We started our perennial garden during the summer of 2021. Our intention was to transform our sunny yet barren front lawn into an ecologically friendly garden, section by section. We did the "lasagna method" of covering a small part of the lawn with cardboard. On top of the cardboard, we added compost, and then mulch. Where did I get my plants? I bought seeds online and germinated them myself. I bought plants from local nurseries and garden stores. I also got free plants from neighbors and friends. It's been 3 years and now I have plants that are ready to divide. Let me know which ones you like to add to your own garden.
Yarrow
Achillea
- I started these from seed. Yarrow Seeds Colorado Mix from RareSeeds
- Needs full sun, grows up to 2 feet tall, does not need staking.
- Likes to spread itself, be warned.
- "Many butterflies are attracted to Yarrow nectar while numerous species of moths and beetles use the plant as a larval host. Maxing out at under 2’ tall, plants spread by rhizomes and prefer well-drained, medium-to-sandy soils. Many cultivated species of Yarrow, featuring a range of flower colors, are commercially available today." - Taken from Prairie Moon Nursery
- More about Achillea genus in wikipedia
Red-veined Sorrel
Rumex sanguineus
- I started this from seed from MIGardener
- Cold hardy edible but is very bitter! I have seen chefs online use the baby leaves as garnish. Mostly used as ornamentals in home gardens and botanical gardens.
- Easy to grow
- I am not very good at making things pretty, but I read that if chopped at the right time, it will look nicer and less overgrown
- I also have large-leaf sorrel, which is another variety of sorrel, and is a bit sour, like the tropical kamias. I can give you seeds. We have eaten large-leaf sorrel in soups and paksiw. Also from MIGardener, details here.
Perennial Greek Oregano
Origanum
- I got this from another gardener just a mile away
- Great for cooking
- Flowers are loved by pollinators
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