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Welcome to our collection of Location Solution Plants, designed to elevate your outdoor space and create a thriving garden. Whether you're looking to enhance your landscape or solve specific planting challenges, our expertly curated selection has something for everyone.

Choosing the right plants can transform your garden into a vibrant oasis. Our Location Solution Plants are specifically chosen for their adaptability and resilience, ensuring they thrive in various conditions. With the right plants, you can improve soil health, attract beneficial wildlife, and create a stunning focal point in your yard.

  • Wide variety of plants suitable for different locations
  • Expertly selected for optimal growth and sustainability
  • Enhances garden aesthetics and functionality
  • Promotes biodiversity and supports local ecosystems

Explore our collection of Location Solution Plants today and discover how easy it is to create the garden of your dreams. Shop now to find the perfect plants that will flourish in your unique outdoor environment!

  • Achillea Coronation Gold 3.5 inch pot Achillea Coronation Gold 3.5 inch pot

    Achillea 'Coronation Gold' (3.5 inch pot)

    Achillea 'Coronation Gold' (3.5-inch pot) Common name: Yarrow Height: 24-36 Inches Spread: 18-24 Inches Hardiness Zone: 3-8 Full Sun Deciduous Golden Yellow blooms - Summer Tolerates drought, heat and humidity Gray-green, aromatic fern-like foliage...

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  • Achillea Oertels Rose 3.5 inch pot Achillea Oertels Rose 3.5 inch pot

    Achillea 'Oertel's Rose' (3.5 inch pot)

    Achillea millefolium 'Oertel's Rose' (3.5-inch pot)Common Yarrow Height: 12-15 Inches Spread: 18-24 Inches Hardiness Zone: 3-9 Full Sun Evergreen Rose-Pink blooms fading to white - Summer Soft fern-like foliage Tolerates drought, heat and humidity...

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  • Achillea millefolium Paprika 3.5 inch pot

    Achillea m. 'Paprika' (3.5 inch pot)

    Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' (3.5-inch pot)Common name: Yarrow. Height: 18-24 InchesSpread: 18-24 InchesHardiness Zone: 3-9Full SunEvergreenRusty red blooms fading to white - SummerSoft fern-like foliageTolerates drought, heat and humidityModerately...

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  • Acorus gramineus Ogon 18ct Flat Acorus gramineus Ogon 18ct Flat

    Acorus g. 'Ogon' (18)ct Flat

    Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' (18)ct Flat Common name: Golden sweet flag, golden Japanese sweet flag, or Japanese rush (a.k.a. 'Wogon'). Zone: (5) 6 to 10, evergreen in warm zones. Sun to part shade, aquatic or wetland perennial.Mature size: 6 to 12...

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  • Acorus g. 'Ogon' (3.5 inch pot) Acorus g. 'Ogon' (3.5 inch pot)

    Acorus g. 'Ogon' (3.5 inch pot)

    Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' (3.5-inch pot)Common name: Golden Variegated Sweet Flag Height: 8-12 Inches Spread: 6-12 Inches Hardiness Zone: 5/6-10 Sun to Part-Shade Prefers afternoon shade in Southern zones Bright golden and green striped grass-like...

    $6.67
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  • Agastache Blue Bayou PPAF 30ct Flat Agastache Blue Bayou PPAF 30ct Flat

    Agastache 'Blue Bayou' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Agastache 'Blue Bayou' PPAF (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Anise Hyssop, Hummingbird Mint Growers who have enjoyed the likes of 'Rosie Posie' and 'Peachie Keen' will enjoy the addition of 'Blue Bayou'. This variety matches the performance and hardiness of its...

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  • Agastache Blue Fortune 25 BR Plants Agastache Blue Fortune 25 BR Plants

    Agastache 'Blue Fortune' (25) BR Plants

    Agastache 'Blue Fortune' (25) Bare Root Plants Common name: Hyssop-Anise. A woody-based perennial of the mint family, this giant hyssop cultivar features tiny, tube-shaped, lavender-blue flowers tightly packed in rounded bottlebrush-like spikes atop...

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  • Agastache Mango Tango PPAF 30ct Flat Agastache Mango Tango PPAF 30ct Flat

    Agastache 'Mango Tango' PP28747 (30)ct Flat

    Agastache 'Mango Tango' PP28747 (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Anise Hyssop Selected for its shorter habit, ‘Mango Tango’ will also impress you with its vibrant flower color. Individual flowers have dusky rose calyxes and light peach to dusky orange...

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  • Agastache Peachie Keen PPAF 30ct Flat Agastache Peachie Keen PPAF 30ct Flat

    Agastache 'Peachie Keen' PP25886 (30)ct Flat

    Agastache 'Peachie Keen' PP25886 (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Anise Hyssop ‘Peachie Keen’ bears loads of apricot peach flowers with complementary purplish pink calyxes just at the top of the foliage for a neatly proportional look. Because the...

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  • Agave parryi ssp truncata 
Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc. Agave parryi ssp truncata 
Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

    Agave parryi ssp. truncata (72)ct Flat

    Agave parryi ssp. truncata (72)ct Flat Common Name: Agave, Hardy Century PlantThis species is often described as the most beautiful of all Agaves, but with so many gorgeous specimens out there, how can you pick just one favorite? The beauty and grace of...

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  • Agave o. 'Frosty Blue' (72)ct Flat Agave o. 'Frosty Blue' (72)ct Flat

    Agave o. 'Frosty Blue' (72)ct Flat

    Agave ovatifolia 'Frosty Blue' (72)ct Flat Common Name: Agave, Whale's Tongue AgaveThis graceful, broad form of Agave grows relatively quickly to form a solitary rosette of short, broad, cupped leaves lined with small teeth and tipped with steel...

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  • Agave s. 'Black Widow' (72)ct Flat Agave s. 'Black Widow' (72)ct Flat

    Agave s. 'Black Widow' (72)ct Flat

    Agave schidigera 'Black Widow'(72)ct Flat Common Name: Century PlantThe white "hairs" of this succulent are reminiscent of the fine texture of a spider's web. Spiky, sword-like leaves are green, long, white fibers lining the margin. Forms a compact,...

    $516.03
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  • Agave t. 'Snaggle Tooth' (72)ct Flat Agave t. 'Snaggle Tooth' (72)ct Flat

    Agave t. 'Snaggle Tooth' (72)ct Flat

    Agave t. 'Snaggle Tooth' (72)ct Flat Common Name: Rancho Tambor Agave, Century PlantA variegated sport of Agave titanota with gray-green centers and wide, cream margins. This forms a beautifully uniform rosette of leaves. Like the parent, the marginal...

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  • Ajuga Chocolate Chip 18ct Flat Ajuga Chocolate Chip 18ct Flat

    Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip' (18)ct Flat

    Ajuga "Chocolate Chip" (18) count Flat Transform your garden with the rich, chocolate hues of Ajuga "Chocolate Chip"! This versatile groundcover, also known as Carpenter's Herb or Bugleweed, adds a touch of elegance to any landscape. Vibrant...

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  • Ajuga r Catlins Giant 3.5 inch pot Ajuga r Catlins Giant 3.5 inch pot

    Ajuga r 'Catlin's Giant' (3.5 inch pot)

    Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' (3.5-inch pot)Common Name: 'Catlin's Giant' Bugleweed Height: 5-7 Inches Spread: 18-24 Inches Hardiness Zone: 4-8 Sun to Shade Part Shade is preferred in Hot Summer Zones Evergreen to Semi-evergreen Large, Bronze Purple...

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  • Ajuga reptans Black Scallop PP15815 10ct Flat Ajuga reptans Black Scallop PP15815 10ct Flat

    Ajuga r. 'Black Scallop' PP15815 (10)ct Flat

    Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' PP15815 Ten (10) 4.5-inch containersCommon Name: Bugleweed, Carpet Bugleweed This attractive small-scale groundcover has glossy, near-black, scalloped leaves and a dense habit. The deepest foliage color is achieved when...

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  • Ajuga reptans Bronze Beauty 10ct Flat Ajuga reptans Bronze Beauty 10ct Flat

    Ajuga r. 'Bronze Beauty' (10)ct Flat

    Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty' a/k/a Carpenter's Herb, Comfrey, Creeping Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort Enrich your garden with the timeless elegance of Ajuga 'Bronze Beauty'. This classic variety, also known as Bugleweed or Carpenter's...

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  • Ajuga reptans Bronze Beauty 3.5 inch pot Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty' (3.5 inch pot)

    Ajuga r. 'Bronze Beauty' (3.5 inch pot)

    Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty' (3.5-inch pot)Common Name: Bronze Beauty Bugleweed Height: 3-4 Inches Spread: 12-36 Inches Hardiness Zone: 3-9 Sun to Shade Part Shade is preferred in Hot Summer Zones Evergreen - semi-evergreen Bronze purple leaves Blue...

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  • Ajuga r Burgundy Glow 3.5 inch pot Ajuga r Burgundy Glow 3.5 inch pot

    Ajuga r. 'Burgundy Glow' (3.5 inch pot)

    Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' (3.5-inch pot)Common Name: Burgundy Glow Bugleweed Height: 3-4 Inches Spread: 18-24 Inches Hardiness Zone: 3-9 Sun to Shade Part Shade is preferred in Hot Summer Zones Evergreen to Semi-evergreen Tri-color foliage - green,...

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  • Ajuga reptans Catlins Giant 10ct Flat Ajuga reptans Catlins Giant 10ct Flat

    Ajuga r. 'Catlins Giant' (10)ct Flat

    Ajuga reptans 'Catlins Giant' - (10) count Flata/k/a Giant Carpet Bugle, Carpenter's Herb, Comfrey, Creeping Bugleweed, Catlin's Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort.Zone (3)4 to 9, Sun or shade.Mature foliage height 5 to 7 inch, maybe 10 inches. Larger than other...

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  • Ajuga reptans Catlins Giant 18ct Flat Ajuga reptans Catlins Giant 18ct Flat

    Ajuga r. 'Catlins Giant' (18)ct Flat

    Ajuga reptans 'Catlins Giant' - Flat a/k/a Giant Carpet Bugle, Carpenter's Herb, Comfrey, Creeping Bugleweed, Catlin's Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort. Zone (3)4 to 9, Sun or shade. Mature foliage height 5 to 7 inch, maybe 10 inches. Larger than other Ajugas...

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  • Ajuga Chocolate Chip 3.5 inch pot Ajuga Chocolate Chip 3.5 inch pot

    Ajuga r. 'Chocolate Chip' (3.5 inch pot)

    Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip' (3.5-inch pot)Common Name: 'Chocolate Chip' Bugleweed Height: 2 Inches Spread: 6-8 Inches Hardiness Zone: 4-9 Sun to Shade Part Shade is preferred in Hot Summer Zones Evergreen to Semi-evergreen Small and elongated,...

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  • Allium ALLIUM Medusa PPAF 25 BR Plants Allium ALLIUM Medusa PPAF 25 BR Plants

    ALLIUM 'Medusa' PP28701 (25) BR Plants

    Allium 'Medusa' PP28701 (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Ornamental Onion This ornamental onion has snaky, twisty leaves that will remind you of the snake hair from the Medusa legend. ‘Medusa’ forms a low mound of grey-green, narrow foliage...

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  • Allium 'Millenium' (4) 1-gallons Allium 'Millenium' (4) 1-gallons

    Allium 'Millenium' (4) 1-gallons

    Allium 'Millenium' (4) 1-gallons Cannot ship to Idaho. Common Name: Onion-Ornamental. Zones 5 to 8 Full Sun to Part Shade. Mature height of 15 to 20 inches and a spread of 10 to 15 inches. Compact, upright clump of glossy green, thick and strappy...

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  • Allium 'Serendipity' (4) 1-gallons Allium 'Serendipity' (4) 1-gallons

    Allium 'Serendipity' (4) 1-gallons

    Allium 'Serendipity' PPAF (4) 1-gallons Cannot ship to Idaho. Common Name: Ornamental OnionThe word 'serendipity' means an unexpected occurrence, and what a fitting name for this sport of the popular 'Millenium'! The sport shares all of the...

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  • Amsonia Blue Ice 25 BR Plants Amsonia Blue Ice 25 BR Plants

    Amsonia 'Blue Ice' (25) BR Plants

    Amsonia 'Blue Ice' (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Blue Star Navy blue buds in late spring, open to clusters of periwinkle blue, star-shaped flowers. Larger than the species it is also more compact and produces darker blue flowers. The narrow,...

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  • Amsonia Starstruck PPAF 25 BR Plants Amsonia Starstruck PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Amsonia 'Starstruck' PP32246 (25) BR Plants

    Amsonia 'Starstruck' PP32246 (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Blue Star Although this plant will catch your eye in the spring with its sparkling star-shaped, sky blue flowers, you'll be wowed by what follows. An incredibly full habit of vibrant green...

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  • Amsonia 'String Theory' PP34419  (4) 1-gallons Amsonia 'String Theory' PP34419  (4) 1-gallons

    Amsonia 'String Theory' PP34419 (4) 1-gallons

    Amsonia 'String Theory' PP34419 CPBRAF (4) 1-gallonsCommon Name: Blue Star People have loved 'Storm Cloud' and we are now pleased to offer a complementing threadleaf Amsonia to the Proven Winners program. 'String Theory' can be described as a compact...

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  • Amsonia hubrichtii Bluestar 25 BR Plants Amsonia hubrichtii Bluestar 25 BR Plants

    Amsonia hubrichtii 'Bluestar' (25) BR Plants

    Amsonia hubrichtii (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Blue Star, Arkansas Amsonia This southern native has very narrow, needle-like leaves that line the stems like bottle brushes. Surprisingly, they are soft as silk to the touch. From late spring thru...

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  • Amsonia t Storm Cloud 25 BR Plants Amsonia t Storm Cloud 25 BR Plants

    Amsonia t. 'Storm Cloud' (25) BR Plants

    Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Storm Cloud' (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Bluestar ‘Storm Cloud’ is a very exciting new variety that performs well for both northern and southern growers. In spring, new stems emerge near-black with...

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  • Aruncus Chantilly Lace PPAF 20ct Flat Aruncus Chantilly Lace PPAF 20ct Flat

    Aruncus 'Chantilly Lace' PP30740 (30)ct Flat

    Aruncus 'Chantilly Lace' PP30740 CPBR6259 (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Goat's Beard 'Chantilly Lace' will be shorter if grown in full sun, closer to 24" tall, than if grown in shade or a sun-filtered area, where it will grow to a height of 30-32". With the...

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  • Aruncus Misty Lace PP15798 Aruncus Misty Lace PP15798

    Aruncus 'Misty Lace' PP15798 (30)ct Flat

    Aruncus 'Misty Lace' PP15798 (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Goat's Beard Misty Lace' is the perfect size Goat's Beard - intermediate in height between its parents, A. aesthusifolius and A. dioicus. This seedling was selected by Dr. Allan Armitage of the...

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  • Asclepias incarnata Cinderella 25 BR Plants Asclepias incarnata Cinderella 25 BR Plants

    Asclepias i. 'Cinderella' (25) BR Plants

    Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella' (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Swamp Milkweed; A virtually hassle-free perennial, offering three months of vanilla scented, rose pink flowers in large, compact clusters from midsummer to early fall. Deadheading...

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  • Asclepias tuberosa 25 BR Plants Asclepias tuberosa (25) BR Plants

    Asclepias tuberosa (25) BR Plants

    Asclepias tuberosa (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Butterfly Weed A virtually hassle-free, very long lived perennial, offering three months of tangerine orange blooms (occasionally red or yellow) from early through late summer. Deadheading the flowers...

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  • Aster 'Grape Crush' PP33612 (25) BR Plants Aster Grape Crush PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Aster 'Grape Crush' PP33612 (25) BR Plants

    Aster novae-angliae 'Grape Crush' PP33612 (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: New England Aster Bringing refinement to fall blooming Asters, 'Grape Crush' produces a large, very round mound with densely packed flowers. We have observed no lodging in our...

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  • Astilbe Bressingham Beauty 25 BR Plants Astilbe Bressingham Beauty 25 BR Plants

    Astilbe 'Bressingham Beauty' (25) BR Plants

    Astilbe 'Bressingham Beauty' (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Hybrid Astilbe, False Spirea 'Bressingham Beauty' quickly forms a graceful, fern-like mound of dainty foliage topped by bunches of fragrant, dusty salmon-rose tiny flowers; densely...

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  • Astilbe Fanal bare root plant Astilbe 'Fanal' (bare root plant)

    Astilbe 'Fanal' (bare root plant)

    Astilbe arendsii 'Fanal' Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Hybrid Astilbe, False Spirea 'Fanal' quickly forms a compact graceful, fern-like mound of dainty foliage topped by bunches of fragrant, bright red tiny flowers; densely packed into...

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Perennial plants offer versatile solutions for a wide range of landscaping issues, problems, and desires:

Solving Common Landscaping Issues:

  • Erosion Control: Perennials with deep root systems, like ornamental grasses and ground covers, help bind soil and prevent erosion on slopes or areas with poor drainage.  
  • Weed Suppression: Densely planted perennials can outcompete weeds, reducing the need for herbicides and manual weeding.  
  • Low-Maintenance Landscaping: Once established, perennials require less watering, fertilizing, and overall maintenance compared to annuals, saving time and resources.  
  • Pollinator Habitat: Many perennials attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds, promoting biodiversity and ecological balance.  
  • Shade Solutions: Shade-loving perennials thrive in areas with limited sunlight, offering vibrant colors and textures under trees or along north-facing walls.  

Addressing Specific Landscaping Problems:

  • Poor Soil: Perennials adapted to specific soil conditions, such as drought-tolerant or salt-tolerant varieties, can thrive in challenging environments.
  • Deer or Pest Damage: Selecting deer-resistant perennials or using natural pest control methods can minimize damage to your landscape.
  • Limited Space: Compact or vertical-growing perennials, like vines or container plants, can maximize greenery in small gardens or balconies.  
  • Seasonal Interest: Choosing perennials with staggered bloom times ensures continuous color and interest throughout the growing season.  

Fulfilling Landscaping Desires:

  • Creating Privacy: Tall perennials like ornamental grasses or flowering shrubs can create natural privacy screens.  
  • Defining Spaces: Perennials can be used to define borders, create pathways, or separate different areas of your landscape.  
  • Attracting Wildlife: Native perennials provide food and shelter for local wildlife, fostering a healthy ecosystem.  
  • Adding Curb Appeal: Colorful and well-maintained perennial gardens enhance the aesthetic value of your property.  
  • Expressing Personal Style: With endless varieties of colors, textures, and forms, perennials allow you to create a unique landscape that reflects your taste and personality.

Overall, perennial plants offer sustainable, low-maintenance, and aesthetically pleasing solutions for a wide range of landscaping challenges and aspirations.

By carefully selecting and combining perennials, you can create a vibrant, functional, and eco-friendly landscape that enhances your outdoor living space for years to come.  

By incorporating perennials into your driveway or roadside landscape, you can create a beautiful, functional, and sustainable space that enhances your property and benefits the environment. Remember to consider your specific site conditions and choose plants that will thrive in your location.

Versatile Perennial plants solutions

  • Softening Hardscapes: Perennials soften the harsh lines of driveways and roads, creating a more natural and inviting look.
  • Adding Color & Texture: A variety of perennial flowers, foliage, and ornamental grasses introduce visual interest throughout the seasons.
  • Creating Focal Points: Specimen plants or unique groupings of perennials can draw the eye and enhance curb appeal.
  • Framing & Defining: Perennials can be used to frame driveways or line roadsides, creating clear boundaries and visual definition.
  • Erosion Control: Perennials with deep root systems help stabilize soil and prevent erosion, particularly on slopes or roadside ditches.
  • Screening & Privacy: Tall or dense perennials can act as natural screens, reducing noise and visual distractions from traffic.
  • Pollinator Habitat: Flowering perennials attract beneficial insects and birds, promoting biodiversity and ecological health.
  • Low-Maintenance: Once established, perennials require less upkeep than annuals, making them ideal for busy homeowners or roadside plantings.
  • Driveway Borders: Plant colorful perennials along the edges of your driveway to create a welcoming entrance.
  • Island Beds: Install planting beds within the driveway for added greenery and visual appeal.
  • Roadside Wildflower Meadows: Transform neglected roadside areas into beautiful pollinator meadows with native wildflowers.
  • Rain Gardens: Use perennials in rain gardens to capture and filter stormwater runoff, reducing erosion and pollution.
  • Rock Gardens: Combine perennials with rocks and boulders for a low-maintenance and drought-tolerant landscape.
  • Sight Lines: Choose plants that won't obstruct views or create safety hazards.
  • Maintenance: Select low-maintenance perennials that can withstand drought, salt spray, and occasional foot traffic.
  • Local Conditions: Choose plants adapted to your climate, soil type, and sun exposure.
  • Aesthetics: Consider the overall style of your home and surroundings when selecting perennials.
  • Ornamental Grasses: Add texture and movement to the landscape. (E.g., Miscanthus, Panicum, Pennisetum)
  • Native Wildflowers: Attract pollinators and provide a sense of place. (E.g., Black-eyed Susan, Purple Coneflower, Milkweed)
  • Flowering Shrubs: Provide structure and year-round interest. (E.g., Hydrangea, Rose of Sharon, Butterfly Bush)
  • Ground Covers: Suppress weeds and prevent erosion. (E.g., Creeping Phlox, Thyme, Sedum)
  • Evergreen Perennials: Add color and texture in winter. (E.g., Hellebores, Heuchera, Ferns)

Crevice gardening offers a unique and rewarding approach to gardening, with several compelling reasons to consider incorporating it into your landscape:

Ideal for Challenging Sites: Crevice gardens excel in areas with poor soil, limited space, or steep slopes. The rocks provide structure and stability, while the crevices offer protected pockets for plants to establish themselves.

Low-Maintenance and Sustainable: Once established, crevice gardens require minimal watering, fertilizing, or weeding due to the plants' adaptation to harsh conditions and the rocks' ability to retain moisture and suppress weed growth.

Unique Aesthetic Appeal: Crevice gardens create a stunning visual contrast between the rugged texture of the rocks and the delicate beauty of the plants. They add a touch of natural artistry and intrigue to any space.

Biodiversity Haven: The varied microclimates within a crevice garden – ranging from sun-drenched tops to cool, shaded crevices – support a diverse range of plant species, including many alpine and rock-dwelling varieties.

Excellent Drainage: The open structure of crevice gardens promotes superior drainage, preventing waterlogging and root rot, which can be especially beneficial in areas with heavy clay soil.

Erosion Control: On slopes or hillsides, the roots of crevice plants help anchor the soil and reduce erosion, creating a more stable and sustainable landscape.

Extended Growing Season: Many crevice plants bloom in early spring, extending the season of color and interest in your garden.

Year-Round Beauty: Evergreen or semi-evergreen crevice plants, along with the textured rocks themselves, offer visual appeal even during the dormant winter months.

Suitable for a Variety of Plants: Crevice gardens can accommodate a wide array of plants, including succulents, alpines, perennials, and even small shrubs, allowing for creative and personalized designs.

Overall, crevice gardening offers a unique and sustainable way to cultivate a beautiful and thriving landscape, even in challenging conditions. Whether you have a rocky slope, a small urban space, or simply a desire to create a unique garden feature, crevice gardening is worth exploring.

  • Thrive in challenging conditions: These plants are adapted to grow in rocky, nutrient-poor, and often dry environments, making them ideal for areas where other plants struggle.  
  • Low-maintenance: Once established, crevice plants typically require minimal care, as they are drought-tolerant and often resistant to pests and diseases.
  • Unique aesthetic appeal: The combination of rocks and plants creates a visually striking and textured landscape, adding a touch of natural beauty to any space.
  • Increased biodiversity: Crevice gardens can support a diverse range of plant species, including many that are native to alpine or rocky habitats.
  • Improved drainage: The open structure of crevice gardens allows for excellent drainage, preventing waterlogging and promoting healthy plant growth.
  • Erosion control: The roots of crevice plants help to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion, making them valuable for slopes and other challenging areas.
  • Extended growing season: Many crevice plants bloom in the spring or early summer, providing color and interest before other perennials start flowering.
  • Year-round interest: Some crevice plants are evergreen or have attractive foliage that persists throughout the year, offering visual appeal even in winter.

Overall, crevice plants are a versatile and rewarding addition to any garden. They provide a unique aesthetic, promote biodiversity, and thrive in conditions that would be inhospitable to other plants. If you are looking for a low-maintenance, sustainable, and visually stunning garden option, consider incorporating some crevice plants into your landscape.

Crevice perennial plants are those specifically adapted to thrive in the narrow, rocky spaces found in crevices, rock gardens, or walls. They tend to be low-growing, drought-tolerant, and able to withstand harsh conditions. Some examples of crevice perennial plants include:

  • Achillea tomentosa (wooly yarrow): Yellow blossoms all summer, tolerant of dry conditions  
  • Adonis vernalis (pheasant eye, spring adonis): Bright yellow flowers in spring, prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil
  • Ajuga reptans (bugleweed): Creeping evergreen with dark blue flowers, prefers moist soil and part shade to part sun
  • Alchemilla alpina (mountain lady’s mantle): Deeply cut leaves with silvery margins, suitable for full sun or partial shade
  • Antennaria dioica (pussy toes): Basal silver leaves with rose-red flowers, thrives in full sun and poor dry soil
  • Aquilegia jonesii (columbine): Blue-gray leaves with blue-violet flowers, adaptable to full sun or part shade
  • Arabis caucasica (wall rock cress): White flowers in May, prefers full sun and dry or well-drained sites, creates a cascading effect  
  • Arenaria balearica (sandwort): Deer resistant and drought tolerant, suitable for full sun to part shade and moist soil
  • Artemesia pedemontana (artemesia): Evergreen with fern-like leaves and yellow flowers in June, ideal for vertical crevices
  • Aurinia saxatilis (basket of gold): Bright yellow flowers, prefers full sun and well-drained soil  
  • Callirhoe involucrata (poppy mallow, wine cups): Native plant with magenta flowers, prefers full sun or light shade and well-drained sites
  • Campanula porscharskyana (bellflower, campanula): Lavender-blue flowers, prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to part shade
  • Cerastium tomentosum (snow in summer): Silver-grey foliage with white flowers, thrives in full sun
  • Dianthus spp. (dianthus): Tiny, fragrant pink flowers, prefers full sun/afternoon shade and well-drained soil
  • Gypsophila repens (creeping baby’s breath): Mat-forming, semi-evergreen groundcover with white flowers, prefers full sun and well-drained soil  
  • Iberis sempervirens (candytuft): Spreading plant with white flowers, tolerates poor soil and full sun to part shade  
  • Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’ (moneywort): Yellow leaves on this cultivar, adaptable to sun or partial shade
  • Nepeta spp. (catmint): Grey-green foliage with blue flowers, can be aggressive, suitable for sun or partial shade
  • Phlox subulata (creeping phlox): Various flower colors, prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil
  • Sedum acre (sedum): Spring golden flowers, ideal filler for steppingstones, prefers full sun and well-drained soil
  • Sedum kamtschaticum (sedum): Summer yellow-orange flowers in flat clusters, prefers full sun and well-drained soil
  • Sedum spurium (dragon’s blood): Purple foliage with dark red summer flowers, thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Sempervivum spp. (hen and chicks): Low-growing succulent, tolerates poor soil conditions and full sun
  • Thymus serpyllum (thyme): Mat-forming with summer red flowers (in the 'Coccinea' cultivar), prefers full sun and well-drained soil

These are just a few examples, and many other perennials can be suitable for crevice gardens depending on the specific conditions and your aesthetic preferences.

  • Achillea tomentosa (wolly yarrow)
    • Height: 6-14”
    • Yellow blossoms all summer.
  • Adonis vernalis (pheasant eye, spring adonis)
    • Height: 6-15”
    • Full sun to part shade, well-drained soil; clump forming with bright yellow flowers.
  • Ajuga reptans (bugleweed)
    • Height: 6-12”
    • Moist soil, part shade to part sun; creeping evergreen with dark blue flowers; short-lived.
  • Alchemilla alpina (mountain lady’s mantle)
    • Height: 6-8”
    • Full sun or partial shade, deeply cut leaves with silvery margins.
  • Antennaria dioica (pussy toes)
    • Height: 2-10”
    • Full sun, poor dry soil, basal silver leaves, rosea has rose-red 8-10” flowers.
  • Aquilegia jonesii (columbine)
    • Height: 4”
    • Full sun or part shade; blue-gray leaves with blue-violet flowers.
  • Arabis caucasica (wall rock cress)
    • Height: 6-12”
    • Full sun, needs dry or well-drained sites; white May flowers; good cascade
  • Arenaria balearica (sandwort)
    • Height: 4-8”
    • Full sun to part shade, moist soil; deer resistant; drought tolerant.
  • Artemesia pedemontana (artemesia)
    • Height: 3-8”
    • Evergreen, fern-like leaves; yellow flowers in June; perfect for vertical crevice.
  • Aurinia saxatilis (basket of gold)
    • Height: 4-8”
    • Full sun; well-drained soil; bright yellow flowers.
  • Callirhoe involucrata (poppy mallow, wine cups)
    • Height: 6-12”
    • Native; full sun or light shade; needs well-drained sites; magenta flowers.
  • Campanula porscharskyana (bellflower, campanula)
    • Height: 6-12”
    • Moist, well-drained soil; full sun to part shade; vigorous; lavender-blue flowers
  • Cerastium tomentosum (snow in summer)
    • Height: 2-3”
    • Full sun; silver-grey foliage; white flowers
  • Dianthus spp. (dianthus)
    • Height: 2-4”
    • Full sun/afternoon shade; well-drained soil; tiny, fragrant pink flowers
  • Gypsophila repens (creeping baby’s breath)
    • Height: 6-8”
    • Full sun; well-drained soil; mat forming; semi-evergreen
  • Iberis sempervirens (candytuft)
    • Height: 6-18”
    • Full sun to part shade; tolerates poor soil; spreading; white flowers
  • Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’ (moneywort)
    • Height: 4-5”
    • Sun or partial shade; yellow leaves on this cultivar; green form is more vigorous
  • Nepeta spp. (catmint)
    • Height: 6-24”
    • Sun or partial shade; grey-green foliage; blue flowers; can be aggressive
  • Phlox subulata (creeping phlox)
    • Height: 4-8”
    • Full sun to part shade; well-drained soil
  • Sedum acre (sedum)
    • Height: 2-3”
    • Full sun; well-drained soil; spring golden flowers; filler for steppingstones
  • Sedum kamtschaticum (sedum)
    • Height: 4-9”
    • Full sun; well-drained soil; summer yellow-orange flowers in flat clusters
  • Sedum spurium (dragon’s blood)
    • Height: 3-4”
    • Purple foliage; dark red summer flowers; full sun; well-drained soil
  • Sempervivum spp. (hen and chicks)
    • Height: 3-12”
    • Full sun; tolerates poor soil conditions; low growing; succulent; perennial
  • Thymus serpyllum (thyme)
    • Height: 1-3”
    • Full sun; mat forming; well-drained soil; ‘Coccinea’ has summer red flowers.