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  • Apple Slices Indian Pink

    Spigelia marilandica ‘Apple Slices’ PP 36,254

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    New arrival
    (2)
    $5261

  • EverBloom™ Watermelon Ice Dianthus

    Dianthus x 'G18139'

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    From $1999

  • Fringed Bleeding Heart

    Dicentra eximia

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    (1)
    $3828
  • Champagne Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Champagne'), a perennial featuring red, pink flowers and perennial.

    Champagne Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Champagne'

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    (1)
    $4379

  • Ragin Cajun Indian Pink

    Spigelia marilandica 'Ragin Cajun'

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    (3)
    $4381

  • All the Buzz Allium

    Allium 'All the Buzz'

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    (1)
    $2995

  • Millenium Allium

    Allium senescens 'Millenium'

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    $4030

  • Pink Crush New England Aster

    Aster novae‑angliae ‘Pink Crush’ PP 33628

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    $3319

  • DAKOTA™ Burgundy Penstemon

    Penstemon digitalis 'TNPENDB'

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    $3481
  • Pennsylvania Sedge Grass (Carex pensylvanica), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Pennsylvania Sedge Grass

    Carex pensylvanica

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    $3750

  • Forever® Purple Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'TNHEUFP'

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    (1)
    $4371

  • Kismet® Yellow Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'TNECHKY' PP29,922

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    $3825
  • Purple Lance-Leaved Loosestrife

    Purple Lance - Leaved Loosestrife

    Lysimachia lanceolata var. purpurea

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    (1)
    $3443

  • SunSparkler® Jade Tuffet Sedum

    Sedum 'Jade Tuffet'

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    $3014

  • Iridescent Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Iridescent'

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    $3049 $4065

  • Fragrant Bouquet Hosta

    Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet'

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    $3104
  • Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill

    Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'

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    From $1999

  • Kismet® Intense Orange Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'TNECHKIO' PP,28769

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    (1)
    $4063
  • FrostKiss Pippas Purple Hellebore - Lenten Rose with plum-purple speckled blooms

    FrostKiss™ Pippa's Purple® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'RD09'

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    $5311

  • Amazing Daisies® Marshmallow Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum superbum 'Marshmallow'

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    $3440

  • SUGAR BUZZ® Rockin Raspberry Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Rockin' Raspberry'

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    $3501

  • SunSparkler® Firecracker Sedum

    Sedum 'Firecracker'

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    (2)
    $3014
  • Red Barrenwort (Epimedium x rubrum), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Red Barrenwort

    Epimedium x rubrum

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    (1)
    $4296

  • FrostKiss™ Penny's Pink® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'ABCRD01'

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    (2)
    $5328
  • Lilafee Barrenwort (Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Lilafee Barrenwort

    Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee'

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    $3988

  • Green Spice Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Green Spice'

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    $3719

  • Rainforest Sunrise Hosta

    Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise'

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    From $2699

  • Bedazzled Pink Hybrid Spring Phlox

    Phlox hybrid ‘Bedazzled Pink’ PP32,063

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    $3464
  • Winky Purple & White Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Purple & White'), a perennial featuring purple, white flowers and perennial.

    Winky Purple & White Columbine

    Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Purple & White'

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    (1)
    $2951

  • Fire and Ice Hosta

    Hosta 'Fire & Ice'

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    (1)
    $3278

Small Perennials

Small Perennials: Big Color in Compact Spaces

shop small space perennials for containers and tight spaces

Short on space but still want a garden packed with charm? Our Small Perennials collection at Nature Hills offers colorful blooms, unique textures, and low-maintenance beauty in plants that stay under 24 inches tall. These compact powerhouses are perfect for front borders, container gardens, or softening the edges of flower beds with long-lasting appeal.

Designed to be seen and admired up close, small perennials bring visual interest to small-space gardens with minimal effort. Whether you want pops of color, interesting foliage, or summer-long blooms, these little landscape stars are tough, beautiful, and dependable.

Why Choose Small Perennials?

  • Ideal for Small Spaces & Containers
  • Softens the edges of beds, walkways, and patios
  • Season-long interest with colorful foliage and blooms, plus reblooming varieties
  • Low-maintenance and highly adaptable!
  • Great for front borders, planted in groupings, or rows where their detail can be appreciated
  • Pollinator-Friendly and often deer-resistant
  • Many varieties are fantastic for Rock Gardens and xeric spaces
  • Must-haves for Cottage Gardens
  • Wide variety and color for Cutting Borders!

Whether you're adding curb appeal or brightening up a patio, these plants bring big beauty in a small footprint.

Customer Favorites in the Small Perennials Collection

shop small scale perennials like coral bells
  • Black Scallop Ajuga (Ajuga reptans) – Glossy dark foliage and spikes of blue-purple flowers; great groundcover for sun or shade. Ideal for easy-care en masse plantings, hell-strips, and edging.
  • Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) – Dwarf mounded perennial with oversized star-shaped blue blooms from quirky balloon buds
  • Creeping Phlox & Groundcover (Carpet) Sedum – Excellent flowering groundcovers, edging, and container spillers that add texture and low-growing charm
  • Dwarf Dianthus, Coral Bells, and Campanula – Reliable bloomers with compact form and eye-catching color! Tuck these into your mixed perennial borders, cutting gardens, and pollinator borders!

Each one brings joy in a petite package, perfect for tucking into any garden nook or border. Many of these perennial plants are perfect for container gardening, balcony gardens, window boxes, and on porches and patios!

How To Grow & Care for Small Perennials

shop small perennials for space saving color

Perennials are easy plants to grow and love. Dying back in the autumn, these hardy plants return in the spring with gusto!

Small perennials are simple to grow when planted in the right spot. Here's what they need:

  • Plant in well-drained, rich soil
  • Provide full to partial sun, depending on the variety
  • Add a 3–4 inch layer of arborist mulch to conserve moisture and insulate roots
  • Water new plants regularly using the Finger Test to avoid over- or underwatering
  • Deadhead where needed to encourage extended blooming (learn about deadheading)

These plants are not just compact, they’re hardy, fast-growing, and often resistant to common pests and diseases!

Read the complete Perennial Care Guide here!

Let’s Design Your Perfect Little Perennial Garden

From sunny borders to patio pots, Small Perennials are perfect for creating color and texture where space is tight. Durable and decorative, these compact plants are a garden essential.

FAQ's for Buying Small Perennials Online

What are the best small perennials for container gardening?
Small Perennials like Black Scallop Ajuga, Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower, and compact Dwarf Dianthus are top choices for container gardening. Their small size, long bloom time, and colorful foliage create a big visual impact in tight spots. Whether you're brightening up a balcony or jazzing up your porch, these little beauties are made to shine in pots.

How tall do small perennials grow?
Small Perennials are defined by their modest height, typically staying under 24 inches tall. These compact plants are ideal for front borders, patio planters, and small garden beds. Even though they’re short in stature, they bring towering beauty through bold colors, striking textures, and pollinator-friendly blooms.

Are small perennials easy to care for?
Yes! Most Small Perennials are low-maintenance and very beginner-friendly. They thrive in full to partial sun, need well-drained soil, and benefit from a layer of mulch to lock in moisture. Regular watering, occasional deadheading, and minimal pruning are all it takes to keep these tiny titans growing strong season after season.

Can I use small perennials in rock gardens or xeriscapes?
Absolutely! Many Small Perennials like Creeping Phlox and Carpet Sedum are drought-tolerant, making them excellent choices for rock gardens and xeric landscapes. These tough plants don't just survive—they thrive in lean, rocky soil and dry conditions while adding stunning color and texture.

Do small perennials attract pollinators?
They sure do! Despite their size, Small Perennials pack a powerful pollinator punch. Many varieties produce nectar-rich blooms that draw in bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. They're a charming and eco-friendly way to support local pollinators—even in the smallest of gardens.
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