Perennial plants come in many shapes, sizes and colours. Some are easy to grow and some are best left to the "Experts"! Can you differentiate between different species? Do you know the ones that best suit your garden conditions? This quiz about perennial garden plants provides an introduction to a range of different types including Azalea, Hypericum, Scabious and Gypsophila.
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The word "wort" in a plant name (such as liverwort or milkwort) usually infers that the plant was used for medicinal purposes.
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A single plant can grow many feet and cover several fence panels in its first year.
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Azaleas belong to the group of plants known as "Ericaceous". They will not tolerate lime in the soil.
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Liatris are closely related to annual Asters found in bedding displays and used as cut flowers.
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A single holly planted in a hedge was often used to indicate a parish boundary or to show the route of a footpath.
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