Perennials....The Gift That Keeps giving!

So what is an annual vs a perennial? Quite simply, an annual has to be replaced every sring and dies with the first frost or sooner if its not heat tolerant. A perennial is a plant that dies off in the winter and returns in the spring. Depending on the type of plant this might mean that there will be no plant material above ground in winter, a tall leafless stalk, or somewhere in between. With proper trimming and a little cleanup in the fall these guys are low maintenance and they multiply every year!

Here on the Outer Banks we do use annual bedding plants BUT unfortunately they struggle in our windy salt air! Thats why I love perennials. They're the one and done solution to adding color and texture to your landscape. Unlike, annuals they will rebound after a big storm like a hurricane or a nor'easter. Just cut them back and watch them regrow!

Some of our favorite perenniels for the salty Outer Banks are black eyed susan, mexicans petunia, canna lillie, loriopie, shasta daisy, lantana, elephant ears, castor bean, etc.

Grab yourself some perennials and save some time and money!

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