Long-lived perennials for shade and semi-shaded areas. Hostas come in a wide variety of sizes & textures. They are available as tiny plants only 8-inches tall to large plants as big a 4 feet clumps with 2 foot leaves. USDA Zones 3-9
Photo from Carlotta Lucas’ garden 5/7/21.
This is a Pieris Japonica I bought at the Jackson County Master Garden Fair in a one gallon container about 7 or 8 years ago. The new growth is always this stunning pink color. At first, when I saw it I thought it was a cross between a Pieris and an Azalea. ~ Jeanne Arago, AGC Member
Pieris Japonica
Plant Name: Helichrysum petiolare
Common name: Licorice plant
Plant type: Annual
(Tender Perennial Zones 9-11)
Height: 6-9 inches
Spread: 1-3 ft
Bloom: White, but Insignificant
Exposure: Full Sun – Part Shade
Soil Requirements: Average
Water Needs: Dry to medium
Attributes: Dense trailing silvery leaves, Tolerates poor soil & drought
Notes: Good drainage is a must!
Uses: Annual, Hanging Baskets, Containers, Rock walls, Annual ground-cover
Native to: Southern Africa
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11
Plant Name: Cotoneaster salicifolius
Low-growing varieties:
Cotoneaster salicifolius ‘Repens’: Low-growing form. Can use as a groundcover. Covered in red pomes fruits in the fall. Semi-evergreen in severe winter areas. ‘Green Carpet’ is very similar in habit.
Cotoneaster salicifolius ‘Scarlet Leader’ – Prostrate form creates a mat-like low ground cover only 2-3′ tall but spreads 8- 10′. Foliage is glossy & disease-free. Leaves can have purple hue in winter. Produces abundant scarlet berries in the winter.
Heuchera ‘Red Lightening’
Flower Color: White, Flower time: June– July
Plant Height: 11 in , Width: 16 in
Soil & Water : Rich well-drained soil, moderately moist.
Attributes: Golden lime green leaves with crimson veins. Flowers attract hummingbirds & butterflies. Humidity & heat tolerant. Deer resistant. Full -Part Shade.
Heuchera ‘Wild Rose’
Flower Color: Rosy Pink, Flower time: July–August
Plant Height: 8-10 inches, Width: 24 inches
Soil & Water : Rich well-drained soil, moderately moist.
Attributes: Purple Leaves with dark veins. Flowers attract hummingbirds & butterflies. Salt tolerant. Loves shade. Deer resistant. Full Shade-Part Sun.
Heuchera ‘Georgia Peach’
Flower Color: Creamy White Flower time: June –July
Plant Height: 12-24 inches Width: 18-24 inches
Soil & Water : Rich well-drained soil, moderately moist.
Attributes: Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies. Heat tolerant. Leaves turn purple in the fall. Deer resistant. Part Shade-Part Sun
Heuchera- Dolce‘ Blackberry Ice’
Flower Color: Creamy White Flower time: June–July
Plant Height: 12-18 inches Width: 12-18 inches
Soil & Water : Rich well-drained soil, moderately moist.
Attributes: Iridescent purple leaves with black veining. Leaves turn metallic pewter in summer hear. Heat tolerant. Deer resistant. Prefers Part Sun.
Heuchera- Dolce ‘Cinnamon Curls’
Flower Color: Cream on burgundy stems
Flower time: June–July
Plant Height: 12-18 inches Width: 18-24 inches
Soil & Water : Rich well-drained soil and moderately moist.
Attributes: Stunning leaves! Heavily ruffled, leathery, glossy. Emerge fiery orange-red in the spring, turning cinnamon, red and purple in the summer. Undersides are bright magenta! Deer resistant. Full Shade-Part Sun.