Perry's
Perennial Pages, Perennial
Arcade Quiz
Choosing the right plants for the right
place is becoming increasingly popular, as it results in better success
with less work. This is often called ecological landscaping, or sustainable
landscaping. Most perennials grow best in full sun, including the
ones below. Knowing this is not enough when choosing plants.
Do they prefer moist or dry soil, or grow well in
both? This will of course vary some with culture and location,
and cultivar. Some may also tolerate the opposite, just not
grow as well. Don't know some? The VanBerkum
nursery wholesale site has some photos. See answers below for
moist/dry/both.
1. Achillea
2. Alchemilla
3. Astilbe
4. Armeria
5. Chelone
6. Eupatorium
7. Filipendula
8. Festuca
9. Phlox
10. Rudbeckia
Answers:
1. both