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  • Golden Star

    Chrysogonum virginianum

    $3363
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    FlashMob™ Electric Slide Ice Plant

    Delosperma 'Electric Slide'

    New arrival
    $1999

  • Sensation® Sky Blue Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Sensation Sky Blue'

    (8)
    $3164
  • Little Vision in Purple Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis 'Little Vision in Purple'), a perennial featuring purple, pink flowers and perennial.

    Little Vision in Purple Astilbe

    Astilbe chinensis 'Little Vision in Purple'

    (6)
    $3425
  • Silver Heart Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart'), a perennial featuring blue flowers and perennial.

    Silver Heart Brunnera

    Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart'

    (1)
    $4119
  • Espresso Cranesbill Geranium (Geranium maculatum 'Espresso'), a perennial featuring purple, pink flowers and perennial.

    Espresso Cranesbill Geranium

    Geranium maculatum 'Espresso'

    (1)
    $4738

  • Bedazzled Pink Hybrid Spring Phlox

    Phlox hybrid 'Bedazzled Pink'

    $3464
  • Kirigami™ Yellow Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea 'Yellow'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Kirigami™ Yellow Columbine

    Aquilegia caerulea 'Yellow'

    $3115

  • Rapido Blue Carpathian Bellflower

    Campanula carpatica 'Rapido Blue'

    (3)
    From $4299

  • Vulcan Hosta

    Hosta 'Vulcan'

    (2)
    $2917
  • Winky Double Red & White Columbine (Aquilegia 'Double Red & White'), a perennial featuring red, white flowers and perennial.

    Winky Double Red & White Columbine

    Aquilegia 'Double Red & White'

    (1)
    $2950

  • Earlybird™ Yellow Columbine

    Aquilegia x Earlybird 'Yellow'

    (1)
    From $1999

  • Appalachian Blue Skullcap

    Scutellaria x 'Appalachian Blues'

    $3768

  • Filigree Clematis

    Clematis 'Filigree'

    $5211
  • Maui Buttercups Hosta (Hosta 'Maui Butttercups'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Maui Buttercups Hosta

    Hosta 'Maui Buttercups'

    $2958

  • Little Angel Burnet

    Sanguisorba officinalis var. microcephala 'Little Angel'

    $4172

  • Gusto™ Orange Zest Blanket Flower

    Gaillardia hybrida 'Orange Zest'

    New arrival
    $1999

  • Frosty Fire Dianthus

    Dianthus x allwoodii 'Frosty Fire'

    $2951

  • Delilah™ Bicolor Purple Dianthus

    Dianthus plumarius 'Delilah Bicolor Purple'

    (1)
    $3040

  • Li'l Bang™ Darling Clementine Coreopsis

    Coreopsis hybrid 'Darling Clementine'

    New arrival
    From $1999
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    FlashMob™ Action Shot Ice Plant

    Delosperma 'Action Shot'

    New arrival
    $1999

  • Snowsurfer™ Forte Candytuft

    Iberis sempervirens 'Forte'

    (2)
    $3575

  • Elfin Creeping Thyme

    Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'

    From $2945
  • FrostKiss™ Moondance® Lenten Rose

    FrostKiss™ Moondance® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'FrostKiss Moondance'

    $5311

  • Japanese Painted Fern

    Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'

    (8)
    From $3147

  • Chinese Wild Ginger

    Asarum splendens

    $4098
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    FlashMob™ Macarena Ice Plant

    Delosperma 'Macarena'

    New arrival
    $1999
  • Champagne Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Champagne'), a perennial featuring red, pink flowers and perennial.

    Champagne Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Champagne'

    (1)
    $4379

  • Rainforest Sunrise Hosta

    Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise'

    From $3507

  • Hedgehog Aloe

    Aloe humilis x 'Hedgehog'

    $5036

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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