vinca
Vinca minor/Vinca major
One of the most popular and widely used ground covers with evergreen leaves and lavender … Continued
Light Requirements: shade
Japanese maple
Acer palmatum
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) Acer palmatum is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing as … Continued
autumn fern
Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance'
Gray-green burgundy foliage with silver highlights grows 12-18″ tall. The reddish stems add interest. Plants … Continued
impatiens
Impatiens ballerina
Covered with blooms all summer, this easy to grow garden classic will make you smile. … Continued
double impatiens
Impatiens walleriana 'Silhouette'
‘Silhouette’ double impatiens grow 12-16″ tall and wide. Each flower looks like a small rose. … Continued
elephant ear
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'
Large, black-purple, heart-shaped leaves on 4’ purple stems. Outstanding tropical plant for moist areas. Great … Continued
variegated monkey grass, lily turf
Liriope spicata 'Variegata'
Grassy texture, but not a grass at all — actually, it’s a member of the … Continued
Japanese forest grass
Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'
Golden, ribbon-like leaf blades create a welcome bright spot at the edge of a shady … Continued