Botanic Garden >> Gardening > >> Question and Answer >> Plant Species >> Perennials

Hardy Plants for Whiskey Barrel Planter in Public Space

Miscanthus grasses ('Morning Light', 'Silver Feather', 'Autumn Light') are beautiful year-round, have sharp blades that deter handling, grow 4-6 feet, Zones 4-9, low water, any soil. Yucca also deters but can injure.

Perennials: Safe Ant Control for Yards with Children and Pets; Growing Grass in Deep Shade: Realistic Expectations; Designing with Ornamental Grasses: Types, Resources, and Australian Alternatives; Large Keiki on Phalaenopsis: Nutrient Drain and Root Timing; Simple Perennial Pairings for Tulip Beds in Idaho; Bougainvillea in Las Vegas Heat: Container Care Guide; Starting Pampas Grass from Seed in Arizona; Short Flowering Perennials for Full‑Sun Brick Planters in Kentucky; Maintaining Large, Mature Dieffenbachia for Long-Term Health; Design Ideas for Large Planters: Grasses, Evergreens, and Perennials

Garden Articles

Fall Cutback for Hostas and Peonies in Central Ohio: Timing and Technique

Why Garden Mums Disappear After Winter in Southern Ohio: The Hard Truth About “Hardy” Mums

Impressing Garden Guests in Rockaway, Queens: Need Photos for Custom Design

Dog-Damaged Lawn: Consider Artificial Turf or River Rock

“No-Mow” Grass and Steroids: Separating Science from Marketing Hype

First-Time Homeowner Lawn Rescue: Dandelions, Budget & Organic Basics in Philadelphia

Hardy Hostas: The Ultimate Shade Garden Perennial

Plants

Accidental Scotts Winterizer on Centipede Grass: Yellowing & What to Do

Grass Spider "Tents" on Wet Lawn: Not Umbrellas

Choosing a Tree for a Small Pool Deck Planter

Revitalizing a Long-Term Planter Rose: Soil Replacement, Mulch, and Disease Control

Overwintering Perennials in Containers: Cold-Hardy Choices for Chicago Decks

Goldcrest Mum Hardiness in Zone 7a

Grass & Plants for Shady Yard Under Mature Trees (Near Detroit, MI)