For me, any plant that covers the ground thick enough to prevent the weeds from growing up under it is a ground cover. And all of these are good for that purpose. If you’re looking for traditional ground cover plants (the ones that spread out quickly), they are covered in the last ...
(Hardiness Zone 7-9, guessing)Cyclamen rhodium (syn: C. repandum ssp. rhodense) is the result of tremendous taxonomic confusion. It has been lumped in with Cyclamen repandum, but is much more closely allied, however, to C. balearicum and has performed very well for us in the garden. (...
For starter, perennials come back year after year (as opposed to annuals that only survive one season). And these low-maintenance varieties require very little attention to THRIVE — especially once they are established. I also love that after a few years, perennials are usually big enough to...
If you live in a northern zone and are frustrated with perennials that are behaving like annuals, here is a list of plants we have found to consistently overwinter in Zone 4.
These tropical looking plants are hardy to either zone 6 or 5b, if you provide winter protection. Bright sunny yellow flowers hold consistent color throughout the season. Full Sun | Zones: 5b-9 | Blooms Early to Late Summer Learn More 13. AMAZING DAISIES® 'Banana Cream' Leucanthemum ...
They are located in Michigan and carry lots of plants that are hardy all the way down to zone 2! Like Home Depot, their website has a filter for zone which allows you to narrow the plant selections to only those that will grow in your area. ...
Hardiness: Consider your climate and choose species or cultivars that are hardy in your zone. Growth habit: Select varieties that fit your space, from compact forms to those with a more spreading habit. Foliage: Consider the texture and fall color of the foliage. Flower color: While blue is...
Actaea is the new name for Cimicifuga. This is a most beautiful perennial for shade gardens, Foliage, flowers, and fragrance, this perennial has it all. My favorite. Adiantum pedatum, Northern Maidenhair Fern, h 1-2′, part shade to shade, zone 3 Agastache ‘Blue Fortune’- Anise Hyssop,...
Know yourUSDA hardiness zonewhen picking out plants to make sure they can survive in your region. To get you started, check out these suggestions for dry, wet, and shady areas. Perennials fordrought-proneregions include: Yarrow English lavender ...
Big ol’ gal that will not favor you with blossoms until September. Absolutely not hardy here, or anywhere north of Zone 8. Take cuttings, ’cause baby she’s worth it. The furry, hot pink flowers will thrill any hummingbirds left zipping around (I read ours the riot act this weekend...