Perennials (including most grasses) are plants that don’t develop woody stems and can live for at least three years. This differentiates them from annuals (which can only live for one year, either because of their life cycle or because of the temperature they can survive) and from biennials (which complete their life cycle in 2 years and then die). This group of plants varies dramatically in size, shape, color, sun tolerance, and more, and their water needs can vary just as much. All perennials will need help with water when they’re newly planted, but their needs after they’re established can be very different from one to the next.
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Once established, there are many factors that can impact how often and how much to water, including plant species, temperature, amount of shade, humidity, wind, season of planting, soil type, slope, and more. That’s why for long-term care, the best approach is to simply keep an eye on your plants for signs of stress and check the soil periodically.
Some perennials are more “dramatic” when they need water than others, and you’ll likely get a sense quickly for which plants these are. If they wilt, it can often let you know that your garden needs more water than it’s getting. Even if other plants aren’t showing it as obviously, this is a good sign they need more water too.
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