Perennials that come back, every Detroit spring.

Detroit gardens live by the rhythm of the Great Lakes: cool, wet springs, warm humid summers, a long golden fall, and winters that bring real snow and deep freezes.

That's exactly why perennials belong here. Plants like coneflower and black-eyed Susan evolved for Midwestern seasons. They rest under the snow, wake when the soil warms, and return bigger each year — no replanting required.

Awesomania is about celebrating those dependable plants and the simple care that keeps them thriving, from city lots to backyard borders.