How to Use perennial in a Sentence

perennial

adjective
  • Flooding is a perennial problem for people living by the river.
  • This variety of oregano is perennial.
  • The red berries make this perennial vine.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • So yes, my most earnest and perennial goal is to make my mom laugh.
    — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
  • This hardy perennial grows in dappled light or full shade.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
  • One of the perennial gripes for some hikers is off-leash dogs on the trail.
    — James Gaines, Discover Magazine, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Don't leave any root behind, or else perennial weeds will grow back.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
  • And most perennial plants are hitting their stride with fresh growth.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
  • Not all perennial plants are grown for the colors of their flowers.
    — Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025
  • On the floor, big storage bins are part of a perennial effort to clean things up.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
  • As a perennial plant, ground cover grows for at least two full seasons.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
  • They were not missed, except by those who love to hate the perennial winners.
    — Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 26 Dec. 2021
  • These can be used against both annual and perennial weeds.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
  • These can be used against both annual and perennial weeds.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
  • This easy-to-grow perennial adds great texture to many front-of-the-border plants.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Top dress perennial beds with a layer of compost.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Then, of course, there’s the perennial abundance of cop, lawyer, and doctor shows.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Get a jump-start on your culinary herb garden now, and plant these perennial herbs that love the heat.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
  • But some perennial flowers are beloved for their longevity.
    — Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
  • The type of weed—annual or perennial—serves as a guide on when to take action.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The perennial question—what to do with all that extra turkey and ham?
    — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Perhaps that helps to explain why the book is a perennial favorite.
    — The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2022
  • Sowing these perennial seeds outdoors in fall is an easy way to get a head start on spring flowers.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
  • This perennial blooms for weeks and spreads easily.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
  • These are perfect for a perennial border or near patios or decks.
    — Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Jones is a perennial favorite, a restaurant that’s open late in a city that tends to turn in early.
    — Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
  • This can be done by hand-pulling, hoeing, or digging out a perennial weed with a garden knife.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Buy mulch in bulk and apply a 2-3 inch layer in perennial beds.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
  • To help refresh your outdoor space, plant perennial flowers that will bloom for years to come.
    — Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
  • When deadheading or pruning back a perennial plant's stems, make your cuts just above a leaf node.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026

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