Warm Season Perennial Plant Favorites
Perennials – Plants That Return Year After Year
Perennials are the heart and soul of lasting gardens. Unlike annuals that fade after one season, perennials return every year with stronger roots, richer blooms, and a deeper presence in your landscape.
At TN Nursery, we offer a robust collection of hardy, colorful, and native perennial plants that thrive in various soil types and climates. Whether planning a pollinator paradise, a woodland retreat, or a cottage-style garden, perennials deliver enduring beauty that grows better with time.
Why Plant Perennials?
Perennials offer more than just seasonal color—they bring structure, consistency, and sustainability to outdoor spaces. Many of our varieties require little water, resist deer, and support pollinators like bees and butterflies. As they establish, they often spread, filling in bare spots with natural ease. They're an investment that pays off year after year with less effort and more reward.
Customer Favorites from Our Perennial Collection
Stella De Oro Daylily – A Garden Classic
Known for its golden blooms and reliability, the Stella De Oro Daylily is a long bloomer that fits into nearly every garden design. It's drought-tolerant, hardy in various zones, and incredibly low-maintenance.
Purple Coneflower – Bold and Beneficial
The Purple Coneflower offers vibrant petals that attract pollinators throughout summer. It's beautiful and valuable, serving as a food source for native bees and butterflies while offering a strong visual impact.
Virginia Bluebells – Woodland Wonder
If you're creating a shaded garden path or naturalizing under trees, Virginia Bluebells are a magical early spring perennial that blankets the ground with soft blue tones.
Hosta – A Foliage Powerhouse
Appreciated for its texture and range of variegated leaves, the Hosta Plant excels in partial to full shade and pairs well with ferns, bleeding hearts, and trillium.
Butterfly Milkweed – A Pollinator Magnet
The bright orange blooms of Butterfly Milkweed aren't just striking—they’re essential for monarch butterflies. This native perennial thrives in sunny spaces and supports ecological balance in home landscapes.
Trillium Collection – Wild and Timeless
Our Trillium collection brings rare woodland charm to the garden. These native perennials prefer moist, rich soil and filtered light, ideal for shaded beds or natural forest gardens.
Perennials for Every Garden Style
Long Blooming Perennials
Looking for lasting color? Perennials like Maximilian Sunflower and Bee Balm continuously show blooms through late summer and early fall.
Shade-Loving Perennials
If you’re working with low-light areas, consider Wild Ginger, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, and Hosta to bring depth, color, and foliage interest to shady beds.
Pollinator-Friendly Perennials
Plant Blazing Star, Goldenrod, and Ironweed to help pollinators thrive. These selections support biodiversity while offering bright, bold displays.
Deer-Resistant Perennials
In areas with heavy deer pressure, go for tough yet attractive choices like Yarrow, or Black Cohosh.
Tips for Planting and Caring for Perennials
Most perennials perform best when planted in early spring or fall. Be sure to dig a hole twice the width of the root mass and amend the soil with compost if needed. Water well after planting, and add mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Once established, most perennials require minimal care, just seasonal cleanup and occasional dividing to stay vigorous.
Why Buy Perennials from TN Nursery?
We grow our perennials naturally in Tennessee soil, which means you receive healthy, zone-appropriate plants that are ready to thrive in your region. We ship bare root for sustainability and affordability, and our nursery team is here to help if you ever need planting advice or growing tips.
Explore our full collection and discover the perennials that will bring beauty and ease to your garden—year after year.