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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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  • Mangave 'Praying Hands' PP34508 (72)ct Flat Mangave 'Praying Hands' PP34508 (72)ct Flat

    Mangave 'Praying Hands' PP34508 (72)ct Flat

    Mangave 'Praying Hands' PP34508 - MAD ABOUT MANGAVE Collection (72)ct Flat Common Name: MangaveA brand new and totally different look than what you've seen in Mangave so far! Dark green leaves stay curled upward like a teardrop or an artichoke, where the...

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  • Mangave 'Purple People Eater' PP29949  (72)ct Flat Mangave 'Purple People Eater' PP29949  (72)ct Flat

    Mangave 'Purple People Eater' PP29949 (72)ct Flat

    Mangave 'Purple People Eater' PP29949 - MAD ABOUT MANGAVE Collection (72)ct Flat Common Name: MangaveThis succulent is named after the famous novelty song, but it's not about to eat anybody! Rather, the extremely purple coloration is where it gets its...

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  • Mangave 'Snow Leopard' PP31137  (72)ct Flat Mangave 'Snow Leopard' PP31137  (72)ct Flat

    Mangave 'Snow Leopard' PP31137 (72)ct Flat

    Mangave 'Snow Leopard' PP31137 - MAD ABOUT MANGAVE Collection (72)ct Flat Common Name: MangaveThis variegated sport of 'Jaguar' has the long, lance-shaped leaves of the parent but with creamy white margins. Some cherry red spotting exists along the...

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  • Mangave 'Sponge Paint' PP32070  (72)ct Flat Mangave 'Sponge Paint' PP32070  (72)ct Flat

    Mangave 'Sponge Paint' PP32070 (72)ct Flat

    Mangave 'Sponge Paint' PP32070 - MAD ABOUT MANGAVE Collection (72)ct Flat Common Name: MangaveThis petite succulent is perfect for fairy gardens, small containers, or as an accent for larger succulents! The compact silver-gray rosette is lightly peppered...

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  • Mangave Art & Solections Mix (72)ct Flat

    Mangave Art & Solections Mix (72)ct Flat

    Mangave Art & Solections™ Mix - Proven Winners®(72)ct Flat Common Name: MangaveMangave meet the needs of the modern gardener. These large succulent-esque hybrids retain the excellent heat and drought tolerance of their Agave background,...

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  • Mangave MAD ABOUT YOU Mix (72)ct Flat Mangave MAD ABOUT YOU Mix (72)ct Flat

    Mangave MAD ABOUT YOU Mix (72)ct Flat

    Mangave MAD ABOUT YOU Mix(72)ct Flat MAD ABOUT MANGAVE® CollectionCommon Name: MangaveMangave is a relatively new phenomenon, an intergeneric cross of Manfreda x Agave. These rare hybrids combine the best of both worlds: the better growth rate...

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  • Matteuccia struthiopteris 20ct Flat Matteuccia struthiopteris 20ct Flat

    Matteuccia struthiopteris (20)ct Flat

    Matteuccia struthiopteris (20)ct Flata/k/a Ostrich fern A native species, Ostrich is one of the largest and most popular ferns in cultivation today. The dark green, pinnate fronds are shaped like ostrich plumes, being much wider at the top and...

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  • Matteuccia struthiopteris 3.5 inch pot Matteuccia struthiopteris 3.5 inch pot

    Matteuccia struthiopteris (3.5 inch pot)

    Matteuccia struthiopteris (3.5-inch pot)Ostrich Fern or shuttlecock fern One of the largest and most popular ferns in cultivation today. The dark green, pinnate fronds are shaped like ostrich plumes, being much wider at the top and tapering down to a...

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  • Mazus reptans Alba 3.5 inch pot

    Mazus reptans 'Alba' (3.5 inch pot)

    Mazus reptans 'Alba' (3.5-inch pot)White Mazus, creeping mazus Height: 2-3 Inches Spread: 12-18 Inches Hardiness Zone: 5/6-8 Full Sun - Part Shade Semi-Evergreen Afternoon Shade in the South preferred Consistent Moisture needed - not wet Useful between...

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  • Mazus reptans 3.5 inch pot

    Mazus reptans (3.5 inch pot)

    Mazus reptans (3.5-inch pot)Blue Mazus, creeping mazus Height: 2-3 Inches Spread: 12-18 Inches Hardiness Zone: 5/6-8 Full Sun - Part Shade Semi-Evergreen Afternoon Shade in the South preferred Consistent Moisture needed - not wet Useful between stepping...

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  • Miscanthus 'Purpurascens' (30)ct Flat Miscanthus Purpurascens 30ct Flat

    Miscanthus 'Purpurascens' (30)ct Flat

    Miscanthus 'Purpurascens' (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Grass-Ornamental, Flame Grass One of the very best Miscanthus cultivars available today. It's fantastic fall color, upright habit, early flowering time, and extreme cold hardiness have certainly...

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  • Miscanthus sinensis Dixieland 30ct Flat Miscanthus sinensis Dixieland 30ct Flat

    Miscanthus s. 'Dixieland' (30)ct Flat

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Dixieland' (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Grass-Ornamental A dwarf form of Miscanthus s. 'Variegatus' with very similar green and white variegated foliage but a shorter, more compact growth habit. This selection should not need staking...

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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.