Gardening And When Are Perennials Perennial

By Cynthia Sax on July 15, 2026

I haven’t given you an update on the lovage, French sorrel, good king henry and other new perennial additions to the Dear Wonderful Hubby’s and my garden because…

Well… I never know if a perennial has truly taken, becoming perennial until it has survived a Canadian Winter.

Just about any plant, including annuals, do well during a Canadian Summer. It is the Winter that is the true test if a perennial has taken or not.

So yes, the new perennials look like they are doing well. (knock on wood) But I’ll only know if they are truly doing well once Spring 2027 hits.

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Perennials Take Time And Care

By Cynthia Sax on July 1, 2026

(This is a stock photo. Our plants aren’t as pretty. – grins)

I sowed a gazillion Good King Henry seeds (Good King Henry is a perennial spinach substitute).

Only 3 of those seeds sprouted.

But 3 seedlings are all we need and all that plant needs to reproduce.

Because it is a perennial vegetable that lives for 20 years or so.

Those 3 plants over 20 years could create 180 new plants. Those 180 new plants could also each create 3 new plants a year.

So the poor germination and the time and the work it takes to get those 3 seedlings to maturity are worth it to us.

This high level of care perennials need is why many experts suggest only adding 3 new perennials to our gardens every year. They need babying and fussing over. They need our time. And our time is limited.

Perennials are an investment but they are SO worth it!

(smiles)

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