4a to 8b

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 18" tall

    Culture: Light Shade

    Origin: China, Japan, Korea

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $26.00
    $26.00
  • Image of Aralia cordata 'Sun King' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Aralia cordata 'Sun King'

    Aralia cordata 'Sun King'

    Item #: 9133

    Zones: 4a to 8b, at least

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 72" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: Japan

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $22.00
    $22.00
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  • Image of Arisaema consanguineum taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Arisaema consanguineum

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    Arisaema consanguineum

    Item #: 2524

    Zones: 5a to 8b, possibly colder

    Dormancy: Winter, Spring

    Height: 30" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: China

    Pot Size: Bare Root / 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
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  • Image of Arisaema costatum taken at Sauls Road

    Arisaema costatum

    Arisaema costatum

    Item #: 6171

    Zones: 6a to 8b, at least

    Dormancy: Winter, Fall

    Height: 40" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: Nepal

    Pot Size: Bare Root / 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $29.00
    $29.00
  • Image of Arisaema fargesii taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Arisaema fargesii

    Arisaema fargesii

    Item #: 3126

    Zones: 5a to 8b

    Dormancy: Winter, Fall

    Height: 18" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: China

    Pot Size: Bare Root / 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $30.00
    $30.00
  • Image of Arisaema ringens taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by C. Hardison

    Arisaema ringens

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    Arisaema ringens

    Item #: 2531

    Zones: 5a to 9b

    Dormancy: Winter, Fall

    Height: 24" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: China, Japan, Korea

    Pot Size: Bare Root / 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $30.00
    $30.00
    Next crop available: 06/26/2026
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  • Image of Arisaema speciosum 'Himalayan Giant' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Arisaema speciosum 'Himalayan Giant'

    Arisaema speciosum 'Himalayan Giant'

    Item #: 7474

    Zones: 7a to 8b, at least

    Dormancy: Winter, Fall

    Height: 30" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: India

    Pot Size: Bare Root / 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $30.00
    $30.00
  • Image of Arisaema tortuosum taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Arisaema tortuosum

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    Arisaema tortuosum

    Item #: 1383

    Zones: 6a to 9b, at least

    Dormancy: Winter, Fall

    Height: 50" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: Himalayan Mountains

    Pot Size: Bare Root / 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


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    $30.00
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  • Image of Arisarum vulgare 'Lady Lakki' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Arisarum vulgare 'Lady Lakki'

    Arisarum vulgare 'Lady Lakki'

    Item #: 17725

    Zones: 7a to 9b, at least

    Dormancy: Summer

    Height: 4" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Shade

    Origin: Crete, Greece, Italy, Spain

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $29.00
    $29.00
  • Image of Aristolochia fimbriata taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Aristolochia fimbriata

    Aristolochia fimbriata

    Item #: 3031

    Zones: 7a to 9b

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 6" tall

    Culture: Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: Argentina, Brazil

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $23.00
    $23.00
  • Image of Artemisia frigida 'Silver Eagle' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Artemisia frigida 'Silver Eagle'

    Artemisia frigida 'Silver Eagle'

    Item #: 17117

    Zones: 3a to 8b, at least

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 18" tall

    Culture: Sun

    Origin: United States

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $23.00
    $23.00
  • Image of Arum x diotalicum 'Love Child' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Arum x diotalicum 'Love Child'

    Arum x diotalicum 'Love Child'

    Item #: 16302

    Zones: 4a to 9b

    Dormancy: Summer

    Height: 12" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: Hybrid

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $27.00
    $27.00
  • Image of Arum italicum 'Silver Arrow' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Arum italicum 'Silver Arrow'

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    Arum italicum 'Silver Arrow'

    Item #: 16248

    Zones: 4a to 9b

    Dormancy: Summer

    Height: 12" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: Europe

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $27.00
    $27.00
    Next crop available: 06/12/2026
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  • Image of Arum italicum 'Splitter Splatter' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Arum italicum 'Splitter Splatter'

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    Arum italicum 'Splitter Splatter'

    Item #: 16301

    Zones: 4a to 9b

    Dormancy: Summer

    Height: 12" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: Italy, Southeast Europe

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $27.00
    $27.00
  • Image of Aruncus 'Misty Lace' taken at Walters Gardens, MI

    Aruncus 'Misty Lace'

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    Aruncus 'Misty Lace'

    Item #: 7423

    Zones: 4a to 7b, at least

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 30" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: Hybrid

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $22.00
    $22.00
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  • Image of Arundo donax 'Peppermint Stick' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Arundo donax 'Peppermint Stick'

    Arundo donax 'Peppermint Stick'

    Item #: 6677

    Zones: 6a to 9b, at least

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 144" tall

    Culture: Sun

    Origin: Mediterranean Europe

    Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.9 L)


    $29.00
    $29.00
    Logo indicating plant is one of Tony's Favorites
  • Image of Asarum fauriei var. takaoi 'Ginba' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Asarum fauriei var. takaoi 'Ginba'

    Asarum fauriei var. takaoi 'Ginba'

    Item #: 5622

    Zones: 4b to 8a

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 2" tall

    Culture: Light Shade to Shade

    Origin: Japan

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $37.00
    $37.00

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Do you know what hardiness zone you are in? Use your zip code to find your zone! Below is our current list of perennial flowers for sale... A to Z. If you want to see all of the flowering perennials that we have sold in the past, please check out our Perennial Encyclopedia.