Perennials Spring Into Action

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This is probably the best month to plant perennials. Plant a variety so that something is always coming into flower.

Don’t forget those grown for their foliage, such as lamb’s ear and Helichrysum ‘Limelight.’

Spring-blooming perennials include alstroemeria, armeria, bearded iris, brachycome, various campanulas, columbine, coral bells, true geraniums, lion’s tail (Leonotis), nicotiana and veronica.

Perennials that can brighten up the summer garden include agapanthus, coreopsis, daylily, gaillardia, penstemon, various salvias, Shasta daisy, tulbaghia, Verbena bonariensis and V. rigida, and yarrow.

Perennials for late summer and fall include gayfeather (Liatris), helianthus, Japanese anemone, physostegia, Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ and Tagetes lucida.

From the Los Angeles Times California Garden Calendar

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Garden Calendar

“Fabulous Fuchsias” program, 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Sherman Library and Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Free. For more information, call (949) 673-2261.

“Styling Outdoor Rooms” with Susie Coelho, author and host of HGTV’s “Surprise Gardener,” 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge. Fee: $25. Registration required. For information, call (818) 949-7980.

Orchard floral design class using fruits, vegetables and flowers, 9 a.m. Wednesday at Sherman Library and Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Fee: $45. Registrations are required. For more information, call (949) 673-2261.

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