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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:

Erosion Control       Lawn Alternatives        Shade Groundcover      Sun Groundcover

  • Salvia n White Profusion PPAF 25 BR Plants Salvia n White Profusion PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Salvia n. 'White Profusion' PP33652 (25) BR Plants

    Salvia nemorosa 'White Profusion' PP33652 CPBRAF (25) Bare Root PlantsProfusion SeriesCommon Name: Perennial Salvia This Salvia nemorosa hybrid will impress you with the number of times it reblooms! Sheer back the spent flowers and enjoy again throughout...

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  • Schizachyrium scoparium Blue Heaven 30ct Flat Schizachyrium scoparium Blue Heaven 30ct Flat

    Schizachyrium s. Blue Heaven (30)ct Flat

    Schizachyrium scoparium Blue Heaven ('MinnblueA' PP17310) Common Name: Grass-Ornamental, Little Bluestem An improvement over the species, this cultivar was discovered and selected in a field of Schizachyrium seedlings by Mary Meyer at the University of...

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  • Sedum 'After Dark' PPAF (25) BR Plants Sedum 'After Dark' PPAF (25) BR Plants

    Sedum 'After Dark' PPAF (25) BR Plants

    Sedum 'After Dark' PPAF (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Stonecrop 'After Dark' is a compact dark-leaved sedum. Deep purple foliage is near-black, with the summer sun bringing out the darkest color. In fall clusters of black buds will open to garnet red...

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  • Sedum Autumn Fire 25 BR Plants Sedum Autumn Fire 25 BR Plants

    Sedum 'Autumn Fire' (25) BR Plants

    Sedum x 'Autumn Fire' (25) Bare Root Plantsa/k/a Stonecrop This selection is very similar to 'Autumn Joy', but was selected for its tighter growth habit, thicker foliage, and more brightly colored rosy flowers which are produced from late summer...

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  • Sedum Autumn Fire Sedum Autumn Fire

    Sedum 'Autumn Fire' (4) 1-gallons

    Sedum 'Autumn Fire' (4) 1-gallons a/k/a Stonecrop; Hylotelephium spectabile 'Autumn Fire'. Zone 3 to 9, Sun or part sun.Mature foliage height 24 to 36 inches and 2-foot spread. Sedum 'Autumn Fire' is a popular and reliable succulent that provides a...

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  • Sedum Autumn Joy Herbstfreude 25 BR Plants Sedum Autumn Joy Herbstfreude 25 BR Plants

    Sedum 'Autumn Joy' ('Herbstfreude') (25) BR Plants

    Sedum 'Autumn Joy' (25) Bare Root Plantsa/k/a stonecrop. Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude'. One of the most popular perennials on the market today. This hardy, upright selection sports light green leaves and deep rose flowers which age to a beautiful...

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  • Sedum 'Back in Black' PP33632 (25) BR Plants Sedum Back in Black PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Sedum 'Back in Black' PP33632 (25) BR Plants

    Sedum 'Back in Black' PP33632 CPBRAF (25) Bare Root PlantsROCK 'N GROW® CollectionCommon Name: Autumn Stonecrop New to the ROCK 'N GROW® collection comes an upright Sedum with near black leaves. Enjoy the dark leaf foliage throughout the summer,...

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  • Sedum Boogie Woogie PPAF 25 BR Plants Sedum Boogie Woogie PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Sedum 'Boogie Woogie' PP31767 (25) BR Plants

    Sedum 'Boogie Woogie' PP31767 CPBRAF (25) Bare Root PlantsROCK 'N LOW® CollectionCommon Name: Stonecrop People love variegation in perennials. Enter 'Boogie Woogie', a stable summer-flowering groundcover type that will definitely make your garden...

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  • Sedum Bright Idea PPAF 25 BR Plants Sedum Bright Idea PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Sedum 'Bright Idea' PP34396 (25) BR Plants

    Sedum 'Bright Idea' PP34396 CPBRAF (25) Bare Root PlantsROCK 'N ROUND® CollectionCommon Name: Stonecrop This hybrid Stonecrop has a similar appearance and blooms in early summer like S. kamtschaticum. However, the habit is much more polished with a...

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  • Sedum Bundle of Joy PPAF 25 BR Plants Sedum Bundle of Joy PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Sedum 'Bundle of Joy' PP30808 (25) BR Plants

    Sedum 'Bundle of Joy' PP30808 CPBRAF (25) Bare Root PlantsROCK 'N ROUND® CollectionCommon Name: Stonecrop If you love 'Pure Joy' for its fantastic can't-be-beat habit and short stature, you'll love 'Bundle of Joy'. This is a white flowering sport of...

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  • Sedum Carl 25 BR Plants Sedum Carl 25 BR Plants

    Sedum 'Carl' (25) BR Plants

    Sedum 'Carl' (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon name: Stonecrop-Autumn. a/k/a Hylotelephium This English variety is distinguished from ‘Autumn Joy’ by its compact habit and large clusters of brilliant magenta pink flowers held on reddish stems...

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  • Sedum Coraljade PPAF 25 BR Plants Sedum Coraljade PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Sedum 'Coraljade' PP33958 (25) BR Plants

    Sedum 'Coraljade' PP33958 CPBRAF (25) Bare Root PlantsROCK 'N ROUND® CollectionCommon Name: Stonecrop This new member of the ROCK 'N GROW® collection is a perfect counterpart to 'Lemonjade'. It has the same rich green foliage as the former, but...

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  • Sedum Frosted Fire 25 BR Plants Sedum Frosted Fire 25 BR Plants

    Sedum 'Frosted Fire' (25) BR Plants

    Sedum 'Frosted Fire' (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Autumn Stonecrop Similar to AUTUMN CHARM™, ‘Frosted Fire’ is a variegated sport of ‘Autumn Fire’ rather than ‘Autumn Joy’. This plant shares the same...

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  • Sedum Lemonjade PPAF 25 BR Plants Sedum Lemonjade PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Sedum 'Lemonjade' PP26448 (25) BR Plants

    Sedum 'Lemonjade' PP26448 CPBR5334 (25) Bare Root PlantsROCK 'N GROW® CollectionCommon Name: Autumn Stonecrop Unlike most autumn stonecrops which have pink flowers, ‘Lemonjade’ bears large 5-7” panicles of bright citron yellow...

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  • Sedum 'Midnight Velvet' PPAF (25) BR Plants Sedum 'Midnight Velvet' PPAF (25) BR Plants

    Sedum 'Midnight Velvet' PPAF (25) BR Plants

    Sedum 'Midnight Velvet' PPAF CPBRAF (25) Bare Root PlantsProven Winners® ROCK 'N GROW® Collection Common Name: StonecropA tall Sedum in line with the rest of the ROCK 'N GROW® Collection, 'Midnight Velvet' adds a new foliage and flower color...

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  • Sedum 'Night Embers' PP29211 (25) BR Plants Sedum Night Embers PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Sedum 'Night Embers' PP29211 (25) BR Plants

    Sedum 'Night Embers' PP29211 (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Autumn Stonecrop This late season bloomer can be admired for its strictly upright habit of dark black-purple, semi-glossy succulent leaves. Small clusters of light mauve pink flowers are...

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  • Sedum Night Light PPAF 25 BR Plants Sedum Night Light PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Sedum 'Night Light' PPAF (25) BR Plants

    Sedum 'Night Light' PPAF (25) (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Autumn Stonecrop A beautifully contrasting Sedum that will set your late summer landscape aglow! 'Night Light' produces deep olive green leaves on dark purples stems that hold clusters...

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  • Sedum 'Popstar' PP31228 (25) BR Plants Sedum Popstar PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Sedum 'Popstar' PP31228 (25) BR Plants

    Sedum 'Popstar' PP31228 CPBR6264 (25) Bare Root PlantsROCK 'N ROUND® CollectionCommon Name: Stonecrop This low maintenance, compact Stonecrop will be the star of your late summer garden. In the summer, blue-green foliage appears on grey-purple stems...

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  • Sedum 'Pride and Joy' PP32530 (25) BR Plants Sedum 'Pride and Joy' PP32530 (25) BR Plants

    Sedum 'Pride and Joy' PP32530 (25) BR Plants

    Sedum 'Pride and Joy' PP32530 CPBRAF (25) Bare Root PlantsROCK 'N ROUND® CollectionCommon Name: Stonecrop 'Pure Joy' has become a garden staple for the late summer/early fall garden. Now joining the light pink 'Pure Joy' and the white-flowering sport...

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  • Sedum 'Pure Joy' PP24194 (25) BR Plants Sedum Pure Joy PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Sedum 'Pure Joy' PP24194 (25) BR Plants

    Sedum 'Pure Joy' PP24194 CPBR5340 (25) Bare Root PlantsROCK 'N ROUND® CollectionCommon Name: Stonecrop It was truly a joy to watch this plant progress through the seasons here in our trials. In the spring, very small, sharply serrated leaves...

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  • Sedum Yellow Brick Road PPAF 25 BR Plants Sedum Yellow Brick Road PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Sedum 'Yellow Brick Road' PP32158 (25) BR Plants

    Sedum 'Yellow Brick Road' PP32158 CPBRAF (25) Bare Root PlantsROCK 'N LOW® CollectionCommon Name: Stonecrop Looking for a beautiful groundcover? 'Yellow Brick Road' is your answer! This perennial will cover its dark green leaves and red stems with...

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  • Sedum acre var aurea Goldmoss 10ct Flat

    Sedum acre var. aurea 'Goldmoss' (10)ct Flat

    Sedum acre var. aurea 'Goldmoss' Zones 5 to 9; Part Shade to Sun. Vigorous, semi-evergreen spreading stonecrop,typically grows to 3 inches height. Tiny, silvery or pale green, spoon shaped leaves turn a beautiful shade of red during cold months...

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  • Sedum album Coral Carpet 10ct Flat

    Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' (10)ct Flat

    Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' Zones 3 to 9; Sun. Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent that offers a captivating display of color-changing foliage. It is an excellent addition to rock gardens, borders, and containers,...

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  • Sedum hakonese Chocolate Ball 10ct Flat Sedum hakonese Chocolate Ball 10ct Flat

    Sedum hakonese 'Chocolate Ball' (10)ct Flat

    Sedum hakonese 'Chocolate Ball' - Ten (10) plants in 4.5-inch containers per flat (or tray). Sedum hakonese 'Chocolate Ball' is a unique and attractive succulent that forms a low, spreading mat of chocolate-brown foliage. It is a wonderful addition to...

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  • Sedum hispanicum minus 10ct Flat Sedum hispanicum minus 10ct Flat

    Sedum hispanicum minus (10)ct Flat

    Sedum hispanicum minus Common Names: stonecrop, Little Blue Spanish Stonecrop, Purple Form, Tiny Buttons Sedum, Blue Carpet. Zones 3 to 9. Full sun. Plants reach 2 inches tall with creeping groundcover habit; semi-evergreen. Growth rate: fast. Sedum...

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  • Sedum lineare Sea Urchin 10ct Flat

    Sedum lineare 'Sea Urchin' (10)ct Flat

    Sedum lineare 'Sea Urchin' Common Name: stonecrop Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: Crassulaceae Native Range: Southeastern China, Japan Zone: 6 to 9 Height: 0.25 to 0.50 feet Spread: 0.50 to 1.00 feet Bloom Time: June to July Bloom Description: Yellow...

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  • Sedum rupestre Angelina 10ct Flat Sedum rupestre Angelina 10ct Flat

    Sedum r. 'Angelina' (10)ct Flat

    Sedum rupestre Angelina Stonecrop Zones 3 to 11. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil.Mature height 3 to 5 inches, spread 15 to 18 inches. Sedum rupestre 'Angelina' is a popular, low-growing, spreading succulent with needle-like, golden-yellow...

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  • Sedum sieboldii 25 BR Plants Sedum sieboldii 25 BR Plants

    Sedum sieboldii (25) BR Plants

    Sedum sieboldii (25) Bare Root Plants Common name: Stonecrop-October Daphne. Often described as having the most beautiful foliage and form of all sedums, this adorable little plant looks great all summer long and then really comes into its own in...

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  • Sedum spectabile 'Neon' (4) 1-gallons Sedum spectabile 'Neon' (4) 1-gallons

    Sedum spectabile 'Neon' (4) 1-gallons

    Sedum spectabile 'Neon' (4) 1-gallons Common name: Stonecrop-Showy. Zones 3 to 9. Full sun. Plants reach 24 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches wide, compact, rounded, upright habit. Growth rate: Moderate, easy to grow. Sedum spectabile 'Neon' is a...

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  • Sedum tetractinum Chinese Sedum 10ct Flat Sedum tetractinum Chinese Sedum 10ct Flat

    Sedum tetractinum 'Chinese Sedum' (10)ct Flat

    Sedum tetractinum 'Chinese Sedum' Stonecrop Zones 4 to 8; Sun. Sedum tetractinum 'Chinese Sedum' is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent with fleshy, rounded leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is an excellent groundcover for rock gardens, borders, and...

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  • Sempervivum Black 25 BR Plants Sempervivum Black 25 BR Plants

    Sempervivum 'Black' (25) BR Plants

    Sempervivum 'Black' (25) Bare Root PlantsLatin translation: Semper means forever and vivo means live. Which is why Grandma called them 'live forevers' or 'always living'. a/k/a: Houseleeks, Hens and Chicks. Growth Height: 4 to 6 inches tall, 8 to 112...

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  • Sempervivum 'Killer' (25) BR Plants

    Sempervivum 'Killer' (25) BR Plants

    Sempervivum 'Killer' (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Hen & Chicks, Houseleek Large 5" rosettes of symmetrical succulents leaves make a "killer" first impression. Maroon centers transition to green tips. Sempervivum is comprised of one large rosette...

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  • Sempervivum Pilioseum 25 BR Plants Sempervivum Pilioseum 25 BR Plants

    Sempervivum 'Pilioseum' (25) BR Plants

    Sempervivum 'Pilioseum' Common Name: Houseleeks, Hens and Chicks. 'Pilioseum' forms medium to large rosettes of grey-green leaves. This color may vary from season to season. These rosettes have a rounded, semi-loose form. Sempervivum is comprised of one...

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  • Sempervivum Purple Beauty 25 BR Plants Sempervivum Purple Beauty 25 BR Plants

    Sempervivum 'Purple Beauty' (25) BR Plants

    Sempervivum 'Purple Beauty' (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Hen & Chicks, Houseleek 'Purple Beauty' sports medium sized, semi-open rosettes of succulent leaves with deep purple tips and green centers. This color may vary from season to season...

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  • Sempervivum Ruby Heart 25 BR Plants Sempervivum Ruby Heart 25 BR Plants

    Sempervivum 'Ruby Heart' (25) BR Plants

    Sempervivum 'Ruby Heart' (25) Bare Root PlantssCommon Name: Hen & Chicks, Houseleek This selection forms rosettes of sharply pointed, silvery blue to blue-green leaves which are flushed rosy red at the base. This color varies by season, intensifying...

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  • Sempervivum Silverine 25 BR Plants Sempervivum Silverine 25 BR Plants

    Sempervivum 'Silverine' (25) BR Plants

    Sempervivum 'Silverine' (25) Bare Root PlantssCommon Name: Hen & Chicks, Houseleek Forms rosettes of sharply pointed, silvery green leaves which are flushed with reddish-purple at the base. This color may vary from season to season. Unique deep pink...

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  • Sempervivum 25 BR Plants Assorted Sempervivum 25 BR Plants Assorted

    Sempervivum (25) BR Plants Assorted

    Sempervivum Assorted plants (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Houseleeks, Hens and Chicks. An unnamed assortment. Shipper's choice. Plants send out many offspring, forming a dense colony. The parent rosettes are the hens, and the smaller...

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  • Sisyrinchium Lucerne 10 Quarts Sisyrinchium Lucerne 10 Quarts

    Sisyrinchium 'Lucerne' (10) Quarts

    Sisyrinchium angustifolium'Lucerne' Common name: Blue-Eyed Grass, formerly bermudianum. Zone 5 to 8, maybe 4 to 9. Full sun to part shade. Plants reach 10 inches tall and 15 inches wide, clump-forming perennial. Growth rate: Moderate, semi-evergreen...

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  • Sisyrinchium Lucerne 25 BR Plants Sisyrinchium Lucerne 25 BR Plants

    Sisyrinchium 'Lucerne' (25) BR Plants

    Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne' (25) Bare Root Plants Common name: Blue-Eyed Grass, formerly Sisyrinchium bermudianum. Spiky, dark green, fan-like clumps of narrow, stiff grass-like foliage gives way to bright purplish-blue flowers with six...

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  • Stachys byzantina 'Helene von Stein' (4) 1-gallons Stachys byzantina 'Helene von Stein' (4) 1-gallons

    Stachys b. 'Helene von Stein' (4) 1-gallons

    Stachys byzantine 'Helene von Stein' ('Big Ears') (4) 1-gallons Common name: Lamb's Ear-Giant. Zone 4 to 8. Full sun to part shade. Plants reach 8 to 10 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide, clump-forming herbaceous perennial. Growth rate:...

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  • Stachys byzantine Silky Fleece 10ct Flat Stachys byzantine Silky Fleece 10ct Flat

    Stachys b. 'Silky Fleece' (10)ct Flat

    Stachys byzantine 'Silky Fleece' (10)ct Flat Stachys byzantina 'Silky Fleece', also known as dwarf lamb's ears, is a compact cultivar of the popular lamb's ears plant. Here are its characteristics: Common Name: lambs' ears Type: Herbaceous...

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  • Stachys byzantine Silver Carpet Stachys byzantine Silver Carpet

    Stachys b. 'Silver Carpet' (4) 1-gallons

    Stachys byzantine 'Silver Carpet' (4) 1-gallons Common name: Lamb's Ear. Zone 4 to 8. Full sun to part shade. Plants reach 6 to 8 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide, clump-forming herbaceous perennial. Growth rate: Moderate. Stachys byzantina...

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  • Stokesia Peachies Pick 30ct Flat Stokesia Peachies Pick 30ct Flat

    Stokesia 'Peachie's Pick' (30)ct Flat

    Stokesia 'Peachie's Pick' (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Stokes' Aster. Named after the plantswoman who discovered it, Peachie Saxton of Mississippi, this variety produces the typical lavender-blue stokesia flowers. However, it blooms much longer and a bit...

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  • Stokesia laevis Color Wheel PP12718 10ct Quarts

    Stokesia l. 'Color Wheel' PP12718 (10)ct Quarts

    Stokesia laevis 'Color Wheel' PP12718 (10)ct Quarts Common Name: Stokes' Aster. Type: Herbaceous perennialFamily: AsteraceaeZone: 5 to 9Height: 1.50 to 2.00 feetSpread: 1.00 to 1.50 feetBloom Time: June to SeptemberBloom Description: White aging to...

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  • Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple' (4) 1-gallons Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple' (4) 1-gallons

    Stokesia l. 'Honeysong Purple' (4) 1-gallons

    Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple' (4) 1-gallons Common Name: Stokes' Aster. Zone: 5 to 10. Full sun, tolerates filtered sunlight. Height: 14 inches tall, spread 12 to 15 inches. Herbaceous perennial. Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple' is a...

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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.