Perennial Plants Beginning With C

Perennials are favored by gardeners because they can bloom around the calendar year and can reappear each year if you take care of them. Perennials are available in a vast array of colors and shapes. The perennials that begin with the letter "C" provide some of the most colorful blooms.

Calamagrostis (Reed grass) are characterized by their arching leaves and spiky flowers. The leaves almost seem to get a tan by late fall and provide a very aesthetically pleasing site when winter snow tops them. Calamagrostis should be planted in soil with good drainage and in a location that receives full sun or partial shade.

Caltha (Marsh marigold) is a low-growing perennial characterized by small clusters of yellow flowers situated above heart-shaped leaves. Plant caltha in direct sunlight inside a boggy, marshy soil.

Catanache (Cupid's-dart) features either lavender or white flowers during the summer The leaves of catanache are grass-like and colored a gray-green. This perennial should be planted in the full sun in soil that can be well-drained. The flowers can be used to cut and dry..

Chrysanthemums are an often planted perennial because of the flowers it produces in an array of shapes and sizes. Chrysanthemums do best when planted in direct sunlight in a soil enriched with nutrients. The height that chrysanthemums can reach make them an effective choice as a border plant, but they can also survive inside a container.

Clematis features fragrant flowers of blue or white that can be shaped like either bells or stars. Plant clematis in the sun in moist soil that offers good drainage. The plants should be spaced about 3 feet apart and pruned back in the spring. Clematis is also often used as a border plant but it can be used as a ground cover in place of a lawn.

Coryalis resembles snapdragons with their flowers arriving in small clusters. Corydalis should be planted in a shaded area with moist, well-drained soil. The yellow corydalis is effectively used in rock gardens, but it can also be pressed into service as a border plant.

Chrysopsis (Golden aster) features bright yellow flowers that resemble a daisy. This perennial should be planted in direct sunlight in soil that has been drained. The chrysopsis also can bloom in hot and dry locations. A meadow is a good spot to raise chrysopsis, but you can also bring it indoors as it is a good choice for cutting and displaying inside a vase.