Perennials

Perennials

Welcome to the Perennials Department! Perennials are important to every garden because of their vast uses, along with the great fact that they come back year after year. Fragrance, pollinator capability, ground cover, soil stabilization, and a full range of color palettes are just a few of the characteristics that make them great for your garden. The team at Van Wilgen’s researches all perennials to make sure only the very best are brought in to help create the dream garden for each customer’s needs and desires. We also grow our own line of perennials right here on the property. These are plants are tried and true as great plants that are well adapted to our growing region. We take pride in working with each customer individually to help them find the exact plants that would be perfect for their garden.

Please note, below is a sample of some of our favorite plants that we carry throughout the year, and not a representation of current inventory. To find out what’s in stock, pay us a visit or give us a call. We’re here to help.

Scout Maiden Grass

Scout Maiden Grass

Long, slender, green blades with white midribs that take on spectacular fall color reach up to 6′ by the end of summer to be topped off with fluffy, pink to […]

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Red Leaved Miscanthus

We love this grass! It’s hidden talents surface in early September, when cooler weather sets in. Deep green foliage suddenly turns all shades of red, orange and purple. Tall flower […]

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My Fair Maiden™ Maiden Grass

My Fair Maiden™ Maiden Grass

Dense, softly arching foliage with a vase shaped habit is the perfect accent in the landscape. In late summer, tall plumes of feathery flowers appear, but unlike other Miscanthus, are […]

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Morning Light Japanese Silver Grass

Morning Light Japanese Silver Grass

Narrow leaves are silver with a thin green center, a bright and stunning plant when a mature 4 fountain-like mound. Airy white flowers bloom September into October.

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Little Miss Maiden Grass

Little Miss Maiden Grass

Narrow, arching foliage emerges green in spring, becoming bright red and purple in early May. Clump centers remain bright green for stunning contrast. Unlike most flowering perennials, ‘Little Miss’ will add […]

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Gold Breeze Maiden Grass

Dark green and gold foliage contrasts with showy red late summer bloom spikes. For border, accent or groupings.Cut back in early April. Upright clump-forming grass. Divide in early spring every […]

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Gracillimus Maiden Grass

Gracillimus Maiden Grass

Forms a dense clump of gracefully arching narrow leaves. Does well in masses or as a specimen. Coppery flowers appear in October.

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Cabaret Maiden Grass

You haven’t seen a variegated grass like this U.S. National Arboretum introduction ever and you’ll want one, at the very least, for your landscape as soon as you see it! […]

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Bandwidth Maiden Grass

Bandwidth Maiden Grass

A short, banded and infertile Miscanthus makes Bandwidth a perfect choice for any sunny garden. Gold bands cut across its green upright leaf blades creating a striking accent. Tough, non-invasive […]

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Adagio Dwarf Maiden Grass

Adagio Dwarf Maiden Grass

We’ve eliminated ‘Yaku Jima’ and added this superior form of a dwarf maiden grass. Finely textured, narrow silver-gray foliage with flowers that emerge pink and turn white. August.

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Giant Silver Grass

It’s huge! Silver plumes bloom in September, and if you don’t cut the plant until spring, you’ll be rewarded with unbeatable winter interest. Use as an eye-catching specimen, or a […]

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Virginia Bluebells

Virginia Bluebells

A signature native woodland plant, this selection is a must for its incredible show of early season color and its strong native critter virtues. Foliage emerges early, just as the […]

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