Mark the Location of Late Emerging Perennials

Mark the Location of Late Emerging Perennials

As you prepare your gardens for winter, consider marking the location of late emerging perennials to avoid accidentally weeding them out next spring.

Use bulbs, commercial or DIY plant labels, stones or simply leave their stems intact to help guide your cleanup efforts next spring.

These late emerging perennials may have you worried they died overwinter. Lingering winter weather and cooler than normal spring temperatures can further delay their appearance.

Be patient and know this adaptation allows them to avoid damage from late spring frosts as they wait for the soil to warm and begin growing.

Some examples of late emerging perennials include:

Author's summary: Mark late emerging perennials to avoid weeding them out.

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The Yazoo Herald The Yazoo Herald — 2025-10-15

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