Pink Perennial Flowers

Fall Asters

• Though their scientific name is Aster novae-angliae, they are more commonly known as fall asters. These perennial flowers grow in bushy clumps that can grow 2 to 3 feet high and can spread out 1 to 2 feet. The flowers of this plant grow in a star shape and come in a variety of shades, including deep pink. They are fairly easy to care for, as they thrive in both sandy, normal and clay soil. Fall asters do best when planted in well drained, damp soil n an area that receives full sun exposure.

Amaryllis

• The amaryllis flower comes from the genus of the same name and is sometimes called the belladonna. The flower grows from a bulb, out of which shoots a 2- to 3-foot purple stem. Several flowers are produced at the top of the stem, each with three inner and three outer petals. The flowers can have a spread of 6 to 9 inches. They most commonly have white blooms variegated with pink, but light to deep pink flowers are not uncommon. These very fragrant flowers do best in a temperate environment with dry or well-drained soil.

Verbena

• Also referred to as "vervain," verbena is also the genus of this perennial flower. They range from bushy to creeping in appearance and can vary in height from 6 inches to 4 feet. These summer or fall bloomers produce clusters of small flowers that can spread 2 to 3 inches wide. The colors of the bloom include shades of rose and pink. They are drought-tolerant plants and thrive in the arid, sun-filled climate of the desert. Verbena are a good addition to your garden if you would like to attract butterflies, as several species are attracted to the flower.

Delphinium

• These flowers are also commonly called "larkspur" and are a part of the ranunculaceae family. The stems are an erect stalk and can grow from 4 inches to 7 feet. The base of the plant is covered with spiky alternating leaves, while at the top, a cluster of flowers grows in an undetermined manner. The flowers produce five sepals that form a bowl shape and four petals grow inside of this bowl. This flower grows in many colors, including light pink. A temperate, sunny location is best for successfully growing delphinium.