• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Plant for Success

Plants, Lawn, Landscape

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Home
  • About
    • About Me
    • Contact Me
  • Lawn
  • Plants
  • Landscape
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Best Perennials to Grow From Seed

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links , meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click and make a purchase.

posted on February 16, 2020 Leave a Comment

Perennials are a great addition to any landscape. They are also easy to grow from seed. Check out these perennials that are easiest to grow from seed.
purple garden phlox flowers with green foliage

1. Dianthus  

purple dianthus flower clusters with green foliage

Dianthus, also called ‘Pinks’, or ‘Sweet William’ are small, sun loving perennials that are in the same family as Carnations.  They have beautiful, fragrant flowers that smell spicy, or cinnamon like.  Dianthus can be considered a perennial, annual, or biennial depending on variety and growing zone.

Dianthus can easily be grown from seed.  Sow Dianthus seeds indoors, 8-10 weeks before moving outside.

For popular Dianthus varieties: Dianthus Varieties

2. Hollyhock

pink and white hollyhock flower with yellow eye

So many things to love about these short lived perennials/biennials.

Because of their height (3′-4′), and upright growing habit, they make a great addition to the back of perennial garden beds.  Their beautiful blooms attract bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.

Hollyhocks have so many different varieties, each with very different flowers.

Hollyhocks have large seeds and are easily started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.

3. Garden Phlox

purple garden phlox with green foliage

Garden Phlox is a popular perennial that has been in gardens for over 100 years. It has beautiful clusters of trumpet shaped flowers that bloom throughout the summer.  They make a great cut flower and are often used in floral arrangements.

Their fragrant blossoms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Sow Garden Phlox 8 weeks before the last frost.

For popular varieties and more info: Garden Phlox

4. Coreopsis

yellow and orange coreopsis flowers

Coreopsis, also known as Tickseed, is a low maintenance perennial that is a reliable bloomer throughout the summer.  Flowers are usually some form of yellow with a rigid tooth shape.  To maximize flower production pinch off spent blooms.

Coreopsis can grow in a wide range of soil conditions and can tolerate full sun and drought conditions.

Coreopsis is easy to start from seed.  Start 6-8 weeks indoors before the last frost.

5. Coral Bells

maroon colored coral bells foliage

Coral Bells is a hardy perennial with both beautiful flowers and foliage.  They have such varying appearances depending on the variety.  ‘Palace Purple’ is a common variety that can add beautiful red foliage to shade gardens. Check out some popular varieties: Coral Bells.

Coral Bells is easy to grow and a great choice for cold climates since they can tolerate cold winters.  They can even be considered semi evergreen and their leaves can sometimes retain color throughout the winter

Start Seeds indoors 8 weeks before last frost date.

6. Yarrow

bright red colored yarrow flowers with fern like foliage

Yarrow is a tall, very easy to care for perennial with fern like foliage. Their flowers have a pleasant aroma and are great in cut flower arrangements.

Yarrow can tolerate dry soil and heat.  They require little maintenance and can be seen in wildflower mixes.

Yarrow is very easily grown from seed. Start seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before last frost.

Starting perennial seeds indoors is a great winter activity.  For instructions on starting seeds indoors check out this tutorial:  How to Start Seeds Indoors.

Check Out These Posts Next

Starting Seeds Indoors

Damping Off Disease

Potting Up and Labeling Plants

Buy and Grow Method

Growing Shrubs from Hardwood Cuttings

Follow Me

Join my free email list!

Plus, follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Filed Under: Landscape, Plants

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Search

Hi, I’m Mark

I’m here to share my favorite lawn and landscape tips, and general love of plants and dirt! Join me in the backyard and discover how you can plant your way to a successful landscape. Welcome to … more about About Me

Follow Me

Subscribe!

Most Popular

  • When to Prune Hydrangeas
  • Top Dressing Lawn: Benefits and Advice
  • How to Kill Crabgrass

Footer

Featured Posts

man spreading winterizer fertilizer over green lawn

Winterizer Fertilizer: Everything You Need to Know

The last fertilizer application of the season is an important one, but do you need to use a winterizer fertilizer? Here’s what you need to know about your last fertilizer application.

Fall Lawn Care Tips

A healthy lawn in spring starts in the fall.  Follow these fall lawn care tips to successfully overwinter your lawn and watch it surge with green growth in the spring.  

man hitting landscape fabric stake with a hammer

How to Install Landscape Fabric

Learn how to install landscape fabric so it can do its job without becoming visible over time. 

Featured Posts

man laying woven landscape fabric

Should I Use Landscape Fabric

There’s a lot of conflicting advice when it comes to landscape fabric. Check out this guide on when to use landscape fabric and when to avoid it.

edging garden bed using a flat edging shovel

How to Edge a Garden

 Most homeowners struggle to get clean, well defined garden edges. But using this simple tutorial, you can learn to edge a garden like a pro.

Japanese Beetle eating leaf and causing damage

Japanese Beetles: Control and Prevention

Japanese Beetle control and prevention is key to protecting ornamental shrubs, flowers, vegetables, and fruit plants. 

Featured Posts

drip irrigation line dripping drops of water

Advantages of Drip Irrigation

If you’re looking for a better way to irrigate plants and vegetables then consider the advantages of drip irrigation.

white clover in a lawn

How to Kill Clover

Clover can be one of the hardest lawn weeds to control. But with the right strategy, and products, you can kill clover and prevent it from coming back. 

how to kill dandelions in lawn

How to Kill Dandelions

Dandelions can completely take over your lawn. Learn how to kill dandelions and prevent them from coming back.

Copyright © 2021 · Lifestyle Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in · Privacy Policy