Dianthus ‘Bath’s Pink’ cheddar pinks
Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Bath's Pink'
Low growing, silvery-blue mat of foliage spreadst and cascades, creating an evergreen groundcover that produces … Continued
browsing: low-maintenance lawn
The history of the turfgrass lawn goes back to ancient castles and the need for visibility for security. Fast forward to the 1950s and the middle-class birth of the suburban lawn, and here we are. In our new age of conservation and environmental awareness, alternatives to lawns are beginning to make their way into the mainstream. Collected here are some possibilities to consider when replacing all or a portion of a turfgrass lawn with pollinator-friendly, drought tolerant, no-mow, no chemical “lawnscapes.”
These plants are also:
- easily maintained once established
- erosion control, especially for slopes
- living mulch alternative providing soft landings for insects
- weed control
- beautiful texture and form
- evergreen options for year-round interest
‘Lipstick’ ornamental strawberry
Fragaria ‘Lipstick’
Ornamental strawberry with mounded habit and dark green foliage, topped with deep rose red flowers … Continued
sweet woodruff
Galium odoratum
A shade gardeners friend, this fast growing, beautiful perennial herb sports small white spring flowers … Continued
chameleon plant, fish mint
Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'
This fast-spreading groundcover has showy heart-shaped, multi-colored leaves of gray-green, cream, pink and gold. Full … Continued
‘Autumn Snow’ evergreen candytuft
Iberis sempervirens 'Autumn Snow'
An heirloom favorite, candytuft is a charming plant with excellent drought tolerance. It makes a … Continued
variegated yellow archangel
Lamiastrum galeobdolon
‘Herman’s Pride’ has dark green leaves are overlaid with silver veining. Densing mounding plants grow … Continued
dead nettle
Lamium maculatum
‘Beacon Silver’ is tough yet showy perennial groundcover. This classic selection forms a spreading patch … Continued
golden lemon balm
Melissa officinalis
Leaves have an almost metallic golden sheen. Otherwise similar to standard lemon balm with lemony … Continued
‘Big Blue’ monkey grass, lily turf
Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
Grasslike in appearance and habit, but not a grass at all. Actually, it’s a member … Continued
spreading monkey grass, lily turf
Liriope spicata
Grassy texture, but not a grass at all — actually, it’s a member of the … Continued
‘Silver Dragon’ variegated monkey grass, lily turf
Liriope spicata 'Silver Dragon'
Grassy texture, but not a grass at all — actually, it’s a member of the … Continued
gooseneck loosestrife
Lysimachia clethroides
Arching spikes of white flowers have a graceful crook that gives them the look of … Continued