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No-Fail Perennials of the Pacific Northwest

Add these old-fashioned favorites to your yard; they're among the easiest perennials you can grow.

By Felder Rushing and Kelly Roberson

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If you're like us, you want a great-looking landscape that's not a lot of work to keep up. While it sounds like a challenge, it may not be as tough as you think. Pick the right plants and you can enjoy a colorful, almost carefree yard. We've pulled together some of the easiest-to-grow perennials in the Pacific Northwest. These old-fashioned favorites are so reliable, you may see them thriving in yards where no one's cared for them in years. Grow them so you can have the best-looking yard in your neighborhood.



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