In the first entry in our Gardening Unplugged chat series, Tony Avent defines just what makes an "evergreen perennial" and talks about their importance in the garden. Tony shares some of his favorite evergreen plants and tips on their culture and habit.
Complete transcript and additional pics of evergreen perennials featured in this video can be found at - https://www.plantdelights.com/blogs/videos/gardening-with-evergreen-perennials
Here are some of the wonderful evergreen perennials that Tony mentions in this video:
Ruscus (Butcher's Broom)
https://www.plantdelights.com/collections/ruscus
Stokesia (Stokes' Aster)
https://www.plantdelights.com/collections/stokesia
Sarcococca (Sweetbox)
https://www.plantdelights.com/collections/sarcococca
Rohdea (Sacred Lily)
https://www.plantdelights.com/collections/rohdea
Helleborus (Lenten Rose)
https://www.plantdelights.com/collections/helleborus-lenten-rose-christmas-rose
Aspidistra (Cast Iron Plant)
https://www.plantdelights.com/collections/aspidistra-cast-iron-plant
Cymbidium goeringii
https://www.plantdelights.com/products/cymbidium-goeringii
Saxifraga (Strawberry Begonia)
Cyclamen
https://www.plantdelights.com/collections/cyclamen
Dryopteris sieboldii 'Siebold's Wood Fern'
https://www.plantdelights.com/products/dryopteris-sieboldii
Dryopteris erythrosora
https://www.plantdelights.com/products/dryopteris-erythrosora-autumn-fern
Dentaria (Toothwort)
https://www.plantdelights.com/collections/dentaria
Erigeron pulchellus 'Meadow Muffin'
https://www.plantdelights.com/products/erigeron-pulchellus-meadow-muffin
Farfugium (Leopard Plant)
https://www.plantdelights.com/collections/farfugium
Check out all of the evergreen perennials available at Plant Delights:
https://www.plantdelights.com/collections/evergreen-perennials
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