Phlox are a diverse group of plants available in an array of heights, colors, and growth habits. Tall varieties are excellent for cut flowers. Low, creeping varieties make a beautiful ground cover at the forefront of a border or covering a slope. Individual plants look great tucked into a rock garden or spilling over the side of a planter. All types attract butterflies and beneficial pollinators to the garden. Doesn’t like ‘wet feet’, so make sure soil is well drained.
A favorite valued for its delicate blooms and beautiful foliage. Airy light stems are topped with elegant, large flowers available in a rainbow of solid or multi-colors. Attracts butterflies and pollinators to the garden. Best planted in groups for a full-season display of showy blooms. Makes a dependable mixed border plant. Especially nice in part shade gardens. Terrific for hummingbird gardens. Easy to grow and very rewarding. Can reseed itself for a slowly expanding presence if desired.
Charming sweetly-scented bell-shaped white flowers bloom in spring. Long lasting, perfect for woodland settings. A classic favorite for landscape focal points. Makes a breathtaking border when planted en masse. Contraindication: Please note this plant is highly poisonous to pets and people if accidentally ingested.
Bleeding Hearts are an outstanding choice for adding color and texture to shady or woodland settings. All species have charming pink heart-shaped flowers and attractive foliage. Their bloom time is Spring to early Summer. Hybrids of differing sizes have been developed over the years to expand the range of flower colors and bloom time. Plan for them to go dormant during the heat of summer by planting close to other plants that can "fill in the gap" for a while, such as Hosta or Hellebores. This species of Dicentra will return when the weather cools again in the spring.
This reliable groundcover boasts burgundy-red to deep purple foliage, adding rich color to challenging shady locations. Bright blue flowers in the spring provide added interest through the seasons. Cool weather enhances the foliage color. Beautiful contrasted with other plants with silver or golden leaves. Colliquically called ‘Carpet Bugle’, this variety is known as ‘Braunherz’. Perfectly sized for rock gardens and border fronts. Effective under trees where lawn has difficulty establishing.
An easy fast-spreading carpet of evergreen foliage that looks good all season. Fragrant, white flowers bloom in early summer. The perfect choice for brightening lifeless shaded areas. Beautiful in shady borders and woodland gardens, this is a reliable ground cover for any location. Effective under trees where lawn has difficulty establishing.
A stunning display for early season color in border plantings. Rich green foliage is complemented by unusual yellow flower bracts. Foliage turns a beautiful blend of orange, purple and red in autumn. Perfectly sized for rock gardens and border fronts. Makes a dependable mixed border plant. Best placed in groups.
Alyssum, affectionately called Basked of Gold, is an evergreen selection that thrives in difficult locations where other plants fail. Brilliant yellow flowers are set against gray-green foliage, typically in a rounded shape. Tumbles beautifully over rock borders, retaining walls, slopes, and containers. Adds a wonderful splash of color to the early season landscape. Deer resistant.