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| A clump of chives |
Growing perennial vegetables means planting for the long haul. These hardy crops provide harvests for years, need less care than annuals, and boost your garden’s health.
Perennial vegetables are perfect for permaculture, no-dig gardens, or anyone wanting an easier, more sustainable plot.
The following table lists the majority of plants that are known to provide food over a long period of years.
| Common Name | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Achira | Canna edulis |
| Air potato | Dioscorea bulbifera |
| Aji amarillo | Capsicum baccatum |
| Arracacha | Arracacia xanthorrhiza |
| Artichoke | Cynara scolymus |
| Asparagus | Asparagus officinalis |
| Babaco papaya | Vasconcellea × heilbornii |
| Black salsify | Scorzonera hispanica |
| Breadfruit | Artocarpus altilis |
| Camas | Camassia spp. |
| Capers | Capparis spinosa |
| Cardoon | Cynara cardunculus |
| Cassava | Manihot esculenta |
| Chaya | Cnidoscolus chayamansa |
| Chicory | Cicorium intybus |
| Chives | Allium schoenoprasum |
| Crosne | Stachys affinis |
| Edible hibiscus | Abelmoschus manihot |
| Fragrant spring tree or xiāngchūn | Toona sinensis |
| Good King Henry | Blitum bonus-henricus |
| Hyacinth bean | Lablab purpureus |
| Ivy gourd or perennial cucumber | Coccinia grandis |
| Jerusalem artichoke | Helianthus tuberosus |
| Kai-lan | Brassica oleracea alboglabra |
| Katuk | Sauropus androgynus |
| Lotus | Nelumbo nucifera |
| Malabar spinach | Basella alba |
| Manzano chile | Capsicum pubescens |
| Minutina | Plantago coronopus |
| Oca | Oxalis tuberosa |
| Papaya | Carica papaya |
| Perennial leek | Allium ampeloprasum |
| Potato onion | Allium cepa aggregatum |
| Rhubarb | Rheum rhabarbarum |
| Runner bean | Phaseolus coccineus |
| Saltbush | Atriplex halimus |
| Sea beet | Beta vulgaris maritima |
| Sea kale | Crambe maritima |
| Seepweed | Suaeda pulvinata |
| Shield-leaf sorrel | Rumex scutatus |
| Skirret | Sium sisarum |
| Sorrel | Rumex acetosa |
| Sweet potato | Ipomoea batatas |
| Taro | Colocasia esculenta |
| The Welsh onion, a perennial scallion | Allium fistulosum |
| Tree collards or tree kale | Brassica oleracea acephala varieties |
| Tree onion or walking onion | Allium x proliferum |
| Turkish rocket | Bunias orientalis |
| Udo | Aralia cordata |
| Water cress | Nasturtium officinale |
| Yacón | Smallanthus sonchifolius |
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