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Which striking spiky perennial produces tall, pea-like flower whorls in coastal and alpine meadows?
LUPINEWhich hardy shade perennial with delicate heart-shaped leaves is barrenwort?
EPIMEDIUMWhich low-growing ground cover perennial forms a tight carpet of glossy metallic foliage?
AJUGAWhich delicate shade perennial genus includes the classic bleeding heart?
DICENTRAWhich wildflower perennial features evening-opening yellow or pink cups called evening primrose?
OENOTHERAWhich delicate perennial produces dainty sky-blue flowers on slender stems?
LINUMWhich succulent-leaved drought-resistant perennial includes popular varieties like Autumn Joy?
SEDUMWhich cottage garden perennial produces lovely silky flowers in pink or white?
MALVAWhich daisy-like autumn-blooming perennial brightens gardens with purple and pink stars?
ASTERWhich bright yellow late-summer native perennial is commonly called goldenrod?
SOLIDAGOWhich shade-loving perennial genus includes colorful foliage cultivars like Palace Purple?
HEUCHERAWhich classic white-petaled, yellow-centered daisy variety was bred by Luther Burbank and named _ _ _ _ _ _ daisy?
SHASTAWhich low-growing ground cover perennial with glossy purple or green leaves is also known as ajuga?
BUGLEWEEDWhich tall native perennial with whorled flowers prized by pollinators is called _ _ _ balm?
BEEWhich late-summer wetland perennial with turtlehead-shaped pink flowers is turtlehead?
CHELONEWhich tall spiky biennial or perennial is commonly called mullein?
VERBASCUMWhich lemon-scented perennial herb in the mint family is lemon balm?
MELISSAWhich low mat-forming perennial covered in bright yellow flowers in spring is called _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ charlie or jenny?
CREEPINGWhich botanical genus encompasses the beloved, long-lived garden peonies?
PAEONIAWhich drought-tolerant perennial features flat-topped clusters of tiny, colorful flower heads and ferny leaves?
YARROWWhich vertical perennial produces fuzzy purple flower spikes that bloom from the top down?
LIATRISWhich low-growing silver-leafed perennial covered in white flowers is snow-in-summer?
CERASTIUMWhich spring woodland perennial with bluebell flowers is Virginia bluebells?
MERTENSIAWhich tough trailing ground cover perennial features glossy leaves and blue flowers?
VINCAWhich daisy-like perennial with prominent seed cones is also known as the purple coneflower?
ECHINACEAWhich shade perennial features arching stems of heart-shaped pink and white dangling blossoms called _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ heart?
BLEEDINGWhich colossal wetland perennial features giant prehistoric-sized umbrella leaves?
GUNNERAWhich striking bulbous perennial produces checkered or drooping bell-like flowers?
FRITILLARIAWhich low-growing perennial ground cover produces sweet edible garden strawberries?
FRAGARIAWhich classic long-lived perennial produces heavy, gorgeous spring blossoms?
PAEONIAWhich classic autumn-blooming perennial produces dense clusters of colorful daisy flowers?
CHRYSANTHEMUMWhich colorful cluster-blooming perennial is a staple of traditional cottage gardens?
PHLOXWhich aromatic Mediterranean perennial is famous for its soothing purple flower spikes and fragrance?
LAVENDERWhich torch lily perennial is also known as red hot poker?
KNIPHOFIAWhich botanical genus contains the tough, adaptable garden daylilies?
HEMEROCALLISWhich vibrant red-and-yellow daisy-like perennial is commonly called blanket flower?
GAILLARDIAWhich stunning perennial variety produces dinnerplate-sized tropical-looking summer blooms?
HIBISCUSWhich fragrant climbing perennial vine produces starry white or yellow flowers?
JASMINUMWhich low-growing shade perennial with glossy kidney-shaped leaves is wild ginger?
ASARUMWhich stately perennial bulb produces large, trumpet-shaped showy summer flowers?
LILIUMWhich early-spring blooming shade perennial with leathery leaves is the Lenten rose?
HELLEBORUSWhich aromatic perennial herb with feathery anise-scented foliage is bronze fennel?
FOENICULUMWhich shade perennial with bright blue forget-me-not flowers is navelwort?
OMPHALODESWhich North American native perennial features starry blue spring flowers and golden fall foliage?
AMSONIAWhich large woodland perennial with creamy white feathery plumes is called goatsbeard?
ARUNCUSWhich hardy perennial cactus species survives freezing winters outdoors?
OPUNTIAWhich charming perennial group is commonly known as bellflowers for their shape?
CAMPANULAWhich moisture-loving shade perennial features massive kidney leaves and gold spikes?
LIGULARIAWhich charming perennial genus includes woodland columbines with spurred blossoms?
AQUILEGIAWhich daisy-like perennial flower closely resembles wild asters and is fleabane?
ERIGERONWhich iconic tall biennial or perennial with spotted tubular bells is foxglove?
DIGITALISWhich striking spiky perennial with metallic blue bracts is sea holly?
ERYNGIUMWhich popular woody perennial shrub produces massive mophead or lacecap blooms?
HYDRANGEAWhich climbing woody perennial vine is famous for its massive, stunning showy blossoms?
CLEMATISWhich hardy drought-tolerant daisy perennial is known as blanket flower?
GAILLARDIAWhich diverse perennial genus features unique chartreuse floral bracts and milky sap?
EUPHORBIAWhich charming low-growing lawn perennial with daisy flowers is the English daisy?
BELLISWhich woodland perennial dies back in summer after producing dangling heart-shaped blooms?
BLEEDINGWhich bulbous perennial produces sword-like leaves and fiery red or orange tubular flowers?
CROCOSMIAWhich crucial native perennial genus feeds monarch butterfly caterpillars and is milkweed?
ASCLEPIASWhich vibrant late-summer perennial flower is commonly called sneezeweed?
HELENIUMWhich woodland perennial features unique bell-like flowers with backward-projecting spurs?
COLUMBINEWhich delicate perennial with tiny papery flowers is commonly called sea lavender?
LIMONIUMWhich tall architectural perennial with scalloped leaves is plume poppy?
MACLEAYAWhich tiny woodland perennial features lobed leaves and delicate early blue flowers?
HEPATICAWhich graceful perennial or tender shrub features dangling pendulous two-toned blossoms?
FUCHSIAWhich spicy-scented perennial group includes pinks, sweet williams, and carnations?
DIANTHUSWhich delicate airy perennial with clouds of tiny white flowers is baby's breath?
GYPSOPHILAWhich North American native perennial produces vertical spikes of purple button flowers?
LIATRISWhich late-summer blooming perennial with bright daisy-like petals is named after Helen of Troy?
HELENIUMWhich delicate perennial flower with rounded pincushion heads is called pincushion flower?
SCABIOSAWhich velvety perennial with soft silver leaves is commonly called lamb's ear?
STACHYSWhich large architectural perennial features massive clouds of tiny white flowers?
CRAMBEWhich magnificent woodland perennial produces vase-shaped ostrich fern fronds?
MATTEUCCIAWhich striking perennial produces intense blue or red tubular flower spikes?
LOBELIAWhich garden perennial with scalloped leaves that hold sparkling water droplets is lady's mantle?
ALCHEMILLAWhich vigorous perennial ground cover produces bright yellow cup-shaped flowers?
LYSIMACHIAWhich tough, sprawling perennial features gray-green leaves and clouds of lavender-blue flowers favored by felines?
CATMINTWhich tall biennial or short-lived perennial produces towering spikes of large cup-shaped blooms?
HOLLYHOCKWhich trailing alpine perennial forms bright pink and purple spring cushion mats?
AUBRIETAWhich golden-yellow North American native perennial genus includes goldstrum?
RUDBECKIAWhich striking perennial genus includes the brightly colored oriental poppies?
PAPAVERWhich botanical genus contains the fragrant culinary and ornamental lavenders?
LAVANDULAWhich shade-loving perennial with heart-shaped silver-netted leaves is bugloss?
BRUNNERAWhich dependable garden perennial with deeply lobed leaves and five-petaled flowers is also commonly called cranesbill?
GERANIUMWhich popular perennial features large, fragrant, bushy blooms in shades of pink, white, and red?
PEONYWhich classic prairie perennial with drooping petals and a prominent spiny center is named _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _?
CONEFLOWERWhich ornamental bulb perennial produces globe-shaped purple flower heads on tall stems?
ALLIUMWhich creeping evergreen ground cover perennial features trailing stems and blue pinwheel flowers?
PERIWINKLEWhich spike-blooming perennial in the mint family attracts hummingbirds with blue or purple flowers?
SALVIAWhich charming perennial produces ruffled crimson, orange, or yellow cup flowers?
GEUMWhich fragrant perennial with lemon-scented foliage is known as burning bush?
DICTAMNUSWhich mat-forming perennial herb with tiny white flowers is sweet woodruff?
GALIUMWhich botanical genus contains the classic towering cottage garden hollyhocks?
ALCEAWhich botanical genus encompasses the classic Shasta and oxeye daisies?
LEUCANTHEMUMWhich moisture-loving perennial features globe-shaped golden-yellow buttercup flowers?
TROLLIUSWhich spring-blooming alpine perennial covered in white flower clusters is candytuft?
IBERISWhich striking architectural perennial with torch-like bi-colored flower spikes is called poker plant?
KNIPHOFIAWhich graceful perennial flower features distinctive standards, falls, and sword-like leaves?
IRISWhich tall shade perennial with dark foliage and white bottle-brush spikes is bugbane?
CIMICIFUGAWhich reliable perennial herb with aromatic foliage is commonly called catmint?
NEPETAWhich low-growing woodland perennial with colorful lobed leaves is commonly called _ _ _ _ _ bells?
CORALWhich golden perennial genus includes the famous Gloriosa daisy?
RUDBECKIAWhich bright tubular perennial flower is also known as bee balm or oswego tea?
MONARDAWhich aromatic perennial flower favored by hummingbirds is commonly called bergamot?
MONARDAWhich aromatic perennial herb is widely used in Mediterranean cooking?
ORIGANUMWhich alpine perennial features intensely vibrant, glowing blue trumpet flowers?
GENTIANAWhich hardy perennial variety with cup-shaped flowers is commonly known as cranesbill?
GERANIUMWhich woodland tuberous perennial features upswept reflexed petals and patterned leaves?
CYCLAMENWhich delicate shade perennial with airy, cloud-like flower clusters is called meadow rue?
THALICTRUMWhich charming bellflower perennial produces nodding blue or white bells?
CAMPANULAWhich tall ornamental grass perennial features feathery plumes in autumn?
MISCANTHUSWhich classic garden perennial produces upright, slender flower spikes called speedwell?
VERONICAWhich cheerful spring bulbous perennial group includes daffodils and jonquils?
NARCISSUSWhich hardy shrubby or herbaceous perennial produces strawberry-like leaves and yellow or red flowers?
POTENTILLAWhich tall native wetland perennial with pink or purple flower clusters is Joe Pye weed?
EUPATORIUMWhich legendary alpine perennial produces rare, glowing blue poppy blossoms?
MECONOPSISWhich perennial sunflower species returns reliably year after year in the garden?
HELIANTHUSWhich tough perennial produces trumpet-shaped blossoms that each last for only a single day?
DAYLILYWhich airy, blue-flowering perennial with silvery stems is named _ _ _ _ _ _ _ sage?
RUSSIANWhich moisture-loving perennial features fluffy clusters of pink or white flowers like meadowsweet?
FILIPENDULAWhich graceful clump-forming ornamental grass perennial is moor grass?
MOLINIAWhich shade-tolerant ground cover perennial has variegated leaves and pink flowers?
LAMIUMWhich fast-spreading perennial herb family is grown for its refreshing aromatic leaves?
MENTHAWhich shade-loving perennial is prized primarily for its lush, textured foliage?
HOSTAWhich magnificent spiked perennial is a favorite in cool-climate cottage gardens?
LUPINUSWhich ancient spore-bearing perennial group thrives in cool, moist, shady woodland areas?
FERNSWhich cottage garden perennial produces lovely cup-shaped blooms related to hibiscus?
MALVAWhich woodland perennial with spotted leaves and blue-pink spring flowers is called lungwort?
PULMONARIAWhich hardy perennial group includes cornflowers and perennial bachelors buttons?
CENTAUREAWhich shade garden favorite has large mound-forming leaves and white or purple flower scapes?
HOSTASWhich brilliant flowering perennial features glossy cup-shaped buttercup blooms?
RANUNCULUSWhich soft, velvety, silver-leafed ground cover perennial is affectionately called _ _ _ _ _ ' S ear?
LAMBSWhich tough perennial herb features mint-scented foliage and profuse blue flower spikes?
NEPETAWhich cottage garden perennial produces pincushion-like dark burgundy-red flowers?
KNAUTIAWhich beloved garden perennial group includes bearded, Siberian, and Japanese types?
IRISWhich early spring alpine perennial covered in silky hairs is called pasque flower?
PULSATILLAWhich graceful woodland or autumn-blooming perennial flower is also called windflower?
ANEMONEWhich shade-loving perennial with ladder-like leaflets is called Jacob's ladder?
POLEMONIUMWhich majestic tall perennial produces dramatic spikes of blue, purple, or white flowers?
DELPHINIUMWhich tubular-flowered perennial native to North America is commonly called beardtongue?
PENSTEMONWhich popular yellow daisy flower with a dark center is part of the Rudbeckia genus and named _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Susan?
BLACKEYEDWhich sweet-scented shade perennial with nodding white bell flowers is lily of the valley?
CONVALLARIAWhich torch lily perennial features fiery red and yellow tubular flower clusters?
TRITOMAWhich charming cool-season perennial group includes hardy garden violets and pansies?
VIOLAWhich tough drought-tolerant perennial with rosy red flower clusters is red valerian?
CENTRANTHUSWhich charming low-growing perennial with tiny blue flowers is forget-me-not?
MYOSOTISWhich tough shade perennial with large glossy leathery leaves is called pigsqueak?
BERGENIAWhich tough iris variety with narrow grass-like foliage and blue or purple flowers is the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ iris?
SIBERIANWhich coarse-textured perennial features large yellow daisy-like flowers in summer?
INULAWhich climbing perennial vine species produces colorful sweet pea flowers?
LATHYRUSWhich unique perennial produces trumpet-shaped pink flowers and compound leaves?
INCARVILLEAWhich tall wetland perennial with magenta flower spikes is purple loosestrife?
LYTHRUMWhich tough native prairie perennial with pea-like blue flowers is called false indigo?
BAPTISIAWhich hardy golden perennial native to North American prairies is commonly called coneflower or black-eyed Susan?
RUDBECKIAWhich architectural drought-tolerant perennial features sword-like leaves and tall white flower spikes?
YUCCAWhich widespread garden perennial features square stems and whorled tubular flowers?
SALVIAWhich clump-forming perennial with three-petaled flowers is called spiderwort?
TRADESCANTIAWhich tufted coastal perennial with pink globe-like flower heads is called sea thrift?
ARMERIAWhich bright yellow spring-blooming daisy perennial is called leopard's bane?
DORONICUMWhich bright yellow daisy-like perennial is also known as tickseed?
COREOPSISWhich striking perennial or tender shrub produces large, trumpet-shaped night-blooming flowers?
DATURAWhich quintessential shade perennial is grown for its magnificent foliage mounds?
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