How many years do perennials live

Another consideration is their longevity. Some perennials are extremely long-lived. For example, it's not uncommon to see to year-old peonies in older neighborhoods in Iowa. In contrast, some perennials tend to be short-lived. These short-lived perennials persist for several years and then decline and fade away.

A list of long-lived and short-lived perennials are provided below. If given proper growing conditions and good care, long-lived perennials often persist for 20 or more years. Short-lived perennials usually disappear within 10 years.

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Golden-yellow, daisylike petals surround a raised black center appearing from summer through fall. This perennial reaches 24 to 30 inches tall in full-sun locations. The flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden.

This perennial forms a 4- to 6-inch-high mat of shiny green leaves spreading 12 to 20 inches wide. Bright red flowers with yellow centers bloom from early spring through fall. As the flowers fade, edible, shiny red berries form.

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