which resembles a real lamb’s ear. The low-growing perennial is often used as a border plant or ground cover, and it bursts with spikes of pink-purple flowers in the spring. In addition to requiring little maintenance once established, Lamb’s-ear easily handles both drought and poor soil...
Low-growing perennials are used as easy-care ornamental plants along pathways, at the front of flower beds, and along the front perimeter of herbaceous border gardens.Many options are available, from naturally short plant species to modern cultivars bred to be “compact” or “dwarf” versions o...
Shop Plants A to Z Liriope LiriopeLiriope (lihr-rye-oh-pee) Lilyturf, monkey grass, border grass, blue lilyturf; Ruscaceae Family. Low growing perennials from Asia, Liriope and its species are often confused with, or used synonymously with, species of the related Ophiopogon genus. Often ...
Plant in masses for a stunning display, or use as a low-growing border or edging plant. Woodland Gardens: Adds a touch of color and elegance to woodland settings. Pollinator Gardens: Attracts butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. Cottage Gardens: Complements the informal and romantic style...
When selecting plants that are lower maintenance, the first step is to ensure you are following the “right plant-right place” principle. Less than ideal conditions, such as growing a sun-loving shrub in shade, will result in a plant that may survive but won’t thrive, increasing the ...
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The inner sides of shingle ridges at Motu Vainono are covered by low-growing plants (Scaevola taccada). Conglomerate platforms and beaches from the ocean-facing Aramu areas are colonized by spaced Pemphis acidula tufts – miki-miki in Polynesian language. The inner, flat-topped surfaces of ...
in a book on aquatic plants in Brazil, edited by Pivari et al. (in press). Riparian forests Structure, floristic composition, and species richness in riparian forests of Central Amazonia In Central Amazonia, trees growing in the riparian zones of low-order streams must cope with water-logging...
Carpet of Color: The low-growing, spreading habit of many anemone species creates a beautiful carpet of color when planted in large drifts. Early Spring Bloom: Spring-blooming anemones, like Anemone blanda, provide a welcome burst of color early in the season when many other plants are still...
Think again if you think rock gardens are all grey. Succulents and alpine plants can be gorgeous, even if your beloved garden border isn’t one of their favorites. Once the rocks are in place and the structure is stable, it is time to start picking the plants. ...