Valleyview Gardens

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Perennial is a word that describes plants that last multiple years. These plants typically die back in the winter and come back in the spring. Their roots rely on the warmth and nutrients from the earth to keep them alive in a state of dormancy in the cold months.

Different plants are considered perennial in different climates around the world. Regions are assigned a hardiness zone based on average winter temperatures. Canada’s hardiness scale goes from 0, the coldest, to 9, the warmest. When selecting perennials you want to ensure their hardiness is graded equal to or lower than your zone, for best chances of survival.

Since Markham is located in zone 6, the majority of the perennials we carry are suited to that zone. However, we do also carry perennials graded for colder zones, so Valleyview is still a great option for customers beyond the GTA.

Nursery

Certain perennials are considered part of our nursery stock. These plants come back year after year, but do not die back to the ground in the winter. They typically have woody stems that remain intact. Nursery plants are trees, shrubs, and other perennials with this woody characteristic.

Typically we categorize perennials as Sun Perennials to Shade Perennials. This helps you figure out what plants would be best suited for your garden based on how much direct sunlight it gets. Direct sunlight refers to unfiltered, unshaded light.

Check the information tag on your plant to learn more about its care.