Ideas & Inspiration Perennials
With lifespans greater than two years, perennials add a reliable character to your garden. From mint plants to hibiscus and everything in between, Sunnyside has a great selection to choose from!

July in the Garden: Tips to Beat the Heat
July is for patriotic porch time, hot lazy days spent listening to the cicadas, and shaded evenings staying up late on the deck or patio.…
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Top 9 Perennials You Can Use to Start a Perennial Garden
Looking to grow a garden but not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place! Read about the top nine perennials you can…
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Late Summer In the Garden: Everything You Need to Know
Late summer is a busy time for most, between some of the hottest weeks of summer and busy schedules, it can be easy to overlook…
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Perennial of the moment… The Peony
Peonies are about to burst! These colossal blooming perennials always catch my eye and my nose. Hurry up and stake yours if you haven’t yet, they are about to bloom in the landscape.
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Mid-Summer Blooming Perennials for Your Minnesota Garden
Summer is in full swing! How is your garden looking? By now, there should be many mid-summer blooms starting to appear! Learn more about ten mid-summer…
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How and When to Divide Perennials
You’ve probably heard that you should divide your perennials, but do you know why? There are actually many reasons for this common gardening practice, which…
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Sun Perennial Garden
Our favorite plants for sunny gardens: Achillea millefolium â Also known as yarrow, this sun-loving perennial has soft, silvery foliage and can grow up to…
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Shade Perennial Garden
Our favorite plants for shade gardens: Hosta â Hostas are very popular shade garden plants, and for good reason! They are extremely hardy and easy…
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September’s Stars to Know
We’re regularly looking to enhance our garden style repertoire, with the latest crop of up-and-coming perennials we can do just that. Here are five rising stars to get on…
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Summer’s got you feeling hungry and thirsty…. if you’re a plant, that is.
It’s time to check in on your container plants and newly planted perennials and shrubs. I feel bad when I see people/plant relationships go…
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The Garden That Keeps On Giving – Perennials
You know what’s awesome? Gardening (you had to see that coming). You know what’s awesome-r? When your garden gardens FOR you. Every gardener has a…
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Planting what’s right.
Choosing what perennials to plant and where to plant them are the questions that everyone is asking. And what do I need to do to…
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Season long color- year after year!
A common question we’ve been getting is how perennials make the “Sunnyside best” list. The short answer is that these select perennials are tried and…
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3 Simple Steps for Peak Preformance in the Garden
Spring is almost here (I promise), and while the weather forecaster stubbornly predicts more snow and grizzly nighttime temps, our garden beds are slowly awakening. …
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