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  • Fireworks Evening Primrose

    Oenothera fruticosa 'Fireworks'

    (2)
    $3694
  • Purple Lance-Leaved Loosestrife

    Purple Lance - Leaved Loosestrife

    Lysimachia lanceolata var. purpurea

    (1)
    $3443

  • Snowdrop Anemone

    Anemone sylvestris

    $2984
  • Flame Lilac Star garden phlox growing in a nursery container

    Flame® Lilac Star Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Flame Lilac Star'

    New arrival
    $2999

  • Creeping Thyme

    Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'

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    (14)
    $1999

  • Mad Magenta Dianthus

    Dianthus x hybrida 'Mad Magenta

    Sold out
    $2699

  • Artisan™ Red Ombre Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Artisan Red Ombre'

    Sold out
    (4)
    $3825

  • Artisan™ Soft Orange Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Artisan Soft Orange'

    Sold out
    (7)
    $3831

  • PERMATHREAD™ Red Satin Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x 'Red Satin'

    Sold out
    (6)
    $3215

  • Neptune Catmint

    Nepeta kubanica 'Neptune'

    Sold out
    (2)
    $3301

  • Cat's Pajamas Catmint

    Nepeta x 'Cat's Pajamas'

    Sold out
    (3)
    From $1999

  • Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart

    Dicentra spectabilis

    Sold out
    (5)
    From $2322

  • TEMPO™ Orange Geum

    Geum x 'Tempo Orange'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $3834

  • SpinTop™ Red Blanket Gaillardia

    Gaillardia aristata 'SpinTop Red'

    Sold out
    (1)
    From $1999
  • Karmina Cranesbill Geranium (Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Karmina'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Karmina Cranesbill Geranium

    Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Karmina'

    Sold out
    $3476

  • Curtain Call Deep Rose Japanese Anemone

    Anemone x 'Curtain Call Deep Rose'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $3552

  • Medusa Allium

    Allium 'Medusa'

    Sold out
    From $1999

  • Butterfly Weed Plant

    Asclepias tuberosa

    Sold out
    (9)
    From $2699

  • Jewel Of Desert® Garnet Ice Plant

    Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Garnet'

    Sold out
    (1)
    From $1999

  • Sherwood Purple Creeping Phlox

    Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'

    Sold out
    $3337

  • SunSparkler® Dazzling Dynamite Sedum

    Sedum 'Dazzling Dynamite'

    Sold out
    (4)
    $3145

  • Ruby Star Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star'

    Sold out
    (5)
    $2980

  • Berry Timeless Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Berry Timeless'

    Sold out
    (3)
    From $1999

  • Japanese Spurge

    Pachysandra terminalis

    Sold out
    From $1999

  • Whirlwind Hosta

    Hosta 'Whirlwind'

    Sold out
    $3665

  • Starship Deep Rose Lobelia

    Lobelia speciosa 'Starship Deep Rose'

    Sold out
    (2)
    $3501

  • Snowflake Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Snowflake'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $3190

  • Paprika Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Paprika'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $4056

  • Frosted Fire Sedum

    Sedum x 'Frosted Fire'

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    (1)
    From $1999

  • Plum Pudding Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Plum Pudding'

    Sold out
    $3497

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

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  • 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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