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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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  • Euonymus f Acutus 3.5 inch pot

    Euonymus f. 'Acutus' (3.5 inch pot)

    Euonymus fortunei 'Acutus' (3.5-inch pot)Common Name: Wintercreeper Height: 12-24 Inches Spread: 2-3 Feet Space 12-18 inches apart. Hardiness Zone: 5-8 Full Sun to Shade Tough Ground Cover Only newer growth turn Burgundy in Winter Best used in areas...

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  • Euonymus f Acutus bare root plant

    Euonymus f. 'Acutus' (bare root plant)

    Euonymus fortunei 'Acutus' bare root plantCommon Name: Wintercreeper Height: 12-24 Inches Spread: 2-3 Feet Space 12-18 inches apart. Hardiness Zone: 5-8 Full Sun to Shade Tough Ground Cover Only newer growth turn Burgundy in Winter Best used in...

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  • Euonymus fortunei Coloratus 18ct Flat Euonymus fortunei Coloratus 18ct Flat

    Euonymus f. 'Coloratus' (18)ct Flat

    Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' a/k/a Japanese Euonymus, purple leaf wintercreeper, wintercreeper euonymus, purple wintercreeper euonymus Zone: 4 to 9. Sun to Shade. Mature size: 8 to 24 inches height; fast spreading, vine-like growth. Extremely hardy,...

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  • Euonymus f Coloratus 2.5 inch pot Euonymus f Coloratus 2.5 inch pot

    Euonymus f. 'Coloratus' (2.5 inch pot)

    Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' (2.5-inch pot)Common Name: Purple Wintercreeper Mature height up to 2', spread 3', climbs 20' Hardiness Zone: 5-8 Full Sun to Shade Tough Ground Cover Leaves turn Burgundy in Winter Best used in areas where it can be...

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  • Euonymus f Coloratus 3.5 inch pot Euonymus f Coloratus 3.5 inch pot

    Euonymus f. 'Coloratus' (3.5 inch pot)

    Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' (3.5-inch pot)Common Name: Purple Wintercreeper Mature height up to 2', spread 3', climbs 20' Hardiness Zone: 5-8 Full Sun to Shade Tough Ground Cover Leaves turn Burgundy in Winter Best used in areas where it can be...

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  • Euonymus f Coloratus bare root plant Euonymus f. 'Coloratus' (bare root plant)

    Euonymus f. 'Coloratus' (bare root plant)

    Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' bare root plantCommon Name: Purple Wintercreeper Mature height up to 2', spread 3', climbs 20' Hardiness Zone: 5-8 Full Sun to Shade Tough Ground Cover Leaves turn Burgundy in Winter Best used in areas where it can be...

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  • Euphorbia Festuca g Blue Whiskers PPAF 30ct Flat Euphorbia Festuca g. 'Blue Whiskers' PP29200 (30)ct Flat

    Festuca g. 'Blue Whiskers' PP29200 (30)ct Flat

    Festuca glauca 'Blue Whiskers' PP29200 (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Ornamental Grass, Blue Fescue When it comes to ornamental grasses, Blue Fescue has long been a popular choice due to its diminutive size and interesting texture. Compared to classic...

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  • Festuca glauca 'Blue Fescue' (4) 1-gallons Festuca glauca 'Blue Fescue' (4) 1-gallons

    Festuca glauca 'Blue Fescue' (4) 1-gallons

    Festuca glauca - 'Blue Fescue' (4) 1-gallons Zone: 4 to 8 (10). Prefers full sun (for best color) but will tolerate light shade. Mature size: Narrow blade dense clumps reach 4 to 8 inches tall. Flowers extent to 6 - 10 inch in height. Bluish,...

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  • Festuca glauca Elijah Blue 30ct Flat Festuca glauca Elijah Blue 30ct Flat

    Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' (30)ct Flat

    Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Blue Fescue. Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' has soft powdery blue, finely-textured, semi-evergreen foliage. In late spring to early summer, light green flowers with a purple tinge appear on terminal...

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  • Ficus pumilla 3.5 inch pot Ficus pumilla 3.5 inch pot

    Ficus pumilla (3.5 inch pot)

    Ficus pumila (3.5-inch pot)Common Name: Creeping Fig Spread: 3 FeetHardiness Zone: 9-11Sun to Part ShadeHardy in Zones 9-11 only, Semi hardy Zone 8.Mostly used as a climbing vineMore Northern zones use as an annual or houseplantExcellent for...

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  • Gaillardia aristata Arizona Sun 30ct Flat Gaillardia aristata Arizona Sun 30ct Flat

    Gaillardia a. 'Arizona Sun' (30)ct Flat

    Gaillardia aristata 'Arizona Sun' (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Blanket FlowerEasy to care for herbaceous perennial requires little care once established. Compact perennial produces large three-inch flowers in mass. Striking mahogany-red blossoms have...

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  • Gaillardia SpinTop 'Red' (10)ct Quarts

    Gaillardia SpinTop 'Red' (10)ct Quarts

    Gaillardia SpinTop 'Red' (10)ct Quarts Common Name: Blanket Flower Height: 8-12 inSpread: 12-16 inZone: 4-9 Gaillardia SpinTop 'Red' is a compact and colorful perennial that brings a burst of fiery color to gardens. It is a member of the blanket flower...

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  • Galium odoratum 30ct Flat Galium odoratum 30ct Flat

    Galium odoratum (30)ct Flat

    Galium odoratum (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Sweet Woodruff. A vigorous ground cover for partially shaded, moist areas with slightly acidic soil. Tiny, white, star-shaped flowers appear in late spring above a carpet of green foliage. The bright green...

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  • Gaura Belleza 'Dark Pink' PPAF (4) 1-gallons Gaura Belleza 'Dark Pink' PPAF (4) 1-gallons

    Gaura Belleza 'Dark Pink' PPAF (4) 1-gallons

    Gaura Belleza 'Dark Pink' PPAF (4) 1-gallons Common Name: Gaura, Wand Flower, Beeflower Gardeners around the world have loved Gaura for their drought tolerance and long bloom time. BELLEZA® Dark Pink boasts excellent branching with shorter...

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  • Gaura Belleza 'White' PP23440 (4) 1-gallons

    Gaura Belleza 'White' PP23440 (4) 1-gallons

    Gaura Belleza 'White' PP23440 (4) 1-gallons Common Name: Gaura, Wand Flower, BeeflowerGardeners around the world have loved Gaura for their drought tolerance and long bloom time. The Belleza™ features a more compact habit with abundant flowers...

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  • Gelsemium sempervirens (3.5 inch pot) Gelsemium sempervirens 3.5 inch pot

    Gelsemium sempervirens (3.5 inch pot)

    Gelsemium sempervirens (3.5-inch pot)Common Name: Carolina Jessamine Height: 36 Inches, climbing height 20' Hardiness Zone: 7-9 Sun to Part Shade Evergreen - Native in the Southeast Fragrant, Yellow Flowers in Spring Good choice for covering trellises,...

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  • Geranium Perfect Storm 30ct Flat Geranium Perfect Storm 30ct Flat

    Geranium 'Perfect Storm' (30)ct Flat

    Geranium 'Perfect Storm' (30)ct Flat Common Name: Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill. A profusion of small, magenta-pink flowers with a black center and black veins cover these low, spreading plants from late spring into midsummer. The velvety grey-green...

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  • Geum f p Blazing Sunset 30ct Flat Geum f p Blazing Sunset 30ct Flat

    Geum f. p. 'Blazing Sunset' (30)ct Flat

    Geum flora plena 'Blazing Sunset' (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Avens, Geum Delightful fully double, scarlet red geum. Its flowers measure up to 50% larger than other varieties and they continue to bloom over a very long period from late spring into...

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  • Hakonechloa macra All Gold 30ct Flat Hakonechloa macra All Gold 30ct Flat

    Hakonechloa m. 'All Gold' (30)ct Flat

    Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'(30)ct FlatCommon Name: Hakone Grass, Japanese Forest Grass, Ornamental Grass A brilliant grass that absolutely glows in the shade! This all-gold version of Hakonechloa macra is brighter in color than 'Aureola', has a more...

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  • Hedera helix Anne Marie 10ct Flat

    Hedera helix 'Anne Marie' (10)ct Flat

    Hedera helix 'Ann Marie' Zones 5 to 10; Sun to filtered sun. Mature size can reach 6 to 12 inches height; evergreen. Small variegated apple green / chartreuse and white / gray leaves. Leaves are slightly curly. Similar to English in growth habit...

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  • Hedera helix Gold Child 10ct Flat

    Hedera helix 'Gold Child' (10)ct Flat

    Hedera helix 'Gold Child'Gold Variegated English IvyZone: 6 to 10. Sun to full shade; southern zones may need more shade.Mature size: 6 to 8 inches height. Medium to large, 2 to 3 inch, ivy-shaped leaves; bright greenish-gold border variegation with a...

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  • Helictotrichon sempervirens (30)ct Flat Helictotrichon sempervirens 30ct Flat

    Helictotrichon sempervirens (30)ct Flat

    Helictotrichon sempervirens (30)ct FlatCommon name: Grass-Ornamental, Blue Oat Grass. Blue Oat grass looks like a miniature water fountain, with its densely packed leaves gently spraying upward and arching back downward at the tips. This species...

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  • Helleborus Black Tie Affair 30ct Flat Helleborus Black Tie Affair 30ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Black Tie Affair' (20)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Black Tie Affair' (20)ct FlatWEDDING PARTY® SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen has a passion for hellebores. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with notable vigor, showy floral displays...

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  • Helleborus Blushing Bridesmaid - WEDDING PARTY Series 20ct Flat Helleborus Blushing Bridesmaid - WEDDING PARTY Series 20ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Blushing Bridesmaid' (20)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Blushing Bridesmaid' (20)ct FlatWEDDING PARTY® SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen has a passion for hellebores. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with notable vigor, showy floral displays with...

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  • Helleborus California Dreaming 20ct Flat

    Helleborus 'California Dreaming' (20)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'California Dreaming' (20)ct FlatHONEYMOON® SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Try the lovely single-flowered selections of the HONEYMOON® Series from Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with...

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  • Helleborus Confetti Cake - WEDDING PARTY Series 20ct Flat Helleborus Confetti Cake - WEDDING PARTY Series 20ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Confetti Cake' (20)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Confetti Cake' (20)ct FlatWEDDING PARTY SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen has a passion for hellebores. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with notable vigor, showy floral displays with large...

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  • Helleborus Dashing Groomsmen 30ct Flat Helleborus Dashing Groomsmen 30ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Dashing Groomsmen' (20)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Dashing Groomsmen' (20)ct Flat WEDDING PARTY® Series Common Name: Lenten RoseWalters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen has a passion for hellebores. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with notable vigor, showy floral displays with...

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  • Helleborus 'Father of the Bride' (20)ct Flat Helleborus 'Father of the Bride' (20)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Father of the Bride' (20)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Father of the Bride' (20)ct Flat WEDDING PARTY® Series Common Name: Lenten RoseWalters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen has a passion for hellebores. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with notable vigor, showy floral displays with...

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  • Helleborus Flower Girl - WEDDING PARTY Series 20ct Flat Helleborus Flower Girl - WEDDING PARTY Series 20ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Flower Girl' (20)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Flower Girl' (20)ct FlatWEDDING PARTY® SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen has a passion for hellebores. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with notable vigor, showy floral displays with large...

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  • Helleborus 'French Kiss' - HONEYMOON Series (20)ct Flat Helleborus French Kiss - HONEYMOON Series 20ct Flat

    Helleborus 'French Kiss' (20)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'French Kiss' (20)ct FlatHONEYMOON® SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Try the lovely single-flowered selections of the HONEYMOON® Series from Walters Gardens, hybridizer Hans Hansen. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with...

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  • Helleborus 'French Kiss' (30)ct Flat Helleborus 'French Kiss' (30)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'French Kiss' (30)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'French Kiss' (30)ct FlatHONEYMOON® SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Try the lovely single-flowered selections of the HONEYMOON® Series from Walters Gardens, hybridizer Hans Hansen. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with...

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  • Helleborus 'Irish Luck'  (20)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Irish Luck' (20)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Irish Luck' (20)ct Flat HONEYMOON® Series Common Name: Lenten RoseTry the lovely single-flowered selections of the HONEYMOON® Series from Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with notable...

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  • Helleborus 'Maid of Honor' - WEDDING PARTY Series (20)ct Flat Helleborus Maid of Honor - WEDDING PARTY Series 20ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Maid of Honor' (20)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Maid of Honor' (20)ct FlatWEDDING PARTY® SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen has a passion for hellebores. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with notable vigor, showy floral displays with large...

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  • Helleborus Maid of Honor - WEDDING PARTY Series 30ct Flat Helleborus Maid of Honor - WEDDING PARTY Series 30ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Maid of Honor' (30)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Maid of Honor' (30)ct FlatWEDDING PARTY® SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen has a passion for hellebores. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with notable vigor, showy floral displays with large...

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  • Helleborus 'Mother of the Bride' (20)ct Flat Helleborus 'Mother of the Bride' (20)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Mother of the Bride' (20)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Mother of the Bride' (20)ct FlatWEDDING PARTY® SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen has a passion for hellebores. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with notable vigor, showy floral displays with...

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  • Helleborus New York Night - HONEYMOON Series 20ct Flat Helleborus New York Night - HONEYMOON Series 20ct Flat

    Helleborus 'New York Night' (20)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'New York Night' (20)ct FlatHONEYMOON SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose 'New York Night' bears 2½-3”, single flowers with shades of black that include deep grey-purple, jet black, and black-purple. Hellebores are the harbingers of...

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  • Helleborus Paris in Pink - HONEYMOON Series 20ct Flat Helleborus Paris in Pink - HONEYMOON Series 20ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Paris in Pink' (20)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Paris in Pink' (20)ct FlatHONEYMOON® SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Try the lovely single-flowered selections of the HONEYMOON® Series from Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with...

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  • Helleborus Paris in Pink - HONEYMOON Series 30ct Flat Helleborus Paris in Pink - HONEYMOON Series 30ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Paris in Pink' (30)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Paris in Pink' (30)ct FlatHONEYMOON® SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Try the lovely single-flowered selections of the HONEYMOON® Series from Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with...

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  • Helleborus Rio Carnival - HONEYMOON Series 20ct Flat Helleborus Rio Carnival - HONEYMOON Series 20ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Rio Carnival' (20)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Rio Carnival' (20)ct FlatHONEYMOON® SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Try the lovely single-flowered selections of the HONEYMOON® Series from Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with...

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  • Helleborus Rio Carnival - HONEYMOON Series 30ct Flat Helleborus Rio Carnival - HONEYMOON Series 30ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Rio Carnival' (30)ct Flat

    Helleborus 'Rio Carnival' (30)ct FlatHONEYMOON® SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Try the lovely single-flowered selections of the HONEYMOON® Series from Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with...

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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.