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