Perennial Plants
Perennial Plants
Perennials
Offering unique and exclusive perennial plants has been the foundation of how High Country Gardens' has built its reputation. Our plants are chosen for their beauty, hardiness, and their ability to create natural habitat. We are particularly well known for our drought resistant/drought tolerant perennials (xeric plants), that once established will need very little water to thrive. We have hundreds of water-thrifty and native plants to choose from, many developed exclusively for High Country Gardens by our founder and chief horticulturist, David Salman.
Shop Perennials flower- Offer food and habitat for native pollinators and wildlife.
- Create resilient landscapes that require less water and maintenance.
- Beautiful plants suited to your region create a sense of place in your garden.
- Your garden makes a difference in supporting pollinator populations.
- Grow a garden that's buzzing with life and colorful, long-lasting blooms.
- Attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with nectar rich plants.
- Less water, more flowers! Grow a pollinator-friendly garden while conserving water.
- Attractive foliage and flowers add color and texture .
- Discover our selection of perennials chosen for their durable garden performance.
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Fireworks is well named. In late summer, the bright yellow sprays of tiny flowers look just like an exploding skyrocket on the 4th of July. A tall sturdy grower, it is a great compan...
Learn MoreFireworks Goldenrod (Solidago) Fireworks Goldenrod Solidago rugosa Fireworks$11.49Per Plant - 5" Deep PotFireworks is well named. In late summer, the bright yellow sprays of tiny flowers look just like an exploding skyrocket on the 4th of July. A tall sturdy grower, it is a great companion for ornamental grasses and other late summer blooming perennials.Learn MoreYellow Flowering Texas Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora 'Yellow') is a beautiful, uncommon yellow-flowered form of Texas Red Yucca, a low-water garden favorite. Plant it with other Hespe...
Learn MoreYellow Flowering Texas Yucca (Hesperaloe) Yellow Flowering Texas Yucca Hesperaloe parviflora Yellow$12.99 Sale $11.69Sale Price I Save 10%Per Plant - 5" Deep PotYellow Flowering Texas Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora 'Yellow') is a beautiful, uncommon yellow-flowered form of Texas Red Yucca, a low-water garden favorite. Plant it with other Hesperaloes to create superb bi-colored combinations that are sure to draw hummingbirds to your garden.Learn MoreGolden Fleece is a small growing goldenrod with sprays of arching golden-yellow flower spikes in late summer. A strong but compact plant, it is a great companion planted in front of ...
Learn MoreGolden Fleece Goldenrod (Solidago) Golden Fleece Dwarf Goldenrod Solidago sphacelata Golden Fleece$11.99 Sale $8.99Sale Price I Save 25%Per Plant - 5" Deep PotGolden Fleece is a small growing goldenrod with sprays of arching golden-yellow flower spikes in late summer. A strong but compact plant, it is a great companion planted in front of taller, late blooming perennials. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).Learn MoreAutumn Fire is an improved form of Sedum 'Autumn Joy' that is larger growing, has larger flower heads and is longer blooming. The flat heads of rose-pink flowers appear in late summe...
Learn MoreAutumn Fire Sedum Autumn Fire Stonecrop Sedum Autumn Fire$10.99 Sale $8.24Sale Price I Save 25%Per Plant - 5" Deep PotAutumn Fire is an improved form of Sedum 'Autumn Joy' that is larger growing, has larger flower heads and is longer blooming. The flat heads of rose-pink flowers appear in late summer. Leave the faded flowers on the plant for added winter interest.Learn MoreRotkugel is one of the very best ornamental oreganos that blooms in mid-to late summer with a profusion of flower heads filled with small bright pink flowers. A fantastic perennial...
Learn MoreRotkugel Ornamental Oregano Rotkugel Ornamental Oregano Origanum Rotkugel$10.99 Sale $8.24Sale Price I Save 25%Per Plant - 5" Deep PotRotkugel is one of the very best ornamental oreganos that blooms in mid-to late summer with a profusion of flower heads filled with small bright pink flowers. A fantastic perennial for feeding bees and butterflies .Learn MoreOwl's Claw (Hymenoxys hoopesii) is a fabulous native mountain wildflower with huge golden-yellow flowers in summer. With its long, downward curving golden-yellow flower petals and ce...
Learn MoreOwl's Claws (Hymenoxys) Owl's Claws, Orange Sneezeweed Hymenoxys hoopesii$9.99 Sale $6.99Sale Price I Save 30%Per Plant - 5" Deep PotOwl's Claw (Hymenoxys hoopesii) is a fabulous native mountain wildflower with huge golden-yellow flowers in summer. With its long, downward curving golden-yellow flower petals and center cone, the graceful flowers are eye-catching. Highly attractive to many types of butterflies and bees, this durable perennial likes average to wet soil moisture and cool growing conditions, not for hot climates.Learn MoreExclusive. Santa Fe is a selected form of Maximilian's Sunflower chosen for its huge, bright yellow daisies that tightly pack the 6 foot tall flowering spike. A tough perennial for d...
Learn MoreSanta Fe Maximilian's Sunflower (Helianthus) Santa Fe Maximilian's Sunflower Helianthus maximiliana Santa Fe$10.99 Sale $8.24Sale Price I Save 25%Per Plant - 5" Deep PotExclusive. Santa Fe is a selected form of Maximilian's Sunflower chosen for its huge, bright yellow daisies that tightly pack the 6 foot tall flowering spike. A tough perennial for difficult growing conditions, it blooms in mid-September. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric). A High Country Gardens introduction.Learn More‘Vivid’ Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana) brings a profusion of lavender-pink blossoms to the mid-summer garden. ‘Vivid’ has red-violet flowers in spikes, reminiscent o...
Learn MoreVivid Obedient Plant Vivid Obedient Plant Physostegia virginiana Vivid$11.99 Sale $8.99Sale Price I Save 25%Per Plant - 5" Deep Pot‘Vivid’ Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana) brings a profusion of lavender-pink blossoms to the mid-summer garden. ‘Vivid’ has red-violet flowers in spikes, reminiscent of snapdragons, that bring vertical elements and soft geometry to your garden and attract butterflies and hummingbirds. One of summer’s most beloved native flowers, Obedient Plant is a sturdy and reliable bloomer through fall.Learn MoreLittle Lemon is a hybrid Goldenrod that blooms in mid-summer with full, bright lemon-yellow flower spikes held over small compact plants. This dwarf variety is great for smaller gard...
Learn MoreLittle Lemon Goldenrod (Solidago) Little Lemon Goldenrod Solidago Little Lemon$10.99Per Plant - 5" Deep PotLittle Lemon is a hybrid Goldenrod that blooms in mid-summer with full, bright lemon-yellow flower spikes held over small compact plants. This dwarf variety is great for smaller gardens where other Goldenrods would be too large.Learn MoreA new native hybrid sage, FlowerKisser™ ‘Royal Rose’ is enjoyed for its sumptuous deep rose pink flowers. This Salvia is an exceptionally long bloomer, attracting pollinating h...
Learn MoreFlowerKisser™ Royal Rose Salvia FlowerKisser™ Royal Rose Sage Salvia x 'WWG04'$11.99 Sale $8.99Sale Price I Save 25%Per Plant - 5" Deep PotA new native hybrid sage, FlowerKisser™ ‘Royal Rose’ is enjoyed for its sumptuous deep rose pink flowers. This Salvia is an exceptionally long bloomer, attracting pollinating hummingbirds and bumblebees from late spring through early fall. The foliage is delightfully aromatic, releasing a pleasing sweet herbal scent when brushed or touched. Discovered by HCG Chief Horticulturist David Salman, and available exclusively from High Country Gardens.Learn MoreAn improved form of Penstemon, Pristine™ Pink (Penstemon barbatus) blooms for a long time in mid-summer, with glossy foliage that offers lasting texture. Medium-tall spikes of brig...
Learn MorePristine™ Pink Penstemon Pristine™ Pink Beardtongue Penstemon barbatus Pristine™ Pink$10.99 Sale $7.69Sale Price I Save 30%Per Plant - 5" Deep PotAn improved form of Penstemon, Pristine™ Pink (Penstemon barbatus) blooms for a long time in mid-summer, with glossy foliage that offers lasting texture. Medium-tall spikes of bright pink tubular flowers attract hummingbirds and bees. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).Learn MoreAgastache Ava is one of High Country Gardens very best plant introductions, renowned for its tall spikes of deep rose-pink flowers held by raspberry-red calyxes. This vigorous hybrid...
Learn MoreAva Agastache Ava's Hummingbird Mint (Hyssop) Agastache AvaAs low as $11.99 Sale $10.19Agastache Ava is one of High Country Gardens very best plant introductions, renowned for its tall spikes of deep rose-pink flowers held by raspberry-red calyxes. This vigorous hybrid Hummingbird Mint blooms for many months beginning in mid-summer. 2005 Plant of the Year.Learn MoreWhiskers Deep Rose Appleblossom Grass (Gaura lindheimeri Whiskers Deep Rose PP26,399) is a compact variety selected for its deep pink flowers and attractive burgundy foliage. Long bl...
Learn MoreWhiskers Deep Rose Gaura Whiskers Deep Rose Wand Flower (Beeblossom) Gaura lindheimeri Whiskers Deep Rose PP#26,399$12.99 Sale $11.04Sale Price I Save 15%Per Plant - 5" Deep PotWhiskers Deep Rose Appleblossom Grass (Gaura lindheimeri Whiskers Deep Rose PP26,399) is a compact variety selected for its deep pink flowers and attractive burgundy foliage. Long blooming, it colors the garden or container all summer. Gaura is also commonly known as Wand Flower and Beeblossom.Learn MoreRosita was selected for its smaller size and dense spikes of raspberry-red flowers (50% more flowers than the typical Agastache cana). It blooms for several months beginning in early...
Learn MoreRosita Agastache Rosita Hummingbird Mint (Hyssop) Agastache cana RositaAs low as $11.99Per Plant - 5" Deep PotRosita was selected for its smaller size and dense spikes of raspberry-red flowers (50% more flowers than the typical Agastache cana). It blooms for several months beginning in early to mid-summer. A High Country Gardens introduction.Learn More
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- Achillea filipendulina Gold Plate
- Aster ericoides Snow Flurry
- Aster oblongifolius Dream of Beauty
- Echinacea purpurea Magnus Superior
- Forestiera neomexicana
- Gaillardia Arizona Apricot
- Geranium Rozanne
- Hirpicium armerioides v. armerioides
- Mahonia repens
- Penstemon cobaea v. purpurea
- Phlox paniculata David's Lavender
- Phlox paniculata Laura
- Phlox subulata Drummond's Pink
- Physostegia virginiana Miss Manners
- Rosa Caramba
- Rosa Knock Out Radrazz
- Rosa Nearly Wild
- Rosa Radcon
- Rosa Radsunny
- Sedum Matrona
- Silene regia Prairie Fire
- Solidago Peter Pan
- Teucrium cussonii
- Veronica prostrata Dick's Wine
- Aquilegia siberica
- Calamagrostis acutiflora Avalanche
- Salvia pachyphylla
- Aster oblongifolius October Skies
- Echinacea Tomato Soup
- Eryngium Big Blue
- Miscanthus sinensis Silberfeder
- Muhlenbergia emersleyi El Toro
- Rosa Prairie Joy
- Rudbeckia Henry Eilers
- Frosty Blue Century Plant (Agave)
- Arenaria alfacarensis
- Buddleia Flutterby Petite Blue Heaven
- Buddleia Flutterby Petite Pink
- Campanula aucheri
- Cytisus x praecox x Paulette
- Geranium dalmaticum
- Iris germanica City Lights
- Iris germanica Edith Wolford
- Iris germanica Invitation
- Jurassic Park Bearded Iris
- Iris germanica Teamwork
- Iris pallida Variegata Silver
- Kniphofia caulescens Tiffindel Cold Hardy
- Leptinella squalida Platt's Black
- Phlox subulata Scarlet Flame
- Salvia officinalis Minimus
- Sedum Autumn Joy
- White Swan Echinacea
- Aquilegia canadensis Pink Lanterns
- Penstemon procerus v. formosus
- Stachys coccineus
- Phlox paniculata Blue Paradise
- Papaver atlanticum Flore Pleno
- Dianthus Nyewood Cream
- Kerria japonica Pleniflora
- Chilopsis linearis Monhews
- New Mexico Century Plant (Agave)
- Amelanchier utahensis
- Cercis occidentalis
- Helianthus maximiliana Lemon Yellow
- Salvia Red Velvet
- Scutellaria resinosa Smoky Hills
- Clematis scottii
- Perovskia Little Spires
- Rosmarinus officinalis Irene
- Osteospermum Avalanche
- Festuca mairei
- Achillea serbica
- Agave havardiana
- Gaura lindheimeri Trader Joe's
- Penstemon pinifolius Nearly Red
- Rhus microphylla
- Mulberry Flambe Purple Salvia
- Sempervivum Silverine
- Sempervivum Sunset
- Sidalcea neomexicana
- Sporobolus heterolipis Tara
- Thymus serpyllum Mountain Thyme
- Linum perenne Sapphire
- Echinocereus caespitosus v. minor
- Coryphantha omnivora
- Papaver Plum Pudding
- Davis Showy Milkweed
- Purple Milkweed
- Greek Yarrow
- Parry's Century Plant (Agave)
- Golden Eye Prairie Zinnia
- Hardy Hummingbird Trumpet (Zauschneria)
- Iron Butterfly Ironweed (Vernonia)
- Annie's Perennial Verbena
- Pfitzer Red Hot Poker Mix
- Fire Dance Red Hot Poker
- Gray Creeping Germander (Teucrium)
- Judith's Favorite Fame Flower (Phemeranthus)
- Red Flowered Lamb's Ear
- Helen von Stein Lamb's Ear
- Llano Indian Grass
- Alkali Sacaton Grass
- Purple Emperor Sedum
- Thundercloud Sedum
- Dark Violet Skullcap (Scutellaria)
- Ultra Violet Salvia
- West Texas Grass Salvia
- Burgundy Seduction Salvia
- Summer Skies Texas Grass Salvia
- Sensation Rose Dwarf Pink Salvia
- Marcus Dwarf Blue Salvia
- Blue Hill Salvia
- Maraschino Salvia
- Furman's Red Texas Salvia
- Brown Eyed Susan
- Fragrant Sweet Briar Rose
- Darlow's Enigma Rose
- Arp Rosemary
- Gwen's Buffalo Clove-Scented Currant (Ribes)
- Lemhi Purple Creeping Phlox
- Kashmir False Sage (Phlomis)
- Tall Orange Pineleaf Penstemon Mix
- Husker Red Penstemon
- Double Orange Oriental Poppy
- Royal Wedding Oriental Poppy
- Coral Reef Oriental Poppy
- Brilliant Oriental Poppy
- Double Red Shades Oriental Poppy
- Beauty of Livermere Oriental Poppy
- Northwind Upright Switchgrass
- Amethyst Falls Ornamental Oregano
- Cascading Hopflower Oregano
- Fireball Bee Balm
- Violet Queen Bee Balm
- Jacob Cline Bee Balm
- Raspberry Wine Bee Balm
- Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis)
- Fendler's Barberry (Berberis)
- Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle Vine
- Yellow Honeysuckle Vine
- Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine
- Blanche Sandman Honeysuckle Vine
- Spanish Blue Flax (Linum)
- Turk's Cap Siberian Lily
- Western Wood Lily
- Dotted Blazing Star (Liatris)
- Blue Haze Euphorbia
- Alcalde Cold Hardy Rosemary
- Purple Ribbon Spanish Lavender
- Royal Velvet English Lavender
- Mitcham Gray English Lavender
- Thrift-Leaf Perky Sue (Hymenoxys)
- Western Sundancer Daisy (Hymenoxys)
- Firefly Coral Bells
- Silver Curry Bush (Helichrysum)
- Mesa Wine Rock Rose (Helianthemum)
- Gentian
- Hantamberg Orange Gazania
- Butterscotch Baby Gazania
- Happy Boy New Mexico Privet
- Lion's Spore (Euphorbia)
- Baby Joe Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium)
- Kannah Creek Sulphur Buckwheat
- Prolific Sulphur Buckwheat
- Sombrero® Sandy Yellow Echinacea
- PowWow® Wild Berry Echinacea
- Hula Dancer Echinacea
- Magnus Echinacea
- Ruby Star Echinacea
- Echinacea Tiki Torch
- Sunset Foxglove
- Coral Canyon Twinspur (Diascia)
- Spangled Star Dianthus
- Pop Star Dianthus
- Kew Broom (Cytisus)
- Jethro Tull Coreopsis
- Yellow Twig Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus)
- Bluebell Bellflower (Campanula)
- Dwarf Sundrops (Calylophus)
- Purple Poppy Mallow (Callirhoe)
- Spring Blooming Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)
- Mora County Chocolate Flower Mix (Berlandiera)
- Blue False Indigo (Baptisia)
- Dwarf Rock Cress (Aubrieta)
- Dwarf Alpine Aster
- Dwarf Japanese Columbine
- Winky Red and White Columbine
- Arizona Columbine
- Red Hobbit Columbine
- Susanna Mitchell Marguerite Daisy (Anthemis)
- Jones' Bluestar (Amsonia)
- Blue Ice Bluestar (Amsonia)
- Allium Millenium
- Blue Twister Corkscrew Allium
- Miniature Century Plant (Agave)
- Purple Haze Agastache
- Acapulco® Orange Agastache
- Coronation Gold Yarrow
- Compact Joshua Tree (Yucca)
- Sedum middendorfianum
- Blue Flame Giant Purple Salvia
- Platinum® Dwarf Silver Leaf Salvia
- Yellow Prairie Coneflower
- Sunset Crater Penstemon
- Native Northeast Songbird Pre-Planned Garden
- Native Mid-Atlantic Songbird Pre-Planned Garden
- Native Midwest Songbird Pre-Planned Garden
- Native Pacific Northwest Songbird Pre-Planned Garden
- Autumn Magic Pollinator Collection