Definitions Quote by Henry Beard

Perennials are the ones that grow like weeds, biennials are the ones that die this year instead of next and hardy annuals are the…

— Katharine Whitehorn

“more sustainable solution was to concentrate on perennials, plants that would grow year after year without requiring new seeds.”

— William H. Weber

Annual plants are nature's emergency medical service, seeded in sounds and scars to hold the land until the perennial cover is re-established.

— Wendell Berry

These are classic, perennial ideals we are dealing with.

— Rob Morrow

I appreciate the misunderstanding I have had with Nature over my perennial border. I think it is a flower garden; she thinks it is…

— Sara Bonnett Stein

“You think God created us to be born only to grow and then die? Not even the tiniest perennial grows only to die. It…

— Kate McGahan

“adaptability coupled with readiness to flower year after year right from the first, roses are clearly one of the most versatile of plants for…

— Maggie Oster

No hardy perennial has the enduring quality of hope. Cut it to the roots, stamp it underfoot, let frost and fire work their will,…

— Rachel Field

If you are a garden plant you are regarded; well regarded, just as long as you stay in the garden.

— Davies Gilbert

Flowers that bloom in the winter may not survive till spring.

— K Hari Kumar

In the winter, I enjoy cross-country skiing and raising orchids and amaryllises. If I could grow tropical flowers as perennials, I would, especially hibiscus…

— Diane Ackerman

I'm huge on spring and summer gardening. I'm really proud of my perennial beds. That's a passion of mine.

— Steve Zahn