June 19, 2013

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Garden Design 26: Shady Solutions - Displayed by Botanical Name in Ascending Order

10 plants found. Generated on 6/19/2013. Display Plant Images Only   Printer-Friendly List

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Ajuga reptans  Bugleweed
1. Burgundy Glow
Fantastic tricolored foliage in shades of creamy-white, rose-burgundy, and dark green make this ajuga different than all the others. In the fall, the mature leaves turn a deep bronze while the newer growth takes on a rose tone.   Click to display 'Burgundy Glow' tag image 6" 8"-10" 3-10 4˝" White
Alchemilla mollis  Lady's Mantle
2.  Thriller
Absolutely enchanting after the morning dew, the fuzzy leaves of A. mollis catch the tiny water droplets which glimmer like tiny crystals. The foliage is a soft grey-green and nearly round with deep lobes, giving them a scalloped look. 6D-North Click to display 'Thriller' tag image 15"-18" 18"-24" 3-7 4" Green
Galium odoratum  Sweet Woodruff
3.  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 leaves are fragrant when crushed and are finely cut. 8D-North Click to display 'Sweet Woodruff' tag image 6"-8" 12" 4-8 4˝" White
Geranium (Hardy) Cranesbill
4. Jolly Bee
The perennial destined to set a new standard for Geraniums. 'Jolly Bee' is a superb performer that covers itself with deep blue flowers that bloom nonstop from spring well into fall. The mounding, cascading habit is a container and hanging basket delight.   Click to display 'Jolly Bee' tag image 8"-12" 12"-14" 4-8 8" Green
Heuchera micrantha Coral Bells
5.  Palace Purple
The original purple coral bells, 'Palace Purple' is perhaps the most well-recognized and widely planted variety of all heucheras. It was the 1991 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year. 5D-South Click to display 'Palace Purple' tag image 8"-12" 12"-16" 3-8 4" Green
Hosta hybrid  Hosta
6. Francee
Medium to dark green, somewhat glossy, heart-shaped leaves have narrow, clean white margins. Variegation holds up very well in full sun.   Click to display 'Francee' tag image 22"-25" 24"-36" 4-10 8" Green
7. Grand Tiara
Broadly ovate, chartreuse leaves with darker green centers.   Click to display 'Grand Tiara' tag image 12"-14" 24" 3-9 8" Mocha
Lamium maculatum Dead Nettle (Spotted)
8.  Pink Chablis
A frothy confection of silver and green foliage with cotton candy pink flowers; heat tolerant. 3C-South Click to display 'Pink Chablis' tag image 8"-12" 10"-14" 4-8 4˝" White
9.  White Nancy
When you add white flowers to the frosted leaves of Lamium, you have 'White Nancy', the ideal way to add light and life to a shady garden. A glowing ground cover and a fine companion for any and all shade-loving plants. 3C-South Click to display 'White Nancy' tag image 8"-12" 6"-10" 4-9 4˝" White
Platycodon grandiflorus  Balloon Flower
10.  Sentimental Blue
Interesting balloon-like buds burst open into beautiful blue, dwarf bell-shaped flowers. 'Sentimental Blue' is an excellent low-growing border or rock garden plant. It is a prolific bloomer that is pest and disease free. 5B-North Click to display 'Sentimental Blue' tag image 6"-8" 12" 3-8 4" Green

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