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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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  • Hosta HUDSON BAY PP23598 20ct Flat Hosta HUDSON BAY PP23598 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Hudson Bay' PP23598 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Hudson Bay' PP23598 (20)ct FlatSHADOWLAND® Collection An improvement over its parent, ‘Eskimo Pie’, this new sport is a much showier, larger specimen and a stronger grower overall. The wider, brighter blue margin and...

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  • Hosta 'Hudson Bay' PP23598 (4) 1-gallons Hosta 'Hudson Bay' PP23598 (4) 1-gallons

    Hosta 'Hudson Bay' PP23598 (4) 1-gallons

    Hosta 'Hudson Bay' PP23598 (4) 1-gallons Sport of 'Eskimo Pie' with a wider, brighter blue margin and apple green jetting which contrast nicely with the creamy white center Faster grower than its parent Near-white flowers in early summer...

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  • Hosta HUMPBACK WHALE 20ct Flat Hosta HUMPBACK WHALE 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Humpback Whale' (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Humpback Whale' (20)ct Flat ‘Humpback Whale’ forms a massive, dome-shaped mound of blue-green, corrugated, heart-shaped leaves. Its color is bluest in the springtime. Blue-green scapes carry near-white, bell-shaped flowers in...

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  • Hosta JUNE 20ct Flat Hosta JUNE 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'June' (20)ct Flat

     'June' Hosta (Neo Plants 1991) A sport of 'Halcyon' Pointed, ovate leaves have distinct, beautiful variegation Leaves have wide, streaked, blue-green margins and chartreuse centers in spring. Leaf center becomes medium to light gold in summer...

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  • Hosta JUNE Hosta JUNE

    Hosta 'June' (4) 1-gallons

    'June' Hosta (Neo Plants 1991) (4) 1-gallons Medium. Light yellow with irregular, streaked, dark blue green margin. Mature size - 20 inches wide x 15-inch height. Lavender Flower. 2001 Hosta of the Year. sport of HALCYON. Hosta 'June' is a...

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  • Hosta LAKESIDE PAISLEY PRINT Hosta LAKESIDE PAISLEY PRINT

    Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print' (4) 1-gallons

    Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print' (4) 1-gallons One of the very best hostas to come from Mary Chastain! This stunning hosta produces heart-shaped leaves with very wide, wavy, green margins. The narrow, creamy white markings in the center of the...

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  • Hosta LIBERTY PP#12,531 20ct Flat Hosta LIBERTY PP#12,531 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Liberty' PP#12,531 (20)ct Flat

    'Liberty' Hosta (Machen 2000) (20)ct Flat A gorgeous sport of H. 'Sagae' Blue-green leaves have wide, dramatically streaked, yellow margins which fade to creamy-white later in the season They are of much heavier substance, providing greater slug...

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  • Hosta 'Lone Star' PP35134 (20)ct Flat Hosta 'Lone Star' PP35134 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Lone Star' PP35134 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Lone Star' PP35134 CPBRAF (20)ct Flat Proven Winners® SHADOWLAND® Collection Common Name: HostaA green-centered sport of the popular 'Key West'. Leaves are a medium green with a vivid gold margin. Bright filtered shade draws out the most...

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  • Hosta 'Love Story' PP34224 (20)ct Flat Hosta 'Love Story' PP34224 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Love Story' PP34224 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Love Story' PP34224 CPBRAF (20)ct FlatProven Winners SHADOWLAND CollectionCommon Name: Hosta This Hosta will be a part of your garden "love story." Long heart-shaped leaves have medium green margins with chartreuse jetting that bleeds into...

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  • Hosta MAUI BUTTERCUPS 10ct Flat Hosta MAUI BUTTERCUPS 10ct Flat

    Hosta 'Maui Buttercups' (10)ct Quarts

    MAUI BUTTERCUPS Hosta (Vaughn 1991) Small. Yellow leathery, cupped, rounded and heavily rugose. Leaves are about 5 inches wide and 5 inches long. Mature size about 10 inches high and 14 inches wide, mounding. Lavender flowers. Parents: FRANCES WILLIAMS...

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  • Hosta MAUI BUTTERCUPS 20ct Flat Hosta MAUI BUTTERCUPS 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Maui Buttercups' (20)ct Flat

    'Maui Buttercups' Hosta (Vaughn 1991) (20)ct FlatSmall. One of the very best small, yellow hostas Bright gold, 5", rounded leaves are deeply cupped and corrugated They are of heavy substance and demonstrate good slug resistance Near white...

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  • Hosta MINUTEMAN 20ct Flat Hosta MINUTEMAN 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Minuteman' (20)ct Flat

    'Minuteman' Hosta (Machen 1994) (20)ct FlatMedium. A sport of 'Francee' Stunning, very dark green leaves are surrounded by a wide, pure white margin Leaves have good substance, and are sometimes cupped and slightly wavy Pale lavender striped...

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  • Hosta 'Miss America' PP32068 (20)ct Flat Hosta 'Miss America' PP32068 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Miss America' PP32068 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Miss America' PP32068 CPBRAF (20)ct FlatProven Winners® SHADOWLAND® Collection A majestic, variegated large hosta that will capture the hearts of any gardener who showcases it in their garden. Medium green, heart-shaped leaves have white...

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  • Hosta Munchkin Fire 10ct Flat Hosta Munchkin Fire 10ct Flat

    Hosta 'Munchkin Fire' (10)ct Quarts

    Hosta 'Munchkin Fire' (10)ct Quarts Hosta 'Munchkin Fire' is a delightful miniature hosta that ignites the shade garden with its vibrant, fiery gold foliage. This charming little plant forms a dense, mounding clump of narrow, lance-shaped leaves that...

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  • Hosta 'My Fair Lady' PP35524 (20)ct Flat Hosta 'My Fair Lady' PP35524 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'My Fair Lady' PP35524 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'My Fair Lady' PP35524 (20)ct Flat Common Name: HostaUpright Hosta with cascading tri-colored foliage. Deep blue-green leaves have apple-green jetting around creamy yellow centers. Large white flowers are held on upright proportionate scapes...

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  • Hosta NEPTUNE PP#19,674 20ct Flat Hosta NEPTUNE PP#19,674 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Neptune' PP#19,674 (20)ct Flat

    'Neptune' Hosta PP#19,674 (Hansen 2006) (20)ct FlatMedium to Large. Lightly rippled, ovate, medium blue-green leaves with a rippled margin. Upright mound with medium growth rate. Pale lavender flowers atop arching scapes. This upright clump of...

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  • Hosta Night before Christmas 25 BR Plants Hosta Night before Christmas 25 BR Plants

    Hosta 'Night before Christmas' (25) BR Plants

    'Night Before Christmas' Hosta (25) bare root clumps A mutation of H. 'White Christmas' with thicker leaves and wider leaf margins Huge, dark green leaves have striking creamy-white centers that change to pure white by midsummer Pale lavender, tubular...

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  • Hosta OLD GLORY PP12503 25 BR Plants Hosta OLD GLORY PP12503 25 BR Plants

    Hosta 'Old Glory' PP12503 (25) BR Plants

    'Old Glory' Hosta PP12503 (Hansen 1999) (25) Bare Root PlantsMedium.Dark green margin with golden yellow center; slightly rippled, nearly round leaves leaves. Mature size: 36 inches wide by 14 inch height; mound-like habit; vigorous growth rate.8 inch...

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  • Hosta Party Streamers PPAF 20ct Flat Hosta Party Streamers PPAF 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Party Streamers' PP33277 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Party Streamers' PP33277 (20)ct Flat 'Party Streamers' has a habit that lives up to its name-long, narrow, wiggly yellow leaves form a mounding habit. Its rapid growth rate means you won't have to wait long to see it come to maturity. Deep...

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  • Hosta 'Party Streamers' PP33277 (4) 1-gallons Hosta 'Party Streamers' PP33277 (4) 1-gallons

    Hosta 'Party Streamers' PP33277 (4) 1-gallons

    Hosta 'Party Streamers' PP33277 (4) 1-gallons 'Party Streamers' has a habit that lives up to its name-long, narrow, wiggly yellow leaves form a mounding habit. Its rapid growth rate means you won't have to wait long to see it come to maturity. Deep...

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  • Hosta PATRIOT 20ct Flat Hosta PATRIOT 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Patriot' (20)ct Flat

    'Patriot' Hosta (J. Machem 1991) (20)ct FlatMedium. Ovate leaves have dark green centers and outstanding, crisp white, streaked margins (margins are creamy-yellow in spring) Leaves are of better than average substance, are slightly wavy, and...

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  • Hosta PATRIOT Hosta PATRIOT

    Hosta 'Patriot' (4) 1-gallons

    'Patriot' Hosta (J. Machem 1991) (4) 1-gallons sport of Francee. Hosta of the Year 1997. Hosta 'Patriot' is a classic and beloved hosta, admired for its bold and patriotic coloration. This medium to large-sized hosta features heart-shaped leaves...

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  • Hosta POCKETFUL OF SUNSHINE PP23709 20ct Flat Hosta POCKETFUL OF SUNSHINE PP23709 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Pocketful of Sunshine' PP23709 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Pocketful of Sunshine' PP23709 (20)ct Flat This cute small hosta grows quickly to form a compact clump of thick, rugose, distinctly cupped leaves that are yellow with broad, deep green margins at maturity.  The centers of the leaves are...

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  • Hosta PRAYING HANDS 10ct Flat Hosta PRAYING HANDS 10ct Flat

    Hosta 'Praying Hands' (10)ct Quarts

    'Praying Hands' Hosta (Williams 1996) Small. 2011 Hosta of the Year Hosta 'Praying Hands' is a truly unique and captivating hosta, instantly recognizable for its distinctive, upright, and tightly folded leaves that resemble hands in prayer. This...

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  • Hosta PRAYING HANDS 25 BR Plants Hosta PRAYING HANDS 25 BR Plants

    Hosta 'Praying Hands' (25) BR Plants

    Hosta 'Praying Hands' (Williams 1996) (25) Bare Root Plants Small. Dark green with heavily rippled, narrow, twisted, shiny, leaves with thin gold margin. very upright, vertical habit with moderate growth rate. Upright, tightly folded leaves...

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  • Hosta RAINBOWS END PP17251 20ct Flat Hosta RAINBOWS END PP17251 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Rainbow's End' PP17251 (20)ct Flat

    'Rainbow's End' Hosta (20)ct FlatSmall. This unique hosta exhibits incredibly variegated, shiny foliage. The bright yellow leaves of good substance have dark green margins that jet into the center, and the center brightens to creamy white in...

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  • Hosta RAINFOREST SUNRISE 20ct Flat Hosta RAINFOREST SUNRISE 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise' (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise' (Anderson 2003) (20)ct Flat Small. Luminous golden leaf with dark green edge. Nearly round, great substance, deeply cupped and intensely corrugated. A sport of 'Maui Buttercups' Leaves are solid light green when they...

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  • Hosta Royal Crest PPAF 25 BR Plants Hosta Royal Crest PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Hosta 'Royal Crest' PP32067 (25) BR Plants

    Hosta 'Royal Crest' PP32067 (25) bare root clumpsCommon Name: Hosta This next generation hybrid of 'Royal Standard' will blow the old garden staple out of the water and is the perfect addition to your fragrant Hosta collection. A more polished plant...

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  • Hosta 'Royal Standard' (25) BR Plants Hosta Royal Standard 25 BR Plants

    Hosta 'Royal Standard' (25) BR Plants

    'Royal Standard' Hosta (AHS 1986) (25) bare root clumps Large upright mounds of wavy, green, glossy, pointed leaves demonstrate both sun and drought tolerance; Fragrant, white flowers are perhaps the most fragrant hosta, more pronounced in the...

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  • Hosta ROYAL WEDDING PPAF 20ct Flat Hosta ROYAL WEDDING PPAF 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Royal Wedding' PP26727 (25) BR Plants

    Hosta 'Royal Wedding' PP26727 (25) Bare Root Plants Forms an upright mound of thick, shiny green leaves with very wide, cream to pure white margins Large 3-4 inches, sweetly fragrant, pure white flowers in mid to late summer This is a medium...

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  • Hosta Seasons in the Sun PPAF 20ct Flat Hosta Seasons in the Sun PPAF 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Seasons in the Sun' PP34284 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Seasons in the Sun' PP34284 (20)ct FlatCommon Name: Hosta 'Seasons in the Sun' is a large, very bright yellow Hosta with a relatively upright habit. Flat leaves have a gentle wave along the margins and deeply impressed veins. Near white...

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  • Hosta SEDUCER PP22413 20ct Flat Hosta SEDUCER PP22413 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Seducer' PP22413 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Seducer' PP22413 (20)ct FlatSHADOWLAND® Collection Large sized hosta with broadly, ovate leaves Leaves are dark green with a slightly ruffled, gold margin and a trace of white between the center and margin The white coloring needs the...

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  • Hosta 'Seducer' PP22413 (4) 1-gallons Hosta 'Seducer' PP22413 (4) 1-gallons

    Hosta 'Seducer' PP22413 (4) 1-gallons

    Hosta 'Seducer' PP22413 (4) 1-gallons Hosta 'Seducer' is a striking and aptly named hosta, boasting wide, heart-shaped leaves with a unique color combination. The leaves emerge a rich, dark green with a wide, creamy yellow margin that brightens...

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  • Hosta 'Silly String' PP32127 (20)ct Flat Hosta 'Silly String' PP32127 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Silly String' PP32127 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Silly String' PP32127 (20)ct Flat This is definitely a hosta that you can identify without a plant tag! This unique hosta has narrow blue leaves with intensely wavy margins. The leaves are the bluest in spring, as the season progresses the leaves...

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  • Hosta 'Silver Bullet' PP34225 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Silver Bullet' PP34225 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Silver Bullet' PP34225 (20)ct Flat Common Name: HostaLike a giant 'Blue Mouse Ears', 'Silver Bullet' creates a densely packed clump of very thick, rounded blue leaves. The thick foliage provides great slug resistance. Near white flowers are held...

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  • Hosta Sister Act PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Hosta 'Sister Act' PP33468 (25) BR Plants

    Hosta 'Sister Act' PP33468 (25) Bare Root Plantss Common Name: HostaThis sport of 'Step Sister' has the same habit and performance as the parent but with very wide green margins. Good vigor and garden performance. Near white flowers in early to...

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  • Hosta 'Sound of Music' PP35563 (20)ct Hosta 'Sound of Music' PP35563 (20)ct

    Hosta 'Sound of Music' PP35563 (20)ct

    Hosta 'Sound of Music' PP35563 CPBRAF (20)ct Flat Proven Winners® SHADOWLAND® Collection Common Name: HostaBring your garden alive with the 'Sound of Music'. This giant hosta will add immediate interest with heavily corrugated, medio variegated...

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  • Hosta 'Spartacus' (25) BR Plants

    Hosta 'Spartacus' (25) BR Plants

    Hosta 'Spartacus' (25) Bare Root Plants Common Name: HostaThis green-centered sport of 'Sea Gulf Stream' has deeply veined leaves that form a dome-like shape with heavily rippled yellow margins. Pale lavender flowers in early to midsummer. Hostas are...

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  • Hosta STAINED GLASS 20ct Flat Hosta STAINED GLASS 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Stained Glass' (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Stained Glass' (20)ct Flat A sport of 'Guacamole' Huge, 10½" long, brilliant gold leaves with wide, dark green margins Variegation appears early in the season and prominent veins throughout give it the look of "stained glass" Large,...

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  • Hosta Copy of Hosta 'Stained Glass' (4) 1-gallons Hosta Copy of Hosta 'Stained Glass' (4) 1-gallons

    Hosta 'Stained Glass' (4) 1-gallons

    'Stained Glass' Hosta (4) 1-gallons A sport of 'Guacamole' Huge, 10½" long, brilliant gold leaves with wide, dark green margins Variegation appears early in the season and prominent veins throughout give it the look of "stained glass"...

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  • Hosta Sum and Substance 20ct Flat Hosta Sum and Substance 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Sum and Substance' (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Sum and Substance' (Arden 1980) (20)ct FlatVery large. One of the largest hostas available today, with 16", broadly ovate leaves and a huge, mounded form Leaf color varies with the amount of available sun from light green to chartreuse...

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  • Hosta Sum and Substance Hosta Sum and Substance

    Hosta 'Sum and Substance' (4) 1-gallons

    SUM and SUBSTANCE Hosta (Arden 1980) (4) 1-gallons One of the largest hostas available today, with 16' broadly ovate leaves and a huge, mounded form Leaf color varies with the amount of available sun from light green to chartreuse to gold; prefers...

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  • Hosta Tears in Heaven PPAF 20ct Flat Hosta Tears in Heaven PPAF 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Tears in Heaven' PP33297 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Tears in Heaven' PP33297 (20)ct Flat A beautifully cascading blue hosta whose movement is reminiscent of waterfall. 'Tears in Heaven' has an upright habit that's unique from other blue hosta. Ruffled, wedge-shaped leaves have an intense blue...

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  • Hosta Terms of Endearment PPAF 20ct Flat Hosta Terms of Endearment PPAF 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Terms of Endearment' PP34806 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Terms of Endearment' PP34806 (20)ct Flat A beautiful blue hosta with a non-burning yellow margin! Blue-green, moderately corrugated leaves have smooth margins that show off its attractive variegation. White flowers poke up just above the foliage...

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  • Hosta Time in a Bottle PPAF 20ct Flat Hosta Time in a Bottle PPAF 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Time in a Bottle' PP33267 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Time in a Bottle' PP33267 (20)ct Flat This hosta boasts narrow yellow leaves that are moderately wavy; a great choice for providing texture contrast in a shade garden. Throughout the summer, the yellow leaves become more chartreuse. Deep...

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  • Hosta 'Time in a Bottle' PP33267 (4) 1-gallons Hosta 'Time in a Bottle' PP33267 (4) 1-gallons

    Hosta 'Time in a Bottle' PP33267 (4) 1-gallons

    Hosta 'Time in a Bottle' PP33267 (4) 1-gallons This hosta boasts narrow yellow leaves that are moderately wavy; a great choice for providing texture contrast in a shade garden. Throughout the summer, the yellow leaves become more chartreuse. Deep...

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  • Hosta TOUCH OF CLASS PP13080 20ct Flat Hosta TOUCH OF CLASS PP13080 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Touch of Class' PP13080 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Touch of Class' (H.Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery 1999) (20)ct Flat A sport of 'June'; tetraploid Intense blue leaves are set off by the striking chartreuse to yellow center and green jetting between the center and the margin Leaves are of...

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  • Hosta Trendsetter PP33296 20ct Flat Hosta Trendsetter PP33296 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Trendsetter' PP33296 (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Trendsetter' PP33296 (20)ct FlatCommon Name: Hosta Green, heart-shaped leaves have wide yellow margins. Over the course of the summer, the margins will turn creamy white. The slightly rippled margins will draw attention to its beautiful...

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  • Hosta Twin Cities 20ct Flat

    Hosta 'Twin Cities' (20)ct Flat

    Hosta 'Twin Cities' (20)ct Flat A reverse sport of 'St. Paul' and a tetraploid form of 'Paul's Glory'. Thick, blue-green leaves have wide, 2" chartreuse margins that mature to gold and produce an upright, spreading clump. Light lavender flowers are...

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  • Hosta 'Voices in the Wind' PP33265 (10)ct Quarts Hosta 'Voices in the Wind' PP33265 (10)ct Quarts

    Hosta 'Voices in the Wind' PP33265 (10)ct Quarts

    Hosta 'Voices in the Wind' PP33265 CPBRAF (10)ct QuartsProven Winners® ® CollectionCommon Name: Hosta This beautiful, variegated hosta will catch your eye with its sophisticated beauty. Blue-green wedge-shaped leaves have very ruffled,...

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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.