Perennials 1-12, featured in Carmen's cutting garden plan (above) 1. Agastache ‘Rosie Posie’ 2. Aster Novae-Angliae ‘Grape ...

Plan for every period of the growing season. Perennials come in waves, so don't neglect late-blooming rudbeckias, garden phlox and asters. More Proctor's Garden: ...

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GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — When selecting perennials for container gardening, it's important to choose plants that thrive well in confined spaces, maintain their beauty throughout the growing season ...