Low-Maintenance Perennial Plants for Easy Giving

Want to be part of Grow & Give but prefer a “set it and forget it” approach? Perennial flowers, herbs, and vegetables are a perfect solution. These plants return year after year with minimal effort, making it easy to share homegrown beauty and food without constant replanting or intensive care.

Perennial Flowers for Easy Bouquets

These flowers bloom seasonally with little upkeep—just cut and share.

Best Perennials for Cut Flowers

• Coneflowers (Echinacea) – Drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly, and perfect for mixed bouquets.

• Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia) – Bright golden flowers that thrive in most conditions.

• Russian Sage – Lovely silver foliage that deer avoid nibbling, blooming from early summer to fall.

• Bee Balm (Monarda) – Beautiful, fragrant, and attracts hummingbirds.

• Peonies – A classic, long-lived perennial that rewards with stunning blooms each spring.

• Yarrow – Adds texture to bouquets and thrives in tough conditions.

Once established, these flowers need little watering and can be cut multiple times throughout the season.

Perennial Herbs for Sharing

Herbs are some of the easiest plants to grow and can be shared fresh or dried.

Best Perennial Herbs for Giving

• Chives – Snip the leaves for fresh flavor; the purple flowers are edible, too.

• Thyme – Hardy and flavorful, great for soups, roasting, and tea.

• Oregano – Low-maintenance and spreads easily—perfect for Italian dishes.

• Mint – Grows abundantly, great for fresh tea and summer drinks. Plant in containers or in a raised bed to contain its aggressive spread.

• Lavender – Fragrant and beautiful for bouquets, sachets, and tea.

Herbs can be bundled fresh, dried for tea, or added to a neighborhood sharing stand for anyone to enjoy.

Low-Maintenance Perennial Vegetables

Many vegetables require annual replanting, but these perennials keep producing year after year with minimal work.

Best Perennial Vegetables to Grow & Share

• Asparagus – Plant once, harvest for decades.

• Rhubarb – Tart, delicious, and thrives with little care.

• Egyptian Walking Onions – Self-spreading onions that regrow after harvest.

• Horseradish – A spicy addition that grows with little attention.

• Jerusalem Artichokes (Sunchokes) – Nutritious, hardy, and easy to grow.

Perennial vegetables take time to establish but provide low-effort, high-reward harvests for years.

Why Perennials Are Perfect for Grow & Give

• Less Work, More Giving – Plant once and enjoy returns year after year.

• Drought and Pest Resistant – Many perennials are hardy and low-maintenance.

• Boosts Biodiversity – Perennials support pollinators and enrich soil health.

• Great for Sharing – Many spread naturally, providing plenty to give.

Join Grow & Give the easy way. Whether it’s a bouquet of coneflowers, a bundle of fresh oregano, or a bag of rhubarb, perennials make it simple to share your garden’s abundance with the community.

Take the pledge today and start growing kindness—without the extra work.