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When choosing perennials for your location solution, be sure to consider the following factors:

Sun exposure: How much sun does the area receive?
Soil type: What is the type of soil in the area? Is it well-drained, moist, or clay-like?
Moisture needs: How much water does the plant need?
Critter resistance: Are deer or rabbits a problem in your area?
Maintenance: How much time and effort are you willing to spend on caring for the plants?

With a little planning, you can choose the perfect perennials to create a beautiful and functional location solution for your garden. There are many different varieties of perennials that can be used as location solutions, depending on your specific needs. Here are a few popular options:

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  • Heuchera Cherry Truffles PPAF 20ct Flat Heuchera 'Cherry Truffles' PP31396 (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Cherry Truffles' PP31396 (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Cherry Truffles' PP31396 CPBRAF (20)ct FlatDOLCE® seriesCommon Name: Coral Bells For those that loved the bold texture of CINNAMON CURLS™ comes an improvement that keeps the popular shape and color but adds increased vigor and size...

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  • Heuchera 'Electric Plum' PP26894 (20)ct Flat Heuchera Electric Plum PPAF 20ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Electric Plum' PP26894 (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Electric Plum' PP29924 (20)ct FlatCommon Name: Coral Bells The foliage on this Heuchera is so bright, it’s electric! New leaves emerge near black and lighten to an intense purple with dramatic black veining. Dainty, bright fuchsia pink...

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  • Heuchera Evening Gown PPAF 30ct Flat Heuchera Evening Gown PPAF 30ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Evening Gown' PP34288 (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Evening Gown' PP34288 CPBRAF (20)ct FlatDRESSED UP™ SeriesCommon Name: Coral Bells 'Evening Gown' is the inaugural member of a new series of Heuchera for Proven Winners that is prized for its incredible ruffled leaves, a feature that...

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  • Heuchera 'Glazed and Infused' (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Glazed and Infused' (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Glazed and Infused' PPAF CPBRAF - Proven Winners® DOLCE® Series (20)ct Flat Heuchera 'Glazed and Infused', part of the distinguished DOLCE® series, is a stunning new Coral Bells cultivar that truly is the "icing on the cake" for any...

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  • Heuchera Grape Timeless PPAF 20ct Flat Heuchera Grape Timeless PPAF 20ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Grape Timeless' PP31640 (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Grape Timeless' PP31640 (20)ct FlatTimeless CollectionCommon Name: Coral Bells Do you love 'Berry Timeless' but hoped for that flowering performance in different foliage colors? Your wish is granted! The Timeless Collection now boasts different...

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  • Heuchera Lava Lamp PPAF 20ct Flat Heuchera Lava Lamp PPAF 20ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Lava Lamp' PP26761 (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Lava Lamp' PP26761 (20)ct FlatCommon Name: Coral Bells Expanding the color options in our coral bells collection, the new ‘Lava Lamp’ forms a large, billowy mass of very large, coppery purple leaves with deep purple undersides. The...

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  • Heuchera Lemon Love PPAF 20ct Flat Heuchera Lemon Love PPAF 20ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Lemon Love' PP31223 (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Lemon Love' PP31223 (20)ct FlatCommon Name: Coral Bells Have you struggled with chartreuse-leaf Heuchera burning in the past? If so, you'll love this new yellow Heuchera. Its best color is in part or filtered shade, where we've been pleased to...

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  • Heuchera Peachberry Ice PPAF 20ct Flat Heuchera Peachberry Ice PPAF 20ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Peachberry Ice' PP31433 (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Peachberry Ice' PP31433 CPBRAF (20)ct FlatPRIMO® SeriesCommon Name: Coral Bells Looking for an orange foliage plant for your shade garden? You found it! Large 4½-5", apricot orange leaves have a silver overlay. Its beautifully...

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  • Heuchera Pink Panther PPAF 20ct Flat Heuchera Pink Panther PPAF 20ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Pink Panther' PP31224 (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Pink Panther' PP31224 (20)ct FlatCommon Name: Coral Bells If you love pink, you'll love the leaf color of 'Pink Panther.' In spring, semi-glossy leaves emerge metallic pink, maturing to a dark berry pink with darker veins as the season...

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  • Heuchera Pistachio Ambrosia PPAF 20ct Flat Heuchera Pistachio Ambrosia PPAF 20ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Pistachio Ambrosia' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Pistachio Ambrosia' PPAF CPBRAF (20)ct FlatPRIMO® SeriesCommon Name: Coral Bells An improvement over 'Pretty Pistachio' in the PRIMO® collection. Growers who loved the large chartreuse leaves of 'Pretty Pistachio' can expect the same...

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  • Heuchera Plum Pudding 20ct Flat Heuchera Plum Pudding 20ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' (20)ct Flat Common Name: Coral Bells Not the typical burgundy color of some heucheras, this variety sports leaves that are truly plum purple with even darker purple veins. They are attractively ruffled and have bluntly...

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  • Heuchera 'Prom Dress' (20)ct Flat Heuchera 'Prom Dress' (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Prom Dress' (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Prom Dress' PPAF CPBRAF - Proven Winners® DRESSED UP® Series (20)ct Flat Common Name: Coral BellsFans of the DRESSED UP® Series will be delighted by the addition of this sizeable silver selection. Each pewter leaf is heavily ruffled...

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  • Heuchera Spearmint PPAF 20ct Flat Heuchera Spearmint PPAF 20ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Spearmint' PP31281 (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Spearmint' PP31281 CPBRAF (20)ct FlatDOLCE® seriesCommon Name: Coral Bells Just like the popular 'Silver Gumdrop', this Heuchera boasts both beautiful foliage and excellent flower performance. Silvery green leaves have dark green veins...

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  • Heuchera 'Spearmint' PP31281 (4) 1-gallons Heuchera 'Spearmint' PP31281 (4) 1-gallons

    Heuchera 'Spearmint' PP31281 (4) 1-gallons

    Heuchera 'Spearmint' PP31281 CPBRAF (4) 1-gallonsDOLCE® seriesCommon Name: Coral Bells Just like the popular 'Silver Gumdrop', this Heuchera boasts both beautiful foliage and excellent flower performance. Silvery green leaves have dark green veins...

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  • Heuchera 'Sultry Night' (20)ct Flat Heuchera 'Sultry Night' (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Sultry Night' (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Sultry Night' PPAF CPBRAF - Proven Winners® DOLCE® Series (20)ct Flat Heuchera 'Sultry Night', a captivating member of the distinguished DOLCE® series, is a must-have for those who appreciate the dense, rounded habits and rich...

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  • Heuchera Timeless Glow PPAF 20ct Flat Heuchera Timeless Glow PPAF 20ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Timeless Glow' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Timeless Glow' PPAF (20)ct FlatTimeless CollectionCommon Name: Coral Bells Do you love 'Berry Timeless' but hoped for that flowering performance in different foliage colors? Your wish is granted! The Timeless Collection boasts different colors...

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  • Heuchera Timeless Night PPAF 20ct Flat Heuchera Timeless Night PPAF 20ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Timeless Night' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Timeless Night' PPAF (20)ct FlatTimeless CollectionCommon Name: Coral Bells Do you love 'Berry Timeless' but hoped for that flowering performance in different foliage colors? Your wish is granted! The Timeless Collection now boasts different...

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  • Heuchera Toffee Tart PPAF 30ct Flat Heuchera Toffee Tart PPAF 30ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Toffee Tart' PP33694 (30)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Toffee Tart' PP33694 CPBRAF (20)ct FlatDOLCE® seriesCommon Name: Coral Bells It's time to welcome a brand new color to the Proven Winners® Heuchera collection! Just like its name, 'Toffee Tart' displays differing shades of ginger...

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  • Heuchera Twist of Lime PPAF 20ct Flat Heuchera Twist of Lime PPAF 20ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Twist of Lime' PP30618 (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Twist of Lime' PP30618 (20)ct FlatCommon Name: Coral Bells Get ready for a wild looking Heuchera that's perfect for brightening up your shade garden! Incredibly wavy, chartreuse yellow leaves beg to be noticed, and is perhaps one of our...

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  • Heuchera 'Wild Rose' PP29923 (20)ct Flat Heuchera Wild Rose PPAF 20ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Wild Rose' PP29923 (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Wild Rose' PP29923 CPBR5990 (20)ct FlatPRIMO® SeriesCommon Name: Coral Bells This easily distinguishable Heuchera stands out with its large leaves and bright, uniquely colored foliage. 'Wild Rose' forms a dense habit of large, bright rosy...

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  • Heuchera 'Wildberry' PP31222 (20)ct Flat Heuchera 'Wildberry' PP31222 (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Wildberry' PP31222 (20)ct Flat

    Heuchera 'Wildberry' PP31222 CPBRAFDOLCE® seriesCommon Name: Red Hot Poker The intense purple color of these leaves are second to none! Compared to 'Blackberry Ice', the foliage is larger, a richer hue, and holds onto its purple color for much of the...

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  • Heuchera micrantha Palace Purple 3.5 inch pot Heuchera micrantha Palace Purple 3.5 inch pot

    Heuchera m. 'Palace Purple' (3.5 inch pot)

    Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple' (3.5-inch pot)Common name: Coral Bells The original purple coral bells, 'Palace Purple' is perhaps the most well-recognized and widely planted variety of all heucheras. It was the 1991 Perennial Plant Association...

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  • Heuchera m Palace Purple 30ct Flat Heuchera m Palace Purple 30ct Flat

    Heuchera m. 'Palace Purple' (30)ct Flat

    Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple' (30)ct FlatCommon name: Coral Bells The original purple coral bells, 'Palace Purple' is perhaps the most well-recognized and widely planted variety of all heucheras. It was the 1991 Perennial Plant Association...

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  • Heucherella Copper King PPAF 20ct Flat

    Heucherella 'Copper King' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Heucherella 'Copper King' PPAF (20)ct Flat Common Name: Foamy BellsA fantastic foliage find for any shade garden. New leaves are bright orange with copper red centers and yellow edging. Individual leaves are large at 5" across with deep dissection for a...

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  • Heucherella Pink Fizz PPAF 20ct Flat Heucherella Pink Fizz PPAF 20ct Flat

    Heucherella 'Pink Fizz' PP26947 (20)ct Flat

    Heucherella 'Pink Fizz' PP26947 (20)ct FlatCommon Name: Foamy Bells A durable plant for sun or shade, this new Heucherella forms a full clump of large, deeply lobed, soft green leaves with a light silvering and heavy wine red to deep purple veining. It...

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  • Heucherella 'Shadow Tag' (20)ct Flat Heucherella 'Shadow Tag' (20)ct Flat

    Heucherella 'Shadow Tag' (20)ct Flat

    Heucherella 'Shadow Tag' PPAF CPBRAF - Proven Winners® FUN AND GAMES® Collection(20)ct Flat Common Name: Foamy BellsUse this Heucherella to color up shadowy spaces in your garden! Green leaves have a silvery overlay. Dark burgundy centers radiate...

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  • Hibiscus 'All Eyes on Me' PPAF (25) BR Plants Hibiscus 'All Eyes on Me' PPAF (25) BR Plants

    Hibiscus 'All Eyes on Me' PPAF (25) BR Plants

    Hibiscus 'All Eyes on Me' PPAF CPBRAF (25) Bare Root PlantsProven Winners® SUMMERIFIC® CollectionCommon Name: Rose Mallow One of our most compact Hardy Hibiscus to date! Despite its scaled down size, 'All Eyes on Me' keeps the trademark massive...

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  • Hibiscus Angel Eyes PPAF 25 BR Plants Hibiscus Angel Eyes PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Hibiscus 'Angel Eyes' PPAF (25) BR Plants

    Hibiscus 'Angel Eyes' PPAF (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Rose Mallow One of the earliest Hardy Hibiscus to flower! 8" bright white flowers have raspberry red eyes that radiate out through the petals. Broad green foliage on red stems make up a...

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  • Hibiscus Candy Crush PP32587 25 BR Plants Hibiscus Candy Crush PP32587 25 BR Plants

    Hibiscus 'Candy Crush' PP32587 (25) BR Plants

    Hibiscus 'Candy Crush' PP32587 CPBRAF (25) Bare Root PlantsSUMMERIFIC® CollectionCommon Name: Rose Mallow If you love 'Cranberry Crush', try 'Candy Crush'! This hardy Hibiscus shares all the great traits that made 'Cranberry Crush' popular: upright,...

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  • Hibiscus 'Cookies and Cream' (25) BR Plants Hibiscus 'Cookies and Cream' (25) BR Plants

    Hibiscus 'Cookies and Cream' (25) BR Plants

    Hibiscus 'Cookies and Cream' PPAF CPBRAF - Proven Winners® SUMMERIFIC® Collection (25) Bare Root Plants Hibiscus 'Cookies and Cream', a striking new introduction from the SUMMERIC® Collection, offers a dramatic "night and day" contrast with...

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  • Hibiscus Dark Mystery PPAF 25 BR Plants Hibiscus Dark Mystery PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Hibiscus 'Dark Mystery' PP32036 (25) BR Plants

    Hibiscus 'Dark Mystery' PP32036 (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Rose Mallow There's no mystery here – this Hibiscus has proven season after season to be a superior performer. Incredibly dark, wine purple foliage contrasts beautiful with the large...

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  • Hibiscus Evening Rose PPAF 25 BR Plants Hibiscus Evening Rose PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Hibiscus 'Evening Rose' PP33366 (25) BR Plants

    Hibiscus 'Evening Rose' PP33366 CPBRAF (25) Bare Root PlantsSUMMERIFIC® CollectionCommon Name: Rose Mallow Walters Gardens hybridizing has made a name for itself in hardy Hibiscus. There have been many different colors, and we are proud to introduce...

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  • Hibiscus 'Garnet Globes' (25) BR Plants Hibiscus 'Garnet Globes' (25) BR Plants

    Hibiscus 'Garnet Globes' (25) BR Plants

    Hibiscus 'Garnet Globes' PPAF CPBRAF - Proven Winners® SUMMERIFIC® Collection (25) Bare Root Plants Hibiscus 'Garnet Globes', a standout selection from the SUMMERIFIC® Collection, is an incredibly compact yet powerfully impactful hardy Rose...

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  • Hibiscus 'Holy Grail' PP31478 (25) BR Plants Hibiscus Holy Grail PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Hibiscus 'Holy Grail' PP31478 (25) BR Plants

    Hibiscus 'Holy Grail' PP31478 CPBRAF (25) Bare Root PlantsSUMMERIFIC® CollectionCommon Name: Rose Mallow We called this hardy hibiscus "the holy grail" from its inception because we knew we had something special. There's a whole lot to love about...

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  • Hibiscus Inner Glow PPAF 25 BR Plants Hibiscus 'Inner Glow' PP34279 (25) BR Plants

    Hibiscus 'Inner Glow' PP34279 (25) BR Plants

    Hibiscus 'Inner Glow' PP34279 (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Rose Mallow A unique flower pattern that you wouldn't expect on a Hardy Hibiscus! Rich rose pink flowers have a lavender purple halo at the centers. The flowers cover the dissected, olive...

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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.