{"title":"Evergreen Perennials","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Plant for All Seasons...Evergreen perennials from \u003ca title=\"asarum (Wild Ginger Plant)\" href=\"\/collections\/asarum-wild-ginger-plant-hexastylis\"\u003easarum\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca title=\"helleborus (Lenten Rose)\" href=\"\/collections\/helleborus-lenten-rose-christmas-rose\"\u003ehellebores\u003c\/a\u003e and from \u003ca title=\"liriope (monkey grass)\" href=\"\/collections\/liriope\"\u003eliriope\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca title=\"yucca (soapwort)\" href=\"\/collections\/yucca\"\u003eyucca\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen perennials are year round workhorses. No matter the season, an evergreen perennial can add texture and visual appeal to the garden. Our catalog features many of the best evergreen perennials for all purposes; full sun to shade, drought-tolerant to bog plants, flowering in all colors of the rainbow.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDuring winter, evergreen perennials not only add winter interest to the garden but can also conceal the dying foliage of other plants. Flowering evergreens present colorful displays in various seasons. For example, Dianthus starts flowering in spring, while evergreen perennials like \u003cem\u003eHelleborus orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e (aka \u003cem\u003eHelleborus\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003ehybridus\u003c\/em\u003e) flower in winter. A number of evergreen perennials are shade loving plants like liriope or ophiopogon, and groundcovers such as asarum. There are also deer-resistant evergreens like yucca and most hardy garden ferns. We have a wide and ever-changing selection of the best online plants for all of your gardening needs. When you are ready to buy winter interest plants for your garden, check out our online list of evergreen perennials for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our Gardening Unplugged video - \u003cstrong\u003eGardening with Evergreen Perennials - A Walk in the Garden with Tony Avent. \u003c\/strong\u003eFull transcript with a list of all evergreen perennials mentioned \u003ca title=\"Evergreen Perennials transcript\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/blogs\/videos\/gardening-with-evergreen-perennials\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Tony Avent talks about Evergreen Perennials\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LYsJwgPSAng\" width=\"726\" height=\"408\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aucuba-japonica-limbata","title":"Aucuba japonica Limbata","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Aucuba 'Sulphurea Marginata') Aucuba japonica 'Limbata' isn't a new plant, since it was first introduced in 1864, but it has remained quite rare and expensive since it grows and propagates so slowly. This beautiful 4' tall x 4' wide aucuba has dark, evergreen, deeply toothed leaves, each surrounded by a wide yellow border that brightens to white as the leaves age. Aucuba 'Limbata' is a female clone, so if you have a male nearby, your plant will be laden with lovely red fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20999951749,"sku":"33","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Aucuba-japonica-Limbata.i-33.s-66178.r-1_90c29c01-5afd-4ef5-b1c6-60313a4c84e7.jpg?v=1774549679"},{"product_id":"nassella-tenuissima","title":"Nassella tenuissima","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Stipa tenuissima) We truly love this Southwest US native grass. The delicate, narrow foliage of Nassella tenuissima forms a delightfully wispy, deer-resistant clump that makes us think of President Trump's coiffure...we shall overcomb. The 2' tall, wispy tan plumes blend nicely with the foliage in late spring...a very cute ornamental grass! The shallow-rooted Nassella tenuissima will often seed near the mother clump, so if you get a few too many babies, simply get out the Progestin...we mean Roundup\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/iGEFUvd2e5Q?si=eeC-YqX1NnC2GzgE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000162181,"sku":"258","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Nassella-tenuissima.i-258.s-21864.r-1.jpg?v=1781707639"},{"product_id":"polystichum-acrostichoides","title":"Polystichum acrostichoides","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolystichum acrostichoides is a wonderful, easy-to-grow, deer-resistant US native (Minnesota south to Florida) with sturdy, dark, evergreen fronds emanating from a central point, making a 2' wide clump...particularly effective when used in drifts. The fronds first emerge upright, then flatten with age. Christmas fern (known in PC circles as the Seasonal Holiday Fern) is one of the finest of all evergreen ferns and retains its attractive appearance all winter...simply superb for woodland gardens, especially those with deep shade areas!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas fern is a maintenance free, evergreen perennial that requires little if any care in the garden. Since Polystichum acrostichoides holds onto its leaves for several years, the old ones will eventually degrade. In nature this needs no assistance, but in the garden, these may be removed to improve the plants appearance. Do not ever remove the current year foliage, since this will kill the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePolystichum acrostichoides prefers average to slightly dry soil with good drainage. It will not survive in soils that remain waterlogged. Acidic soils to pH's near neutral are fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas fern is very shade tolerant, to all but the very darkest sites. It also has a bit of tolerance to sun, but this should be limited to 1-2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen groundcovers which do not spread or require maintenance are invaluable in the woodland garden, and Christmas fern provides both. Ferns provide a wonderful textural contrast between bolder textured plants like \u003ca title=\"hosta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/hosta-plant-blue-variegated-large-small-miniature-plantain-lily\"\u003ehosta\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"asarum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/asarum-wild-ginger-plant-hexastylis\"\u003easarum\u003c\/a\u003e, and Solomon's seal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000215813,"sku":"295","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Polystichum-acrostichoides.i-295.s-62132.r-1_ffff5f7e-0fc3-4eaf-ade4-1c2506fc9e61.jpg?v=1786549698"},{"product_id":"acorus-gramineus-ogon","title":"Acorus gramineus Ogon","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor over three decades, Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' has been a landscape staple in the gardens here at Juniper Level. This 1975 Barry Yinger introduction from Japan is a glaringly beautiful, evergreen perennial with brilliant yellow, deer-resistant foliage, brightest from fall through spring. While the overall effect is bright yellow, The foliage actually has a vertical green stripe down the side of each 1\/8\" wide plasticized leaf. This easy to grow groundcover forms a fabulous 1' tall slowly-widening patch...best in moist shade. It's roots have antifungal and antibacterial properties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e'Ogon' sweet flag is a very low maintenance perennial. Because it's evergreen, it does not require an annual pruning. However, if the foliage looks tattered due to hail or other damage, it can be cut to the ground and will resprout quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll Acorus gramineus cultivars can be easily divided in any season that the ground isn't frozen. It will re-grown quite rapidly after division if they are promptly replanted and kept moist for the first few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, it prefers moist soil, although it is quite tolerant of short periods of drought. Light open shade or early morning sun is best. The foliage can burn in full sun, and growth slows dramatically in dense shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual impact of 'Ogon' sweet flag in terms of both color and texture in the winter garden is quite striking, when many other woodland perennials are still dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000266501,"sku":"369","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Acorus-gramineus-Ogon.i-369.s-64652.r-1_fb33c7d4-a682-476f-a6cc-fd99992d6038.jpg?v=1774549729"},{"product_id":"ophiopogon-japonicus-gyoku-ryu-dwarf-mondo-grass","title":"Ophiopogon japonicus Gyoku Ryu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Simply irresistible\" is the best way to describe Ophiopogon 'Gyoku Ryu', a dwarf mondo grass cultivar with thick, dark green, grass-like foliage that eventually makes a tight mat in even the worst garden conditions. 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I think I'm going to be rollin' around in the \u003ca title=\"Check out our collection of mondo grass\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/ophiopogon-black-dwarf-mondo-grass\"\u003emondo grass\u003c\/a\u003e this afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000399941,"sku":"551","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Ophiopogon-japonicus-Gyoku-Ryu.i-551.s-16444.r-1_0f58b2f5-ef8c-4743-b5ff-469e6994b074.jpg?v=1787066856"},{"product_id":"dryopteris-ludoviciana-large-ferns","title":"Dryopteris ludoviciana","description":"\u003cp\u003eDryopteris ludoviciana is a stately, semi-evergreen, clumping fern, native to the southeastern US, that makes a wonderful addition to the woodland garden. The shiny but leathery 3' tall fronds form a striking upright architectural specimen in the garden. 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This selection was made at the University of British Columbia from seed collected by Dick Pearson from the alpine forests (9500' elevation) of Mt. Hehuan in central Taiwan. Thick, heavily textured, sandpaper-like foliage adorns fuzzy creeping stems (5' wide in 3 years). At the onset of cool nights in fall, the foliage of Rubus 'Emerald Carpet' turns a wonderful raspberry color. The small \u003ca title=\"More white flowers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/white-flowers-cream-flowers\"\u003ewhite flowers\u003c\/a\u003e are insignificant, but that's okay.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eNomenclature:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMany folks now list Rubus pentalobus 'Emerald Carpet' as a selection of Rubus rolfei, which it actually keys to, if you use the poor quality key in Flora of China. When you use the much more accurate Flora of Taiwan key, it keys to Rubus pentalobus. 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How about saying: \"Korean tassel fern is just one of the best damn ferns you will ever buy!\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTassel Fern requires no maintenance in the garden in terms of cutbacks or divisions. Clumps can thrive for decades with no care as long as they are planted in the right conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePolystichum polyblepharum prefers a rich, compost enhanced soil, although it will grow fine in less than ideal conditions. It is not particular about moisture, and will tolerate a fairly dry site. 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Wine cups are great for the front of the border or cascading down a wall. Medicinally, root concoctions are sniffed to treat colds and teas are purportedly good for an assortment of other pains. Heck, if you are going to fall off the horticultural wagon, you might as well do it with a wine cup in your hand!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOnce Callirhoe involucrata finishes flowering, we prefer to cut them back to the base. They will reflush and remain as an evergreen rosette through the winter. If uncut, wine cups may re-seed in the garden, but rarely will they seed prolifically, so in most landscapes, this may actually be desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf rust is occasionally encountered, but we find that with plenty of sun and good air movement, this is usually not an issue. If you find it a problem, simply cut the plant to the ground, and dispose all of the foliage off site, where it isn't likely to re-infest your plants. 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Whether you're trying to brighten a dark room or a shady spot in the woodland garden, Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Yellow Hammer' will do the trick.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAspidistra are very low maintenance perennials. Each leaf can last up to 3 years, but after the second year, it will begin to show signs of aging and leaf degradation. For that reason, we recommend removing all old foliage regularly to retain the attractiveness of the clump. It's always disappointing to see large patches of cast iron plants in public spaces where it hasn't been properly maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCast iron plants grow well in both moist and dry soils as long as the drainage is good. Aspidistra must be grown in shade, since their foliage will scorch if they are subjected to sun. 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While these flowers are rarely noticed in the garden, they can be quite attractive in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/uGWpq6PwT2w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21024511749,"sku":"2196","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Aspidistra-sichuanensis-Spotty.i-2196.s-68625.r-1.jpg?v=1787338122"},{"product_id":"helleborus-foetidus-krenitsky","title":"Helleborus foetidus Krenitsky","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis seed strain of Helleborus foetidus was shared with us by Chapel Hill NC plantsman Tom Krenitsky. Visitors to the garden have marveled at the exceptionally dark green, very serrate leaves, so we introduced it as a named seed strain in 2007. As with all Helleborus foetidus, the plants grow vigorously the first season forming a 20\" tall stalk, clothed in dark green, hand-shaped leaves. After the second winter, the clumps are topped with 2' tall thick flower spikes with light green bells.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe growth habit of Helleborus foetidus is quite different from the Lenten Rose, Helleborus x hybridus and the Christmas Rose, Helleborus niger and their near kin. Both Helleborus x hybridus and Helleborus niger produce both leaves and flower stalks directly from the subterranean crown of the plant. The crown of a plant is a compressed stem and is characteristic of many herbaceous perennials such as Hostas and Hemerocallis (daylily). In contrast, Helleborus foetidus has a substantial aboveground stem that averages 18 to 24\" tall. Individual stems have a two year life span. They are produced in the spring and they are well clothed with their dark green palmately divided leaves. Come late fall numerous paler green bracts and flower buds start to form at the apex of the stem. Soon they become a foot tall candelabra of pendant green bells. The pale green glows in the winter garden, especially on a overcast day. What Helleborus foetidus lacks in colorfulness (nothing actually) it makes up for in its very handsome architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBy summer the seeds are mature and shed from the fruit as the fruit open. At this point the whole stalk has completed its life cycle and need to be cut to the ground, leaving the new vegetative growth. Do NOT be discouraged by the following information: Helleborus foetidus has more of a live fast, die young life cycle than Helleborus x hybridus and Helleborus niger, which seem to live forever. Helleborus foetidus tends to be a permanent addition to a garden even though individual plants might live for just three to five years, because there are enough seedlings to replace old plants. Seeds start to germinate in late fall, with additional germination through the winter. With good care a seedling can bloom in about one year, certainly in two. And they transplant readily so the gardener can plant them where they are wanted. Space the seedlings about a foot apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHelleborus foetidus belongs in every garden where winter interest is desired and this species can be grown. The three to four month winter floral display is very showy. It combines well with all other plants of winter interest whether other herbaceous perennials or flowering trees and shrubs such as Camellia or Prunus mume, or plants with colorful twigs. Year-round, Helleborus foetidus is a handsome foliage plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHelleborus foetidus is a zone 7 plant. In colder areas the foliage is damaged by cold. It wants shade to part shade. It does not want to be exposed to hot, midday sun in the summer. Avoid soggy soil\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNomenclature:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe specific epithet \"foetidus\" means foetid. For this reason some call this Hellebore the \"stinking Hellebore\". To most, its odor is only evident when working amongst the plant. It is not usually an odor one notices on the air. It is not one that will chase gardeners from the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/xV4QWZx27ls\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21024601093,"sku":"2281","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Helleborus-foetidus-Krenitsky.i-2281.s-67137.r-1.jpg?v=1785779141"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/iris-ming-treasure-1900x350.jpg?v=1676378022","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/evergreen-perennials.oembed?page=25","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}