Potentilla fruiticosa “Goldfinger” Goldfinger Shrubby Cinquefoil Potentilla fruiticosa “Goldfinger” Type: Deciduous Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Happy Canada Day! Dense, greyish-green, fuzzy, pinnate foliage adorns this shrub, which can reach 5ft (1.5m)Continue reading
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Sunrose
Helianthemum nummularium “Ben Ledi” Sunrose Helianthemum nummularium “Ben Ledi” Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Full Sun Water: Moderate to Dry (ish) This sunrose gets only 6-8in (15-20cm) high, but will spread to 3ft (90cm). The evergreenContinue reading
Speedwell
Veronica spicata “Royal Candles” Speedwell Veronica spicata “Royal Candles” Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This low-growing veronica only gets a foot (30cm) high while spreading to 18in (45cm) wide, forming aContinue reading
Sicilian Chamomile
Anthemis punctata cupaniana Sicilian Chamomile Anthemis punctata cupaniana Type: Perennial Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular to Drought Tolerant This low-growing evergreen ground cover quickly forms a mat of finely cut, aromatic, silvery green foliage, thatContinue reading
Ice Plant
Delosperma “Perfect Orange” “Perfect Orange” Ice Plant Delosperma “Perfect Orange” Type: Succulent Perennial Groundcover Exposure: Full Sun Water: Drought Tolerant The fleshy, succulent leaves of this ultra low ground cover grow to a mere 2-4Continue reading
London Pride Saxifrage
Saxifraga x urbium “London Pride” London Pride Saxifrage Saxifraga x urbium “London Pride” Type: Evergreen Perennial, Groundcover Exposure: Part / Full Shade Water: Regular to Moist Glossy green leaves with scalloped edges and blotches ofContinue 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
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
Koto No Ito Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum “Koto no ito” Koto No Ito Japanese Maple Acer palmatum “Koto no ito” Type: Deciduous Tree Exposure: Light / Part Shade Water: Regular “Koto no ito” means harp strings in Japanese, and hereContinue reading
Georgia Blue Speedwell
Veronica umbrosa “Georgia Blue” Georgia Blue Speedwell Veronica umbrosa “Georgia Blue” Type: Evergreen Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular The small dark green leaves of this perennial form a mat 6-8in (15-20cm) highContinue reading