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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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  • Phlox subulata Candy Stripe 3.5 inch pot Phlox subulata Candy Stripe 3.5 inch pot

    Phlox s. 'Candy Stripe' (3.5 inch pot)

    Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe' (3.5-inch pot)a/k/a Moss Phlox. Height: 4-6 Inches Spread: 10-12 Inches Hardiness Zone: 3-9 Full Sun Blooms early Spring Low spreading mossy like carpet Adapts to wide range of soils Creeps over rocks or retaining walls ...

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  • Phlox subulata Drummonds Pink 25 BR Plants Phlox subulata Drummonds Pink 25 BR Plants

    Phlox s. 'Drummond's Pink' (25) BR Plants

    Phlox subulata 'Drummond's Pink' (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Creeping Phlox This creeping Phlox has a richer rose color and larger flowers than 'Emerald Pink'. Creeping Phlox is a low-growing species which forms a carpet-like mat no taller than 6"...

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  • Phlox subulata Drummonds Pink 3.5 inch pot Phlox subulata Drummonds Pink 3.5 inch pot

    Phlox s. 'Drummond's Pink' (3.5 inch pot)

    Phlox subulata 'Drummond's Pink' (3.5-inch pot)Common Name: Creeping Phlox This creeping phlox has a richer rose color and larger flowers than 'Emerald Pink'. Creeping phlox is a low-growing species which forms a carpet-like mat no taller than 6". This...

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  • Phlox subulata Purple Beauty 3.5 inch pot Phlox subulata Purple Beauty 3.5 inch pot

    Phlox s. 'Purple Beauty' (3.5 inch pot)

    Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty' (3.5-inch pot) Height: 4-6 Inches Spread: 10-12 Inches Hardiness Zone: 3-9 Full Sun Blooms early Spring Low spreading mossy like carpet Adapts to wide range of soils Creeps over rocks or retaining walls This Creeping...

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  • Phlox subulata Red Wing 25 BR Plants Phlox subulata Red Wing 25 BR Plants

    Phlox s. 'Red Wing' (25) BR Plants

    Phlox subulata 'Red Wing' (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon name: Phlox-Creeping, Moss Pinks. 'Red Wing' has striking pinkish-crimson flowers with a dark red center which blanket the foliage in late spring. It makes a tremendous color impact which can be...

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  • Phlox subulata 'Red Wing' (3.5 inch pot) Phlox subulata Red Wing 3.5 inch pot

    Phlox s. 'Red Wing' (3.5 inch pot)

    Phlox subulata 'Red Wing' (3.5-inch pot)Common name: Phlox-Creeping, Moss Pinks. 'Red Wing' has striking pinkish-crimson flowers with a dark red center which blanket the foliage in late spring. It makes a tremendous color impact which can be seen...

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  • Phlox subulata Snowflake 3.5 inch pot Phlox subulata Snowflake 3.5 inch pot

    Phlox s. 'Snowflake' (3.5 inch pot)

    Phlox subulata 'Snowflake' (3.5-inch pot)Common name: Phlox-Creeping, Moss Pinks. 'Snowflake' forms a short, tight, rounded clump of bright white flowers that will sparkle in the spring sunshine. Its profuse carpet of flowers creates a subtle swathe...

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  • Phlox subulata Blue 18ct Flat Phlox subulata Blue 18ct Flat

    Phlox s. Blue (18)ct Flat

    Phlox subulata Blue Common Name: Creeping Phlox or Moss Phlox.Zones 3 to 9. Full sun to partial shade. Colorful and compact, creeping Phlox can reach 6 inches in height and spread out 2 feet, creating a thick mat of evergreen to semi-evergreen...

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  • Phlox subulata White 18ct Flat Phlox subulata White 18ct Flat

    Phlox s. White (18)ct Flat

    Phlox subulata White Common Name: Creeping Phlox or Moss Phlox.Zones 3 to 9; Full sun to partial shade. Colorful and compact, creeping Phlox can reach 6 inches in height and spread out 2 feet, creating a thick mat of evergreen to semi-evergreen...

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  • Platycodon g. 'Pop Star Blue' (10)ct Quarts

    Platycodon g. 'Pop Star Blue' (10)ct Quarts

    Platycodon grandiflorus 'Pop Star Blue' (10)ct Quarts Common name: Balloon Flower Pop Star Balloon Flower buds swell up before bursting open to reveal large star-shaped flowers with brilliant violet-blue petals. Easy to grow in moist well-drained organic...

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  • Polemonium boreale Heavanly Habit 10ct Quarts Polemonium boreale Heavanly Habit 10ct Quarts

    Polemonium b. 'Heavanly Habit' (10)ct Quarts

    Polemonium boreale 'Heavanly Habit' Common name: Jacob's Ladder. Zone 3 to 7. Full sun to part shade, evergreen in warmer climates. Plants reach 18 to 20 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches wide, compact, upright, clump-forming perennial. Growth rate:...

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  • Polygonatum odoratum  'Variegatum' (4) 1-gallons Polygonatum odoratum  'Variegatum' (4) 1-gallons

    Polygonatum o. 'Variegatum' (4) 1-gallons

    Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' (4) 1-gallons Common Name: Solomon's Seal-Variegated. Zone 3 to 9. Part shade to full shade. Mature height is 18 to 24 inches, 10 to 20 inches spread. Erect, herbaceous perennial. 2013 Perennial Plant of the Year...

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  • Polystichum acrostichoides 3.5 inch pot Polystichum acrostichoides (3.5 inch pot)

    Polystichum acrostichoides (3.5 inch pot)

    Polystichum acrostichoides (3.5-inch pot)Common Name: Christmas Fern, evergreen fern, stocking fern Height: 12-24 Inches Spread: 12-24 Inches Hardiness Zone: 3-9 Part Shade to Shade Evergreen Native to Eastern U.S. Clumping habit Sword shaped,...

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  • Potentilla neumanniana Nana 10ct Flat Potentilla neumanniana Nana 10ct Flat

    Potentilla neumanniana 'Nana' (10)ct Flat

    Potentilla neumanniana 'Nana' Common name: cinquefoil, Alpine Cinquefoil; a/k/a P. verna, P. tabernaemontani or P. crantzii. Zones (3) 4 to 8 (9). Full sun to part shade. Plants reach 3 to 4 inches tall and 12+ inches wide, Herbaceous, semi-evergreen,...

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  • Pulmonaria Pink-a-Blue PPAF 30ct Flat Pulmonaria Pink-a-Blue PPAF 30ct Flat

    Pulmonaria 'Pink-a-Blue' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Pulmonaria 'Pink-a-Blue' PPAF CPBRAF- Proven Winners® (30)ct Flat Common Name: LungwortPink flower buds open to medium blue flowers in early spring. Buds and blooms appear at the same time for an alluring two tone effect. Following flowering a robust...

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  • Pulmonaria Spot On PP33063 30ct Flat Pulmonaria Spot On PP33063 30ct Flat

    Pulmonaria 'Spot On' PP33063 (30)ct Flat

    Pulmonaria 'Spot On' PP33063 CPBRAF - Proven Winners® (30)ct Flat Common Name: Lungwort'Spot On' is a new Pulmonaria for Proven Winners and a new genus to the perennial lineup. Pulmonaria are the perfect choice to signal the end of winter with...

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  • Pulmonaria 'Spot On' PP33063 (4) 1-gallons Pulmonaria 'Spot On' PP33063 (4) 1-gallons

    Pulmonaria 'Spot On' PP33063 (4) 1-gallons

    Pulmonaria 'Spot On' PP33063 CPBRAF - Proven Winners® (4) 1-gallons Common Name: Lungwort'Spot On' is a new Pulmonaria for Proven Winners and a new genus to the perennial lineup. Pulmonaria are the perfect choice to signal the end of winter with...

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  • Pulmonaria Twinkle Toes PPAF 30ct Flat Pulmonaria Twinkle Toes PPAF 30ct Flat

    Pulmonaria 'Twinkle Toes' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Pulmonaria 'Twinkle Toes' PPAFCommon Name: Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage. Starting in mid-spring shortly after Hellebores are finished booming, dainty light periwinkle blue flowers cover a low, mounded habit. After the flowers fade, you can enjoy its dark...

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  • Rubus calycinoides 3.5 inch pot Rubus calycinoides 3.5 inch pot

    Rubus calycinoides (3.5 inch pot)

    Rubus hayata-koidzumii is better known (incorrectly) as Rubus calcinoides.(3.5-inch pot)Common names: Creeping Raspberry, Crinkle-leaf Creeper, Taiwanese Creeping Rubus, Creeping Bramble, and Emerald Carpet. Height: 2 Inches Spread: 18-24 Inches...

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  • Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm 10ct Quarts Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm 10ct Quarts

    Rudbeckia f. 'Goldsturm' (10)ct Quarts

    Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' Common Name: Black-Eyed Susan, Coneflower. Zones 4 to 10, Sun. Plants reach 24 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide;Growth rate: Moderate, easy to grow. Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' is a true garden superstar, celebrated...

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  • Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm 25 BR Plants Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm 25 BR Plants

    Rudbeckia f. 'Goldsturm' (25) BR Plants

    Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Black-Eyed Susan, Coneflower. Black Eyed Susans have a long season of bloom and a sturdy, upright habit, Bright gold petals with a deep brown cone highlights the garden in late...

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  • Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm 3.5 inch pot Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm 3.5 inch pot

    Rudbeckia f. 'Goldsturm' (3.5 inch pot)

    Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (3.5-inch pot)Common Name: Black-Eyed Susan, Coneflower. Bright gold petals with a deep brown cone highlights the garden in late summer. 'Goldsturm' is a long-blooming, low maintenance perennial. Disease and pest...

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  • Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm 30ct Flat Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm 30ct Flat

    Rudbeckia f. 'Goldsturm' (30)ct Flat

    Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Black-Eyed Susan, Coneflower. Bright gold petals with a deep brown cone highlights the garden in late summer. 'Goldsturm' is a long-blooming, low maintenance perennial. Disease and pest...

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  • Sagina subulata Irish Moss 10ct Flat Sagina subulata Irish Moss 10ct Flat

    Sagina subulata "Irish Moss" (10)ct Flat

    Sagina subulata Common Name: Irish Moss or Pearlwort Zones 4 to 9. Full sun to part shade. Plants reach 1 inch tall and 6 to 12 inches wide; very low moss-like ground cover. Growth rate: Moderate. Evergreen groundcover spreads slowly to form a dense,...

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  • Sagina subulata Aurea 10ct Flat Sagina subulata Aurea 10ct Flat

    Sagina subulata 'Aurea' (10)ct Flat

    Sagina subulata var. glabrata 'Aurea' Common Name: golden pearlwort, Scotch moss Zones 3 to 9. Full sun to part shade. Plants reach 1 inch tall and 6 to 12 inches wide; very low moss-like ground cover. Growth rate: Moderate. Sagina subulata 'Aurea',...

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  • Salvia Azure Snow PPAF 25 BR Plants Salvia Azure Snow PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Salvia 'Azure Snow' PP30534 (25) BR Plants

    Salvia 'Azure Snow' PP30534 CPBRAF (25) Bare Root PlantsCOLOR SPIRES® CollectionCommon Name: Perennial Salvia, Garden Sage A dazzling addition to the COLOR SPIRES® Perennial Salvia Collection! 'Azure Snow' brings incredible refinement to the...

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  • Salvia Evening Attire PPAF 25 BR Plants Salvia Evening Attire PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Salvia 'Evening Attire' PP32573 (25) BR Plants

    Salvia 'Evening Attire' PP32573 (25) Bare Root PlantsFASHIONISTA® CollectionCommon Name: Perennial Salvia, Garden Sage The word fashionista is often used to describe someone who is constantly on the cutting edge of beauty, representing current...

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  • Salvia Midnight Model PPAF 25 BR Plants Salvia Midnight Model PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Salvia 'Midnight Model' PP29498 (25) BR Plants

    Salvia 'Midnight Model' PP29498 (25) Bare Root PlantsFASHIONISTA® CollectionCommon Name: Perennial Salvia, Garden Sage The word fashionista is often used to describe someone who is constantly on the cutting edge of beauty, representing current...

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  • Salvia 'Moulin Rouge' PP32387 (25) BR Plants Salvia Moulin Rouge PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Salvia 'Moulin Rouge' PP32387 (25) BR Plants

    Salvia 'Moulin Rouge' PP32387 (25) Bare Root PlantsFASHIONISTA® CollectionCommon Name: Perennial Salvia, Garden Sage The word fashionista is often used to describe someone who is constantly on the cutting edge of beauty, representing current fashion...

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  • Salvia COLOR SPIRES Pink Dawn PPAF 25 BR Plants Salvia COLOR SPIRES Pink Dawn PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Salvia 'Pink Dawn' PP26343 (25) BR Plants

    Salvia 'Pink Dawn' PP26343 CPBR5569 (25) Bare Root PlantsCOLOR SPIRES® CollectionCommon Name: Perennial Salvia, Garden Sage ‘Pink Dawn’ produces a cloud of sizable, cotton candy pink blossoms which pop open from fuchsia buds held on...

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  • Salvia guaranitica Black and Blue Salvia guaranitica Black and Blue

    Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue' (4) 1-gallons

    Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue' (4) 1-gallons Common Names: blue anise sage, Brazilian sage, anise sage, anise scented sageFamily: Lamiaceae/Labiatae (mint Family). Zone: (6) 8 to 10. Full sun. Mature size: up to 18 inches height; spreads 24...

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  • Salvia n. 'Apex Blue' (10)ct Quarts

    Salvia n. 'Apex Blue' (10)ct Quarts

    Salvia nemorosa 'Apex Blue' (10)ct Quarts Salvia nemorosa 'Apex Blue' is a fantastic choice for adding a cool and calming blue hue to your garden. This cultivar, part of the Apex series, is admired for its compact growth, abundant blooms, and...

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  • Salvia n. 'Apex Pink' (10)ct Quarts

    Salvia n. 'Apex Pink' (10)ct Quarts

    Salvia nemorosa 'Apex Pink' (10)ct Quarts Salvia nemorosa 'Apex Pink' is a charming and versatile perennial that brings a vibrant touch to gardens. It is part of the Salvia Apex series, known for its compact growth, long blooming period, and uniform...

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  • Salvia n. 'Apex White' PPAF (10)ct Quarts

    Salvia n. 'Apex White' PPAF (10)ct Quarts

    Salvia nemorosa 'Apex White' PPAF (10)ct Quarts Common name: meadow sageThe Salvia Apex from Danziger is a lovely collection that features abundant spikes of flowers above shorter than usual deep green lance shaped foliage. This especially compact...

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  • Salvia n Bumbleberry PP31602 25 BR Plants Salvia n Bumbleberry PP31602 25 BR Plants

    Salvia n. 'Bumbleberry' PP31602 (25) BR Plants

    Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleberry' PP31602 (25) Bare Root PlantsBumble SeriesCommon Name: Perennial Salvia, Garden Sage If you've ever had the opportunity to walk in a garden of Salvia in late spring, you know that bumblebees and other pollinators swarm to...

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  • Salvia n Bumbleblue PPAF 25 BR Plants Salvia n. 'Bumbleblue' PP30084 (25) BR Plants

    Salvia n. 'Bumbleblue' PP30084 (25) BR Plants

    Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleblue' PPAF Common Name: Salvia-Perennial, garden sage, wood sage If you've ever had the opportunity to walk in a garden of Salvia in late spring, you know that bumblebees and other pollinators swarm to this perennial in droves...

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  • Salvia nemorosa Caradonna 25 BR Plants Salvia nemorosa Caradonna 25 BR Plants

    Salvia n. 'Caradonna' (25) BR Plants

    Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Salvia-Perennial, garden sage. This is a selection from Zillmer Pflanzen in Uchte, Germany. It is similar to 'East Friesland' but with two distinct differences: a rigidly upright habit...

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  • Salvia nemorosa May Night 25 BR Plants Salvia nemorosa May Night 25 BR Plants

    Salvia n. 'May Night' (25) BR Plants

    Salvia nemorosa 'May Night' (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Perennial Salvia, Garden Sage; a/k/a 'Mainacht'. This award-winning salvia is a top performer in the landscape. Dense, vibrant blue-violet blooms atop multiple spikes over aromatic...

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  • Salvia nemorosa May Night Salvia nemorosa May Night

    Salvia n. 'May Night' (4) 1-gallons

    Salvia nemorosa 'May Night's (4) 1-gallons a/k/a 'Mainacht'. 1997 Perennial Plant Of The Year. Zone: 3 to 8. Full sun to partial shade. Mature size: up to 18 inches height; spreads 18 to 24 inches. Salvia nemorosa 'May Night' is a beloved classic...

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  • Salvia n. 'Pink Profusion' PP31435 (4) 1-gallons Salvia n. 'Pink Profusion' PP31435 (4) 1-gallons

    Salvia n. 'Pink Profusion' PP31435 (4) 1-gallons

    Salvia n. 'Pink Profusion' PP31435 (4) 1-gallons Profusion SeriesCommon Name: Perennial SalviaThis Salvia nemorosa hybrid will impress you with the number of times it reblooms! Sheer back the spent flowers and enjoy again throughout the summer. Dark...

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  • Salvia n COLOR SPIRES Violet Riot PPAF 25 BR Plants Salvia n COLOR SPIRES Violet Riot PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Salvia n. 'Violet Riot' PP26273 (25) BR Plants

    Salvia nemorosa 'Violet Riot' PP26273 CPBR5337 (25) Bare Root PlantsCOLOR SPIRES® CollectionCommon Name: Perennial Salvia, Garden Sage ‘Violet Riot’ produces a riot of vivid violet blue flowers with deep purple calyxes from late spring...

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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.