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Well-documented research shows that green space has many positive effects on the health and well-being of people. However, according to the Dutch Ministry of Land Use, in densely populated cities in The Netherlands the amount of urban amenity plantings are well below the recommended level of 800 sq.ft. (74 sq. m) per home. If increasing the quantity of plantings is impossible, effectiveness and quality can be increased by creating more biodiversity in green areas.

Herbaceous perennials are an excellent group of plants with which to achieve more variety and color on small sites. They are eminently suitable for use as ground covers, in flower beds, under trees, along roads and waterways and as edging around shrubs. Using perennials is also an effective way to add color and interest to existing urban/public plantings.

Low maintenance perennials are affordable - While it is true that, comparatively, herbaceous perennials can be quite expensive to buy and that preparation of planting sites takes time and money, by using low maintenance species, the reduced maintenance costs compensate for the initial expenditures. Over a 10-year period, a perennial bed does not have to cost any more to maintain than a shrub border or lawn. To achieve this, the right plants have to be chosen; they should be healthy, sturdy and suppress weeds with their excellent ground covering abilities.

Essential conditions for low maintenance perennial plantings
• Improve the soil on the site and thoroughly remove all weeds before planting.
• Choose plants with requirements that match the site conditions, especially for light and moisture.
• Choose the right plants for the desired use (good ground covers for weed suppression, salt tolerant plants for roadsides, etc.)
• No one plant will be suitable for planting in every situation.
• Consider the plant knowledge level of the maintenance crews and be prepared to provide concise maintenance instructions.
• Plant the right number of plants per sq. ft./m for fast coverage.
• Weed and water when necessary and replace dead plants until the ground is covered (usually at the end of the first summer after planting).

Some suitable species for urban plantings:
Alchemilla, Aster, Echinacea, Geranium, Hemerocallis, Liriope, Nepeta, ornamental grasses, Pachysandra, Rudbeckia and Sedum.

  • Alchemilla mollis 30ct Flat

    Alchemilla mollis (30)ct Flat

    Alchemilla mollis Common Name: Lady's Mantle Zones 3 to 7. Full sun to part shade. Plants reach 15 to 18 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide;Clump-forming perennial spreads slowly by creeping rhizomes and seeds. Foliage is a soft grey-green and nearly...

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  • Aster Grape Crush PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Aster 'Grape Crush' PP33612 (25) BR Plants

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

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  • Aster n-a Pink Crush PP33628 25 BR Plants

    Aster n-a. 'Pink Crush' PP33628 (25) BR Plants

    Aster n-a. 'Pink Crush' PP33628 (25) BR Plants Common Name: New England AsterBringing refinement to fall blooming Asters, 'Pink Crush' produces a large, very round mound with densely packed flowers. We have observed no lodging in our trials, a phenomenal...

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  • Carex comans Amazon Mist 10ct Quarts

    Carex comans 'Amazon Mist' (10)ct Quarts

    Carex comans 'Amazon Mist' Common Names: New Zealand Hair Sedge. Zone: 7 to 9, evergreen in the southern zones. Full sun in northern zones, but prefers partial to full shade. Mature size: 12 inches mounding plant spreads slowly by rhizomes. Compact,...

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  • Carex appalachica 3.5 inch pot

    Carex appalachica (3.5 inch pot)

    Carex appalachica Sedge - Appalachica SedgeVery fine, dark green, weeping blades, 12" long. Evergreen in warmer climates. Appalachian Sedge is a native to the Eastern U.S. Clumping nature-spreading slowly- makes it suitable for borders. A good ground...

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  • Carex b Firefox 30ct Flat

    Carex b. 'Firefox' (30)ct Flat

    Carex b. 'Firefox' (30)ct Flat Common Name: Leatherleaf SedgeA cool season evergreen grass with copper-red foliage in a spiky, upright habit. The wispy leaves are an excellent complement to broadleaf perennials like Salvia and Shasta Daisies. Consider...

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  • Carex elata Bowles Golden 30ct Flat

    Carex elata 'Bowles Golden' (30)ct Flat

    Carex elata 'Bowles Golden' a/k/a Gold Sedge, Sedge Grass, Ornamental Zones 6 to 8; Part shade (4-6 hrs. direct sun). Mature size 2 to 3 feet height, spreads 2 to 3 feet. This sedge has bright gold foliage with thin green margins and is taller than...

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  • Carex flacca aka glauca 3.5 inch pot

    Carex flacca [a.k.a. glauca] (3.5 inch pot)

    Carex flacca [a.k.a. glauca] Common Name: Pennsylvania sedge Family: Cyperaceae Zone: 4 to 9 Height: 8 to 10 inches Spread: 6 to 12 inches Insignificant green flowers, late Spring. Part shade to full shade Water: Dry to medium Maintenance: Low Deer...

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  • Carex flagellifera Toffee Twist 10ct Quarts

    Carex flagellifera 'Toffee Twist' (10)ct Quarts

    Carex flagellifera 'Toffee Twist' a/k/a Sedge, Sedge Grass, Japanese Sedge. Zone 7 to 10, hardy to about five degrees F. Sun to part shade.Mature foliage height 18 to 24 inches, clump forming. Dramatic foliage display of slender, mocha leaves with an...

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  • Carex laxiculmis Hobb 3.5 inch pot

    Carex laxiculmis 'Hobb' (3.5 inch pot)

    Carex laxiculmis 'Hobb' Common Name: Bunny Blue® Sedge, RushFamily: Cyperaceae Zone: 5 to 9 Height: 12 inches Spread: 12 inches Bloom Time: Insignificant yellowish flowers late spring. Part shade to full shade Water: Dry to medium Maintenance: Low...

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  • Carex morrowii Ice Dance 3.5 inch pot

    Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' (3.5 inch pot)

    Carex morrowii 'Ice Dances' Common Names: Ice Dance Sedge, Sedge Grass, Japanese Sedge, Evergold Carex. Zone: 5 to 9, evergreen in the southern zones. Full sun in northern zones, but prefers partial to full shade. Mature size: 6 to 12 inches mounding...

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  • Carex morrowii Ice Dances 30ct Flat

    Carex morrowii 'Ice Dances' (30)ct Flat

    Carex morrowii 'Ice Dances' Common Names: Ice Dance Sedge, Sedge Grass, Japanese Sedge, Evergold Carex. Zone: 5 to 9, evergreen in the southern zones. Full sun in northern zones, but prefers partial to full shade. Mature size: 6 to 12 inches mounding...

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  • Carex o EVERCOLOR Everillo PP21002 30ct Flat

    Carex o. EVERCOLOR 'Everillo' PP21002 (30)ct Flat

    Carex o. EVERCOLOR 'Everillo' a/k/a Evergold Sedge, Sedge Grass, Variegated Japanese Sedge. Zone 5 to 10, Sun to part shade.Mature foliage height 8 to 12 inches, clump forming. Evergreen leaves with creamy yellow variegated center strip with deep...

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  • Carex oshimensis Evergold 3.5 inch pot

    Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' (3.5 inch pot)

    Carex hachijoensis 'Evergold' a/k/a Evergold Sedge, Sedge Grass, Variegated Japanese Sedge. Zone 5 to 10, Sun to part shade.Mature foliage height 8 to 12 inches, clump forming. Evergreen leaves with creamy yellow variegated center strip with deep green...

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  • Carex oshimensis Evergold 30ct Flat

    Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' (30)ct Flat

    Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' a/k/a Evergold Sedge, Sedge Grass, Variegated Japanese Sedge. Zone 5 to 10, Sun to part shade.Mature foliage height 8 to 12 inches, clump forming. Evergreen leaves with creamy yellow variegated center strip with deep...

    $230.02
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  • Carex pensylvanica 3.5 inch pot

    Carex pensylvanica (3.5 inch pot)

    Carex pensylvanica Common Name: Pennsylvania sedge Family: Cyperaceae This species spreads quickly, forming a casual lawn alternative for shady places.  Zone: 3 to 9 Height: 6 to 12 inches Spread: 6 to 12 inches Bloom Time: May Part shade to...

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  • Echinacea Canary Feathers PPAF 30ct Flat

    Echinacea 'Canary Feathers' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Echinacea 'Canary Feathers' PPAF - EYE-CATCHER?? Collection Common Name: ConeflowerLarge 5' bright yellow flowers are well-branched and contrast well with the dark green foliage. Color lightens slightly but holds its color better than other yellow...

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  • Echinacea Cheyenne Spirit 30ct Flat

    Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit' (30)ct Flat

    Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit' Common Name: Coneflower Zones 4 to 9. Full sun to part shade. Plants reach 22 to 30 inches tall and 18 to 28 inches wide; Clumping habit. Growth rate: Moderate. A mixed color strain of Echinaceas with color range of rich...

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  • Echinacea Coral Craze PPAF 30ct Flat

    Echinacea 'Coral Craze' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Echinacea 'Coral Craze' PPAF (30)ct Flat EYE-CATCHER™ CollectionCommon Name: Coneflower Large, 5' vibrant coral pink flowers mature to lavender pink with wide petals. Dark, near black stems have a matching dark cone. The tallest of the collection...

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  • Echinacea Frankly Scarlet PPAF 30ct Flat

    Echinacea 'Frankly Scarlet' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Echinacea 'Frankly Scarlet' PPAF CPBRAF - Proven Winners® COLOR CODED Collection(30)ct Flat Common Name: Coneflower4' bright scarlet orange flowers. Flowers held over dark green foliage and demonstrates good branching. Intense color lightens to coral...

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  • Echinacea One in a Melon PPAF 30ct Flat

    Echinacea 'One in a Melon' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Echinacea 'One in a Melon' PPAF CPBRAF - Proven Winners® COLOR CODED® Collection (30)ct Flat Common Name: ConeflowerMelon-colored flowers and matching melon cones. At 5-5½" wide these are among the largest flowers in the collection. Petals...

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  • Echinacea Rainbow Sherbet PPAF 30ct Flat

    Echinacea 'Rainbow Sherbet' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Echinacea 'Rainbow Sherbet' PPAF - DOUBLE DIPPED Collection (30)ct Flat Common Name: ConeflowerDOUBLE DIPPED Echinacea have large, fully double 4½" flowers with wide, overlapping ray petals. Each variety has substantial landscape size at...

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  • Echinacea Raspberry Beret PPAF 30ct Flat

    Echinacea 'Raspberry Beret' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Echinacea 'Raspberry Beret' PPAF CPBRAF - Proven Winners® DOUBLE CODED Collection (30)ct Flat Common Name: ConeflowerA complementing series of fully double Coneflowers to the single flowered COLOR CODED® collection. Varieties in this series have...

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  • Echinacea Tanager PPAF 30ct Flat

    Echinacea 'Tanager' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Echinacea 'Tanager' PPAF - EYE-CATCHER Collection(30)ct Flat A tanager is a type of bird that comes in an array of colors, but most often associated with a brilliant orange red-the perfect namesake for this dramatically colored coneflower. 3½',...

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  • Echinacea Yellow My Darling PPAF 30ct Flat

    Echinacea 'Yellow My Darling' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Echinacea 'Yellow My Darling' PPAF COLOR CODED?? Collection Common Name: ConeflowerRich yellow flowers contrast beautifully with its dark green leaves. Flowers age to an attractive creamy yellow. A large volume of petals to make the flowers last for a...

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  • Echinacea p Green Jewel PP18678 30ct Flat

    Echinacea p. 'Green Jewel' PP18678 (30)ct Flat

    Echinacea purpurea 'Green Jewel' PP18678 (30)ct Flat Common Name: Coneflower Zones 3 to 8. Full sun to part shade. Plants reach 20 to 24 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide; Clumping habit. Growth rate: Moderate. Light green ray petals surround...

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  • Echinacea p Magnus 30ct Flat

    Echinacea p. 'Magnus' (30)ct Flat

    Echinacea p. 'Magnus' PURPLE CONEFLOWER The classic purple coneflower. Beautiful rose pink ray petals with a coppery brown, spiky central cone. Petals are held horizontally, making the flowers appear even bigger. Newer blooms are more intense in color...

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  • Echinacea p PowWow White 10ct Quarts

    Echinacea p. 'PowWow White' (10)ct Quarts

    Echinacea purpurea 'PowWow White' Common Name: Coneflower; Zones 3 to 8. Full sun to part shade. Plants reach 18 to 24 inches tall and 12 to 16 inches wide;Clumping habit. Growth rate: Moderate. Pure white flowers with a golden yellow cone flowers from...

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  • Echinacea p PowWow White 30ct Flat

    Echinacea p. 'PowWow White' (30)ct Flat

    Echinacea purpurea 'PowWow White' Common Name: Coneflower; Zones 3 to 8. Full sun to part shade. Plants reach 18 to 24 inches tall and 12 to 16 inches wide;Clumping habit. Growth rate: Moderate. Pure white flowers with a golden yellow cone flowers from...

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  • Echinacea p. 'PowWow White' (4) 1-gallons

    Echinacea p. 'PowWow White' (4) 1-gallons

    Echinacea purpurea 'PowWow White' (4) 1-gallons Common Name: Coneflower; Zones 3 to 8. Full sun to part shade. Plants reach 18 to 24 inches tall and 12 to 16 inches wide;Clumping habit. Growth rate: Moderate. Pure white flowers with a golden yellow...

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  • Echinacea p PowWow Wild Berry 30ct Flat

    Echinacea p. 'PowWow Wild Berry' (30)ct Flat

    Echinacea purpurea 'Pow Wow Wild Berry' Common Name: Coneflower; Zones 3 to 8. Full sun to part shade. Plants reach 20 to 24 inches tall and 24 inches wide; 3-4 inch, deep purple-pink to near-magenta flowers hold their color well from early through...

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  • Echinacea purpurea Magnus 3.5 inch pot

    Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (3.5 inch pot)

    Echinacea p. 'Magnus' PURPLE CONEFLOWER The classic purple coneflower. Beautiful rose pink ray petals with a coppery brown, spiky central cone. Petals are held horizontally, making the flowers appear even bigger. Newer blooms are more intense in color...

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  • Echinacea purpurea White Swan 3.5 inch pot

    Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' (3.5 inch pot)

    Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' (30)ct Flat Zones 3 to 8. Full sun to part shade. Plants reach 30 to 36 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide ; Clumping habit. Growth rate: Moderate. 3-4 inches, pure white flowers with a golden yellow cone from early...

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  • Echinacea LAKOTA Fire 30ct Flat

    Echinacea SUMMERSONG Firefinch (30)ct Flat

    Echinacea SUMMERSONG™ Firefinch™ US7,982,110 - Proven Winners® (formerly LAKOTA™ Fire) (30)ct Flat Common Name: Coneflower This new seed strain shows a variety of beautiful shades of red, varying from reddish-orange to pinkish...

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  • Geranium Perfect Storm 30ct Flat

    Geranium 'Perfect Storm' (30)ct Flat

    Geranium 'Perfect Storm' Common Name: Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill. Zones 5 to 8; Full Sun to part shade. Mature size 12 inch height, spreads to 20 inches; clump forming. Small, magenta-pink flowers with a black center and black veins cover these...

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  • Geranium Rozanne PP12175 20 ct Flat

    Geranium 'Rozanne' PP12175 (30) ct Flat

    Geranium 'Rozanne' PP12175 (30) ct Flat Common Name: Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill. Zones 4 to 8; Full Sun to part shade. Mature size 18 to 20 inch height, spreads 24 to 36 inches. Up to 2.5 inches diameter, saucer-shaped, violet blue flowers with...

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