Tips for Growing Mint as a Perennial. Mint’s tendency to spread is why many gardeners don’t grow it. While plants in the mint family are famous for popping up in unwanted places, controlling ...

Mint's culinary possibilities make it a popular herb for gardeners. Is mint one of those plants that comes back every year, ...

Hummingbird mint is a fragrant and colorful addition to any yard. As the name implies, this perennial is a hit with pollinators, known to attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to its sweetly ...

Every year, the Perennial Plant Association selects a Perennial Plant of the Year. For 2021, the Perennial Plant of the Year is lesser calamint (Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta), also called ...

Also on the calendar for June is National Perennial Gardening Month. Each year since 1990, the Perennial Plant Association has chosen a specific plant as its Perennial Plant of the Year.

Flowering perennials will occasionally look tired, especially in the hotter months. ... I planted mint in my herb garden a couple of years ago. Now I realize that was a big mistake!

Bleeding hearts, a no-fail Colorado perennial, is close to my heart. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 51°F. Friday, May 16th 2025 ... mountain mint (Pycanthemum muticum).

Mint plants are easy to grow, fragrant, and come in several tempting varieties. But is mint a perennial or do you have to buy new plants after the winter? While most types of mint are botanically ...

Each year since 1990, the Perennial Plant Association has chosen a specific plant as its Perennial Plant of the Year. The winner is typically revealed in June. You may wonder what the criteria for ...