Symposium - Annually. Well-known perennial specialists speak on topics, ranging from production to landscape design. Tours of notable nurseries and gardens are held in conjunction with the annual symposium. Workshops and seminars are usually available for upgrading members' knowledge of horticultural skills and business management. Encourages meeting new people and expanding contacts within the industry.

Perennial Plants Journal - Published quarterly, Perennial Plants contains useful articles about research, propagation, new plant introductions, business issues, announcements and membership information. Advertise your business in Perennial Plants.

PPA News - The Perennial Plant Association newsletter is published six times per year to keep members informed of current events in the association. The newsletter is available in the members section of the PPA website or hard copy by request.

Membership Directory - Provides a listing of names and addresses with affiliations to facilitate communication and networking among members. The directory is easily accessible in the members section of the PPA website.

Guide to Herbaceous Perennial Gardens in the United States and Canada - A list of excellent public and private perennial gardens found in the United States and Canada.

Regional Meetings - Held in various regions to bring together smaller groups of members to discuss regional issues and topics.

Publications - Full-color perennial catalog, planting guide brochure, clip art packet (50 most popular perennials), "Plant of the Year" brochure (plus line art), standards manual, previously published newsletters and proceedings, and more. Slide set of perennials made available. Listings and prices are on a convenient order form.

Research - Funding for marketing surveys and research on perennials and the correct nomenclature of perennials. Market and research reports usually published through the newsletter or journal.

Perennial Plant of the Year - This renowed program promotes the use of perennials through the selection of an outstanding perennial each year by the voting membership.

Landscape Design Award Program - This program recognizes projects of landscape architects, designers, and contractors that are exemplary in the use of herbaceous perennials. Winning designs are highlighted in Perennial Plants and the ppa news.