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Thymus ‘Pink Chintz’

Thymus ‘Pink Chintz’

(Thyme) Aromatic, sun-loving herb forms beautiful pathways and borders. Good drainage is a must. Foliage is deep olive evergreen with salmon-pink flowers. Zone: 5-9 Height: 2″ Blooms: Summer    Continue Reading

Thymus ‘Magic Carpet’

Thymus ‘Magic Carpet’

(Thyme) Aromatic, sun-loving herb forms beautiful pathways and borders. Good drainage is a must. Deep green foliage has nice fresh scent of lemon when stepped on and explodes in late spring with pink flowers. Zone: 5-9 Height: 1″ Blooms: Late SpringContinue Reading

Thymus ‘Albiforus’

Thymus ‘Albiforus’

(Thyme,White Creeping) Aromatic, sun-loving herb forms beautiful pathways and borders. Good drainage is a must. Emerald green leaves with a white flower. Moderate grower. Zone: 4-8 Height: 2″ Blooms: Late SpringContinue Reading

Stachys ‘Alba’

Stachys ‘Alba’

(Alba Stachys) Deep green serrated leaves cover theh ground completely. 4″ flower spikes are white and bloom in summer. Moderate grower. Zone: 4-9 Height: 3-6″ Blooms: SummerContinue Reading

Sagina subulata ‘Aurea’

Sagina subulata ‘Aurea’

(Scotch Moss) Dense, mosslike tufts of slender stems, which grow together to form a carpet of gold. Small, star-shaped white flowers. Fast grower. Zone: 4-8 Height: 2″ Blooms:  SpringContinue Reading

Sagina subulata

Sagina subulata

(Irish Moss) Dense, mosslike tufts of slender stems, which grow together to form a carpet of green. Small, star-shaped white flowers. Fast grower. Zone: 4-9 Height: 3″ Blooms: Late SpringContinue Reading

Persicaria ‘Himalayan Border Jewel’

Persicaria ‘Himalayan Border Jewel’

(Himalayan Fleece Flower) Super tough, mat forming perennial covered with light pink, 2″ flower spikes starting in the spring. Reblooming in the fall. Moderate grower. Zone: 4-10 Height: 4″ Blooms: Spring & FallContinue Reading

Muehlenbechia ‘Nana’

Muehlenbechia ‘Nana’

(Creeping Wire Vine) Tiny, dark, glossy green leaves on wiry stems. Attractive transparent white fruit with black seeds. Foliage turns bronze with heat or cold. Tolerates drought, wind and poor soil. Perfect in a dry patch. Moderate grower. Zone: 6-10 Height: 4-6″ Blooms: Mid Spring  Continue Reading

Mazus ‘Purple’

Mazus ‘Purple’

(Purple Mazus) Brilliant green, low growing mat spreads rapidly. Tiny purple flowers with yellow/white throats cover plant in spring. Zone: 4-9 Height: 2″ Blooms: SpringContinue Reading

Lotus ‘Plenus’

Lotus ‘Plenus’

(Double Bird’s Foot Trefoil) A mat of tiny dark green leaves covered with orange buds opening to double yellow flowers. Fast grower. Zone: 4-9 Height: 4-6″ Blooms: Mid SummerContinue Reading

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