This is the time of year for planting flowering perennials such as obedient plant, at left, and black-eyed Susans, at right in background. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter
An excellent flowering perennial for Louisiana landscapes is obedient plant, which you can find at local garden centers. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter
Many gardeners are familiar with black-eyed Susans, a popular perennial. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter
Obedient plant has tall, purple flower spikes that pollinators love. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter
Fall is an ideal time for planting flowering perennials. And we could write a long list of reasons why you should think about adding some to your garden.First, perennials don’t have to be replaced each season like shortlived annual bedding plants. That means less work for you as the gardener! Perennials come back year after year, providing a beautiful display of blooms for several seas...