Here are the most popular types of perennials to plant in 2025, based on current gardening trends, sustainability, climate adaptability, and aesthetic appeal:
🌿 Top Perennial Plants for 2025
1. Echinacea (Coneflower)
- Why popular: Native, drought-tolerant, pollinator magnet
- New varieties: Compact and double-petaled forms in bold colors like coral, lime, and orange
2. Salvia (Sage)
- Why popular: Long bloom time, attracts hummingbirds and bees
- Hot trend: Varieties like ‘Amistad’ and ‘Mystic Spires Blue’ are garden staples
3. Heuchera (Coral Bells)
- Why popular: Colorful foliage from deep burgundy to lime green, great for shade
- Trend: Using as border and container accent plants
4. Lavandula (Lavender)
- Why popular: Fragrant, low-maintenance, drought-resistant
- Trend: Integration into edible and pollinator-friendly gardens
5. Hosta
- Why popular: Shade-tolerant, diverse leaf textures and colors
- Trend: Miniature and variegated varieties gaining traction
6. Sedum (Stonecrop)
- Why popular: Hardy succulent, ideal for xeriscaping
- Hot pick: ‘Autumn Joy’ and ground cover types like ‘Dragon’s Blood’
7. Peony
- Why popular: Old-fashioned favorite making a comeback for cutting gardens
- Trend: Intersectional (Itoh) peonies for sturdier stems and repeat blooming
8. Gaura (Bee Blossom)
- Why popular: Delicate blooms, airy texture, drought-tolerant
- Trend: Compact cultivars for containers and modern landscapes
9. Astilbe
- Why popular: Feathery plumes for shade gardens, vibrant pinks and reds
- Trend: Used in woodland-style and shade border plantings
10. Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia)
- Why popular: Tall, airy habit with silver foliage and lavender-blue blooms
- Trend: Often paired with ornamental grasses in low-water gardens
🌸 Trends Influencing 2025 Perennial Choices
- Pollinator-friendly gardens (Echinacea, Salvia, Lavender)
- Climate-resilient landscaping (Sedum, Russian Sage)
- Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant choices
- Native plantings and rewilding efforts
- Bold foliage and multi-season interest
There are plenty of good options when selecting a perennial to plant in 2025! Kiefer Landscaping offers a large amount of options!
