Caltha palustrus Marsh Marigold Caltha palustrus Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Heavy, Requires Constant Moisture This perennial is native to marshy areas, but can also grow underwater, with as much as 8inContinue reading
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Pink Fawn Lily
Erythronium revolutum Pink Fawn Lily Erythronium revolutum Type: Perennial from Bulbs Exposure: Light Shade Water: Regular This handsome perennial is a native woodland plant that can be found in the coastal regions of British Columbia,Continue reading
Lemon Fizz Lavender Cotton
Santolina virens “Lemon Fizz” “Lemon Fizz” Lavender Cotton Santolina virens “Lemon Fizz” Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Light Shade Water: Regular to Light This is a Mediterranean native that is grown primarily for itsContinue reading
Golden Japanese Forest Grass
Hakonechloa macra “Aureola” Golden Japanese Forest Grass Hakonechloa macra “Aureola” Type: Perennial, Ornamental Grass Exposure: Full / Part Shade Water: Regular This variety is the most widely purchased of all the Japanese forest grass cultivars.Continue reading
Corkscrew Rush
Juncus effusus spiralis Corkscrew Rush Juncus effusus spiralis Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Light shade Water: Ample Rushes are grasslike plants with cylindrical stems that are topped with insignificant flowers. The stemsContinue reading
Glory of the Snow
Chiondoxa forbesii Glory of the Snow Chiondoxa forbesii Type: Perennials from Bulbs Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular In some places, this spring-flowering bulb blooms early enough to poke its blooms through theContinue reading
Rockcress
Aubrieta deltoidea “Blue Cascade” Rockcress Aubrieta deltoidea “Blue Cascade” Type: Perennial Groundcover Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This popular perennial is a staple for rock gardens and border edges. Growing only to 6Continue reading
Snake’s Head, Checkered Lily
Fritillaria meleagris Snake’s Head, Checkered Lily Fritillaria meleagris Type: Perennials From Bulbs Exposure: Light Shade Water: Regular to Ample This perennial is most at home in meadows and woodlands. 12in (30cm) high flower stalks riseContinue reading
Irish Moss
Sagina subulata Irish Moss Sagina subulata Type: Perennial, Small Scale Groundcover Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Unlike true moss, this rich green creeping perennial produces profuse, tiny white flowers starting in late spring.Continue reading
Barrenwort, Fairywing
Epimedium pinnatum Barrenwort, Fairywing Epimedium pinnatum Type: Perennial Exposure: Partial / Light Shade Water: Regular This shade loving perennial features nearly evergreen, heart-shaped leaves that are suspended on thin, delicate looking wiry stems.Continue reading