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perennials #928607

Asked April 16, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT

Please suggest some perennials that I can plant at the foundation of my house on west facing wall with poor soil. Thank you.

Carver County Minnesota

Expert Response

First do a soil test to see what your soil needs or does not need.  There is a fee for this service. 
https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/
Next go to this app and put in your requirements, height, color, amount of sun, etc. and the app will list suggested plants. 
https://plantsearch.extension.umn.edu/home/list?page=list

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